UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: January 27, 2025
1. Consider the following:
Missile System | Country |
---|---|
Typhon (MRC) | United States |
Tomahawk Cruise Missile | Japan |
9K720 Iskander | France |
Iron Dome | Israel |
Which of the above pairs is/are correct?
2. In the context of economic indicators, consider the following statements:
- Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) refer to loans that are in default or close to being in default.
- Credit risk is the risk of loss arising from a borrower who does not make payments as promised.
- Household debt is often measured as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
How many of the above statements are correct?
3. In context with SANJAY – The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS):
- SANJAY is designed to operate solely on ground sensors without aerial support.
- SANJAY integrates data from various battlefield sensors to create a Common Surveillance Picture.
Which of the above is/are correct?
4. With reference to forest fires in India, which of the following observations is/are correct?
- According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), over 56% of India’s forest cover is vulnerable to frequent forest fires.
- The forest fire season in India is considered to be from June to October.
- Odisha and Madhya Pradesh have reported over one lakh forest fire incidents each in the last five forest fire seasons.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
5. With respect to the Mudra Yojana, consider the following statements:
- The Mudra Yojana was launched in 2015 to provide financial support to small businesses.
- The Mudra Yojana categorizes loans into three segments based on the credit limit.
- The Shishu category of the Mudra Yojana provides loans from ₹50,001 to ₹5 lakh.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
