Daily Current Affairs Quiz
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With reference to INS Sudarshini's arrival at Las Palmas, Spain on April 23, 2026 confirmed by PIB on April 24, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. INS Sudarshini is a sail training ship of the Indian Navy that sailed from Kochi in January 2026 under the Lokayan 26 transoceanic deployment. 2. Las Palmas in the Canary Islands archipelago marks the maiden visit of an Indian naval ship to the archipelago. 3. After Las Palmas the ship will undertake a trans-Atlantic passage to participate in Sail 250 commemorative events organised across United States ports for the United States 250th Independence Day celebrations. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare's zonal Regional Agriculture Conference framework reflected in the Lucknow conference of April 24, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The country has been divided into five zones for organising Regional Agriculture Conferences. 2. Conferences in each zone are intended to develop a state-wise roadmap calibrated to soil type, agro-climate, cropping systems and regional challenges. 3. The Lucknow Northern Region Conference was attended by agriculture and horticulture ministers from six states and three Union Territories. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to Pay Point India Network's direct membership of the Reserve Bank of India's Centralised Payment System (CPS) confirmed on April 24, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. Pay Point India is the first private fintech firm to gain direct membership of the CPS and has been allotted its own IFSC code with a current account and a settlement account directly at the RBI. 2. Through direct CPS membership, Pay Point India can access only the National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) system and not the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in India, consider the following statements: 1. SAF is a renewable aviation-grade hydrocarbon fuel chemically similar to ATF and fully compatible with existing aircraft engines. 2. The Bureau of Indian Standards specification IS 17081 specifically covers SAF blended with traditional Aviation Turbine Fuel. 3. The mandatory phase of CORSIA, the global market-based measure for international aviation, begins in 2027. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following with reference to the Reserve Bank of India's Centralised Payment System and the Pay Point India onboarding announced on April 24, 2026: Assertion (A): Pay Point India Network's direct membership of the RBI's Centralised Payment System reduces transaction costs and improves settlement-finality risk for the firm. Reason (R): Direct access to RTGS and NEFT eliminates the need for transactions to be routed through a sponsor bank as a sub-member. Select the correct option using the codes given below.
What is the total outlay of the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) Mining Sector Reform Incentive Scheme for FY 2026-27, confirmed by the Ministry of Mines through a PIB release on April 24, 2026?
With reference to the inclusion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blends under the ATF (Regulation of Marketing) Order, 2001 posted by PIB on April 23, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The amendment was notified on April 17, 2026 as an administrative measure to enable marketing of SAF-blended aviation turbine fuel. 2. India has set indicative SAF blending targets of 1 per cent in 2027, 2 per cent in 2028 and 10 per cent by 2030 for international flights. 3. SAF supplied for international flights must additionally meet the sustainability criteria of CORSIA implemented by the International Civil Aviation Organization. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to National Panchayati Raj Day 2026 observed on April 24, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The day commemorates the enactment of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1993 which gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions. 2. The 2026 theme was 'Sashakt Panchayat, Sarvangeen Vikas' with a focus on localised Sustainable Development Goals. 3. The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 Report was released at the Vigyan Bhawan event in New Delhi. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Match List I (Constitutional Article) with List II (Subject Matter), with reference to the constitutional framework relevant to the appointment of Justice Lisa Gill as Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court: List I A. Article 214 B. Article 217 C. Article 222 D. Article 224 List II 1. Transfer of a judge from one High Court to another 2. Establishment of a High Court for each State 3. Appointment of additional and acting judges 4. Appointment and conditions of office of a judge of a High Court Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which Rajasthan state scheme provides grant-in-aid to milk producers under the dairy-sector support framework?
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