Daily Quiz on Current Affairs by Gkseries – 15 September 2023

Daily Quiz on Current Affairs 15 September 2023 is very important for Competitive Exams like SSC, Railway, RRB, Banking, IBPS, PSC, UPSC, etc. Our Gkseries team have composed these Current Affairs Quizzes from Newspapers like The Hindu and other competitive magazines.

Daily Quiz on Current Affairs

1. _______________ is not an achievement of PM Jan Dhan Yojana?
(a) More than 50 crore people have been included in the formal banking system through Jan Dhan accounts.
(b) Approximately 67% of these accounts have been opened in rural and semi-urban areas.
(c) Around 34 crore RuPay cards have been issued to these accounts, providing ₹2 lakh accident insurance cover.

(d) The overdraft facility of Rs. 10,000 has been availed by more than 50 lakh account holders.

Ans.(d)
Sol. The overdraft facility of Rs. 10,000 has been availed by more than 50 lakh account holders, this is not an achievement of PMJDY. Only 25 lakh account holders have availed of this facility so far.

2. What is the role of DiCRA in the collaboration between UNDP India and Nabard?
(a) Hosting agricultural exhibitions
(b) Providing climate-resilient agricultural insights
(c) Financing small-scale businesses
(d) Conducting rural infrastructure projects

Ans.(b)
Sol. DiCRA provides climate-resilient agricultural insights, which is a key component of the collaboration between UNDP India and Nabard.

3. ___________ is the primary objective of “Mission Intensified IndraDhanush” 5.0 in Punjab?
(a) Providing healthcare to the elderly
(b) Addressing malnutrition in children
(c) Promoting agricultural development
(d) Vaccinating pregnant women and unvaccinated children

Ans.(d)
Sol. “Mission Intensified IndraDhanush” 5.0 in Punjab aims to vaccinate pregnant women and unvaccinated children against preventable diseases.

4. ______________ is the maximum premium that a farmer has to pay under the PMFBY?
(a) 1% of the total premium of the insured amount for Kharif crops
(b) 2% of the total premium of the insured amount for rabi food crops and oilseeds
(c) 3% of the total premium of the insured amount for commercial/horticultural crops
(d) 5% of the total premium of the insured amount for all crops

Ans.(d)
Sol. The maximum premium that a farmer has to pay under the PMFBY is 5% of the total premium of the insured amount for all crops.

5. What is the Seva Pakwada initiative?
(a) A cultural festival
(b) A sports event
(c) A healthcare awareness campaign
(d) A trade fair
Ans.(c)
Sol. The Seva Pakwada initiative is a healthcare awareness campaign aimed at ensuring that essential health services reach every individual.

6. Which is the last link in a three-tier cooperative credit structure headed by the State Cooperative Banks (SCB) at the state level?
(a) Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)
(b) District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs)
(c) State Cooperative Banks (SCB)
(d) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Ans.(a)
Sol. Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) are the last link in a three-tier cooperative credit structure headed by the State Cooperative Banks (SCB) at the state level.

7. __________ is the primary focus of the Agartala-Akhaura rail link project?
(a) Enhancing infrastructural connectivity between India and Bangladesh.
(b) Facilitating the movement of people Assam.
(c) Strengthening infrastructural connectivity India and Myanmar.
(d) Promoting tourism in the region of Kashmir.

Ans.(a)
Sol. The Agartala-Akhaura rail link project aims to strengthen infrastructural connectivity between India and Bangladesh.

8. What is the interest rate on the loans provided under the PM Vishwakarma scheme?
(a) 5%
(b) 6%
(c) 7%
(d) 8%

Ans.(a)
Sol. The interest rate on the loans provided under the PM Vishwakarma scheme is 5%.

9. _______________ is the primary objective of the Ayushman Bhav campaign launched by President Droupadi Murmu?
(a) Promoting tourism in India
(b) Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
(c) Enhancing agricultural productivity
(d) Improving transportation infrastructure

Ans(b)
Sol. The Ayushman Bhav campaign’s main goal is to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and improve healthcare accessibility and affordability.

10. ___________ are the three deprivation indicators used by the Multi-Dimensional poverty Index?
(a) Health, education, and standard of living
(b) Nutrition, child mortality, and access to sanitation
(c) Literacy, school enrollment, and access to clean water
(d) None of the above
(e) All of the above

Ans.(a)
Sol. The three deprivation indicators used by the MPI are health, education, and standard of living.