UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: December 26, 2024

12345678910 1. Consider the following: Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana (PM-SMY) Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-Dhan Yojana Which of the above schemes is / are designed specifically for unorganised sector workers? Only 1 & 2 ..

Human-Wildlife Interactions Threaten Macaques

Recent research marks the urgent situation facing the lion-tailed macaque, an endangered species endemic to the Western Ghats of India, which reveals how human activities, such as road construction and tourism, have disrupted the macaques’ natural behaviors and habitats. Study ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

PM Modi Lays Foundation for Ken-Betwa River Linking Project

The recent 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was marked by development initiatives in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several projects, emphasizing good governance and the importance of public service. Key Projects Launched ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Centre Approves 6.5 Lakh PMAY Houses for Maharashtra

Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, recently expressed gratitude to the Central Government for approving an extensive housing initiative, which includes 6.5 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Fadnavis announced plans to add another 13 lakh houses, marking ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

20% Marine Species Face Endangered due to Warming Waters: UNESCO Report

Nearly 20% of species in UNESCO World Heritage marine sites are experiencing heat stress, which threatens their survival and disrupts marine ecosystems. Heat Tolerance Levels A report indicates that 881 out of 4,406 marine species have reached or exceeded their ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

New and Small Businesses to Get GST Registration in 3 Days

The GST Council has recently approved a proposal to streamline the registration process for new and small businesses and aims to enable registration within three working days, reducing bureaucratic hurdles. It addresses issues such as excessive questioning by tax officials ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Jaishankar Honoured with Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently received the Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award for Public Leadership, presented by the South Indian Education Society (SIES), one of India’s oldest educational institutions. Jaishankar expressed his gratitude for the recognition and brought ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Centre Allocates Rs.2044 Crore for Rural Local Bodies in UP and AP

The Union Government has allocated financial support for rural local bodies in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh for the fiscal year 2024–25, aiming to enhance local governance and empower communities to address their development needs effectively. Grant Distribution in Uttar ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs