Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 07-09-2023 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Viability Gap Funding for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Scheme

1. It provides financial support of up to 40% of the capital cost as budgetary support in the form of Viability Gap Funding (VGF).
2. Only public entities are eligible to avail this funding facility.
3. The entire Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for this scheme will be borne by the Central Government.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

2) Consider the following pairs

     Programmes        Benefits

1. Ayurvidya   –       Healthy lifestyle through Ayush for school children.
2. Supraja      –       Prevention and management of Osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders.
3. Vayomitra  –       Ayush for Maternal & Neonatal intervention.

How many of the pairs given above are correct?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Demon Particles

1. It is a collection of particles or a composite particle, made of electrons.
2. It is has no mass, no charge and can be formed at any temperature.
3. It has ability to transmit electrical currents without any hindrance.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

4) Consider the following statements with respect to the recently launched NPCI products

1. Hello! UPI uses Near Field Communication (NFC) for transactions and offers payments faster than other payment methods.
2. UPI LITE X is a voice-enabled UPI which will help users make payments via apps, telecom calls, and IoT devices.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

5) Pirola, sometimes seen in the news is related to?