Current Affairs Quiz: Jagran Josh presents Daily Current Affairs Quiz for all dedicated students and readers preparing for various competitive exams. In today’s session, get briefings about the important topics given in Q&A formats such as PM E-Drive Scheme, Sitaram Yechury passed away, Ayushman Card, United Nations General Assembly 79th Session, etc.
1. How many crore rupees have been provisioned by the Union Cabinet under the PM E-Drive Scheme?
(a) 8,900 crores
(b) 9,900 crores
(c) 10,900 crore
(d) 11,900 crore
2. In which state has the establishment of a tribal university been announced recently?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Assam
(d) Maharashtra
3. Sitaram Yechury passed away. He was a famous personality of which field?
(a) Medicine
(b) Politics
(c) Journalism
(d) Agricultural science
4. The Government of India has approved health insurance of how many lakh rupees for senior citizens?
(a) 1 lakh
(b) 3 lakh
(c) 4 lakh
(d) 5 lakhs
5. Which country recently took seat as a member country of the United Nations in the 79th General Assembly session?
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Pakistan
(c) Palestine
(d) Sudan
Answer:-
1. (a) Rs 10,900 Crore
The Union Cabinet has approved the PM E-Drive Scheme, under which a provision of Rs 10,900 crore has been made in the next two years. The aim of this scheme is to make electric vehicles more accessible and strengthen the charging infrastructure. Under this scheme, a subsidy of Rs 3,679 crore will be given for battery-operated two and three-wheelers, ambulances, trucks and other emerging EVs.
2. (d) Maharashtra
Recently the Governor of Maharashtra C.P. Radhakrishnan said that a tribal university with 80 per cent reservation for students from tribal communities will be established in Nashik. The Governor met local representatives of various political parties during his Nashik visit.
3. (b) Politics
Senior CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury (Sitaram Yechury Passes Away) passed away at the age of 72. Sitaram Yechury started his journey in CPM as a student leader about 50 years ago. He was the general secretary of the party from 2005 to 2015 and held the post for three consecutive terms. Yechury also played an important role in coalition formation for the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government in 2004.
4. (d) 5 lakhs
The Government of India has approved health coverage for senior citizens under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Around six crore senior citizens will benefit from this scheme. Under this initiative, a new Distinct Card will be issued to eligible senior citizens. An insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh has been given under this scheme.
5. (c) Palestine
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly began in New York on Tuesday, with Palestine, though not a full member of the UN, allocated a seat alongside member states in the General Assembly Hall. Palestinian envoy Riyad Mansour took his place at a table labeled "State of Palestine" between Sri Lanka and Sudan.
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