IUCN Species MCQs | UPSC PSC SSC
1. What is the current IUCN status of the Iberian lynx as of 2024? a) Endangered b) Vulnerable c) Near Threatened d) Critically Endangered 2. Which species was reclassified from extinct to critically endangered...
1. What is the current IUCN status of the Iberian lynx as of 2024? a) Endangered b) Vulnerable c) Near Threatened d) Critically Endangered 2. Which species was reclassified from extinct to critically endangered...
1. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is implemented under which Ministry? a) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs b) Ministry of Rural Development c) Ministry of Finance d) Ministry of Home Affairs 2. Ayushman...
PM Modi on Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: PM Modi commented on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, expressing hope that it would not set a precedent in Indian democracy. He criticized Kejriwal, suggesting that unlike other...
BrahMos Delivered to the Philippines: India delivered BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines on April 19, as part of a $375 million deal signed in 2022. BrahMos Missile Overview: Developed through a joint...
Housing For All (HfA) by 2022: The Union government launched the PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana) scheme in 2015 with the goal of achieving Housing for All by 2022, targeting both urban and rural...
Union government approved a policy to promote India as a manufacturing hub for Electric Vehicles (EVs) on March 15, with a minimum investment cap of ₹4,150 crore. Global EV Makers and Policy Features The...
India’s Military Spending in 2023 India spent $83.6 billion on military expenditure, making it the fourth-largest spender globally. This increase is due to rising personnel and operations costs, which make up about 80% of...
The Supreme Court is set to deliver certain directions on Wednesday regarding cross-verification of votes cast with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). The VVPAT system allows voters to...
Approval of Forced Labour Ban The European Parliament approved rules to ban the sale, import, and export of goods made using forced labour within the EU. This move was influenced by concerns about human...
Appointment of Star Campaigners Sunita Kejriwal was appointed as a star campaigner for AAP’s campaign in Gujarat. Star campaigners are designated by political parties for their election campaigns. Section 77 of the Representation of...
Question No.1) Consider the following statements on Self Reliant Fund. 1. Indian government announced the allocation of Rs. 50,000 crores for equity infusion in MSMEs through the Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund. 2) Objective of...