Prelims Test Series with Goaltide

Questions For Today
Cabinet approves restructuring & extension of lending period of PM Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme. We will see one question.
Consider the following statements.
- The scheme is a Central Sector Scheme under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- No interest will be charged for loans taken by vendors under this scheme.
- State/ULBs are responsible for identification of eligible street vendors.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding ‘New World screwworm’.
- It is a species of parasitic fly that feeds on live tissue and can cause myiasis.
- New World screwworm (NWS) myiasis is typically a disease of livestock but can also affect humans.
- NWS is endemic in South Africa region.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
In reference to Commonwealth games, consider the following statements.
- The first Commonwealth Games were held in Hamilton, Canada in 1930.
- The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is responsible for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games headquartered in London.
- India will host its first commonwealth games in 2030 in Ahmedabad.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
BioE3 was recently introduced by India government that aims to promote high-performance biomanufacturing in India. E3 stands for:
Consider the following statements.
- All species of jellyfish contain collagen, which can be harvested for pharmaceutical purposes.
- Some species of jellyfish are edible.
- Most of the jellyfish species are found in the aphotic zone (dark depths of the ocean).
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Prelims is the most difficult phase. You really need to go much beyond your basic approach.
The Answers are as below :
- 1. (c)
- 2. (a)
- 3. (b)
- 4. (c)
- 5. (c)