DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASS TEST JULY – 14

1. Choose the correct statement about the Thamirabarani River

1. It is a perennial river flowing entirely within Tamil Nadu.
2. It originates from Agasthiyarkoodam Peak in the mahendragiri Hills.
3. Its total length is about 128 km.
4. The Eurasian otter is found in the river.

2. India’s first hydrogen-powered train is being developed under which railway initiative?

3. Choose the incorrect statement about the PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme

1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme to support the micro food processing sector.
2. It aims to formalize informal food processing enterprises in India.
3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

4. Choose the correct statement about the PM SVANidhi Street Food Hubs Scheme

1. The scheme aims to develop tourist destinations into vibrant food streets.
2. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs plans to establish 50 Street Food Hubs across India.
3. Biknur is among the first towns selected under the scheme.

5. What does the acronym SASCI scheme stand for? 

6. Which of the following statements regarding the UMANG portal are correct?

1. It was developed by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics & IT.
2. The platform integrates interactive street and village-level maps built by MapmyIndia.
3. UMANG International provides access to services in selected countries, including the USA, UK, and Germany.

7. Which of the following statements regarding the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) are correct?

1. APAAR is a 12-digit permanent student ID introduced under NEP 2020 as part of the ‘One Nation, One Student ID’ initiative.
2. APAAR is mandatory for all students and Aadhaar linkage is compulsory for admission to schools.
3. APAAR links a student’s academic records with DigiLocker and the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC). 

8. Consider the following statements about the SWAYATT initiative

1. SWAYATT is a GeM initiative promoting inclusion of women entrepreneurs, youth, and startups in public procurement.
2. It focuses on removing barriers related to market access, finance, and value addition for emerging enterprises.
3. GeM is a paperless and cashless National Procurement Portal under the Ministry of Finance. 

Which statements are correct?

9. Consider the following correct statements regarding regarding the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC)

1. NSFDC is a Government of India company under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment that provides financial assistance for income-generating activities.
2. Under Mahila Samriddhi Yojana (MSY), it provides concessional loans up to ₹1.40 lakh specifically for Scheduled Caste women entrepreneurs.

10. Statement 1 : The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana promotes rooftop solar adoption, 

reduces electricity costs, and supports India’s renewable energy goals.

Statement 2 : The scheme aims to provide up to 500 units of free electricity per month 

to eligible households.