IASbaba's Flagship Course: Integrated Learning Programme (ILP) - 2024 Read Details
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Context: A quarter of the coastal land of China will sink below sea level within a century, putting hundreds of millions of people at risk of being flooded, due to land subsidence and climate change, according to a new study, published in the journal Science on Friday (April 19).
Background:-
How fast is the global sea level rising?
How climate change is leading to sea level rise?
Why does sea level rise matter?
Source: Indian Express
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Context: Every year, April 22 is observed as Earth Day, an international event celebrated around the world to pledge support for environmental protection.
Background:
About Earth DAY :
Source: Indian Express
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Context: Iran launched a significant attack on Israel, deploying over 300 projectiles, including approximately 170 drones, cruise missiles, and over 120 ballistic missiles.
Background:
What led Iran to attack Israel?
Impact of the Iran-Israel War on the world:
Way Forward:
Source: AP
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Context: The Chipko Movement, which began in the Uttarakhand region of the Himalayas in early 1973, has now reached its 50th anniversary.
Background:
About CHIPKO MOVEMENT :
Major Achievements:
Source: Down To Earth
Previous Year Question
Q) Chipko movement was basically against
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Context: The Delhi High Court has raised concerns about the low-income threshold for financial assistance under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme.
Background:
About RASHTRIYA AROGYA NIDHI (RAN) SCHEME:
The Umbrella Scheme of RAN has three components as under:
Source: PIB
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Context: Trained National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers from 153 NSS units are stepping up to make a difference in Kozhikode district during the upcoming polls.
Background:
About NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS):
Source: Hindu
Q1.) With reference to the National Service Scheme (NSS), consider the following statements:
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q2.) With reference to the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme, consider the following statements:
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Q3.) With reference to the Chipko Movement, consider the following statements:
How many of the statements given above are not correct?
Comment the answers to the above questions in the comment section below!!
ANSWERS FOR ’ 24th April 2024 – Daily Practice MCQs’ will be updated along with tomorrow’s Daily Current Affairs.st
Q.1) – d
Q.2) – c
Q.3) – b