Daily Current Affairs Quiz: 11-07-2024

Consider the following statements regarding the AIIMS initiative for Alzheimer's 
diagnosis:

1. AIIMS has introduced a new blood test for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
2. This test can detect Alzheimer’s at a more advanced stage.
3. The initiative is a part of the National Health Mission.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling 
on Muslim women's maintenance:

1. The court ruled that maintenance under Section 125 CrPC is available to divorced Muslim women.
2. This ruling aligns with the provisions of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986.
3. The court stated that this maintenance is only available during the ‘iddat’ period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Fiscal Deficit:

1. Fiscal deficit occurs when the government’s total expenditure exceeds its total revenue, excluding borrowings.
2. A high fiscal deficit can lead to inflation if the deficit is financed by printing more currency.
3. Fiscal deficit is always a negative indicator for an economy.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Upper Siang Multipurpose Storage Project:

1. The Upper Siang project is proposed to be built on the Siang River, which originates in Tibet and is known as the Tsangpo.
2. The Upper Siang project aims to generate 11,000 megawatts of hydropower.
3. The project is being developed to counter China’s hydropower projects on the Tsangpo River.
4. The project has faced opposition due to its potential environmental and social impacts, including the displacement of the Adi tribe communities.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India:

1. The Enforcement Directorate is a specialized financial investigation agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. The ED is responsible for enforcing the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
3. The Director of the Enforcement Directorate is appointed by the President of India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?