Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC : 23 Jan 2025

Which of the following statements about the Diamond Imprest Authorization (DIA) Scheme is/are correct?

1. The scheme allows duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds of any carat size.
2. It mandates a minimum of 10% value addition for export obligations.
3. The Department of Commerce, Government of India has introduced the Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) Scheme..

Consider the following statements regarding the Mannan community:

1. The Mannan community is recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in Kerala.
2. They are traditionally known for their expertise in farming and honey collection.
3. The Mannan community recently made news for receiving UNESCO recognition for their traditional practices.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the criteria for a wetland to be declared as a Ramsar site?

1. The wetland should support vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered species or threatened ecological communities.
2. The wetland should regularly support 1% of the individuals in a population of one species or subspecies of waterbirds.
3. It should host at least 20,000 waterbirds during any season.

Consider the following statements regarding the Whip in the Indian parliamentary system:

1. A whip is a written directive issued by the party to its members to vote in a particular manner.
2. Violation of a whip may lead to disqualification of the member under the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
3. The position of the whip is mentioned explicitly in the Indian Constitution.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?