Daily UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 2 Sep 2025

With reference to CEREBO,  consider the following statements:

1. It uses near-infrared spectroscopy combined with machine learning to detect intracranial bleeding and edema within minutes.

2. It has been jointly developed by ICMR, AIIMS Bhopal, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and Bioscan Research under the Medical Device & Diagnostics Mission Secretariat (MDMS).

3. Unlike CT and MRI scans, CEREBO is radiation-free, portable, and can be safely used on vulnerable groups such as infants and pregnant women.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI):

1. PMI is compiled and released monthly by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

2. A PMI reading above 50 indicates expansion in business activity, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction.

3. PMI surveys cover both manufacturing and services sectors, reflecting demand, employment, inventories, and output.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the International Carbon Price Floor (ICPF):

1. It was first proposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2021 to reduce the risk of “carbon leakage.”

2. The idea behind ICPF is to create a differentiated minimum carbon price for countries, considering their level of development.

3. Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) suggested a three-phase roadmap to operationalise ICPF, making it central in global climate finance debates.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which one of the following is NOT an initiative or proposal of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the context of climate action?