14 December : Daily Current Affairs Quiz

Answer:  Option B - Criminalizing sexual intercourse through deceitful means, including false marriage promises.

Explanation:

• Section 69 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) criminalizes sexual intercourse obtained through deceitful means, such as false promises of marriage.
• It aims to fill gaps in earlier laws but has sparked debates regarding gender bias, privacy, and its application in consensual relationships.
• Critics argue it reinforces stereotypes and lacks clarity in terms of mutual consent.
• Courts have offered differing opinions on its enforcement and interpretation, raising constitutional concerns.

Answer:  Option C - Greece

Explanation:

• The Black Sea is bordered by six countries: Bulgaria, Turkey, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, and Georgia.
• Greece, despite its location in southeastern Europe, does not share a border with the Black Sea.
• It is situated to the south of the region, with coastlines on the Aegean and Ionian Seas instead.
• Therefore, the correct answer is Greece, as it does not border the Black Sea.

Answer:  Option B - Offers Rs. 5 lakh health cover per family for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization

Explanation:

• PM-JAY (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) provides health coverage of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to approximately 55 crore beneficiaries.
• This includes families in the bottom 40% of the population.
• Recently, the scheme was expanded to provide health coverage to senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of their income, further ensuring comprehensive healthcare access for vulnerable groups.

Answer:  Option B - Enhancing capacity to detect and treat emerging diseases

Explanation:

• The PM-ABHIM (Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission) scheme aims to strengthen the primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare systems in India.
• It focuses on developing national institutions and enhancing the capacity to detect and treat emerging diseases, ensuring better healthcare infrastructure and response to health challenges.
• The scheme has an outlay of Rs. 64,180 crore.

Answer:  Option D - It exclusively focuses on promoting the use of electric cars.

Explanation:

• The PM E-DRIVE scheme is a government initiative to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India.
• With a budget of ₹10,900 crore, it provides financial incentives for purchasing e-2Ws, e-3Ws, and e-buses, while also supporting the development of charging infrastructure.
• This scheme aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, improve air quality, and contribute to a more sustainable transportation sector.
• It replaces the earlier FAME II scheme and will be in effect from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026.