UPSC PRELIMS + MAINS CURRENT AFFAIRS DAILY TEST SERIES: 16 & 17 NOVEMBER, 2024

TODAY’S UPSC MAINS GS CURRENT AFFAIRS TEST MODEL

Question: Cash transfers may offer short-term relief but raising worker ————- negative aspects of cash transfer schemes? (GS-3, Economic Policy)

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Question: Consider the following statements:
1. There is a higher chance of lithium-ion batteries catching fire in saltwater than in pure water.
2. When a lithium-ion battery pack bursts into flames, it releases toxic fumes.
3. A lithium-ion battery pack that is fully discharged, can also catch fire during flooding.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question:  The Article 8(j) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is related to:
(a) Establishing a system of protected areas
(b) Developing national strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity
(c) Environmental impact assessment of proposed projects
(d) Preservation of knowledge and practices of indigenous communities

Question: With reference to Amorphophallus Titanum (Titan Arum), consider the following statements:
1. It flowers only occasionally and its flower can rise up to 3 metres from the ground.
2. It is native to Australia.
3. It is one of the best smelling flowers in the world.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: With reference missile systems, consider the following statements:
1. Hypersonic missiles follow a fixed trajectory whereas Ballistic missiles can manoeuvre midway.
2. Ballistic missiles travel outside the atmosphere whereas Hypersonic missiles travel within the atmosphere.
3. India has conducted flight test of its long-range hypersonic missile with a range of 1500km.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: Which organization releases the Business Environment Rankings (BER)?
(a) World Bank
(b) World Economic Forum
(c) International Monetary Fund
(d) Economist Intelligence Unit

Question: With reference to air pollution, consider the following statements:
1. Stage-III of the GRAP is triggered in the Delhi-NCR area when air pollution reaches the ‘severe’ category.
2. Under GRAP Stage-III, schools will switch to online classes for students up to Class 5.
3. According to the WHO air quality guidelines, the 24-hour mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 μg/m³.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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