UPSC PRELIMS + MAINS CURRENT AFFAIRS DAILY TEST SERIES: 18 September, 2024

TODAY’S UPSC MAINS GS CURRENT AFFAIRS TEST MODEL

Question: What is the dispute redressal mechanism laid down under the Indus Water —————-eview of the Indus Waters Treaty? (GS-2, International Relations)

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Question: With reference to ‘Relative Economic Performance of Indian States: 1960-61 to 2023-24’ by EAC-PM, consider the following statements:
1. Uttar Pradesh is the highest contributor to India’s GDP.
2. West Bengal’s contribution to India’s GDP has declined between 1960-61 and 2023-24.
3. Punjab’ per capita income over the national average has declined between 1971 and 2023-24.
4. The five large southern states together accounted for approximately 30% of India’s GDP in 2023-24.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Question: With reference to the festival of Karma or Karam Parv, consider the following statements:
1. The Karam tree is the focus of the festival.
2. The festival is mainly celebrated in Jharkhand by tribal peoples.
3. It is traditionally celebrated in the month of Bhado/ Bhadra, which corresponds to August-September in the Gregorian calendar.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: With reference to Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), consider the following statements:
1. Companies with 20 or more employees must contribute to provident funds.
2. Individuals at any income level can opt for EPF voluntarily.
3. Both the employee and the employer contribute 12% of the employee’s salary each.
3. The employer’s total contribution is allocated to the Employee Pension Scheme (EPS).
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Question: With reference to Oligomers, consider the following statements:
1. Oligomers are by-products of plastic production.
2. These are hazardous to health.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question: Circumnutation is a helical organ movement widespread among:
(a) Corals
(b) Plants
(c) Whale
(d) Butterfly

Question: With reference to phthalates, consider the following statements:
1. These are chemicals used to increase the flexibility of plastics.
2. Phthalates in a mother’s body can enter her breast milk.
3. Drinking contaminated water may also contribute to phthalate exposure.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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