UPSC PRELIMS + MAINS CURRENT AFFAIRS DAILY TEST SERIES: 13 AUGUST, 2024

TODAY’S UPSC MAINS GS CURRENT AFFAIRS TEST MODEL

Question: Discuss the applications of Space Technologies——————–Sector. (GS-3, S&T)

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Question: With reference to Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana), consider the following statements:
1. All its subpopulations are found in the Western Ghats.
2. Neelakurinji is the purplish flowering shrub, which blooms once in 12 years.
3. Neelakurinji has been included on the IUCN official Red List of threatened species in the Near Threatened category.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: Which of the following has launched the “Polar Coupled Analysis and Prediction for Services” (PCAPS) project?
(a) The Arctic Council
(b) World Meteorological Organization
(c) NASA
(d) International Arctic Science Committee

Question: With reference to Dysbiosis, consider the following statements:
1. It refers to an imbalance of microbial species.
2. In humans, it can cause inflammatory bowel disease.
3. Irrational uses of antibiotics can cause Dysbiosis.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: Xerogel is generally used:
(a) to increase blood clotting
(b) for water filtration
(c) for gene editing
(d) in desalination process

Question: Consider the following statements about Timor Leste :
1. It is the latest State to join the United Nations.
2. It is located on the southernmost edge of the Indonesian archipelago.
3. It is separated from Australia by the Tasman Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question: With reference to the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, consider the following statements:
1. Its ‘Model Solar Village’ component aims to create one Model Solar Village per block across India.
2. Households will have access to collateral-free loans at around 7% interest for installing residential rooftop solar (RTS) systems up to 3 kW.
3. Households can sell surplus power generated by their rooftop solar systems to DISCOMs.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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