UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 09 August 2024

1. Consider the following statements about Neutron Stars:

1. It has smaller mass than compared to the Sun.
2. It can be observed as pulsars and magnetars in the solar system

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding National Ganga Council:

1. It is created under the River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order by replacing the National Ganga River Basin Authority.
2. It is headed by Prime Minister.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

3. PM KUSUM, often in news, is a govt scheme associated with

4. Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in news, is located in the state of

5. Consider the following provisions regarding Waqf (Amendment) Bill:

1. No person shall create a Waqf unless he is the lawful owner of the property and competent to transfer or dedicate such property.
2. Government property identified or declared as Waqf property, before or after the commencement of this Act, shall not be deemed to be a Waqf property.

Which of the statements is/are correct?