UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 30 August 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding INS Arighaat:

1. INS Arighat is India’s first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine.
2. It can achieve a maximum speed of 500 knots when submerged

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Consider the following:

1. Russia
2. Tajikistan
3. Uzbekistan
4. Iran
5. Belarus

How many of the above nations are among the full members of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?

3. Consider the following statements regarding Mudumalai Tiger Reserve:

1. It forms a part of Nilgiri biosphere
2. It is located along the banks of Bhavani river.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements about India’s National Security Advisor (NSA):

1. The NSA is the chief advisor to the Prime Minister of India on national security policy and international affairs.
2. The NSA is the chairman of the National Security Council (NSC) of India.
3. The NSA holds the rank of a Union Cabinet Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements about ASBA (Application Supported by Blocked Amount):

1. ASBA allows investors to apply for IPOs without the need to pay the application money upfront.
2. The funds remain blocked in the investor’s bank account until the shares are allotted.
3. ASBA is mandatory for all investors in public and rights issues.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?