UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 20-21 October 2024

1. With reference to Kala-azar, consider the following statements:

1. Kala-azar is transmitted by the bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes.
2. The disease is endemic to the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Twilight Zone of the ocean:

1. The Twilight Zone, also known as the Mesopelagic Zone, extends from 200 meters to 1,000 meters below the ocean surface.
2. Bioluminescent creatures are commonly found in the Twilight Zone.
3. The Twilight Zone receives no sunlight

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding African Penguins:

1. African Penguins are also known as Black-footed Penguins.
2. Typically, they breed in large colonies and both parents share the incubation duties.
3. African Penguins are classified as Endangered by the IUCN.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing and Misleading Environmental Claims, 2024:

1. The guidelines were issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA).
2. It mandates that environmental claims must be supported by credible certifications or independent studies.
3. The guidelines allow the use of terms like “sustainable” and “eco-friendly” without any substantiation.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. The Global Standards Symposium is organized by which of the following organizations?