UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 29 October 2024

1. Which of the following statements about Flue Gas De-sulphurisation (FGD) is/are correct?

1. FGD helps remove sulphur dioxide (SO₂) from flue gases emitted by fossil-fuel power plants.
2. FGD systems only use dry sorbent injection methods to remove SO₂.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding the DiGi Framework:

1. The DiGi Framework is a collaborative initiative involving U.S, Japan and South Korea
2. The primary objective of the DiGi Framework is to support digital infrastructure projects in India, including 5G, Open RAN, and smart cities.
3. The DiGi Framework focuses exclusively on the development of digital identification systems and real-time payment platforms in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Which of the following statements is/are true about the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI)?

1. It is a statutory body
2. LPAI operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
3. LPAI manages the immigration and customs processes at airports and seaports.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

4. Consider the following statements regarding Article 21 of the Indian Constitution:

1. Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty to both citizens and non-citizens.
2. The right to privacy is recognized as an intrinsic part of Article 21.
3. Article 21 can be suspended during a national emergency.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA):

1. MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of unskilled manual work to adult members of any rural household willing to do public work-related unskilled manual work.
2. The scheme mandates that at least one-third of the beneficiaries must be women.
3. MGNREGA is applicable only to citizens of India who are below the poverty line.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?