UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 06 November 2024

1. With reference to ‘fuel cells’ in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity, consider the following statements:

1. If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as by-products.
2. Fuel cells can be used for powering buildings and not for small devices like laptop computers.
3. Fuel cells produce electricity in the form of Alternating Current (AC)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Global TB Report 2023?

1. In 2023, Tuberculosis (TB) became the leading cause of death globally, surpassing COVID-19.
2. India recorded highest global TB burden and TB-related deaths in 2023.

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3. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the PM Vishwakarma Scheme?

1. The scheme aims to support traditional artisans and craftspeople by providing collateral-free credit support.
2. It is implemented as a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Government of India.
3. The scheme is limited to rural areas only.

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4. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the River Cities Alliance (RCA)?

1. The RCA is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
2. It is limited to cities within the Ganga basin.

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5. Consider the following statements about the organizational structure of Coal India Limited (CIL):

1. CIL is classified as a ‘Maharatna’ public sector enterprise.
2. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) is the largest coal-producing subsidiary of CIL.
3. CIL operates through 12 subsidiaries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?