UPSC Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 24 January 2025

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Scramjet Engine:

1. Scramjet engines are air-breathing engines that operate at hypersonic speeds greater than Mach 5.
2. Scramjet engines have moving parts that help stabilize the flame in extreme airflow conditions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana:

1. The account can be opened in the name of a girl child until she attains the age of 10 years.
2. There is no scope for premature closure.
3. The account matures on completion of a period of 21 years from the date of opening.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding Geographical Indication (GI) tags in India:

1. The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 governs the registration and protection of GI tags in India.
2. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is responsible for administering GI tags in India.
3. Tamil Nadu has the highest number of GI tags among Indian states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding oysters:

1. Oysters feed by filtering algae and food particles from water drawn over their gills.
2. All oysters begin life as males but can change gender multiple times during their lifespan.
3. Oysters possess significant antimicrobial resistance (AMR) properties.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding the National Health Mission (NHM):

1. The NHM was launched in 2013, subsuming the National Rural Health Mission and National Urban Health Mission.
2. The NHM aims to achieve universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services.
3. The fund-sharing ratio between the Central Government and States is 60:40, except for North-eastern states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?