UPSC Current Affairs Practice MCQs – 12 January 2024

1. Recently terms cetriaxone, amikacin, penicillins seen in news refers to

2. With reference to the Pong Wildlife sanctuary, consider the following statements

1. Pong dam is a manmade reservoir
2. Largest natural wetland especially for migratory birds.
3. Located on the banks of Beas river

How many of the above is/are correct regarding the mission?

3. Lachha, Mongra and Gucci, often seen in news, are varieties of which of the following crops?

4. Consider the following statements:

1. Swachh Survekshan Awards launched to reward the best sanitation practices in the country is launched by Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources
2. Indore has won the tag of cleanest city in the recently announced 2023 Swachh Survekshan Awards.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements:

1. North East African Cheetahs are mainly seen the regions of Sudan, Eritrea and Morocco
2. They are included under the vulnerable category of IUCN list

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?