UPSC Current Affairs Practice MCQs - 24 February 2024

1. Consider the following statements:

Flood Management and Border Area Program was launched during the 11^th Five Year Plan
It is a Centrally Sponsored scheme launched by Ministry of Water Resources.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Consider the following statements:

Silappadikaram, written by Thiruvalluvar, is considered as one among the five great epics of Sangam literature.
It is also called the Iliad of Tamil literature.

Which of the statements is/are not correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. What is the main purpose of the ‘Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya’ which was recently seen in news?

(a) Analyzing ocean currents

(b) Studying the Earth’s magnetosphere

(c) Observing the Sun’s outer atmosphere

(d) Monitoring seismic activities

4. In which type of fuel cell does the electrolyte consist of a thin, solid polymer membrane, making it suitable for portable applications?

(a) Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs)

(b) Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFCs)

(c) Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs)

(d) Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFCs)

5. Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one pair

(b) Only two pair

(c) Only three pairs

(d) All pairs

UPSC Current Affairs Practice MCQs – 24 February 2024