UPSC Current Affairs Practice MCQs – 26 January 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Archeological Survey of India:

1. It functions under Ministry of Culture
2. It became a statutory body after independence under the AMASR Act, 1958.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding Grand Slam Tournaments:

1. It is overseen by International Tennis Federation
2. Australian Open and French open are played on hard ground whereas US Open is played on clay

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

3. Consider the following diseases
1. Coal is produced from dead remains of plants but higher grade (Anthracite) coal are seen only in few areas of India.
2. National Coal Gasification Mission is under Ministry of Natural Resourses.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

4. Consider the following statements:
1. Bharat Ratna is given a sanad signed by President  and medal with a monetary grants.
2. Padma Award Committee was headed by Prime Minister.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?