UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 03 August 2024

1. Consider the following statements about Vampire Stars:

1. They consume material from neighbouring stars
2. WOCS 9005 is a vampire star composed heavy elements like barium

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. ‘Gita Rahasya’ and ‘The Arctic Home in the Vedas’ are the famous literary works of

3. World Development Report is released by

4. Consider the following:

1. Felling of trees
2. Drastic change in agriculture systems
3. Commercial use of natural water resources

Which of the above activities are ‘prohibited’ in the Eco-Sensitive Zones?

5. Consider the following statements:

1. Ministry of Home Affairs acts as the nodal ministry under the National Disaster Management Act, 2005.
2. National Executive Committee under the Act is chaired by Union Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?