UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions - 05 July 2024

1. Which one of the following statements is correct regarding LOFAR (Low-Frequency Array)?

(a) It is the world’s most powerful radio antenna.

(b) It is a space technology launched by NASA to discover exoplanets.

(c) It is an arrangement of satellites in space for the purpose of creating Satellite Navigation System.

(d) It is a wireless communication technology for 5G services.

2. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding air quality standards?

According to WHO guidelines, 24-hour average exposures should not exceed 15 µg/m³ of PM2.5.
Indian air quality standards prescribe 60 µg/m³ of PM2.5 over a 24-hour period.

Select the correct answer using the codes below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Sampoornata Abhiyan, recently in news, is an initiative to

(a) Complement Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan by promoting elementary education

(b) Boost Aspirational Districts Program by supporting poor areas in terms of socio-economic development

(c) Boost adult literacy programs across the country

(d) Promote e-governance in public offices

4. Consider the following statements regarding World Bank (WB):

It primarily works to promote exchange stability and orderly exchange relations among its members.
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA) are the two principal organs of WB.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Talle Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its alpine forests, is located in the state of

(a) Uttarakhand

(b) Assam

(c) Arunachal Pradesh

(d) Himachal Pradesh

UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 05 July 2024