UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 07 August 2024

1. Consider the following statements about Wetlands Rejuvenation Programme:

1. Wetlands Rejuvenation Programme is an initiative of Ministry of Jal Shakti
2. There is a scoring system to assess condition of the wetlands

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following:

1. Identification and line-listing of high-risk pregnancies.
2. Appropriate birth planning and complication readiness
3. Diagnostic services for conditions like anaemia, gestational diabetes, and hypertension.
4. Providing nutritional supplements at health centres.

How many of the above are services offered under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan?

3. Consider the following statements:

1. Mineral oil refers to any naturally occurring hydrocarbon including crude oil and natural gas.
2. The recent Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 contains provision for delinking of petroleum operations from mining operations.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements with respect to Demand for grants:

1. No demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation of the President.
2. Additional grants are granted if any money has been spent on any service in excess of the amount granted for that service.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?