UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 08 August 2024

1. Consider the following statements about Sucralose:

1. It is several times sweeter than table sugar
2. Its daily intake can increase calories and cause fatal health effects

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding Quality Council of India:

1. It is a national body of accreditation, creating a mechanism for third party assessment of products, services and processes, in line with global standards.
2. It functions under Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements with respect to Tropospheric Ozone:

1. It is formed by reaction between oxides of nitrogen and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the presence of sunlight.
2. It doesn’t act as a strong greenhouse gas as it is transparent to outgoing terrestrial radiation.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following rivers:

1. Purna
2. Pranhita
3. Indravathi
4. Sabari

How many of the above are tributaries of Godavari river?

5. 6X6X6 strategy, often seen in news, is associated with which of the following schemes?