UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 10 August 2024

1. What is the primary function of a Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG)?

2. Juangs tribe, recently in news, is primarily located in the state of

3. Consider the following:

1. More than one-third of world’s coral reefs are located in territories of Australia, Indonesia and Philippines.
2. Most of the reefs in India are found in the form of

Which of the statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following provisions of Boilers Bill, 2024:

1. It empowers Central Government to constitute Central Boilers Board to regulate the design, manufacture and use of boiler and boiler components.
2. Any person who makes any structural alteration, addition or renewal in or to a boiler without obtaining authorisation of Chief Inspector shall be punishable.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements with reference to Credit Information Companies (CICs):

1. CICs are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
2. CRISIL, CARE, and ICRA are some of the important Credit Information Companies (CICs) of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?