UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 11 September 2024

1. Consider the following statements

Assertion (A): Teal carbon plays a significant role in mitigating climate change.

Reason (R): Teal carbon refers to carbon stored in non-tidal freshwater wetlands, which can release methane and carbon dioxide when degraded.

Which of the following is correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Global Solar Facility (GSF):

1. The ISA was conceptualized by India and France during CoP21 in Paris, 2015.
2. The Global Solar Facility aims to raise $200 million for solar projects in Africa.
3. All member states of the United Nations are eligible to join the ISA.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding India’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) vessels:

1. The ASW-SWC vessels, such as INS MALPE and INS MULKI, are designed to replace the Abhay-class ASW Corvettes of the Indian Navy.
2. The primary role of ASW-SWC vessels includes anti-submarine operations, but they are also equipped for low-intensity maritime operations and mine-laying.
3. The development of ASW-SWC vessels by Cochin Shipyard (CSL) is a significant step towards promoting Atma Nirbharta (self-reliance) in India’s defense manufacturing sector.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding Agni-4 Missile Launch:

1. Agni-4 is an intermediate-range ballistic missile developed by the ISRO.
2. It has a range of 4,000 kilometres and can carry a payload of 1,000 kg.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?