UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions - 18 September 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding Cellulitis:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. The BHASKAR initiative, recently launched by the Government of India, aims to:

(a) Promote the use of renewable energy in rural areas.

(b) Centralize and facilitate the startup ecosystem in India.

(c) Enhance digital literacy among senior citizens.

(d) Develop smart cities across India.

3. Which of the following statements about the Palamau Tiger Reserve is correct?

(a) It is located in the Chhota Nagpur plateau region of Chhattisgarh.

(b) It forms part of Betla National Park

(c) The Damodar River passes through the reserve.

(d) It is rich in minerals such as Bauxite and Coal.

4. Which of the following statements about the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024 is correct?

It assesses country-level cybersecurity commitments and India is ranked in Tier 3, indicating an evolving cybersecurity framework.
It is released by the World Economic Forum.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Engineers Day in India is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of which of the following eminent personalities?

(a) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

(b) Vikram Sarabhai

(c) M. Visvesvaraya

(d) Homi J. Bhabha

UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 18 September 2024