UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 21 September 2024

1. With reference to Pagers, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Pagers operate through cellular networks and require internet connectivity to function.
2. One-way pagers can only receive messages but cannot send responses.
3. Pagers are still widely used in industries like healthcare and emergency services.

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2. Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the powers of the High Courts in India concerning contempt of court?

1. Article 215 of the Indian Constitution grants every High Court the power to punish for contempt of itself.
2. High Courts have the power to punish for contempt of subordinate courts under Section 10 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
3. The High Courts can only punish for civil contempt and not criminal contempt.

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3. Consider the following statements regarding the Bio-RIDE Scheme:

1. The Bio-RIDE Scheme combines two existing schemes with a new component called Biomanufacturing and Bio-foundry.
2. The scheme aims to make India a US$300 billion Bioeconomy by 2030.
3. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Which of the following statements about the habitat and diet of the Spotted Deer is/are correct?

1. The Spotted Deer is commonly found in dense deciduous or semi-evergreen forests and open grasslands.
2. The Spotted Deer is an omnivore, feeding on both plants and small insects.\
3. The Spotted Deer has a prolonged mating season due to the warm climate of its habitat.

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5. Which of the following is a key feature of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?