Posted in Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 22 June 2024 June 22, 2024 Leave a comment 1. Consider the following statements: Coal Controller Organization delegated with power of processing, scrutiny and approval of mining plan comes under the Ministry of Mines. India has fifth-largest coal reserves globally and is second-largest consumer of coal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. On 21st June, the Sun (a) does not set below the horizon at the Arctic Circle (b) does not set below the horizon at Antarctic Circle (c) shines vertically overhead at noon on the Equator (d) shines vertically overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn 3. Consider the following statements: M-Yoga App is a collaboration between the WHO and the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has recognized Yoga as a sports discipline and placed it in the ‘Priority’ category. Which of the statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 4. Consider the following statements: Grant provided to infrastructure projects that are economically feasible but fall short of financing is referred to as Viability Gap Funding. Grants will only be available for infrastructure projects where private sector sponsors are selected through a process of competitive bidding. Which of the statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 5. These are Microscopic algae serving as the base of the aquatic food chain. Due to their sensitivity towards any water chemistry changes, they are excellent indicators of aquatic health. The organism is (a) Diatoms (b) Herrings (c) Crustaceans (d) Otter 6. The world’s highest railway bridge is located in: (a) Himachal Pradesh (b) Uttar Pradesh (c) Jammu & Kashmir (d) Gujarat Loading … Related
