UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 23 October 2024

1. Consider the following statements about Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPEs) and Nonylphenol (NP):

1. They are used as surfactants in various industries.
2. They are recognized as endocrine disruptors, affecting human health and aquatic life.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements regarding Bima Sugam:

1. Bima Sugam is an online platform that covers all types of insurance needs, including life, health, motor, and travel insurance.
2. The platform will provide end-to-end solutions for customers’ insurance needs, including purchase, service, and settlement.
3. Only insurance companies will have a stake in the Bima Sugam platform.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding Guru Nanak:

1. Guru Nanak emphasized the belief in one universal God, rejecting the notion of multiple deities.
2. He promoted the practice of ritual sacrifices and image worship.
3. Guru Nanak’s teachings include the principles of equality and social justice.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Which of the following pollutants are included in the calculation of the Air Quality Index (AQI)?

1. Ground-level ozone
2. Particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10)
3. Carbon monoxide
4. Methane
5. Sulfur dioxide
6. Nitrogen dioxide

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

5. Consider the following statements regarding the Offshore Areas Operating Right Rules, 2024:

1. The rules allow lessees to surrender their lease after 10 years if production operations are uneconomical.
2. The government and government-owned companies have priority access to operating rights in reserved offshore zones.
3. Private entities are prohibited from participating in the auction process for exploration and production leases.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?