UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 24 October 2024

1. Consider the following statements:

1. Zooplankton are primarily plant-like organisms that feed on phytoplankton.
2. Plankton are capable of swimming against tides and currents.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Which of the following organization publishes the World Economic Outlook?

3. Consider the following statements about the provisions of the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017:

1. The Act extends maternity benefits to adoptive and commissioning mothers.
2. Women can avail of the “work from home” option after the expiry of the 26 weeks’ leave period.
3. The Act allows for four crèche visits per day for working mothers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding industrial alcohol:

1. Industrial alcohol is primarily an impure form of ethanol.
2. It is suitable for human consumption after denaturation.
3. Industrial alcohol is listed in the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 (IDRA).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs):

1. KBAs are identified based on globally standardized criteria and thresholds.
2. They are only found in tropical regions.
3. These areas contribute significantly to the global persistence of biodiversity.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?