UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 25 July 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding Rogue waves:

1. They are large, unexpected, and dangerous ocean wave that can be more than twice the size of the surrounding waves.
2. They always move in the opposite direction to the prevailing wind and wave motion.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements:

1. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is a statutory body notified under Bio Diversity Act, 1986.
2. DHM-11, genetically modified mustard in India, was developed by Delhi University.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements:

1. National Bioenergy Programme endeavours to promote bioenergy as a sustainable and renewable energy source under the guidance of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
2. BioUrja portal has been developed as a single window platform to register and submit online applications for grant of Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to Waste to Energy projects.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding VATSALYA Scheme:

1. It enables all parents and guardians, whether Indian citizens or NRIs, to start savings for minors until the child turns 18.
2. On attaining the age of majority, the plan can be converted into a normal NPS (National Pension Scheme) account.

Which of the statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements about Air Breathing Propulsion System:

1. The rocket carries both fuel and on-board oxidiser
2. It makes rockets lighter and more efficient.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?