UPSC Current Affairs Practice Questions – 26 September 2024

1. Which of the following statements about Gingee Fort is/are correct?

1. Gingee Fort is located in the state of Karnataka.
2. The fort was captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1677.
3. The fort was under the control of the French from 1750 to 1770.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Constitutional Amendment Bills in India:

1. A Constitutional Amendment Bill can be introduced in either House of Parliament.
2. It must be passed by a special majority in both Houses of Parliament.
3. The President can withhold assent to a Constitutional Amendment Bill.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding Stupas in ancient India:

1. The Anda of a stupa symbolizes the mound of dirt used to cover Buddha’s remains.
2. The Harmika is a square railing on top of the mound.
3. The Chhatra is a central pillar supporting a triple umbrella form.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Mankidia tribe, recently in news, is a dominant tribal group in the state of

5. Consider the following statements regarding the “State of the Rhino 2024” report:

1. The report was published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
2. The report indicates that the number of white rhinos has increased despite poaching whereas the greater one-horned rhino population has shown a significant increase.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?