10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 24th November - 2024

Question No. 1

With reference to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), consider the following statements:
1.It is one of the Rio Conventions.
2.One of its aims is to eliminate the use of fossil fuels globally.
3.The Conference of Parties (COP) is the supreme decision-making body of the UNFCCC.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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Question No. 2

Consider the following statements regarding the Price Support Scheme (PSS):
1.It aims to provide subsidies to farmers for purchasing seeds and fertilizers.
2.National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) is responsible for implementing the scheme.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 3

Which one of the following best differentiates high-performance buildings (HPBs) from green buildings?

AHPBs focus on operational efficiency, while green buildings emphasize environmental impacts during construction.

BHPBs are certified, while green buildings are not.

CGreen buildings use basic technologies, while HPBs use advanced technologies.

DGreen buildings are designed for residential use, while HPBs are exclusively for commercial purposes.

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Question No. 4

Which one of these countries does NOT share a land border with Nigeria?

ANiger

BChad

CCameroon

DGhana

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Question No. 5

Insurance mis-selling, seen in the news recently, refers to:

ASelling insurance policies at discounted prices to attract more customers.

BSelling insurance policies only to high-income individuals.

CSelling insurance policies without disclosing risks and terms.

DSelling insurance policies exclusively for tax-saving purposes.

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Question No. 6

Consider the following statements:
1.The Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2023 allows prisoners to be granted leave from prison if they agree to wear electronic tracking devices.
2.Maharashtra was the first state in India to propose using tamper-proof electronic trackers for undertrials accused of non-heinous crimes.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 7

With reference to the PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1.It allows students to get collateral-free and guarantor-free loans from banks and financial institutions.
2.The scheme does not consider caste or other socio-economic factors for eligibility.
3.Only institutions that register and qualify for National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings are eligible under the scheme.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A1 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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Question No. 8

The inflation spillover effects refer to:

AThe impact of one country inflation on another country economy

BThe spread of inflation from one sector to another within an economy

CThe transmission of inflation from producers to consumers

DThe effect of inflation on exchange rates

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Question No. 9

With reference to the Emissions Gap Report 2024, consider the following statements:
1.The report is published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
2.According to the report, 28% reduction in annual greenhouse gas emissions is required by 2030 to keep the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal within reach.
3.The report states that the G20 nations are responsible for a majority of the global emission.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

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Question No. 10

Which one of the following best describes the primary difference between Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs)?

APropulsion type

BWarhead capacity

CRange

DLaunch platform

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