10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 27th October – 2024 | Revision Test

Consider the following statements:
1.Tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean region are formed due to the strong westerly winds.
2.The Coriolis force prevents the formation of cyclone near the equator.
3.Cyclones are more frequent in the Bay of Bengal compared to the Arabian Sea due to its lower humidity levels.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.Shadow fleet is an alliance of countries sharing naval intelligence.
2.Flags of Convenience (FoCs) refer to a practice where ship owners register their vessels in a country other than their own to benefit from more lenient regulations.
3.The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is responsible for regulating international trade.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN): 1.INS Arihant is India’s first indigenous SSBN. 2.India is the only Asian country with an SSBN. 3.India has recently launched its fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine known as S4*. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.Article 23 of the Indian Constitution addresses the provision of religious instruction in educational institutions.
2.Private schools run by religious institutions can provide religious education in India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.A key factor considered in recommending a judge for appointment as the next Chief Justice of India is the approval by both Houses of Parliament.
2.The tenure of a Chief Justice of India (CJI) is primarily determined by their age of retirement.
3.The CJI can act as the President of India when both the President and Vice President offices are vacant.
Which of the statement(s) give above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) role is to ensure that essential drugs are available at affordable prices.
2.The NPPA can set maximum prices for drugs under the Medicine Price Regulation Framework (MPRF).
3.The NPPA adjusts drug prices based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1.Trachoma is a chronic infectious eye disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.
2.The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies trachoma as one of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
3.According to the WHO, eliminating a disease as a public health problem in a country means that its impact has been completely eradicated.
How many of the statements given above are correct?