Prepare effectively for UPPCS 2024 with our Current Affairs Revision Series led by Sudhanshu Sir. This series focuses on important questions and key topics essential for cracking the UPPCS exam. Sudhanshu Sir breaks down each topic, providing detailed explanations and relevant insights to help you stay updated on the latest current affairs for 2024.
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UPPCS Current Affair 2024 – Question With Answer
Ques: Dar es Salaam Port, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?
Ans: Tanzania
Ques: where was the Shangri La Dialogue or the Asian Security Summit held?
Ans: The 21st Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia-Pacific’s premier defense summit, concluded on 2 June 2024 in Singapore.
Ques: NASA collaborated with which space agency to develop a standardized time system for the moon?
Ans: NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are collaborating to create a standardized lunar time system for the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the moon.
Ques: which country has banned the entry of visitors with Israeli passports?
Ans: Maldives
Ques: NaturAfrica initiative, recently seen in the news, is related to which organization?
Ans: The European Commission excluded Tanzania from its 18 million Euro conservation grant under the NaturAfrica initiative
Ques: Which country has announced an action plan to eliminate a million Indian House Crows by the end of 2024?
Ans: The Kenyan government aims to eliminate one million invasive Indian House Crows (Corvus splendens) by the end of 2024 due to their harmful impact on local ecosystems and public nuisance, especially in coastal regions.
Ques: Rajaji Raghav Biosphere Reserve, recently designated as India’s first private biosphere, is located in which state?
Ans: The Rajaji Raghati Biosphere (RRB), located within Uttarakhand’s Rajaji National Park, is 35 acres and focuses on rare and endangered native trees.
Ques: Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement), recently seen in news, is associated with which organization?
Ans: the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement), enforced since January 1, 1995, governs food safety, animal, and plant health standards.
Ques: According to a global assessment of Nitrous Oxide (N2O) emissions, which country is the world’s second largest source of nitrous oxide (N2O)?
Ans: India ranks as the world’s second-largest emitter of nitrous oxide (N2O), a potent greenhouse gas. In 2020, India contributed nearly 11% of global man-made N2O emissions, following China’s 16%.
Ques: What is the rank of India in the ‘Environment Performance Index 2024’?
Ans: 176th – India ranks 176th out of 180 nations in the 2024 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), slightly better than its 180th position in 2022.
Ques: What is ‘Ophichthus Suryai’, recently seen in the news?
Ans: newly discovered species of snake ee
Ques: What is the primary purpose of the e-Samridhi Portal?
Ans: [For registration of farmers to procure pulses at MSP
Ques: Which day is observed as ‘International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking’ every year?
Ans: Every June 26th, the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking raises awareness about the detrimental impact of drugs on society.
Ques: Which district of Uttar Pradesh is known as the ‘City of Knives’?
Ans: Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh, known as the “City of Knives,” has crafted the renowned Rampuri chaku since the 18th century.
Ques: What is the rank of India in the Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index (AIPI) 2024?
72: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has launched the AI Preparedness Index (AIPI) Dashboard, ranking 174 countries on their readiness to adopt AI technologies
Ques: Recently two wetlands of which state have been included in the list of ‘Ramsar Sites’?
Ans: Bihar
- India has declared Nagi and Nakti Bird Sanctuaries as its new wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
- These wetland areas are located within the Jhajha forest area in the Jamui district of Bihar. With this, the number of ‘Ramsar sites’ in India has increased to 82.
- The UK tops the list with 175 sites.
- By whom was the mobile app ‘Sarathi 2.0’ launched recently?
- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a personal finance-focused mobile app ‘Saarathi 2.0’ for investors to simplify complex financial tasks.
Ques: What is India’s rank in the Global Gender Gap Index 2024?
Ans: The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently presented the Global Gender Gap Index 2024 report. Compared to last year, India has slipped two places to 129th position.
- Iceland, which has held first place for the last decade, has also retained first place this year.
Ques: What is the theme of International Yoga Day 2024?
Ans: International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21st June. Every year, International Yoga Day adopts a specific theme to focus on yoga events and activities taking place on the special occasion. The theme of the year 2024 is “Yoga for Self and Society”
- PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Kashmir on the occasion of International Yoga Day. He participated in a special yoga program at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre on the banks of the famous Dal Lake.
Ques: Indian Railways completed the first trial run on the world’s highest railway bridge, it is on which river?
Ans: Chenab
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