Prelims GS 2024

Q. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which one of the following is the largest source of sulphur dioxide emissions? (a) Locomotives using fossil fuels(b) Ships using fossil fuels(c) Extraction of metals from ores(d) Power plants using fossil fuelsCorrect answer: (d) Power plants using fossil fuels Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper Explanation: […]

Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The Red Sea receives very little precipitation in any form.2. No water enters the Red Sea from rivers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2 only(c) Both 1 and 2(d) Neither 1 nor 2Correct answer: (c) Both 1 and 2 Question from UPSC Prelims 2024

Q. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Sumed pipeline is a strategic route for Persian Gulf oil and natural gas shipments to Europe.Statement-II: Sumed pipeline connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I(b)

Q. Consider the following Pairs: | Country | Reason for being in the news | | 1. Argentina | Worst economic crisis || 2. Sudan | War between the country’s regular army and paramilitary forces || 3. Turkey | Rescinded its membership of NATO | How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Q. Who of the following is the author of the books “The India Way” and “Why Bharat Matters”? (a) Bhupender Yadav(b) Nalin Mehta(c) Shashi Tharoor(d) Subrahmanyam JaishankarCorrect answer: (d) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper Explanation: “The India Way” and “Why Bharat Matters” Dr. S. Jaishankar, the current External Affairs Minister of

Q. With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements: 1. The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament.2. At the Union level, no demand for a grant be made except on the can recommendation of the President of India. Which of

Q. Consider the following statements 1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe. 2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?(a) 1 only(b) 2

Q. A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to: (a) a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.(b) the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.(c) the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.(d) the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional

Q. Which of the following statements about Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023 are correct? 1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh.2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune). 3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation. 4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise, Select the answer using the

Q. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’: 1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.2. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.Which of the