DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 1st November 2024
Q1.) Which of the following statements about Green Crackers is/are correct?
- Green Crackers emit significantly less pollution compared to conventional crackers by using a lesser amount of polluting chemicals.
- Green firecrackers have types like SWAS (safe water releaser), SAFAL (safe minimal aluminium), and STAR (safe thermite cracker).
- Green Crackers are certified by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for environmental safety.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
Q2.) Consider the following statements regarding “Digital Arrest” scams:
- These scams involve impersonation of law enforcement officials to extort money by threatening victims with arrest.
- Scammers contact victims exclusively through video calls and use official-looking backgrounds to appear legitimate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q3.) With reference to pseudo-melanistic tigers, consider the following statements:
- Pseudo-melanistic tigers are a genetic variant of Bengal tigers and are characterized by darker stripes that make them appear black.
- This mutation is common in all major tiger reserves in India.
- Genetic drift and inbreeding are possible reasons for the high prevalence of pseudo-melanistic tigers in Similipal Tiger Reserve.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 1st November 2024
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