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UPPSC 2024 — Current Affairs Questions with Answers

All 13 Current Affairs previous-year questions from UPPSC 2024, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Current Affairs

   Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Joint Exercise) A. India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise, “DUSTLIK” B. India-France Joint Military Exercise, “SHAKTI” C. Harbour phase of Indo-US Joint Exercise, Tiger Triumph, 2024 D. MILAN, 2024 List-II (Dates) 1. February 19-27, 2024 2. May 13-26, 2024 3. April 15-28, 2024 4. March 18-25, 2024 Codes: A B C D

   • a)(a) 3 4 1 2
   • b)(b) 3 2 4 1
   • c)(c) 4 2 1 3
   • d)(d) 2 3 1 4
2. Q2.Current Affairs

   Match Lis-t-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Award) A. Aryabhatta Award, 2024 B. World Literary Prize, 2024 C. Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award, 2024 D. Goldman Environmental Prize, 2024 List-II (Recipient) 1. Amitabh Bachchan 2. Mamta G. Sagar 3. Dr. Subba Rao Pavuluri 4. Alok Shukla

   • a)(a) 3 2 1 4
   • b)(b) 3 2 4 1
   • c)(c) 4 2 1 3
   • d)(d) 2 3 1 4
3. Q3.Current Affairs

   Fathima Beevi died recently. Consider the following statements regarding her : 1. She was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India. 2. She served as the Governor of Kerala from 1997-2001. 3. She was the first Muslim woman to enter into higher judiciary. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

   • a)(a) 1 and 2
   • b)(b) 1 and 3
   • c)(c) Only 1
   • d)(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Q4.Current Affairs

   Consider the following statements regarding Voice of Global South Summit (VOGSS): 1. India recently concluded its 2nd Voice of Global South Summit. 2. The term Global South is related to developed countries. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   • a)Only 2
   • b)Neither 1 nor 2
   • c)Only 1
   • d)Both 1 and 2
5. Q5.Current Affairs

   Match the following: A. Gopi Thotakura B. Dipa Karmakar C. Aroh Barjatya D. Dev Patel with: 1. First Indian Gymnast to win Gold at Asian Championship 2. Indian born NASA scientist who led the team to study solar ecliptic impact on ionosphere 3. First Indian Space Tourist 4. British actor who made his directorial debut with thriller "Monkey Man" Select the correct code:

   • a)4 1 2 3
   • b)3 1 2 4
   • c)3 2 1 4
   • d)2 1 3 4
6. Q6.Current Affairs

   Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Newly Elected Head of the State) A. Gitanas Nauseda B. Luong Cuong C. Halla Tomasdottir D. Jose Raul Mulino List-II (Country) 1. Iceland 2. Vietnam 3. Lithuania 4. Panama Codes: A B C D (a) 4 1 2 3 (b) 3 1 2 4 (c) 3 2 1 4 (d) 2 1 3 4

   • a)(a) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
   • b)(b) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
   • c)(c) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
   • d)(d) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
7. Q7.Current Affairs

   The recent global pause during COVID-19 pandemic was caused due to:

   • a)SARS-CoV-1
   • b)H5N1
   • c)SARS-CoV-2
   • d)MERS-CoV-2
8. Q8.Current Affairs

   With reference to the Anti-Maoist operation that took place in April 2024, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It took place in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. 2. The operation was launched by BSF and District Reserve Guards. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

   • a)(a) Only 2
   • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
   • c)(c) Only 1
   • d)(d) Both 1 and 2
9. Q9.Current Affairs

   Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): In April 2024, India delivered the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile to Philippines. Reason (R): The Missile has a range of 490 kilometres. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

   • a)(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
   • b)(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
   • c)(c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
   • d)(d) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
10. Q10.Current Affairs

    With reference to the "Kohima Peace Memorial and Eco-Park" which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its inauguration programme was held on 8th March, 2024 at Kohima. 2. It will be developed by South Korea. Select the correct answer from the podes given below:

    • a)(a) Only 2
    • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)(c) Only 1
    • d)(d) Both 1 and 2
11. Q11.Current Affairs

    With reference to “Nepal – India International Sanskrit Conclave – 2024”, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It was held at New Delhi. 2. This three-day conclave was organised by the Niti Anusandhan Pratisthan. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) Only 2
    • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)(c) Only 1
    • d)(d) Both 1 and 2
12. Q12.Current Affairs

    With reference to “Guidelines for Elimination of Corporal Punishment” (GECP), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Tamil Nadu School Education Department issued these guidelines on 26th April, 2024. 2. These guidelines are focussed on safeguarding the physical and mental well-being of students. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) Only 2
    • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)(c) Only 1
    • d)(d) Both 1 and 2
13. Q13.Current Affairs

    With reference to “FLY91” which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a newly launched airline in India. 2. Its inaugural flight took off from Manohar International Airport on 18th March, 2024. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) Only 2
    • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)(c) Only 1
    • d)(d) Both 1 and 2