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Prelims Booster - 26-July-2024 | 5 Questions daily| UPSC and State PSC

 1. Kalarippayattu has been recently in the news, what is it?

a) It is a disputed island between India and Sri Lanka.

b) It is an ancient dance form of Tamil Nadu.

c) It is the martial arts of Kerala.

d) It is a new launch station for ISRO.


Answer. c) It is the martial arts of Kerala.

Kalarippayattu is the oldest and most scientific martial art in the world, originated in Kerala, about 3000 years ago.


2. Banni Grassland has been recently in the news, it is located in?

a) Himachal Pradesh

b) Uttarakhand

c) Assam

d) Gujarat


Answer. d) Gujarat

Banni Grassland is located in Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. 

Recently, The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has approved a cheetah conservation breeding center in the Banni grasslands.


3. Mission LiFE has been recently in the news, what is it?

a) Mission to solve the water problem in urban areas.

b) Mission to increase the Cheetah Population in India.

c) Promoting an environmentally friendly lifestyle to fight climate change.

d) Mission to generate employment in the Health sector


Answer. c) Promoting an environmentally friendly lifestyle to fight climate change.

Mission Life was launched by PM Modi on October 20, 2022.

It promotes an eco-friendly lifestyle that benefits both personal and the environment.


4. Ketamine pill has been recently in the news, it is used for?

a) Treatment of TB

b) Treatment of Cancer

c) Treatment of depression

d) Treatment of Malaria


Answer. c) Treatment of depression.

Ketamine pill is used to address depression, anxiety, end-of-life distress, chronic pain, drug-alcohol issues, etc.


5. In India, which one of the following is responsible for maintaining price stability by controlling inflation? ( UPSC 2022)

a) Department of Consumer Affairs

b) Expenditure Management Commission

c) Financial Stability and Development Council

d) Reserve Bank of India


Answer. d) Reserve Bank of India

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