Daily Current Quiz for UPSC : 10 Sep 2024

Consider the following statements regarding the Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization (PESO):

PESO is responsible for ensuring the safety standards related to petroleum, explosives, and compressed gases in India.
It functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
PESO plays a key role in regulating fuel stations, refineries, and gas pipelines.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 & 2 only

2 & 3 only

1 & 3 only

All

According to the 2024 Nature journal report on Swachh Bharat, which of the following are key outcomes of the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0?

There has been a measurable reduction in open defecation across rural India.
The report credits Swachh Bharat 2.0 with improved public awareness about hygiene practices.
The journal noted that 100% of Indian cities have achieved ODF++ certification.

2 &3

1 & 3

1 &2

All

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award, 2024?

2 only

1 & 2 only

1 & 3 only

All

Which of the following statements regarding Teal Carbon is/are correct?

Teal carbon refers to carbon stored in freshwater ecosystems like rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Teal carbon ecosystems are primarily marine environments.
Teal carbon ecosystems are highly resilient and unaffected by climate change.

1 & 2

2 &3

1 & 3

All