Daily Current Quiz for UPSC 23 Oct 2024

Which of the following statements about the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is/are correct?

1. The ITF represents transport workers globally across multiple sectors, including maritime, road, rail, and aviation.
2. The ITF focuses solely on improving working conditions for maritime workers.
3. It is one of several global union federations allied with the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC).

Which of the following statements about cloud seeding are correct?

1. Cloud seeding involves dispersing substances like silver iodide or dry ice into clouds to stimulate precipitation.
2. Cloud seeding guarantees heavy rainfall in all cloud formations.
3. Cloud seeding is used for agricultural purposes, weather modification, and improving water resources.

Which of the following statements regarding Green Diplomacy is/are correct?

1. Green Diplomacy focuses exclusively on climate change and global warming issues.
2. It includes promoting sustainable development, environmental protection, and biodiversity conservation.
3. Green Diplomacy engages multiple stakeholders, including governments, businesses, and civil society.

Consider the following statements about Air Quality Index (AQI):

1. The AQI measures concentrations of multiple air pollutants including carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O₃), and particulate matter (PM).
2. The AQI scale ranges from 0 to 500, with higher values indicating better air quality.
3. AQI categories such as “Good,” “Moderate,” and “Hazardous” are used to communicate the level of health concern for the general population.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?