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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 08 Aug 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Which of the following statements is correct about sickle cell anemia ?

A: Sickle cell anemia is an infectious disease that is caused by a virus.

B: Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary disorder

C: In sickle cell anemia the red blood cells are in normal shape and their oxygen-carrying capacity is normal.

D: Sickle cell anemia only affects adults and has no effect on children

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder that affects red blood cells , causing them to become stiff , sticky, and shaped like a sickle or crescent , impairing their ability to carry oxygen.

Q2:

Out of the following, how much percentage of lignin will be permitted in bitumen by the Government?

A: 25 percent

B: 45 percent

C: 35 percent

D: 50 percent

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Government to allow up to 35% lignin in bitumen, reducing imports and aiding farmers. India uses 88 lakh tonnes of bitumen annually , which is expected to reach 100 lakh tonnes. 50% is imported , costing Rs 25,000-30,000 crore .

Q3:

Which of the following statements is false with reference to the draft Broadcasting Services Bill 2024 ?

A: The draft extends to social media accounts and online video creators

B: CEC ( Material Evaluation Committee ) ensures content code adherence; penalties: Rs 50 lakh initially, Rs 2.5 crore within three years for non-compliance.

C: Content Evaluation Committee (CEC) consists of three tier Regulation structure Established of Has been.

D: CEC It has been made mandatory to constitute a Committee ( Content Evaluation Committee ) comprising Chief Election Commissioners to ensure compliance with the content code.

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Answer: B

Explanation:

The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2024 will replace the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act 1995 and introduce new regulations for news and current affairs broadcasts.

Digital News Broadcasters refer to entities that publish news and current affairs content through online platforms such as news websites, portals, and social media intermediaries, excluding replica e-papers.

Content Evaluation Committee (CEC):

Ensures compliance with the content code through CECs, Self-Regulatory Organisations, and Broadcast Advisory Council.

Penalties for non-compliance: Rs 50 lakh initially, Rs 2.5 crore subsequently within three years.

Q4:

Which of the following processes is used to produce bio-oil for bio-bitumen ?

A: Pyrolysis

B: Hydrothermal liquefaction

C: Fermentation and biochemical processes

D: All of the above

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Answer: D

Explanation:

The government will permit mixing lignin up to 35% in petroleum-based bitumen, much of which is imported.

What is Bio-bitumen

It is a dense, highly viscous, petroleum-based hydrocarbon.

It is found in deposits such as oil sands and pitch lakes (natural bitumen) or is obtained as a residue of the distillation of crude oil.

Production Methods

Pyrolysis: Breaks down organic material at high temperatures in the absence of oxygen, producing bio-oil for bio-bitumen.

Hydrothermal Liquefaction: Converts biomass into liquid through high-pressure, high-temperature conditions, resulting in bio-crude refined into bio-bitumen.