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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 07 Dec 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding the launch of the Sentinel-1C satellite:

1.    The Sentinel-1C satellite was launched aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.

2.    Sentinel-1C is designed to provide optical images of Earth’s surface for environmental monitoring.

3.    Copernicus is the world’s largest Earth observation system, consisting of 12 satellite families.

How many of the above statements are incorrect?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Sentinel-1C was successfully launched aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.

Statement 2: Incorrect. Sentinel-1C is designed to provide high-resolution radar images, not optical images, for monitoring environmental changes.

Statement 3: Correct. Copernicus is the world’s largest Earth observation system, consisting of 12 Sentinel satellite families.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding Slovenia:

1.    Slovenia is bordered by Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the east and south, and Italy to the west.

2.    Slovenia has a coastline along the Gulf of Venice, connecting it to the Adriatic Sea.

3.    The highest point in Slovenia is Mount Triglav, which is a symbol of the country.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Slovenia is bordered by Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the east, southeast, and south, and Italy to the west and southwest.

Statement 2: Correct. Slovenia has a coastline along the Gulf of Venice, which connects it to the Adriatic Sea.

Statement 3: Correct. Mount Triglav is the highest point in Slovenia and is a national symbol of the country.

Q3:

Consider the following statements regarding ‘Anna Chakra’:

1.    ‘Anna Chakra’ was launched by the Union Minister of Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, in New Delhi.

2.    The tool was developed with the support of the World Food Programme (WFP) and IIT-Madras.

3.    ‘Anna Chakra’ aims to optimize PDS logistics using route optimization for more efficient food grain distribution.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. ‘Anna Chakra’ was launched by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi.

Statement 2: Incorrect. The tool was developed with the support of the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) at IIT-Delhi, not IIT-Madras.

Statement 3: Correct. ‘Anna Chakra’ aims to modernize the PDS logistics network using route optimization for efficient food grain movement.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding windfall tax:

1.    The windfall tax was imposed on the profits earned by domestic crude oil producers and exporters in response to global fluctuations in oil prices.

2.    The windfall tax was introduced in 2022 due to the surge in global crude oil prices caused by geopolitical tensions surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war.

3.    The removal of the windfall tax is negatively impact the profitability of Indian oil producers and refiners.

How many of the above statements are incorrect?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. The windfall tax was imposed on the profits of domestic crude oil producers and exporters due to global fluctuations in oil prices.

Statement 2: Correct. The windfall tax was introduced in 2022 as a response to the surge in global oil prices, partly due to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Statement 3: Incorrect. The removal of the windfall tax is expected to increase profitability for Indian oil producers and refiners, as it provides relief to companies like Reliance Industries and ONGC.

Q5:

What is the primary aim of the GREAT scheme launched in August 2023 in India?

A: To promote traditional textile manufacturing in India

B: To develop the startup ecosystem in technical textiles

C: To regulate the import of technical textiles

D: To enhance the export of cotton textiles

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Answer: B

Explanation:

The GREAT scheme was launched with the primary aim of developing the startup ecosystem in technical textiles in India by supporting individuals and companies to translate prototypes into technologies and products, including commercialization.