Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (08 May 2022)

Current Affairs MCQs Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams

Date: 09 May 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. Blockchain technology is a centralized, distributed ledger that records the provenance of a digital asset.
2. Blockchain technology ensures complete anonymity in relation to transactions done on a public distributed ledger.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 2
d) None of these

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Blockchain technology is most simply defined as a decentralized, distributed ledger that records the provenance of a digital asset.
  • Because a blockchain ledger is public, maintaining anonymity is hard, especially in the case of cryptocurrencies.

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1. Currently, solid-state batteries have higher cell energy density compared to Lithium-ion batteries.
2. Solid-state batteries are less prone to catching fire.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither of these

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • Currently, Solid-state batteries are said to be capable of delivering 2.5 times more energy density than current lithium-ion tech.
  • In contrast, batteries with solid electrolytes do not have the danger of dendrite growth. so Solid-state batteries are less prone to catching fire.

Q3. Arrange the following Northeastern states on the basis of their geographical areas in increasing order.

1. Manipur
2. Nagaland
3. Mizoram
4. Tripura

Choose the correct option

a) 4-2-3-1
b) 2-1-3-4
c) 4-3-2-1
d) 2-3-1-4

Answer: (A)

Explanation: Northeast India (officially North Eastern Region, NER) is the easternmost region of India representing both a geographic and political-administrative division of the country.

Eight states of the Northeast in increasing order of their geographical area are-

  1. Sikkim
  2. Tripura
  3. Nagaland
  4. Mizoram
  5. Manipur
  6. Meghalaya
  7. Assam
  8. Arunachal Pradesh

Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to the New Health Star Rating System :

1. Health star rating is a labelling system that grades packaged foods on a scale of one to five stars.
2. The healthier options receive a higher star rating.
3. It is introduced by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Choose the correct statements:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

Health Star Rating System

  • Health star rating is a labelling system that grades packaged foods on a scale of one to five stars.
  • The new labelling aims to discourage consumers from buying packaged foods high in sugar, salt, and fats.
  • The healthier options receive a higher star rating, similar to the star rating of electronics based on their energy efficiency.
  • It is introduced by the FSSAI which is under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
  • Hence, all the statements are correct.

Q5. The Government announces MSP for which of the following crops?

1. Raw cotton
2. Copra
3. De-husked coconut
4. Virginia flu cured (VFC) tobacco

Choose the correct option:

a) 1,2 and 3 only
b) 2,3 and 4 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1,2,3 and 4

Answer: (D)

Explanation: Minimum Support Price

  • The government announces minimum support prices (MSPs) for 22 mandated crops and fair and remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane.
  • The mandated crops are 14 crops of the Kharif season, 6 rabi crops and two other commercial crops
  • In addition, the MSPs of toria and de-husked coconut are fixed on the basis of the MSPs of rapeseed/mustard and copra, respectively. The list of crops is as follows.
  • Cereals (7) - paddy, wheat, barley, jowar, bajra, maize, and ragi
  • Pulses (5) - gram, arhar/tur, moong, urad, and lentil
  • Oilseeds (8) - groundnut, rapeseed/mustard, toria, soyabean, sunflower seed, sesamum, safflower seed, and nigerseed
  • Raw cotton
  • Raw jute
  • Copra
  • De-husked coconut
  • Sugarcane (Fair and remunerative price)
  • Virginia flu cured (VFC) tobacco