Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (16 March 2022)

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

Date: 16 March 2022

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding DST – CII Technology Summit:

1. DST – CII Technology Summit is organised by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology.
2. The focus of the summit would be making Smarter Cities, Space, Industry 4.0 and Advanced Engineering, Healthcare, Precision Medicine, etc.

Which of the above given statements is/ are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), New Delhi in partnership with the Department of Science & Technology (DST), GoI hosted the 28th edition of the DST – CII Technology Summit on 23rd and 24th of February 2022
  • The focus of the summit would be making Smarter Cities, Space, Industry 4.0 and Advanced Engineering, Healthcare, Precision Medicine, etc.

Q2. Consider the following statements About MOTOR VEHICLE AGGREGATORS SCHEME, 2021:

1. This scheme covers e-commerce, last-mile connectivity, food delivery, and ride-hailing service companies.
2. This scheme also define the Aggregator and E-commerce entity.

Which of the above given statements is/ are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above

Answer: (C)

Explanation:

  • The umbrella scheme covers e-commerce, last-mile connectivity, food delivery, and ride-hailing service companies.
  • This scheme also define the Aggregator and E-commerce entity.

Q3. Consider the following statements

1. Russia is the second largest exporter of oil and the largest exporter of gas in the world.
2. Saudi Arabia has been India's top supplier of oil for the past few years.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • Russia is the second largest exporter of oil and the largest exporter of gas in the world.
  • Iraq has been India's top supplier for the past few years, staying ahead of Saudi Arabia, which has been producing less than its capacity to meet OPEC supply curb commitments.

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding 3-D printing:

1. It is also known as the Additive manufacturing (AM) process.
2. In 3D printing, a 3D printer makes a three-dimensional object from a CAD (computer-aided design) file.
3. 3-D printing enables us to produce complex shapes using less material than traditional manufacturing methods.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation :

  • It is also known as the Additive manufacturing (AM) process.
  • In 3D printing, a 3D printer makes a three-dimensional object from a CAD (computer-aided design) file.
  • It enables us to produce complex shapes using less material than traditional manufacturing methods.

Q5. With reference MANPADS Consider the following Statements -

1. It is a lightweight and portable surface-to-surface missile.
2. MANPADS have a maximum range of 75 kilometers
3. MANPADS have only passive or ‘fire and forget’ guidance systems.

Select the correct Statement(s) using the code given below.

(A) 1 only
(B) 1, 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) None of the Above

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • MANPADS or Man-Portable Air-Defense Systems are short-range, lightweight and portable surface-to-air missiles.
  • MANPADS have a maximum range of 8 kilometers and can engage targets at altitudes of 4.5 km.
  • Most MANPADS have passive or ‘fire and forget’ guidance systems.
  • It means the operator is not required to guide the missile to its target, enabling them to run and relocate immediately after firing.
  • MANPADs with Active Guidance Systems also exist but are less common.

Q6. Which of the following are elemental semiconductors?

1) Silicon
2) Neon
3) Palladium
4) Germanium

A) All of the above
B) 1,2,3
C) 2,3
D) 1,4

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Silicon and Germanium are semiconductors.
  • Neon and Palladium are important for semiconductor industry to produce ICs

Q7. ‘Operation Ganga’ is related with evacuation of indian citizens from which country/ region

A) Afghanistan
B) Ukraine
C) Middle East
D) Maldives

Answer: (B)