Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 08 November 2022

Q.1) With reference to regarding Duchenne musculardystrophy, consider the following statements:

1. It is caused by a defective gene for dystrophin.
2. The condition most often affects boys due to the way the disease is inherited.
3. There is no curecan help control symptomsand improve quality of life.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) Lake Victoria is located in

(a) Tanzania
(b) Kenya
(c) Uganda
(d) Niger

Q.3) Consider the following statements:

1. DigiYatra is a Biometric Enabled Seamless Travel experience based on FacialRecognition Technology (FRT).
2. It is an industry-led initiative co-ordinated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
3. It will facilitate paperless travel and avoid multiple identity checks at theairport enabling seamless and hassle-free travel.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only

Q.4) Which among the following tribal group is not become part of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups?

(a)Nicobarese
(b) Jarawas
(c) Andamanese
(d) Onges

Q.5) Consider the following statements:

1.Lunar Eclipse occurs on a full moon day when the earth comes in between the Sun and the Moon and when all the three objects are aligned.
2.A total lunar eclipse will occur when the whole moon comes under the umbral shadow of the Earth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) 2 only