Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 08 September 2022

Q.1) With reference to the Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, consider the following statements:

1. He was a Roman emperor whose name is invoked to refer to an honourable and principled figure.
2. He led the Romans to victory against the Aequians.
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

Q.2) In 2021-22, which of the following country has emerged as the largest trade partner for India in South Asia and the fourth largest destination for Indian exports worldwide?

(a) Thailand
(b) China
(c) Myanmar
(d) Bangladesh

Q.3) Which of the following is/are the pollutants from coal-fired power plants?

1. Sulphur dioxide
2. Nitrogen oxides
3. Mercury
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only

Q.4) The LaundaNaach is a prominent folk art of which of the following state?

(a) Bihar
(b) Gujarat
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Karnataka

Q.5) With reference to the Cyber Security Exercise, consider the following statements:

1. The exercise has been conducted as part of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative- Resilience Working Group which is being led by India under the leadership of National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC).
2. The theme of the exercise is based on Energy Sector in which the respective National Cyber Crisis Management Teams of the CRI Partner Nations will have to deal with a ransomware attack on multiple electricity distribution companies.
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