Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 13 August 2022

Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the country Philippines:

1. It is an island nation with over 5,000 islands.
2. Mount Apo is the highest peak located in this island.
3. Recently, the Apo Island of Philippines became its first zero waste island.
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 only

Q.2) World Sanskrit Diwas 2022 is celebrated on

(a) 1st June
(b) 4th August
(c) 12th August
(d) 23rd August

Q.3) With reference to the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements:

1. It will create a seamless online platform that will enable interoperability within the digital health ecosystem.
2. The mission include a health ID for every citizen that will also work as their health account.
3. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Sandbox will act as a framework for technology and product testing that will help organisations, including private players.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 only

Q.4) World Elephant Day is observed on

(a) August 12
(b) June 18
(c) September 10
(d) November 23

Q.5) With reference to the dark energy, consider the following statements:

1.Dark energy is the mysterious form of energy that makes up about 68% of the universe, has intrigued physicists and astronomers for decades.
2. Dark energy has been noted as “the most profound mystery in all of science”.
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