Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 03 November 2022

Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 03 November 2022

Q.1) With reference to regarding Coronal holes, consider the following statements:

1. Coronal holes can last between a few weeks to months. 
2. These are regions on the sun’s surface from where fast solar wind gushes out into space.
3. They have lower temperatures and thus appear much darker than their surroundings.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 only

Q.2) Zojila Day is commemorated on 

(a) Dec 2nd
(b) March 23rd
(c) April 28th
(d) Dec 1st

Q.3) With reference to regarding Solomon Islands, consider the following statements:

1. It is located in southwest Pacific Ocean.
2. It is geographically positioned in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.
3. The highest point in the Solomon Islands is Mount Popomanaseu.

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) Pokkali is associated which Indian State

(a) Gujarat
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Kerala

Q.5) With reference to regarding PACER scheme, consider the following statements:

1. The scheme is only related with Indian Arctic program.
2. It has been implemented through National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research.

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

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