Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 05 September 2022

Q.1) With reference to regarding Markets in Crypto-Assets rules, consider the following statements:

1. It is a proposed regulation in European Union law.
2. Under this regulation, exchanges, brokers and other crypto companies face strict rules aimed at protecting consumers.
3. MiCA will also address environmental concerns surrounding crypto, with firms forced to disclose their energy consumption as well.
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) Seafarer Day is celebrated on

(a) 24th June
(b) 2nd July
(c) 30th June
(d) 25th June

Q.3) With reference to regarding Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, consider the following statements:

1. It is the third generation launch vehicle of India.
2. It can take up to 1,750 kg of payload to Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbits of 600 kmaltitude.
3. PSLV has also been used to launch various satellites into Geosynchronous andGeostationary orbits.
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) 6th Caspian summit was held in

(a) Moscow
(b) Tehran
(c) Ashgabat
(d) Baku

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding Floppy Disks:

1. It is a removable disk storage device used to save computer data and programmes.
2. The disk first developed by IBM.
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