Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 09 January 2023

Q.1) Consider the following statements:

1. It is a national telemedicine service providing an alternative to the conventional physical consultations via digital platform.
2. It is an e-health initiative of Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare This initiative is the world’s largest government owned telemedicine platform.
3. eSanjeevani is a part Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission.
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) International Kite Festival is observed on:

(a) December 6
(b) November2
(c) Jan8
(d) Jan 4

Q.3) With reference to the Technotex 2023, consider the following statements:

1.It is being organized by the Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Industry, under National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM).
2.It will be held in Chennai.
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.4) With reference to the St Edward’s Crown, consider the following statements:

1.St Edward’s Crown is the crown historically used at the moment of Coronation, and was worn by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at her Coronation in 1953.
2.It was made for Charles II in 1661, as a replacement for the medieval crown which had been melted down in 1649.
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.5) With reference to the Inflation Reduction Act 2022, consider the following statements:

1.It aims to curb inflation by reducing the deficit, lowering prescription drug prices, and investing into domestic energy production while promoting clean energy.
2.The legislation stands to be the single largest investment in climate and energy in the U.S. to date.
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