Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 12 July 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 km altitude.
3. PSLV has also been used to launch various satellites into Geosynchronous and Geostationary 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: 

1.Anthrax is primarily a zoonotic disease in herbivores caused by a spore-forming bacterium called Bacillus anthracis.
2. In Humans, it is spread directly or indirectly from infected animals or occupational exposure to infected or contaminated animal products.

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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