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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 13 February 2022

Q.1) With reference to radio frequency identification tagging, consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Army has commenced Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tagging of its ammunition inventory.
2. It is a specific type of radio technology that uses radio waves to identify tags attached to an object.
3. The tag contains a transceiver chip that is triggered by the electromagnetic wave from the
RFID reader and transmits an identification number back to the reader.
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) Drone Shakti scheme first proposed of the budget in which of the following year

(a) 2021
(b) 2020
(c) 2019
(d) 2022

Q.3) With reference to regarding Atal Tunnel, consider the following statements:

1. The tunnel is located above 10000 feet.
2. It was built by Border Roads Organisation.
3. It was constructed using drill and blast NATM techniques.
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) Which of the following country has recently unveiled the Khaibar-buster missile?

(a) Iran
(b) UAE
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) Yemen

Q.5) Consider the following statements regarding the event called Geomagnetic storm:

1.Geomagnetic storm is a major disturbance in Earth’s magnetosphere.
2.It occurs when there is a very efficient exchange of energy fromthe solar wind into the space environment surrounding the planet.
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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Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 13 February 2022