Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams (02 September 2023)

Current Affairs MCQs Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams

Date: 02 September 2023

1. With reference to Fiberization, consider the following statements:

1. Fiberisation is the process of connecting radio towers with each other via optical fibre cables.
2. It facilitates full utilisation of network capacity and carries large amounts of data used in 5G services.
3. In India, currently around 50% of the towers are fiberised, compared to 80%-90% in U.S., Japan and China.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Answer: (B)

Explanation: Pace of laying out optical fibre in the country has increased since the launch of 5G services. Fiberisation is the process of connecting radio towers with each other via optical fibre cables. It facilitates full utilisation of network capacity and carries large amounts of data used in 5G services. It will also aid in providing additional bandwidth and stronger backhaul support. In India, currently around 38% of the towers are fiberised, compared to 80%-90% in U.S., Japan and China. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.

2. Consider the following statements, with reference to CE-20 Cryogenic Engine:

1. It is the first cryogenic engine to use a Gas-generator cycle using Liquid Oxygen and Liquid Hydrogen propellants combination.
2. It has a capacity of 28 tonnes of fuel and will be used as the upper stage of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk III (LVM3).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (C)

Explanation: ISRO has successfully tested the CE-20 Cryogenic engine to be used in “Mission Gaganyaan”. Cryogenic engines use fuels at cryogenic temperatures (-150 to -273 degree C) and are comparatively more powerful than solid and liquid propellant engines. It is the first cryogenic engine to use a Gas-generator cycle using Liquid Oxygen and Liquid Hydrogen propellants combination. It has a capacity of 28 tonnes of fuel and will be used as the upper stage of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk III (LVM3). Hence, both statements are correct.

3. Kokborok language, recently seen in news, is spoken in which state?

(a) Tripura
(b) Mizoram
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Sikkim

Answer: (A)

Explanation: Kokborok is the language spoken by the Borok people belonging to Tripura. Borok are branch of Boro people of Assam belonging to Sino-Tibetan linguistic group and racially Mongoloids. Kokborok belong to Tibeto-Burman family and has close affinity with other language family like Bodo, Garo, Dimasa etc. It is one of the state languages of Tripura. It is declared as official language of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council. Hence, option (a) is correct.

4. Recently, Government formed the committee to know the viability of simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the country, The committee is headed by whom?

(a) Prahalad Joshi
(b) Amitabh Kant
(c) Ram Nath Kovind
(d) Dinesh Goswami

Answer: (C)

Explanation: Setting the ball rolling on its party’s manifesto promise of working towards simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the country, the government on Friday announced a committee that would submit its report to Parliament. While details of the committee’s composition were not announced, it is learnt that former President Ram Nath Kovind will head it.

5. Consider the following statements about the "Global Fund":

1. It is a multinational organization that promotes environmental sustainability and animal conservation in diverse places worldwide.
2. It obtains funding from governments, private-sector partners, foundations, and people.
3. Its Secretariat is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • The Global Fund is an international finance and partnering organization that intends to attract, leverage, and deploy extra resources to end the epidemics of HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria in order to meet the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
  • Governments, commercial sector partners, foundations, and individuals contribute to the Global Fund. Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland. Hence, statement 2 and 3 are correct.