Current Affairs Questions
Microplastics
Consider the following statements:
- According to a recently published research, microplastics have been found, for the first time, in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica.
- Microplastics are not biodegradable and once they are found in the environment, they begin to accumulate.
- Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that are smaller than 1 mm in length.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
Ocean Promise
Consider the following statements:
- At the recently held UN Ocean Conference at Lisbon, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced ‘Ocean Promise’- its vision for Blue Economy.
- The Promise outlines actions in key sectors to accelerate economic growth, create jobs and livelihoods, improve food security, reduce poverty and inequity, and promote gender equality.
- UNDP’s this initiative will enable 100 coastal countries including all Small Island Developing States to realize the maximum potential of their blue economies through sustainable, low-emission and climate-resilient ocean action by 2030.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
Heating Of Indian Rivers
Consider the following statements:
- According to a recently published study, climate change may turn India’s rivers into hostile environments for aquatic life by 2070-2100.
- The study found that river water temperatures may increase during the period (2070-2100) and dissolved oxygen levels may decrease.
- The study covered ten Indian basins.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
National Air Quality Resource Framework Of India
Consider the following statements:
- National Air Quality Resource Framework of India (NARFI) is an information mechanism to help decision-makers in government, municipalities, start-ups and the private sector to address air pollution issues in different climatic zones of India.
- It has been developed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.
- The framework will provide an all-inclusive guide to collecting air quality data, studying its impact and implementing science-based solutions.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
Geospatial Self Certification Portal
Consider the following statements:
- The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, had released the new Geospatial Data Guidelines in April, 2022.
- Recently, DST launched the Self Certification Portal for conveying adherence to provisions of the Geospatial Guidelines.
- The portal has been developed by the Department of Science and Technology in collaboration with National Informatics Centre (NIC).
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
Major Economies Forum On Energy And Climate
Consider the following statements:
- On 17th June, 2022, the meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) was held virtually.
- India did not participate in the meeting.
- MEF was launched in 2009 by US President Barack Obama.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
Ultra-Thin Heteroprotein Films
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, Indian scientists developed ultra-thin heteroprotein films which can pave the way for expanding applications of thin films in biomedical and food packaging industries.
- The ultrathin monolayer protein films consist of two globular proteins: bovine serum albumin (BSA) and lysozyme (Lys).
- The scientists used the Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) technique which gives the films thickness in the order of nanometer.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
VL-SRSAM
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy.
- It is meant for neutralising various aerial threats at close ranges including sea-skimming targets.
- The VL-SRSAM system has been designed to strike at the high-speed airborne targets at the range of 200km to 300km and at an altitude of around 15km.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched three Singaporean satellites in a commercial mission of the New Space India Limited (NSIL).
- This was the fourth launch of the year by ISRO.
- DS-EO is an electro-optic, earth-observation satellite capable of providing full-colour images for land classification and disaster-relief operations.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
International Liquid-Mirror Telescope (ILMT)
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, the International Liquid-Mirror Telescope (ILMT) was commissioned at the Devasthal Observatory campus.
- The telescope employs a 4-meter-diameter rotating mirror made up of a thin film of liquid mercury to collect and focus light.
- The Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) is located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
Microplastics
Consider the following statements:
- According to a recently published research, microplastics have been found, for the first time, in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica.
- Microplastics are not biodegradable and once they are found in the environment, they begin to accumulate.
- Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that are smaller than 1 mm in length.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A |
1 and 2
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
1 and 3
|
|
D |
All of the above
|
Ocean Promise
Consider the following statements:
- At the recently held UN Ocean Conference at Lisbon, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced ‘Ocean Promise’- its vision for Blue Economy.
- The Promise outlines actions in key sectors to accelerate economic growth, create jobs and livelihoods, improve food security, reduce poverty and inequity, and promote gender equality.
- UNDP’s this initiative will enable 100 coastal countries including all Small Island Developing States to realize the maximum potential of their blue economies through sustainable, low-emission and climate-resilient ocean action by 2030.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A |
1 and 2
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
1 and 3
|
|
D |
All of the above
|
Heating Of Indian Rivers
Consider the following statements:
- According to a recently published study, climate change may turn India’s rivers into hostile environments for aquatic life by 2070-2100.
- The study found that river water temperatures may increase during the period (2070-2100) and dissolved oxygen levels may decrease.
- The study covered ten Indian basins.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A |
1 and 2
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
1 and 3
|
|
D |
All of the above
|
National Air Quality Resource Framework Of India
Consider the following statements:
- National Air Quality Resource Framework of India (NARFI) is an information mechanism to help decision-makers in government, municipalities, start-ups and the private sector to address air pollution issues in different climatic zones of India.
- It has been developed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India.
- The framework will provide an all-inclusive guide to collecting air quality data, studying its impact and implementing science-based solutions.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A |
1 and 2
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
1 and 3
|
|
D |
All of the above
|
Geospatial Self Certification Portal
Consider the following statements:
- The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, had released the new Geospatial Data Guidelines in April, 2022.
- Recently, DST launched the Self Certification Portal for conveying adherence to provisions of the Geospatial Guidelines.
- The portal has been developed by the Department of Science and Technology in collaboration with National Informatics Centre (NIC).
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A |
1 and 2
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
1 and 3
|
|
D |
All of the above
|
Major Economies Forum On Energy And Climate
Consider the following statements:
- On 17th June, 2022, the meeting of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) was held virtually.
- India did not participate in the meeting.
- MEF was launched in 2009 by US President Barack Obama.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A |
1 and 2
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
1 and 3
|
|
D |
All of the above
|
Ultra-Thin Heteroprotein Films
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, Indian scientists developed ultra-thin heteroprotein films which can pave the way for expanding applications of thin films in biomedical and food packaging industries.
- The ultrathin monolayer protein films consist of two globular proteins: bovine serum albumin (BSA) and lysozyme (Lys).
- The scientists used the Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) technique which gives the films thickness in the order of nanometer.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A |
1 and 2
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
1 and 3
|
|
D |
All of the above
|
VL-SRSAM
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy.
- It is meant for neutralising various aerial threats at close ranges including sea-skimming targets.
- The VL-SRSAM system has been designed to strike at the high-speed airborne targets at the range of 200km to 300km and at an altitude of around 15km.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A |
1 and 2
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
1 and 3
|
|
D |
All of the above
|
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched three Singaporean satellites in a commercial mission of the New Space India Limited (NSIL).
- This was the fourth launch of the year by ISRO.
- DS-EO is an electro-optic, earth-observation satellite capable of providing full-colour images for land classification and disaster-relief operations.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A |
1 and 2
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
1 and 3
|
|
D |
All of the above
|
International Liquid-Mirror Telescope (ILMT)
Consider the following statements:
- Recently, the International Liquid-Mirror Telescope (ILMT) was commissioned at the Devasthal Observatory campus.
- The telescope employs a 4-meter-diameter rotating mirror made up of a thin film of liquid mercury to collect and focus light.
- The Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) is located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A |
1 and 2
|
|
B |
2 and 3
|
|
C |
1 and 3
|
|
D |
All of the above
|