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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 26 Nov 2024

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements about the Chandrayaan-3 mission:

With this mission India became the first country to make a soft landing on the Moon South Pole.

The primary objective of Chandrayaan-3 was to demonstrate India’s capabilities in soft-landing on the lunar surface and deploying a rover.

Chandrayaan-3 was launched in July 2024, using the GSLV Mk III rocket.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1: Incorrect. While Chandrayaan-3 achieved a successful soft-landing on the Moon’s south pole, India became the fourth country to do so, not the first.

Statement 2: Correct. The primary objective of Chandrayaan-3 was indeed to demonstrate India’s capability for soft-landing and deploying a rover on the lunar surface.

Statement 3: Incorrect. Chandrayaan-3 was launched in July 2023 (not 2024) aboard the GSLV Mk III rocket.

Q2:

Consider the following statements:

1.    Recently, Abdoulaye Maiga was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Mali, replacing Choguel Maiga.

2.    Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa, bordered by six countries, including Algeria, Niger, and Burkina Faso.

3.    The geography of Mali is characterized by the Sahara Desert in the north and the Niger River flowing through the southwestern part of the country.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Abdoulaye Maiga replaced Choguel Maiga as Prime Minister after the latter's dismissal due to his public criticism of the junta, highlighting political tensions.

Statement 2: Incorrect. Mali is indeed a landlocked country bordered by seven countries: Algeria, Niger, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Senegal, and Mauritania (not six, as stated in this option,).

Statement 3: Correct. Mali's geography features the Sahara Desert in the north and the Niger River flowing through its southwestern region.

Q3:

Consider the following statements about the UN Sustainable Tourism Declaration:

1. Over 50 governments have signed the declaration to promote climate-friendly tourism and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the tourism industry.

2. The tourism industry contributes approximately 6% of global GDP and is responsible for 8.8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: Both

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Over 50 governments have indeed signed the UN Sustainable Tourism Declaration to promote climate-friendly tourism.

Statement 2: Incorrect. The tourism industry contributes about 3% of global GDP and is responsible for 8.8% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the declaration.

Q4:

Consider the following statements about UPI 123Pay:

1.    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has increased the transaction limit for UPI 123Pay from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000.

2.    UPI 123Pay allows digital payments only on smartphones with internet connectivity.

3.    The update is effective from January 1, 2025.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. The transaction limit for UPI 123Pay has been increased to ₹10,000 to help improve access to digital payments, especially in underprivileged areas.

Statement 2: Incorrect. UPI 123Pay allows digital payments on feature phones without requiring internet connectivity, not just on smartphones with internet.

Statement 3: Incorrect. The update is effective immediately, with full compliance required by January 1, 2025.

Q5:

Consider the following statements about the 6GHz spectrum and Wi-Fi 6E:

1.    The 6GHz spectrum operates between 5,925 MHz and 7,125 MHz and is used for Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7) technology.

2.    Wi-Fi 6E operates only on the 6GHz spectrum.

3.    Wi-Fi 6E on the 6GHz band offers a theoretical maximum speed of 6.9Gbps.

How many of the above statements are correct?

A: Only 1

B: Only 2

C: All three

D: None

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Answer: B

Explanation: