Daily Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC IAS Prelims - 8 April 2023

Welcome to the RAYACADEMY Daily Current Affairs MCQs! Our focus is to provide you with engaging and informative questions that primarily revolve around current affairs, derived from reliable sources such as 'The Hindu', 'Indian Express', and 'PIB'. Our MCQs test your understanding of factual and conceptual knowledge, which is essential for cracking the UPSC IAS and State PCS prelim exams. Below are some of Today's Current Affairs MCQs. We hope you make the most of this initiative and wish you all the best in your preparation.

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Q1.Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Tropospheric Emissions Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) instrument?

1)TEMPO is a satellite instrument that will allow scientists to monitor air pollutants and their emission sources from space.

2)The data from TEMPO will be used by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other agencies responsible for tackling atmospheric pollution.

3)TEMPO will be hosted on an Intelsat communications satellite in low Earth orbit.

4)Existing pollution-monitoring satellites are in geostationary orbit, which means they can only provide observations once a day at a fixed time.

5)TEMPO will be able to measure atmospheric pollution down to a spatial resolution of 4 square miles (10 square kilometres), or neighbourhood level.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1, 2 and 3 only

C) 1, 2 and 5 only

D) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

Answer: C

Explanation:

TEMPO is a satellite instrument that will allow scientists to monitor air pollutants and their emission sources from space. This statement is correct.

The data from TEMPO will be used by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other agencies responsible for tackling atmospheric pollution. This statement is correct.

TEMPO will not be hosted on an Intelsat communications satellite in low Earth orbit. It will be hosted on a geostationary satellite, which means it will always stay over the same spot on Earth. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

Existing pollution-monitoring satellites are not in geostationary orbit. They are in low Earth orbit, meaning they circle the Earth every 90 minutes. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

TEMPO can measure atmospheric pollution down to a spatial resolution of 4 square miles (10 square kilometres) or neighbourhood level. This statement is correct.

Therefore, only statements 1, 2, and 5 are correct, and the correct answer is C) 1, 2, and 5 only.

Q2.Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Genome India Project (GIP)?

1)GIP is an initiative of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Government of India.

2)The project aims to collect 10,000 genetic samples from citizens across India to build a reference genome.

3)GIP is an international project funded by multiple governments and organizations.

4)The project was launched in 2021.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1, 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 4 only

D) 2 and 4 only

Answer: A

Explanation:

GIP is an initiative of the Government of India's Department of Biotechnology (DBT). This statement is correct.

The project aims to collect 10,000 genetic samples from citizens across India to build a reference genome. This statement is correct.

GIP is not an international project funded by multiple governments and organizations. It is a national project funded by the Government of India's Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

The project was not launched in 2021. It was initiated by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) on 3rd January 2020. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct, and the correct answer is A

Q3.Which of the following statements is true about ransomware attacks?

A) Ransomware attacks are a type of computer virus that deletes essential files on the victim's computer.

B) Ransomware attacks are a type of malware that allows the hacker to control the victim's computer.

C) Ransomware attacks encrypt essential files and demand payment from the victim to obtain the key to open them.

D) Ransomware attacks are not a threat to computer security.

Answer: C

Explanation: A ransomware attack is a type of malware that encrypts essential files on the victim's computer, rendering them inaccessible to the victim. The hacker then demands payment from the victim in exchange for the key to decrypt the files. Ransomware attacks can devastate individuals and organizations, resulting in the loss of critical data or even financial ruin. Therefore, taking precautions to prevent ransomware attacks is essential, such as regularly backing up files and maintaining up-to-date anti-virus software.

Q4. What is the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM)?

A) A scheme for developing a comprehensive database of artists and art forms

B) A programme for identifying and documenting distinctive features of villages in India

C) A project for preserving cultural heritage sites in the country

D) A mission for mapping cultural institutions and resources in different states of India

Answer: B

Explanation: The National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) is a scheme administered by the Ministry of Culture that aims to develop a comprehensive database of artists, art forms, and other resources gathered from cultural organizations in the Ministry of Culture, other Ministries, and States on a robust IT-enabled platform.

The Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (My Village My Heritage) is a programme under the NMCM. This programme involves identifying and documenting distinctive features of villages across India, including their cultural heritage and traditions. The government has identified and documented such features in more than one lakh villages nationwide under this programme.

Q5.Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?

A) Assam and Rajasthan

B) Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan

C) Assam and Gujarat

D) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat

Answer: D) Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat are the easternmost and westernmost States.