Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC Prelims : 8th November 2022

1. It is launched by ISRO.
2. It is mainly utilized for evaluating Sonar systems, allowing for quick deployment and easy recovery of scientific packages such as sensors and transducers.
3. It is installed at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Thiruvananthapuram.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.  It is a Gulf Cooperation Council led initiative to plant 50 billion trees across the Middle East.
2. Initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions from regional hydrocarbon production by more than 60%.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. The mission aims to aid the government in meeting the target of production of five billion tonnes of Green hydrogen by 2030 and the related development of renewable energy capacity.
2. “Green” hydrogen is generated by renewable energy sources and the carbon emissions are captured and stored or reused.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. It was launched by the governments of Sweden and India at the COP 26 and is supported by the World Economic Forum.
2. It is a voluntary initiative for promoting low-carbon transition especially in the hard-to-abate sectors 

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. CDRI was launched in 2019 by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).
2. It aims to promote the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks, thereby ensuring sustainable development.
3. It is an intergovernmental organisation.

Choose the correct option:

1. It has been developed by the Department of Science and Technology.
2. It is a tool for forecasting the expected damage associated with the landfalling cyclones over the coastal districts in the country.
3. IMD will implement this project in coordination with participating State Governments.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. They are provided to the States by the Centre under the provision of Article 275 of the Constitution.
2. The grants are released to the States by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance as per the recommendations of the successive Finance Commissions.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1. This initiative has been launched by UN for developing the infrastructure of small island nations vulnerable to climate change.
2. It is a part of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction that would focus on building capacity, having pilot projects, especially in small island developing states(SIDS).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Deselect Answer

1. It endeavours to tackle escalating food prices emanating from supply chain disruptions because of Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
2. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Ukraine is the largest exporter of wheat in the world.
3. The deal was brokered by the UN and Turkey.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?