Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – December 14, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following statements regarding High-Altitude, Long-Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs):

  1. These are also known as pseudo-satellites due to their ability to operate in near-space and perform satellite-like functions.
  2. Recently, China launched its first fully solar-powered HALE UAV named Qimingxing-50, also known as Morning Star-50.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Only 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Show Answer

2. Which of the following diseases are included under the National Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme (NVBDCP)?

  1. Kala-Azar
  2. Lymphatic Filariasis
  3. Leprosy
  4. Tuberculosis
  5. Malaria

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] Only 4 & 5
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 5
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Show Answer

3. Who among the following Indian personalities has been conferred with the Pingal Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) award?
[A] Anil Chauhan
[B] Sunil Lamba
[C] Manoj Pandey
[D] VR Chaudhari

Show Answer

Tags:

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *