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):
- These are also known as pseudo-satellites due to their ability to operate in near-space and perform satellite-like functions.
- 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?
2. Which of the following diseases are included under the National Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme (NVBDCP)?
- Kala-Azar
- Lymphatic Filariasis
- Leprosy
- Tuberculosis
- Malaria
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
3. Who among the following Indian personalities has been conferred with the Pingal Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) award?