Posted in Current Affairs Quiz Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 19 August 2023 August 19, 2023 Leave a comment 1. Consider the following statements about H1N1 virus H1N1 viral infection was responsible for 1918 spanish flu influenza. A variant of H1N1 virus was responsible for 2009 swine flu pandemic. Covid-19 is caused by a subtype of H1N1 virus. How many of the above statement/s is/are correct? Only one Only two All three None 2. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Credit Rating’: In India, credit rating agencies are registered with the Reserve Bank of India. Credit ratings highlight the risk variables coupled with credit worthiness. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to GOBARdhan Scheme? It aims to augment income of farmers by converting biodegradable waste into compressed biogas (CBG). It is implemented by department of Non-Conventional Energy Resources under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 4. Katchatheevu islet, recently in news, is located between: (a) Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka (b) Gujarat and Maharashtra (c) West Bengal and Bangladesh (d) None 5. Flood Watch App, in news, is launched by: (a) National Disaster Management Authority (b) Central Water Commission (c) Ministry of Earth Sciences (d) ISRO Loading … Related