Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 30 October 2023

1. Consider the following statements about Particle Accelerators.

1. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) more than 50% of the particle accelerators are used for research purposes only.
2. The world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator is the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) located in CERN, Geneva.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Mogao Caves, sometimes in news, is located in:

3. With reference to Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana 2.0, Consider the following statements:

1. It falls under the Ministry of Women and Child Development and operates as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
2. Its primary goal is to offer monetary incentives to offset income loss during pregnancy, allowing women to have sufficient rest both before and after giving birth.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding the Kavach Technology:

1. It is an automatic train protection system developed in India in collaboration with Japan.
2. It is a set of electronic devices and Radio Frequency Identification devices installed in locomotives, in the signalling system, and as well the tracks.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

5. Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, is located in: