Prelims C A Quiz – 15 August 2023

1. Consider the following statements regarding Gwadar Port:

1. It is being developed as part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
2. It is located on Arabian Sea, close to the entrance of the Persian Gulf.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. With reference to ISRO’s Aditya mission, consider the following statements:

1. It will be the first space based Indian mission to study the Sun.
2. It will be orbiting around the Lagrange (L1) point, which is between Earth and Moon.
3. The primary payload on board is the Visible Line Emission Coronagraph (VLEC).
4. It will be launched using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding Antimicrobial Resistance:

1. Antimicrobial Resistance is the resistance acquired by any microorganism against antimicrobial drugs that are used to treat infections.
2. The National Center for Biotechnology Information has identified AMR as one of the top ten threats to global health.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Which of the following are tributaries of River Ganges?

1. Yamuna
2. Ken
3. Ghaghara
4. Kosi

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

5. Nagzira Tiger Reserve, recently in news, is located in:

6. National Disaster Management Authority (NDRF) comes under which of the following ministries?

7. Consider the following statements:

1. The Nagas are predominantly concentrated in the states of Nagaland and Manipur in northeastern India.
2. The Naga tribes encompass various distinct ethnic groups, including tribes like Konyak, Sema, and Chakhesang.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

8. With reference to President’s Police Medal for Gallantry, consider the following statements:

1. The award is bestowed each year exclusively on Republic Day.
2. Recipients are chosen without consideration of their rank or length of service
3. Recipients are provided with a monthly stipend as part of the recognition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9. With reference to Parker Solar Probe, consider the following statements:

1. The Parker Solar Probe, launched by the European Space Agency, is dedicated to studying the Sun at close proximity.
2. One of the main objectives of the mission is to analyze the plasma and magnetic field structures and dynamics at the origins of the solar wind.
3. This marked the initial instance when the European Space Agency titled a mission after a person who was still alive.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

10. Between which of the following countries is Patrol Point 17A located?