Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 02 September 2023

1. Consider the following statements about influenza virus

1. Influenza type D viruses are of most significance to public health due to their potential to cause an influenza pandemic.
2. Aquatic birds are the primary natural reservoir for most subtypes of influenza A viruses.

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

2. Consider the following statements about Polar bears

1. Polar bears are not seen in Antarctica.
2. Polar bears are the largest predators on land
3. Polar bears are solitary species

How many of the above statements are correct?

3. Kokborok, recently in news, is:

4. Consider the following statements:
1. Flex Fuel vehicles have engines that can run on flexible fuel, a combination of petrol and ethanol, which can include up to 100% ethanol.
2. World’s 1^st BS6 Stage-II Electrified Flex fuel vehicle developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor is capable of running on up to 85% ethanol blended petrol and features an electric powertrain.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following pairs:
1. Blue Moon – Second full moon in a month
2. Super Blood Blue Moon – Supermoon with a reddish glow
3. Pink Moon – Full moon in April
How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

6. Solar facility, a payment guarantee mechanism, sometimes seen in the news recently, is associated with which of the following organizations?