Prelims Current Affairs Quiz - 06 November 2023

1. Which statement accurately describes the term e-DNA, as recently featured in the news?

(a) e-DNA refers to DNA samples gathered and cataloged in an online platform for future inquiries.

(b) e-DNA represents extra DNA existing outside the genome.

(c) e-DNA pertains to the airborne DNA released by animals through breath, saliva, and fur into the environment.

(d) e-DNA denotes DNA containing surplus Epinephrine hormone.

2. Consider the following statements with respect to Biosphere Reserve (BR):

It is designated by Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change in consultation with state government.
A site must contain a protected and minimally disturbed core area of value of nature conservation to designate as Biosphere Reserve.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Which of the following is not correct regarding Cinematograph (Amendment) Act 2023?

(a) Content on OTT platforms covered

(b) The age-based categories are self-regulatory

(c) Prohibits the unauthorised recording and unauthorised exhibition of films

(d) It substitutes the UA category three categories such as UA 7+, UA 13+ or UA 16+

4. Consider the following statements with respect to Neglected Diseases:

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

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Kawah Ijen (Crater Lake), recently in news, is located in:

(a) Japan

(b) Hawaii

(c) Indonesia

(d) Maldives

Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 06 November 2023