Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 09 September 2023

1. In biology, Epigenetics is

2. Consider the following statements about the Outer Space Treaty

1. The treaty stipulates that States shall be liable for damage caused by their space objects
2. The treaty bars private ownership in space
3. The treaty stipulates that States shall be responsible for national space activities whether carried out by governmental or non-governmental entities

How many of the above statement/s is/are correct?

3. Which among the following city lies near to the Tropic of Cancer?

4. Consider the following statements:
1. PRANA is a portal for monitoring the implementation of National Clean Air Programme.
2. Swachh Vayu Survekshan (SVS) is an initiative by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
3. Non-attainment cities are those that have fallen short of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for over five years.
How many of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following pairs:
Paintings: Major States
1. Patachitra: Odisha
2. Nakashi: Telangana
3. Pinguli: Maharashtra
How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?