Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 16 October 2023

1. Consider the following statements:

1. The “Maharatna” status is conferred upon a company that has achieved net profits exceeding Rs. 500 crores for three consecutive years.
2. In order to be granted “Maharatna” status, a CPSE should also have “Navratna” status.
3. The Airports Authority of India holds the Miniratna category status.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements with respect to Solar Eclipse:

1. A solar eclipse occurs on a full moon day when the Moon comes in between the Earth and the Sun and when all the three objects are aligned.
2. An annular solar eclipse occurs when the apparent size of the Moon is slightly less than that of the Sun, which leaves the outer rim of the latter uncovered, giving the appearance of a “ring of fire”.

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

3. Consider the following statements with respect to Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy:

1. It is a way to get immune cells called T cells, a type of red blood cell, to fight cancer by changing them in the lab.
2. CARs are proteins that assist the T-cells to recognize and attach to a specific protein present on cancer cells.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. With reference to Vizhinjam International Seaport, how many of the following statements is/are correct regarding its significant location?

1. Strategic location near international shipping routes connecting Europe, the Gulf, and East Asia.
2. Natural water depths of 18-20 meters within a kilometer from the coast, making it capable of accommodating very large mother vessels.
3. Positioned in an area with minimal littoral drift, reducing the need for frequent maintenance dredging.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

5. Consider the following statements with respect to the Psyche Mission:

1. The mission aims to address the shortage of qualified professionals in the field of mental health.
2. It is a central sector scheme implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
3. MANAS mobile app is launched in order to support the mission.

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