Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 17 October 2023

1. Consider the following statements about Hepatitis.

1. Hepatitis C, caused by virus, is a non-curable communicable disease.
2. According to the World Health Organisation, the highest burden of Hepatitis C disease is in South East Asian region.
3. Infection of Hepatitis E doesn’t cause liver disease.

How many of the above statements are correct?

2. Ecomark scheme is administered by:

3. Consider the following statements with respect to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 2023:

1. It needs opinion of one Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP) for termination of pregnancy up to 20 weeks of gestation.
2. It increases the upper gestation limit from 20 to 24 weeks for special categories of women, including survivors of rape, victims of incest and other vulnerable women

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

4. Consider the following statements with respect to Niobium:

1. It is a Non-metallic element used in alloys, tools and superconductive magnets.
2. According to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2023, Niobium is an atomic mineral.
3. It is one of the 17 rare earth elements (REE).

How many of the statements given above are correct?

5. State of Global Water Resources 2022 Report, in news, is released by: