Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 19 October 2023

1. Consider the following statements

1. Average albedo of ocean is 0.5.
2. Marine cloud brightening geoengineering seeks to enhance the albedo of ocean surface

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. With respect to Bio Decomposer, consider the following statements:

1. It contains a solution of monosodium and gypsum salt.
2. It is food for earthworms in the soil.
3. It makes the soil fertile.

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

3. Consider the following statement/s with reference to Model Code of Conduct:

1. The Code of Conduct does not have any statutory basis.
2. The Model Code of Conduct comes into force immediately on announcement of the election schedule by the commission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. How many of the following countries are members of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)?

1. Australia
2. Japan
3. Laos
4. Malaysia
5. Sri Lanka

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

5. Mount Vesuvius which was recently in the news is located in: