Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 21 August 2023

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Practice question

Consider the following statements

1. In conventional computers that use transistors, there is no limit to how many transistors a computer can have in a semiconductor chip.
2. In a quantum computer, the basic unit of memory is a qubit.
3. Moore’s law states that computing power increases tenfold every five years.

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

2. Consider the following statements about Luna space program

1. 1^st spacecraft to impact the moon was part of the Luna program
2. 1^st picture of the lunar far side was taken by a Luna space craft

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

3. Consider the following statements:

1. E-20 fuel is a blend of 20% ethanol with diesel that can reduce the vehicle’s performance.
2. Ambrosia beetles are drawn towards ethanol which making a chance of boring vehicle fuel pipes causing automobile fire.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. SWIFT Messaging System has been recently in the news. It is related to which of the following?

5. The term Acoustic Side Channel Attacks recently seen in news is related to

6. How many of the following countries borders North Sea?

1. Scotland
2. Netherlands
3. France
4. Germany
5. Ireland

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.