Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 23 September 2023

Consider the following statements with respect to Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar:
1. It is the National Awards in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation in India.
2. People of Indian Origin staying abroad with exceptional contributions to Indian society are also eligible for the awards.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Adi Shankaracharya:
1. He propounded the Doctrine of Advaita (Monism) and travelled the length and breadth of India spreading Advaita Vedanta.
2. He criticised the Mimamsa School of philosophy and explained a major point of deviance between Hinduism and Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Breakthrough Prizes are awarded in which of the following fields?
1. Life Sciences
2. Fundamental Physics
3. Mathematics
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Consider the following statements with respect to Treasury Bills:
1. They are issued by the Government of India as a promissory note with guaranteed repayment at a later date.
2. They are primarily long term borrowing tools, having a maximum tenure of 5 years.
3. They are available at zero coupons interest rate and issued at discount to the published nominal value of government security.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?

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