Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 25 August 2023

Consider the following statements with respect to Atmospheric Rivers:
1. It is a quantity of smoke that sinks from the higher latitudes to tropics, delivering relentless rain or snow.
2. It is more frequent on the west coast than the east coast.
3. If air temperature increases, the intensity of atmospheric rivers become larger.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to Lunar South Pole:
1. On Moon’s equator Sun shines continuously for 14 Earth Days but South Pole has changing patterns of light influenced by seasons.
2. Sun hovers close to or slightly above horizon causing temperature rise during its brightest times but still tall mountains and deep craters create constant darkness.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Neobanks, consider the following statements:
1. They are digital banks that operate exclusively online, without physical branches.
2. They utilize technology and artificial intelligence to provide personalized services to customers while keeping operational expenses low.
3. In the context of India, they possess their own banking licenses.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the focus of Controlled Human Infection Studies?

Consider the following statements with respect to Astra Missile:
1. ASTRA is an all-weather indigenous Beyond Visual Range (BVR) class of Air-to-Air Missile system.
2. It is capable of destroying the targets up to 1000 kilometre.
3. It was developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
How many of the statements given above are correct?