Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 05-10-2021 - (Online Prelims Test)

1) With respect to Petrichor Process, consider the following statements:

1. Petrichor is an earthy smell that permeates the air before a rain event.
2. Actinobacteria which decomposes dead or decaying organic matter into simple chemical compounds is the main contributor of this process.
3. Geosmin is a type of alcohol which contributes to the petrichor scent.

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

2) Which of the following deals with the specification, reservation, choice and allotment of symbols at elections in Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Uronema Africanum Borge, sometimes seen in the news recently

1. It is an algal species commonly found in Africa, Asia and Europe. 
2. It has the potential to digest low density plastic sheets.

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

4) Least Developed Countries Report is an annual report published by?

5) This country recently commemorates the First ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour the lost children and survivors of the country’s indigenous residential schools, their families and communities. All citizens were encouraged to wear the colour orange to highlight how indigenous children were robbed of their culture and freedoms.

The above paragraph refers to which of the following countries?