Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 06-05-2022 - (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements regarding Black Widow Binary System:

1. It refers to a system where a rapidly spinning neutron star is being consumed by the brighter companion star.
2. Black widow binaries are powered by pulsars that emit flashes of high-energy gamma and X-rays.

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

2) Consider the following statements:

1. Fundamental rights given under the Indian constitution in case of violation can only be enforced against the public authorities and not against private individuals.
2. In Shamdasani vs Central Bank of India, the SC laid down that, violation of rights by the private individuals gives the aggrieved person a right to seek remedy under general laws only.

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

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Lepakshi Temple:

1. The original structure of the temple was built by Agastya and was rebuilt by the Chalukyas.
2. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
3. It is an example of the Vijayanagara Architecture.

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

4) Consider the following statements:

1. It is commonly found in tropical scrub and deciduous forests.
2. It is a nocturnal primate and is arboreal in nature.
3. They are very social at dusk and dawn with two mating seasons in a year.
4. It has been listed as Endangered by the IUCN.

Identify the species.

5) Consider the following statements:

1. It is a waterfall on the Sharavati river in the Western Ghats.
2. It is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India.
3. The falls are fed by the water released from the Linganamkki Dam.

Identify the waterfalls.