Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 07-03-2023 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Lightning

1. Lightning is a rapid and massive electrical discharge that mostly takes place within the clouds themselves.
2. It occurs on the accumulation of negative charges on the top of the cloud and positive charges gathering at the base.

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

2) Consider the following statements regarding Kuno National Park

1. The park falls under the Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forest eco-region.
2. Kuno River, one of the lifeline of this National park, is a tributary of River Mahi.
3. The Park’s forest area is mainly dominated by Kardhai, Salai, Khair trees.

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

3) Consider the following statements about National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR)

1. It is a multi-stakeholder national platform established in 2013.
2. It will be chaired by the Union Home Minister.
3. Its one of the objective is to review the National Disaster Management Policy.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following offices will be selected based on the recommendation of a selection committee, where the Leader of Opposition is one of the member?

1. CBI Director
2. NHRC Chairperson
3. Chairperson of Lokpal
4. Chief Information Commissioner
5. Central Vigilance Commissioner

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

5) Considering the following statements with respect to H3N2 influenza

1. It is a type of influenza virus that can cause respiratory illness in humans.
2. It is also known as the Hong Kong flu and replicates the symptoms of the common cold.

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