Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 08-03-2023 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Attukal Pongal

1. Attukal Pongala is celebrated in the Attukal Bhagavathy temple, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
2. It is one of the largest gatherings of women in the world.

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

2) Consider the following statements regarding National Assessment and   Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1. It is an autonomous body under University Grants Commission (UGC).
2. The NAAC accreditation also covers distance education unit of Higher Educational Institutions (HEI).
3. Paramarsh is a scheme for mentoring NAAC to promote quality assurance in Higher Education.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Moidams

1. It enshrines the mortal remains of the members of the Ahom royalty in Assam.
2. Recently it is declared as an UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.

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

4) Consider the following statements related to India’s recently updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets

1. India aims to achieve about 50% of its electricity from non-fossil fuel by 2030.
2. To create a carbon sink of 5 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent through additional forest and tree cover by 2030.
3. It aims to reduce emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, from 2005 level.

     Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5) Consider the following statements regarding Bio-computers

1. Brain organoids developed in the lab using 3D cultures of brain tissue will be combined with modern computing methods to create bio computers.
2. Brain organoids can also be developed using stem cells from individuals with cognitive disorders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?