Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 17-04-2024 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle

1. It is a lightweight Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
2. Nozzles made up of columbium alloy can increase the payload capacity in PSLV rockets by 15kg.

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

2) The recent report of Global Forest Watch monitoring project says that India has lost 2.33 million hectares (6%) of tree cover since 2000. The Global Forest Watch was established by ?

 3) Consider the following statements with respect to Bhandasar Jain Temple

1. It is constructed by the wealthy Jain merchant Bhandasa Oswal in Rajasthan.
2. This temple is dedicated to the 5th Tirthankara, Sumatinatha.
3. It is recently recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.

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

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Thiruvalluvar

1. His family history, religion, or location of birth are all unknown certainties.
2. In 1935, the Tamil Nadu government officially recognized 31 BCE as the year of Valluvar.
3. Thirukkural written by Thurivalluvar is one of the Patiren-kirkkanakku in Tamil literature.

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

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Men5CV Vaccine

1. It protects people against 5 strains (A, C, W, Y and X) of the meningococcus bacteria.
2. It is not yet recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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