Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 17-05-2023 (Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Na-ion Batteries

1. Na-ion batteries are energy dense, non-flammable, and can operate well in cold temperatures.
2. Unlike Li-ion battery, Na-ion is a type of non-rechargeable battery.
3. Lithium (Li) is heavier and possesses a lower standard electrochemical potential than Sodium (Na).

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

2) Consider the following statements with respect to Kuki Tribes

1. Kuki Tribes are confined only to the North eastern states of India.
2. Kuki Tribes are designated as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Manipur.
3. The Chin people of Myanmar and Mizo people of Mizoram are a group of related individuals with respect to Kuki people.

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

3) Consider the following statements with respect to Liquors

1. Liquor is an alcoholic beverage mainly made up of methanol.
2. Spurious liquor is characterized by the liquid mixture containing methanol as well as Ethanol.
3. Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2018 stipulate the maximum permissible quantity of methanol in different liquors.

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

4) Consider the following statements with respect to Calcium-41

1. Calcium-41 is a rare long-lived radio-isotope of Calcium.
2. It is used in radiometric dating to determine the age of objects older than 50,000 years.
3. Calcium-41’s half-life is lower than the Carbon-14 which is used in conventional carbon dating method.

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

5) Consider the following statements with respect to Trachoma

1. It is a chronic viral infection that may even lead to blindness.
2. WHO recommended SAFE strategy to eliminate Trachoma.  
3. India has been granted trachoma free status by WHO in 2022.

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