Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – April 16-17, 2023 [Mock Test]
1. Consider the following statements:
- The end of heliopause is called the heliosphere.
- The heliosphere acts as a shield that protects the planets from interstellar radiation.
- The heliosphere is created by the solar wind.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. Consider the following pairs of colours used in Holi and their respective ingredients:
- Black – Lead oxide
- Green – Copper sulphate
- Silver – Aluminium bromide
- Red – Mercury sulphate
Which of the pairs given above are matched correctly?
3. Consider the following statements:
- Scrub typhus infection is caused by the virus Orientia tsutsugamushi.
- Scrub typhus is transmitted to humans by bites from tiny infected mites.
- Symptoms include fever associated with headaches, coughs, shortness of breath, confusion and disorientation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?