Prelims C A Quiz – 10 August 2023

1. Cott-Ally mobile app is developed by:

2. The Amazon Rainforest spreads across which of the following countries

1. Brazil
2. Ecuador
3. Suriname
4. Paraguay
5. Colombia

Choose the correct answer

3. What is the primary objective of the Open Market Sale Scheme?

4. Consider the following statements regarding the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Regime:

1. The subsidy on P&K fertilizers is announced by the Government bi-annually.
2. Fertilizers with secondary and micronutrients such as molybdenum (Mo) and zinc are not given subsidy under this regime.
3. It intends to increase the consumption of P&K fertilizers to achieve optimum balance of NPK fertilization where N:P:K is 4:1:2.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding the Food Corporation of India (FCI):

1. FCI is a Public Sector Undertaking under the Department of Food & Public Distribution.
2. FCI is the additional nodal Agency for procurement of Pulses and Oilseed.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

6. With reference to Rule 176 OF Rajya Sabha, Consider the following statements:

1. Rule 176 in Rajya Sabha imposes a time limit of two-and-a-half hours for discussions.
2. A member can provide written notice to the Secretary-General, endorsed by a minimum of 10 other members.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

7. Consider the following statements:

1. Parliament has the authority to establish an entirely new State by either dividing territory from an existing State or merging two or more states together.
2. A bill seeking to change the name of a state must be sent by the President to the respective state legislature for reference.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

8. Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana comes under which of the following ministry?

9. With reference to Root Certifying authority of India, consider the following statements:

1. The Root Certifying Authority of India is established by the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) under the relevant sections of the IT Act.
2. Its primary function is to digitally authenticate the public keys of Certifying Authorities (CAs) operating in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

10. Which of the following countries are part of the AUKUS alliance?