Prelims C A Quiz – 14 August 2023

1. PM-USHA comes under which of the following ministries?

2. With reference to Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), consider the following statements:

1. CAGR calculates annual business return growth, offering growth insights in a specific timeframe.
2. CAGR serves as a metric for required earnings increase to attain a desired return, aiding financial assessment.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

3. Consider the following statements:

1. During El Niño events, water temperatures in the Eastern Pacific region become colder than their usual levels.
2. El Niño has a notable impact on Indian monsoons, leading to disruptions in agricultural patterns.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. With reference to Trans fats, consider the following Statements:

1. Natural trans-fats, known as ruminant trans fats, exist in small proportions within meat and dairy items sourced from ruminant animals like cows, sheep, and cattle.
2. Natural trans fats are widely recognized as harmful to health.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Malaiyali Tribes, recently in news, mainly belongs to:

6. With reference to ‘mpox disease’, consider the following statements:

1. It is a viral zoonotic disease with symptoms similar to smallpox.
2. There is no specific treatment or vaccine available for this infection.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

7. Global Environment Facility is funding multiple environment interventions at the global level. Which of the following serves as the Trustee of the global environment facility?

8. Consider the following statements with respect to Operation Greens:

1. Its main objective is to reduce price volatility in agriculture commodities such as vegetables.
2. It comes under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

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

9. The working principle of a washing machine is:

10. Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP):

1. It is a campaign launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses.
2. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is the implementation agency for PMBJP.

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