Prelims C A Quiz – 4 August 2023

1. Consider the following statements with respect to Participatory Notes (P-Notes):

1. They are instruments required to invest in Indian securities without registering with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
2. They can be issued by any public sector bank under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
3. P-notes are among the group of investments considered to be Offshore Derivative Investments (ODIs).

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

2. Consider the following statements regarding the National Green Tribunal:

1. It is a statutory body established under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
2. It can take Suo Motu cognizance of the environmental cases and has the power of a Civil Court.
3. NGT is mandated to dispose applications or appeals within 6 months of the filing.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

3. With reference to Unique Identification Authority of India, consider the following statements:

1. It is a statutory authority under the Ministry of Information and broadcasting.
2. It assigns a 16-digit unique identification (UID) number (Aadhaar).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. With reference to AYUSH, consider the following statements:

1. It is a traditional & non-conventional system of Health Care and Healing.
2. It includes Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, Allopathy and Homoeopathy.
3. India has grown fastest in the AYUSH market as compared to the world and accounts for more than 50% of the market.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements with respect to the Ethylene Glycol:

1. Ethylene glycol is a colourless and odourless alcoholic compound that can be fatal if consumed.
2. Both diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol are adulterants used as solvents in liquid drugs.
3. Ethylene Glycol Order, 2022 banned the export of cough syrups made in India.

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

6. Which of the following ministries launched the mobile application Rajmargyatra?

7. With reference to Public Interest Litigation, consider the following statements:

1. Article 32 of the constitution outlines the procedure for public interest litigation.
2. The court has the authority to independently acknowledge any issue and proceed suomotu.
3. A Public Interest Litigation can be filed against a State or Central Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

8. With reference to SAGAR SETU app, consider the following statements:

1. SAGAR-SETU app provides features like login, service catalog, Letter of Credit, and bank guarantee.
2. The app enables digital payments for import and export clearance fees.
3. Anyone requiring information on vessel-related specifics can utilize the app’s services.

How many of the statements given above is/are correct?

9. Consider the following statements:

1. Among the BRIC grouping, Brazil was the most recent country to join.
2. The governments of the BRICS states have been meeting annually at formal summits since its establishment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

10. Great Nicobar Development Plan, sometimes seen in the news recently, was envisaged by which of the following organizations?