Prelims Current Affairs Quiz – 28 September 2023

1. Consider the following statements with regard to Phosphorus

1. Phosphorus occurs in the Erath crust and can be extracted in its pure form similar to Gold as it is a very stable element.
2. India is the largest exporter of Phosphorus.

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

2. Consider the following statements with respect to Uniform Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP):
1. The code is mandatory and binding on all pharmaceutical companies.
2. The code was issued by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements with respect to Kalanamak Rice:
1. It is a zaid crop which is black in colour and tastes salty.
2. It is a basmati scented rice variety grown in the region of Uttar Pradesh.
3. It was believed that Lord Budhha gifted Kalanamak paddy to the people of Sravasti after enlightenment.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are not correct?

4. Consider the following statements:
1. Utkrisht Impact Bond launched by United States Agency for International Development, was the world’s 1st Impact Bond in healthcare.
2. India’s 1st SIB was co-created by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation and UN Development Programme in 2020.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements with respect to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA):
1. It is an UN agency aimed at improving reproductive and maternal health worldwide.
2. World Population Prospects is an annual report launched by the UNFPA.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?