Prelims C A Quiz – 07 August 2023

1. Consider the following statements with reference to 75 Endemic Birds of India report:

1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands recorded the highest number of endemic species.
2. This report is published by BirdLife International every 5 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following pairs:

Government Initiatives: Launched by

1. Manodarpan: Ministry of Social Justice
2. Tele-MANAS: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
3. KIRAN: Ministry of Power

How many of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

3. With reference to the soil health card scheme, consider the following statements.

1. It is a Government of India’s scheme promoted under the Ministry of rural development.
2. The Soil Health Card (SHC) will contain the status of the soil with respect to 12 parameters, all belonging to micro and macro nutrients.
3. SHC will be made available once in a cycle of 3 years.

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

4. Consider the following statements:

1. RBI and the government introduced inflation targeting through the Monetary Policy Framework Agreement.
2. The RBI is obligated to uphold a 6% inflation rate, allowing a range of 4% to 8% deviation.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. With reference to Right to Information Act, consider the following statements:

1. Only information that can affect the sovereignty and integrity of India is exempted from the purview of the RTI Act.
2. “Public authorities” within the scope of the act encompass all bodies and entities under the central, state, or local governments.
3. The office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is a public authority under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

6. Sudesa Geethangal published by which one of the following nationalist writers?

7. Water Neutrality Report, recently in news, is released by:

8. Consider the following statements with respect to Trachoma

1. It is a chronic viral infection that may even lead to blindness.
2. India has been granted trachoma free status by WHO in 2022.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9. Consider the following statements with respect to Cabinet Secretary

1. A cabinet secretary is appointed for a fixed tenure of two years and he is under the direct charge of the prime minister.
2. The administrative head of the secretariat is the cabinet secretary who is also the ex-officio chairman of the civil services board.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

10. What is the primary objective of NASA’s DRACO Program, which has garnered attention in the scientific community?