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10 PM Quiz: August 29, 2020
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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following country(s) border the Mediterranean Sea?
- Israel
- Lebanon
- Tunisia
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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All of the above countries mentioned border the Mediterranean Sea.
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All of the above countries mentioned border the Mediterranean Sea.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP):
- It is a decentralized state-based system of disease surveillance programme in the country.
- It monitors communicable as well as non-communicable disease trends to detect and respond to their outbreaks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Both statements are correct.
The Government of India through the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW) initiated a decentralized, state based Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) in the country with the assistance of the World Bank in the year 2004.
Specifically, the project aims:
-To establish a decentralized state-based system of surveillance for communicable and non-communicable diseases, so that timely and effective public health actions can be initiated in response to health challenges in the country at the state and national level.
Programme Components:
-Integration and decentralization of surveillance activities through establishment of surveillance units at Centre, State and District level.
-Human Resource Development: Training of State Surveillance Officers, District Surveillance Officers, Rapid Response Team and other Medical and Paramedical staff on principles of disease surveillance.
-Use of Information Communication Technology for collection, collation, compilation, analysis and dissemination of data.
-Strengthening of public health laboratories.
-Inter sectoral Co-ordination for zoonotic diseases.
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Both statements are correct.
The Government of India through the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW) initiated a decentralized, state based Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) in the country with the assistance of the World Bank in the year 2004.
Specifically, the project aims:
-To establish a decentralized state-based system of surveillance for communicable and non-communicable diseases, so that timely and effective public health actions can be initiated in response to health challenges in the country at the state and national level.
Programme Components:
-Integration and decentralization of surveillance activities through establishment of surveillance units at Centre, State and District level.
-Human Resource Development: Training of State Surveillance Officers, District Surveillance Officers, Rapid Response Team and other Medical and Paramedical staff on principles of disease surveillance.
-Use of Information Communication Technology for collection, collation, compilation, analysis and dissemination of data.
-Strengthening of public health laboratories.
-Inter sectoral Co-ordination for zoonotic diseases.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding immune system of Human body:
- Macrophages are white blood cells that swallow up and digest germs, dead or dying cells.
- Antibodies are produced by specialized white blood cells called B lymphocytes.
- T-lymphocytes attack cells in the body that have already been infected.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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All of the above statements are correct.
The immune system uses several tools to fight infection. Blood contains red blood cells, for carrying oxygen to tissues and organs, and white or immune cells, for fighting infection. These white cells consist primarily of macrophages, B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes:
Macrophages are white blood cells that swallow up and digest germs, plus dead or dying cells. The macrophages leave behind parts of the invading germs called antigens. The body identifies antigens as dangerous and stimulates antibodies to attack them.
B-lymphocytes are defensive white blood cells. They produce antibodies that attack the antigens left behind by the macrophages. Each B cell produces a single species of antibody, each with a unique antigen-binding site.
T-lymphocytes are another type of defensive white blood cell. There are two major types of T cells: the helper T cell and the cytotoxic T cell. As the names suggest helper T cells ‘help’ other cells of the immune system, whilst cytotoxic T cells kill virally infected cells and tumors.
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All of the above statements are correct.
The immune system uses several tools to fight infection. Blood contains red blood cells, for carrying oxygen to tissues and organs, and white or immune cells, for fighting infection. These white cells consist primarily of macrophages, B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes:
Macrophages are white blood cells that swallow up and digest germs, plus dead or dying cells. The macrophages leave behind parts of the invading germs called antigens. The body identifies antigens as dangerous and stimulates antibodies to attack them.
B-lymphocytes are defensive white blood cells. They produce antibodies that attack the antigens left behind by the macrophages. Each B cell produces a single species of antibody, each with a unique antigen-binding site.
T-lymphocytes are another type of defensive white blood cell. There are two major types of T cells: the helper T cell and the cytotoxic T cell. As the names suggest helper T cells ‘help’ other cells of the immune system, whilst cytotoxic T cells kill virally infected cells and tumors.
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding provisions of reservation in India:
- Social reservations in favour of scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and other backward classes under Article 16(4) are horizontal reservations.
- Special reservations in favour of women under Articles 15(3) are vertical reservations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Both statements are incorrect. The definitions of vertical and horizontal reservations have been interchanged in the above statements.
In Indra Sawhney v. Union of India 1992 case, the principle of reservations in India was explained.
There are two types of reservations, which are often referred to as vertical reservations and horizontal reservations. The reservations in favour of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes [under Article 16(4)] may be called vertical reservations whereas reservations in favour of physically handicapped [under Article 16(1)] and women [under Article 15(3)] can be referred to as horizontal reservations.
Horizontal reservations cut across the vertical reservations, what is called interlocking reservations.
# Suppose 3% of the vacancies are reserved in favour of physically handicapped persons; the persons selected against this quota will be placed in the appropriate category; if she belongs to SC category he will be placed in that quota by making necessary adjustments; similarly, if she belongs to open competition (OC) category, she will be placed in that category by making necessary adjustments.
# Even after providing for these horizontal reservations, the percentage of reservations in favour of Backward Class of citizens remains and should remain the same.
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Both statements are incorrect. The definitions of vertical and horizontal reservations have been interchanged in the above statements.
In Indra Sawhney v. Union of India 1992 case, the principle of reservations in India was explained.
There are two types of reservations, which are often referred to as vertical reservations and horizontal reservations. The reservations in favour of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes [under Article 16(4)] may be called vertical reservations whereas reservations in favour of physically handicapped [under Article 16(1)] and women [under Article 15(3)] can be referred to as horizontal reservations.
Horizontal reservations cut across the vertical reservations, what is called interlocking reservations.
# Suppose 3% of the vacancies are reserved in favour of physically handicapped persons; the persons selected against this quota will be placed in the appropriate category; if she belongs to SC category he will be placed in that quota by making necessary adjustments; similarly, if she belongs to open competition (OC) category, she will be placed in that category by making necessary adjustments.
# Even after providing for these horizontal reservations, the percentage of reservations in favour of Backward Class of citizens remains and should remain the same.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the “Chunauti”- Next Generation Startup Challenge Contest:
- It has been launched by the NITI Aayog in collaboration with the PM- Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC).
- The selected startups will be provided support from the Government through Software Technology Parks of India centers across India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology recently launched “Chunauti”- Next Generation Startup Challenge Contest to further boost startups and software products with special focus on Tier-II towns of India.
Statement 2 is correct. It aims to identify around 300 startups working in identified areas such as Edu-Tech, Agri-Tech, Logistics & Transportation Management, Infrastructure & Remote monitoring, Medical Healthcare, Jobs & Skilling, Linguistic tools & technologies etc. and provide them seed fund of upto Rs. 25 Lakh and other facilities.
The startups selected through Chunauti will be provided various kinds of support from the Government through Software Technology Parks of India centers across India. They will get incubation facilities, mentorship, security testing facilities, access to venture capitalist funding, industry connect as well as advisories in legal, Human Resource (HR), IPR and Patent matters.
The startups will also be provided cloud credits from leading cloud service providers.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology recently launched “Chunauti”- Next Generation Startup Challenge Contest to further boost startups and software products with special focus on Tier-II towns of India.
Statement 2 is correct. It aims to identify around 300 startups working in identified areas such as Edu-Tech, Agri-Tech, Logistics & Transportation Management, Infrastructure & Remote monitoring, Medical Healthcare, Jobs & Skilling, Linguistic tools & technologies etc. and provide them seed fund of upto Rs. 25 Lakh and other facilities.
The startups selected through Chunauti will be provided various kinds of support from the Government through Software Technology Parks of India centers across India. They will get incubation facilities, mentorship, security testing facilities, access to venture capitalist funding, industry connect as well as advisories in legal, Human Resource (HR), IPR and Patent matters.
The startups will also be provided cloud credits from leading cloud service providers.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsThe Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance recently launched Sustainable Finance Collaborative (SFC) with which of the following institution?
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The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme India recently launched the Sustainable Finance Collaborative (SFC).
The consultation was held on 26th, 27th and 28th August over virtual platform which brought forth thematic discussions around some key aspects of Sustainable Finance. The Collaborative saw a host of thematic discussions centered around the broad scope of Sustainable Finance architecture in India.
Around 220 delegates representing different ministries and departments of Government of India, Indian financial sector regulators, Multilateral Development Banks, bilateral partner agencies, UN entities, financial institutions, impact and commercial investors, corporates, industry associations, Civil Society Organizations and academia participated in the dialogue.
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The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme India recently launched the Sustainable Finance Collaborative (SFC).
The consultation was held on 26th, 27th and 28th August over virtual platform which brought forth thematic discussions around some key aspects of Sustainable Finance. The Collaborative saw a host of thematic discussions centered around the broad scope of Sustainable Finance architecture in India.
Around 220 delegates representing different ministries and departments of Government of India, Indian financial sector regulators, Multilateral Development Banks, bilateral partner agencies, UN entities, financial institutions, impact and commercial investors, corporates, industry associations, Civil Society Organizations and academia participated in the dialogue.
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are program component(s) of the National Health Mission (NHM)?
- Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health
- Health System Strengthening
- Non-Communicable Disease Control Programmes
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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All of the above form part of the National Health Mission.
The National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses its two Sub-Missions, The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM).
It envisages achievement of universal access to equitable, affordable & quality health care services that are accountable and responsive to people’s needs. Within the broad national parameters and priorities, states would have the flexibility to plan and implement state specific action plans
The main programmatic components of NHM are: Health System Strengthening, Reproductive-Maternal- Neonatal-Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A), Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases and Infrastructure Maintenance.
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All of the above form part of the National Health Mission.
The National Health Mission (NHM) encompasses its two Sub-Missions, The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and The National Urban Health Mission (NUHM).
It envisages achievement of universal access to equitable, affordable & quality health care services that are accountable and responsive to people’s needs. Within the broad national parameters and priorities, states would have the flexibility to plan and implement state specific action plans
The main programmatic components of NHM are: Health System Strengthening, Reproductive-Maternal- Neonatal-Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCH+A), Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases and Infrastructure Maintenance.
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD):
- It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Its mandate is to bring about rapid application of science and technology to the methods and techniques of the Policing in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect. Bureau of Police Research and Development is not a statutory body. The Government of India by a resolution on 28th August 1970 formally established the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), under the Ministry of Home Affairs giving a new orientation to then existing Police Research and Advisory Council (1966).
Statement 2 is correct. BPRD was established with a view to taking more direct and active interest in the matter and for promoting a speedy and systematic study of police problems in a changed society and bringing about rapid application of science and technology to the methods and techniques of the Policing in the country.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Bureau of Police Research and Development is not a statutory body. The Government of India by a resolution on 28th August 1970 formally established the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), under the Ministry of Home Affairs giving a new orientation to then existing Police Research and Advisory Council (1966).
Statement 2 is correct. BPRD was established with a view to taking more direct and active interest in the matter and for promoting a speedy and systematic study of police problems in a changed society and bringing about rapid application of science and technology to the methods and techniques of the Policing in the country.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Mahatma Ayyankali:
- He was a social reformer who worked for the advancement of deprived people in the princely state of Travancore.
- He participated in the Quit India Movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. Ayyankali was a social reformer who worked for the advancement of deprived untouchable people in the princely state of Travancore, British India. He defied the social conventions that applied to lower castes and untouchables in the society.
The region in Kerala where Ayyankali lived was particularly affected by social divisions during his lifetime and was described by Swami Vivekananda as a “mad house” of castes. The Pulayars were regarded as the lowest group of people in the Travancore kingdom and they suffered badly from oppressive discrimination, in particular from members of the powerful Nair caste.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Ayyankali (28 August 1863 – 1941) did not participate in Quit India Movement that started on 8 August 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British Rule of India.
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Statement 1 is correct. Ayyankali was a social reformer who worked for the advancement of deprived untouchable people in the princely state of Travancore, British India. He defied the social conventions that applied to lower castes and untouchables in the society.
The region in Kerala where Ayyankali lived was particularly affected by social divisions during his lifetime and was described by Swami Vivekananda as a “mad house” of castes. The Pulayars were regarded as the lowest group of people in the Travancore kingdom and they suffered badly from oppressive discrimination, in particular from members of the powerful Nair caste.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Ayyankali (28 August 1863 – 1941) did not participate in Quit India Movement that started on 8 August 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British Rule of India.
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are not part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
- Clean Water and Sanitation
- Reduced Inequality
- Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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All of the above are part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.
2015 was a landmark year for multilateralism and international policy shaping, with the adoption of several major agreements:
-Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (March 2015)
-Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development (July 2015)
-Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with its 17 SDGs was adopted at the UN Sustainable Development Summit in New York in September 2015.
-Paris Agreement on Climate Change (December 2015)
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All of the above are part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.
2015 was a landmark year for multilateralism and international policy shaping, with the adoption of several major agreements:
-Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (March 2015)
-Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development (July 2015)
-Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with its 17 SDGs was adopted at the UN Sustainable Development Summit in New York in September 2015.
-Paris Agreement on Climate Change (December 2015)
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