10 PM Quiz: December 12
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1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following group of countries are member of BIMSTEC?
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The BIMSTEC comprises of seven countries, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
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The BIMSTEC comprises of seven countries, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (Ican) has received the Nobel Peace Prize this year.
- ICAN, a coalition of hundreds of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), based in Vienna.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct. The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (Ican) has received the Nobel Peace Prize. The leader of an Australian-founded group that received the Nobel Peace Prize has warned humanity is only “one impulsive tantrum” away from a nuclear catastrophe. ICAN had campaigned for a UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Ican, a coalition of hundreds of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), is 10 years old and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Statement 1 is correct. The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (Ican) has received the Nobel Peace Prize. The leader of an Australian-founded group that received the Nobel Peace Prize has warned humanity is only “one impulsive tantrum” away from a nuclear catastrophe. ICAN had campaigned for a UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Ican, a coalition of hundreds of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), is 10 years old and is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the tree recently excluded from the definition of tree?
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Centre promulgated Indian Forest (Amendment) Ordinance to encourage bamboo cultivation in non-forest areas. Centre to “de-regulate” bamboo production by amending the definition of “trees” under the Indian Forest Act (IFA), 1927.
The ordinance exempts bamboo grown in non-forest areas from the definition of tree, thereby dispensing with the requirement of felling and transit permit for its economic use. Bamboo grown in the forest areas shall continue to be governed by the provisions of Indian Forest Act.
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Centre promulgated Indian Forest (Amendment) Ordinance to encourage bamboo cultivation in non-forest areas. Centre to “de-regulate” bamboo production by amending the definition of “trees” under the Indian Forest Act (IFA), 1927.
The ordinance exempts bamboo grown in non-forest areas from the definition of tree, thereby dispensing with the requirement of felling and transit permit for its economic use. Bamboo grown in the forest areas shall continue to be governed by the provisions of Indian Forest Act.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to DNA fingerprinting, consider the following statements:
1. It identifies an individual by looking at unique patterns in their DNA.
2. There is small probability of having two people with the same DNA fingerprintWhich of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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DNA fingerprinting is a method used to identify an individual from a sample of DNA by looking at unique patterns in their DNA. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The probability of having two people with the same DNA fingerprint that are not identical twins is very small. Just like our actual fingerprint, our DNA fingerprint is something you are born with, it is unique to us. Thus, statement 2 is correct.Incorrect
DNA fingerprinting is a method used to identify an individual from a sample of DNA by looking at unique patterns in their DNA. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The probability of having two people with the same DNA fingerprint that are not identical twins is very small. Just like our actual fingerprint, our DNA fingerprint is something you are born with, it is unique to us. Thus, statement 2 is correct. - Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Laqshya” initiative, introduced recently by government, consider the following statements:
1. Its aims to reduce preventable maternal and new-born mortality.
2. It will be implemented in Government Medical Colleges (MCs) besides District Hospitals (DHs).
Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?Correct
The goal of this initiative is to reduce preventable maternal and new-born mortality, morbidity and stillbirths associated with the care around delivery in Labour room and Maternity OT and ensure respectful maternity care. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
This initiative will be implemented in Government Medical Colleges (MCs) besides District Hospitals (DHs), and high delivery load Sub- District Hospitals (SDHs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs). Thus, statement 2 is correct.Incorrect
The goal of this initiative is to reduce preventable maternal and new-born mortality, morbidity and stillbirths associated with the care around delivery in Labour room and Maternity OT and ensure respectful maternity care. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
This initiative will be implemented in Government Medical Colleges (MCs) besides District Hospitals (DHs), and high delivery load Sub- District Hospitals (SDHs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs). Thus, statement 2 is correct. - Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsThe scheme to support entrepreneurship among women is called:
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Stand up India’ scheme on 5 April 2016 as part of the government’s efforts to support entrepreneurship among women and SC & ST communities. The scheme offers bank loans of between 10 lakh (US$16,000) and 1 crore (US$160,000) for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and women setting up new enterprises outside of the farm sector.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Stand up India’ scheme on 5 April 2016 as part of the government’s efforts to support entrepreneurship among women and SC & ST communities. The scheme offers bank loans of between 10 lakh (US$16,000) and 1 crore (US$160,000) for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and women setting up new enterprises outside of the farm sector.
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