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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- El-Ninorefers to the large-scale ocean-atmosphere climate interaction linked to a periodic warming in sea surface temperatures across the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific.
- La Ninarepresents periods of above-average sea surface temperatures across the east-central Equatorial Pacific.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle. The ENSO cycle is a scientific term that describes the fluctuations in temperature between the ocean and atmosphere in the east-central Equatorial Pacific
The term El Niño refers to the large-scale ocean-atmosphere climate interaction linked to a periodic warming in sea surface temperatures across the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific
La Niña episodes represent periods of below-average sea surface temperatures across the east-central Equatorial Pacific.
Therefore, only, statement 1 is correct
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El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle. The ENSO cycle is a scientific term that describes the fluctuations in temperature between the ocean and atmosphere in the east-central Equatorial Pacific
The term El Niño refers to the large-scale ocean-atmosphere climate interaction linked to a periodic warming in sea surface temperatures across the central and east-central Equatorial Pacific
La Niña episodes represent periods of below-average sea surface temperatures across the east-central Equatorial Pacific.
Therefore, only, statement 1 is correct
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following about OPEC:
- OPEC is an intergovernmental organisation geared towards stabilisation of global oil prices.
- Iran is not a member of OPEC
Select the correct option from below:
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OPEC’s mission is to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its Member Countries and ensure the stabilization of oil markets in order to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum and a steady income to producers and a fair return to investors
Its members include Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Qatar, Libya, UAE, Algeria, Nigeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Angola, Equatorial Guinea and Congo
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OPEC’s mission is to coordinate and unify the petroleum policies of its Member Countries and ensure the stabilization of oil markets in order to secure an efficient, economic and regular supply of petroleum and a steady income to producers and a fair return to investors
Its members include Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Qatar, Libya, UAE, Algeria, Nigeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Angola, Equatorial Guinea and Congo
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Ayushman Bharat-
- It will provide Rs 5 lakh cover per family.
- Ayushman Bharat will upgrade over 1.5 lakh sub centres to health and well centres (H&WC) by 2022.
Which of the following is correct?
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- Both the statements are correct.
- It will provide Rs 5 lakh cover per family i.e. 100 million family beneficiaries.
- Families will be identified through Socio-economic caste census
- Funded 60:40 by centre and states
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- Both the statements are correct.
- It will provide Rs 5 lakh cover per family i.e. 100 million family beneficiaries.
- Families will be identified through Socio-economic caste census
- Funded 60:40 by centre and states
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement regarding Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill Act, 2016
1) The number of recognized disability conditions has been increased from 7 to 21
2) Acid attack survivors has also been included in the list.
3) It has also provided for reservation in vacancies in government establishment for disabled person.
Choose the correct statement
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Important Features of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill Act, 2016
- The number of recognized disability conditions has been increased from 7 to 21.
- Speech and Language Disability and Specific Learning Disability have been added for the first time.
- The new list of recognized disabilities includes three blood disorders (Thalassemia, Hemophilia and Sickle Cell disease) and acid attack survivors have also been included in the list. Intellectual disability, Parkinson’s disease, Cerebral Palsy, Dwarfism and Autistic Spectrum disorders also find place in the list.
- For children with disabilities aged between 6 and 18 years; education will be free
- Reservation in vacancies in government establishments has been increased from 3% to 4% for certain persons
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Important Features of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill Act, 2016
- The number of recognized disability conditions has been increased from 7 to 21.
- Speech and Language Disability and Specific Learning Disability have been added for the first time.
- The new list of recognized disabilities includes three blood disorders (Thalassemia, Hemophilia and Sickle Cell disease) and acid attack survivors have also been included in the list. Intellectual disability, Parkinson’s disease, Cerebral Palsy, Dwarfism and Autistic Spectrum disorders also find place in the list.
- For children with disabilities aged between 6 and 18 years; education will be free
- Reservation in vacancies in government establishments has been increased from 3% to 4% for certain persons
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Colistin Antibiotics recently in the news
1) Antibiotics help the chickens remain free of disease or gain weight faster.
2) This antimicrobial is predominantly used in veterinary medicine in the treatment of intestinal diseases as well as other infections.
Choose the correct statement
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About Colistin
An antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections
Colistin is of considerable importance in veterinary medicine, especially in the treatment of infections of the gastrointestinal tract in production animals.
Colistin has been effective in treating infections caused by Pseudomonas, Escherichia, and Klebsiella species
It’s being used increasingly as a ‘last-line’ therapy to treat infections caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, when essentially no other options are available.
Antibiotics help the chickens remain free of disease or gain weight faster.
Compared to other antibiotics, Colistin is rarely used in human medicine, because it is not well tolerated. Possible side effects include, for example, damage to the kidneys or the nervous system
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About Colistin
An antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections
Colistin is of considerable importance in veterinary medicine, especially in the treatment of infections of the gastrointestinal tract in production animals.
Colistin has been effective in treating infections caused by Pseudomonas, Escherichia, and Klebsiella species
It’s being used increasingly as a ‘last-line’ therapy to treat infections caused by multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, when essentially no other options are available.
Antibiotics help the chickens remain free of disease or gain weight faster.
Compared to other antibiotics, Colistin is rarely used in human medicine, because it is not well tolerated. Possible side effects include, for example, damage to the kidneys or the nervous system
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsThe project “Development of Tribal Circuit” is sanctioned under which Ministry.
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The project “Development of Tribal Circuit: Peren-Kohima-Wokha” was sanctioned by the Ministry of Tourism in November 2015 for Rs. 97.36 Crores. Under the project the Ministry has developed facilities like Tribal Tourist Village, Eco Log Huts, Open Air Theatre, Tribal Rejuvenation Centre, Cafeteria, Helipad, Tourist Interpretation Centre, Wayside Amenities, Last Mile Connectivity, Public Conveniences, Multipurpose Hall, Nature Trails, Trekking Routes etc.
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The project “Development of Tribal Circuit: Peren-Kohima-Wokha” was sanctioned by the Ministry of Tourism in November 2015 for Rs. 97.36 Crores. Under the project the Ministry has developed facilities like Tribal Tourist Village, Eco Log Huts, Open Air Theatre, Tribal Rejuvenation Centre, Cafeteria, Helipad, Tourist Interpretation Centre, Wayside Amenities, Last Mile Connectivity, Public Conveniences, Multipurpose Hall, Nature Trails, Trekking Routes etc.
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