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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairs1. Consider the following statements regarding the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020:
1. It provides for a farming agreement between a farmer and a buyer prior to the production or rearing of any farm produce.
2. A farming agreement must provide for a conciliation board as well as a conciliation process for settlement of disputes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct. The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 provides for a farming agreement between a farmer and a buyer prior to the production or rearing of any farm produce.
The minimum period of an agreement will be one crop season, or one production cycle of livestock. The maximum period is five years, unless the production cycle is more than five years.
Statement 2 is correct. A farming agreement must provide for a conciliation board as well as a conciliation process for settlement of disputes. The Board should have a fair and balanced representation of parties to the agreement.
At first, all disputes must be referred to the board for resolution. If the dispute remains unresolved by the Board after thirty days, parties may approach the Sub-divisional Magistrate for resolution.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct. The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 provides for a farming agreement between a farmer and a buyer prior to the production or rearing of any farm produce.
The minimum period of an agreement will be one crop season, or one production cycle of livestock. The maximum period is five years, unless the production cycle is more than five years.
Statement 2 is correct. A farming agreement must provide for a conciliation board as well as a conciliation process for settlement of disputes. The Board should have a fair and balanced representation of parties to the agreement.
At first, all disputes must be referred to the board for resolution. If the dispute remains unresolved by the Board after thirty days, parties may approach the Sub-divisional Magistrate for resolution. - Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhat was the mandate of the Ashok Dalwai Committee?
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The Union Government had constituted an inter-ministerial committee headed by Ashok Dalwai to prepare a blueprint for doubling farmers’ income by 2022. The Committee submitted its final report to the Government in September 2018.
It recommended to place agricultural marketing in the Concurrent list and a greater private sector participation in agri-marketing and logistics. It suggested that farmer producer and village producer organisations (FPO/VPO) could play a critical role in integrating small and marginal farmers into the agricultural market system.Incorrect
The Union Government had constituted an inter-ministerial committee headed by Ashok Dalwai to prepare a blueprint for doubling farmers’ income by 2022. The Committee submitted its final report to the Government in September 2018.
It recommended to place agricultural marketing in the Concurrent list and a greater private sector participation in agri-marketing and logistics. It suggested that farmer producer and village producer organisations (FPO/VPO) could play a critical role in integrating small and marginal farmers into the agricultural market system. - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs) initiative:
1. It aims to upgrade the infrastructure of rural haats across the country.
2. Government announced to set up of an Agri-Market Infrastructure Fund for developing and upgrading agricultural marketing infrastructure in Gramin Agricultural Markets.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both statements are correct.
Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs) are retail agricultural markets in close proximity of the farm gate, that promote and service a more efficient transaction of the farmers’ produce across the agricultural sub-sectors, by enabling both direct sales, between the producer and consumer, and aggregation of small produce-lots for subsequent transaction, both of which can occur either physically or online.
Government of India had announced to develop and upgrade existing 22,000 rural haats into Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs). In these GrAMs, physical infrastructure will be strengthened using MGNREGS and other Government Schemes.
Further, the Government announced to set up of an Agri-Market Infrastructure Fund with a corpus of Rs. 2000 crore for developing and upgrading agricultural marketing infrastructure in the 22000 Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs) and 585 Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs).Incorrect
Both statements are correct.
Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs) are retail agricultural markets in close proximity of the farm gate, that promote and service a more efficient transaction of the farmers’ produce across the agricultural sub-sectors, by enabling both direct sales, between the producer and consumer, and aggregation of small produce-lots for subsequent transaction, both of which can occur either physically or online.
Government of India had announced to develop and upgrade existing 22,000 rural haats into Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs). In these GrAMs, physical infrastructure will be strengthened using MGNREGS and other Government Schemes.
Further, the Government announced to set up of an Agri-Market Infrastructure Fund with a corpus of Rs. 2000 crore for developing and upgrading agricultural marketing infrastructure in the 22000 Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs) and 585 Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs). - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the National Food Security Act (NFSA):
1. It provides for the establishment of the State Food Commissions for the purpose of monitoring and review of implementation of this Act.
2. Two or more States may have a Joint State Food Commission with the approval of the Central Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct. Section 16 of the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) provides that every State Government shall, by notification, constitute a State Food Commission for the purpose of monitoring and review of implementation of the Act.
Statement 2 is correct. Section 18 of the Act provides that the State Government, if considers it necessary, by notification, designate any statutory commission or a body to exercise the powers and perform the functions of the State Commission. Section 19 provides that two or more States may have a joint State Food Commission with the approval of the Central Government.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct. Section 16 of the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) provides that every State Government shall, by notification, constitute a State Food Commission for the purpose of monitoring and review of implementation of the Act.
Statement 2 is correct. Section 18 of the Act provides that the State Government, if considers it necessary, by notification, designate any statutory commission or a body to exercise the powers and perform the functions of the State Commission. Section 19 provides that two or more States may have a joint State Food Commission with the approval of the Central Government. - Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsArrange the following events in chronological order?
1. I.K. Gujral becoming the Prime Minister of India
2. R. Venkataraman becoming President of India
3. Assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated on 31 October 1984 at her residence in Safdarjung Road, New Delhi.
Ramaswamy Venkataraman, Indian politician, government official, and lawyer who was president of India from 1987 to 1992.
Inder Kumar Gujral was sworn in as the 12th Prime Minister of India in April, 1997.Incorrect
Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated on 31 October 1984 at her residence in Safdarjung Road, New Delhi.
Ramaswamy Venkataraman, Indian politician, government official, and lawyer who was president of India from 1987 to 1992.
Inder Kumar Gujral was sworn in as the 12th Prime Minister of India in April, 1997. - Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Operation Trident of Indian Navy:
1. It was an offensive operation launched by the Indian Navy on Pakistan’s port city of Karachi during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
2. The INS Vikrant of Indian Navy took part in the offensive operation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct. The 4th of December is celebrated every year as the Navy Day. The day has great significance in the history of the Nation and the Indian Navy, as it marks a decisive victory for India when the missile boats of the India Navy during Operation Trident, in the 1971 India-Pakistan War, successfully fired their missiles onto ships, oil installations and shore defence installations of Pakistan at Karachi.
Statement 2 is incorrect. INS Vikrant, also known as Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 1 (IAC-1) is an aircraft carrier under construction by Cochin Shipyard in Kochi, Kerala for the Indian Navy. It is the first aircraft carrier to be built in India. It is expected to be commissioned in 2021.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct. The 4th of December is celebrated every year as the Navy Day. The day has great significance in the history of the Nation and the Indian Navy, as it marks a decisive victory for India when the missile boats of the India Navy during Operation Trident, in the 1971 India-Pakistan War, successfully fired their missiles onto ships, oil installations and shore defence installations of Pakistan at Karachi.
Statement 2 is incorrect. INS Vikrant, also known as Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 1 (IAC-1) is an aircraft carrier under construction by Cochin Shipyard in Kochi, Kerala for the Indian Navy. It is the first aircraft carrier to be built in India. It is expected to be commissioned in 2021. - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements:
1. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head.
2. A contusion happens when an injured capillary or blood vessel leaks blood into the surrounding area.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells.
Statement 2 is correct. A contusion happens when an injured capillary or blood vessel leaks blood into the surrounding area. Contusions are a type of hematoma, which refers to any collection of blood outside of a blood vessel. It is a medical term for the common bruise.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells.
Statement 2 is correct. A contusion happens when an injured capillary or blood vessel leaks blood into the surrounding area. Contusions are a type of hematoma, which refers to any collection of blood outside of a blood vessel. It is a medical term for the common bruise. - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Cancer Genome Atlas:
1. It is a catalogue of genetic mutations responsible for cancer developed using genome sequencing.
2. Indian Cancer Genomics Atlas (ICGA) has been developed by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct. The Cancer Genome Atlas is a catalogue of genetic mutations responsible for cancer, developed using genome sequencing and bioinformatics.
The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) was a joint effort of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), which are both part of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The project then molecularly characterized over 20,000 primary cancer and matched noral samples from 33 cancer types.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The establishment of an ‘Indian Cancer Genomics Atlas (ICGA)’ has been initiated by a consortium of key stakeholders in India led by CSIR, Government of India in which several government agencies, cancer hospitals, academic institutions and private sector partners.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct. The Cancer Genome Atlas is a catalogue of genetic mutations responsible for cancer, developed using genome sequencing and bioinformatics.
The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) was a joint effort of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), which are both part of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The project then molecularly characterized over 20,000 primary cancer and matched noral samples from 33 cancer types.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The establishment of an ‘Indian Cancer Genomics Atlas (ICGA)’ has been initiated by a consortium of key stakeholders in India led by CSIR, Government of India in which several government agencies, cancer hospitals, academic institutions and private sector partners. - Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following organisation has released the Global Wage Report 2020?
Correct
: The Global Wage Report 2020-21 released by the Iternational Labour Organisation looks at recent trends in wages, the global economic and labour market context, and the impact that the pandemic has had on wages. The report also includes a number of policy recommendations to mitigate the negative impact of the crisis.
–During 2016-19, the global wage growth fluctuated between 1.6% and 2.2%.
–In the first half of 2020, the average wages in two-third countries fell or grew more slowly due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
–In the remaining one-third of countries — an increase in average wages was observed as the result of a large number of low-paid workers losing their jobs or leaving the labour market.Incorrect
: The Global Wage Report 2020-21 released by the Iternational Labour Organisation looks at recent trends in wages, the global economic and labour market context, and the impact that the pandemic has had on wages. The report also includes a number of policy recommendations to mitigate the negative impact of the crisis.
–During 2016-19, the global wage growth fluctuated between 1.6% and 2.2%.
–In the first half of 2020, the average wages in two-third countries fell or grew more slowly due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
–In the remaining one-third of countries — an increase in average wages was observed as the result of a large number of low-paid workers losing their jobs or leaving the labour market. - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhat is the objective of the SHINE trial?
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The study, named SHINE (Shorter Treatment for Minimal Tuberculosis in Children), was sponsored by University College London (UCL).
Children often have mild forms of TB and it is likely that they could be successfully treated for less than the standard 6 months. This would have major advantages for the child, their family and carers, and for overburdened health systems, by reducing the number of clinic visits children need to make to take their drugs.
This study is examined whether a shorter 4-month regimen will be non-inferior to the standard 6-month regimen in terms of unfavourable outcomes at 72 weeks.
The trial has found no significant differences between children who received the shortened four-month long treatment compared to those who received the standard six-month treatment plan.Incorrect
The study, named SHINE (Shorter Treatment for Minimal Tuberculosis in Children), was sponsored by University College London (UCL).
Children often have mild forms of TB and it is likely that they could be successfully treated for less than the standard 6 months. This would have major advantages for the child, their family and carers, and for overburdened health systems, by reducing the number of clinic visits children need to make to take their drugs.
This study is examined whether a shorter 4-month regimen will be non-inferior to the standard 6-month regimen in terms of unfavourable outcomes at 72 weeks.
The trial has found no significant differences between children who received the shortened four-month long treatment compared to those who received the standard six-month treatment plan.
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