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10 PM Quiz: February 14, 2019
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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with regard to trans fat
- Trans fat is a type of saturated fat that occurs in small amounts in nature
- Trans fat occur naturally as well as can be produced industrially
Which of the following statements is/are correct
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Trans-fat, also called unsaturated fatty acids or trans fatty acids, is a type of unsaturated fat. Fats contain long hydrocarbon chains, which can be either unsaturated, i.e., have double bonds, or saturated, i.e., have no double bonds.
Trans fats occur naturally in meat and dairy products from ruminants. It became widely produced industrially from vegetable fats starting in the 1950s for use in margarine, snack food, packaged baked goods, and for frying fast food.
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Trans-fat, also called unsaturated fatty acids or trans fatty acids, is a type of unsaturated fat. Fats contain long hydrocarbon chains, which can be either unsaturated, i.e., have double bonds, or saturated, i.e., have no double bonds.
Trans fats occur naturally in meat and dairy products from ruminants. It became widely produced industrially from vegetable fats starting in the 1950s for use in margarine, snack food, packaged baked goods, and for frying fast food.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
- NBTC functions as the apex policy-formulating and expert body for blood transfusion services and includes representation from blood banks.
- The regulatory framework which governs the blood transfusion infrastructure in India consider blood as a ‘drug’ under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Which of the following statements is/are correct
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In 1996, the Supreme Court directed the government to establish the National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC) and State Blood Transfusion Councils (SBTCs). The NBTC functions as the apex policy-formulating and expert body for blood transfusion services and includes representation from blood banks.
Blood is considered to be a ‘drug’ under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940. Therefore, just like any other manufacturer or storer of drugs, blood banks need to be licensed by the Drug Controller-General of India (DCGI).
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In 1996, the Supreme Court directed the government to establish the National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC) and State Blood Transfusion Councils (SBTCs). The NBTC functions as the apex policy-formulating and expert body for blood transfusion services and includes representation from blood banks.
Blood is considered to be a ‘drug’ under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940. Therefore, just like any other manufacturer or storer of drugs, blood banks need to be licensed by the Drug Controller-General of India (DCGI).
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement about Saubhagya Scheme
- It aims to provide continuous power supply to rural India
- Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) has been designated as the nodal agency for implementation of the scheme.
Which of the following statements is/are correct
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Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana or Saubhagya Scheme was launched in 2017. It aims to achieve universal household electrification in India. It seeks to provide last mile connectivity and electricity connections to all un-electrified households in rural areas and poor un-electrified households in urban areas. Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) has been designated as the nodal agency for implementation of the scheme.
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Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana or Saubhagya Scheme was launched in 2017. It aims to achieve universal household electrification in India. It seeks to provide last mile connectivity and electricity connections to all un-electrified households in rural areas and poor un-electrified households in urban areas. Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) has been designated as the nodal agency for implementation of the scheme.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)
- The NBWL has been constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
- It reviews proposals for non-forestry use of forestland within National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, and issue or deny permissions.
- The NBWL is chaired by the Union Environment Minister.
Which of the following statements are correct
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The NBWL has been constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972- an act to provide for the protection of wild animals. NBWL advices the government on policy and strategy for wildlife conservation. It also reviews proposals for non-forestry use of forestland within National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, and issue or deny permissions. The NBWL is chaired by the Prime Minister. It also comprises of a Standing Committee, headed by Union Environment Minister.
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The NBWL has been constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972- an act to provide for the protection of wild animals. NBWL advices the government on policy and strategy for wildlife conservation. It also reviews proposals for non-forestry use of forestland within National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, and issue or deny permissions. The NBWL is chaired by the Prime Minister. It also comprises of a Standing Committee, headed by Union Environment Minister.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement
- Bill which is pending in the Rajya Sabha, after being passed by the Lok Sabha, will lapse on the dissolution of Lok Sabha
- Bill introduced and pending in the Rajya Sabha will not lapse with the dissolution of Lok Sabha
Which of the following statements is/are correct
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The legislative procedure states that a Bill which is pending in the Rajya Sabha, after being passed by the Lok Sabha, will lapse on the dissolution of Lok Sabha. But if the Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha, the dissolution of Lok Sabha will not lead to its lapse.
Recently, The Citizenship (amendment) Bill and The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018 lapsed as they could not be passed in the Rajya Sabha since both the houses were adjourned sine die (house is dismissed for an indefinite period)
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The legislative procedure states that a Bill which is pending in the Rajya Sabha, after being passed by the Lok Sabha, will lapse on the dissolution of Lok Sabha. But if the Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha, the dissolution of Lok Sabha will not lead to its lapse.
Recently, The Citizenship (amendment) Bill and The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018 lapsed as they could not be passed in the Rajya Sabha since both the houses were adjourned sine die (house is dismissed for an indefinite period)
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following about NSCN, insurgent group of Naga
- Its objective is to establish Greater Nagaland (Nagalim) consisting of all Naga inhabited areas in Northeast India only
- It is operating in north east states of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh only
Which of the following statements is/are correct
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (abbreviated NSCN) is a Naga nationalist insurgent group operating mainly in Northeast India, with minor activities in northwest Myanmar. It is operating in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh.
The Naga Peace Accord was signed between the Government of India and the Naga armed groups headed by the NSCN-IM in 2015. The accord seeks to end the Naga insurgency.
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (abbreviated NSCN) is a Naga nationalist insurgent group operating mainly in Northeast India, with minor activities in northwest Myanmar. It is operating in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh.
The Naga Peace Accord was signed between the Government of India and the Naga armed groups headed by the NSCN-IM in 2015. The accord seeks to end the Naga insurgency.
