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1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following organisation releases the State of the World Population Report.
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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s released its flagship State of the World Population Report 2017 titled “Worlds Apart: Reproductive Health and Rights in an Age of Inequality”.
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA): It is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency.
- UNFPA was created in 1969, the same year the UN General Assembly was found out.
- It calls for the realization of reproductive rights for all and supports access to a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services including voluntary family planning, maternal health care and comprehensive sexuality education.
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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s released its flagship State of the World Population Report 2017 titled “Worlds Apart: Reproductive Health and Rights in an Age of Inequality”.
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA): It is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency.
- UNFPA was created in 1969, the same year the UN General Assembly was found out.
- It calls for the realization of reproductive rights for all and supports access to a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services including voluntary family planning, maternal health care and comprehensive sexuality education.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) 2017.
- It is being held in Ulaanbaatar the capital of Mongolia.
- The theme of the ASEM Summit is ‘20 Years of ASEM: Partnership for the Future through Connectivity’.
Which of the statements given above are correct.
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The two-day 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), 2017 is being held in Brussels, Belgium. The theme of the ASEM Summit is ‘Global Partners for Global Challenges’.
This bi-annual event is considered the highest platform for dialogue and cooperation between Asia and Europe in the areas of trade, investment, security and tourism.
The eleventh edition of Asia-Europe Meeting Summit (ASEM11) or ASEM 2016 began in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The theme of the Summit is ‘20 Years of ASEM: Partnership for the Future through Connectivity‘.
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The two-day 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), 2017 is being held in Brussels, Belgium. The theme of the ASEM Summit is ‘Global Partners for Global Challenges’.
This bi-annual event is considered the highest platform for dialogue and cooperation between Asia and Europe in the areas of trade, investment, security and tourism.
The eleventh edition of Asia-Europe Meeting Summit (ASEM11) or ASEM 2016 began in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The theme of the Summit is ‘20 Years of ASEM: Partnership for the Future through Connectivity‘.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Security Policy Group (SPG).
- It was reconstituted recently to assist National Security Council (NSC) in strategizing on matters dealing with external, internal and economic security of the country.
- National Security Advisor is the chairman of SPG.
Which of the statements given above are correct.
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Union Government has reconstituted Security Policy Group (SPG) under chairmanship of National Security Advisor to assist National Security Council (NSC) in strategizing on matters dealing with external, internal and economic security of the country.
SPG will be principal mechanism for inter-ministerial coordination and integration of relevant inputs in the formulation of national security policies. It will undertake among other tasks including long-term strategic review of country’s security affairs.
Composition of SPG
It will be 16-member body chaired by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval. Its members will include NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, Cabinet Secretary, Chiefs of the three defence services, RBI governor, foreign secretary, home secretary, finance secretary and defence secretary etc.
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Union Government has reconstituted Security Policy Group (SPG) under chairmanship of National Security Advisor to assist National Security Council (NSC) in strategizing on matters dealing with external, internal and economic security of the country.
SPG will be principal mechanism for inter-ministerial coordination and integration of relevant inputs in the formulation of national security policies. It will undertake among other tasks including long-term strategic review of country’s security affairs.
Composition of SPG
It will be 16-member body chaired by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval. Its members will include NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, Cabinet Secretary, Chiefs of the three defence services, RBI governor, foreign secretary, home secretary, finance secretary and defence secretary etc.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsNiti Aayog has launched Guidelines and Model Concessionaire Agreement for Public Private Partnership for Non Communicable Diseases. Which among the following disease are covered under this model.
1) Cardiovascular diseases
2) Cancers
3) Pulmonary diseases
Which of the statements given above are correct.
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NITI Aayog launched today the Guidelines and Model Concessionaire Agreement, MCA for Public Private Partnership, PPP for Non Communicable Diseases. The documents have been designed to supplement efforts for provision of prevention and treatment services of non-communicable diseases related to Cardiac Sciences, Oncology, and Pulmonary Sciences at the district hospitals especially in tier 2 & 3 cities.
Salient features:
PPP Units to be established in District Hospitals
Model covers prevention and treatment of 3 Non-Communicable Diseases viz. Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers and Pulmonary diseases.
Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to be provided by the government(s) etc.
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NITI Aayog launched today the Guidelines and Model Concessionaire Agreement, MCA for Public Private Partnership, PPP for Non Communicable Diseases. The documents have been designed to supplement efforts for provision of prevention and treatment services of non-communicable diseases related to Cardiac Sciences, Oncology, and Pulmonary Sciences at the district hospitals especially in tier 2 & 3 cities.
Salient features:
PPP Units to be established in District Hospitals
Model covers prevention and treatment of 3 Non-Communicable Diseases viz. Cardiovascular diseases, Cancers and Pulmonary diseases.
Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to be provided by the government(s) etc.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the recently released Human Capital Index (HCI), 2017, consider the following statements
- The Human Capital Index has been released by the World Bank
- India has performed better than Bangladesh and Nepal in HCI 2017
Which of the above statement(s) is/ are correct?
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The Human Capital Index has been released by the World Bank. It captures the amount of human capital a child born today could expect to attain by age 18. It measures the productivity of the next generation of workers compared to a benchmark of complete education and full health.
India has been ranked 115 out of 157 countries in the index. India’s neighbors Bangladesh, Nepal were better placed at 106th, 102nd respectively.
Therefore, only statement 1 is correct. The correct option is a.
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The Human Capital Index has been released by the World Bank. It captures the amount of human capital a child born today could expect to attain by age 18. It measures the productivity of the next generation of workers compared to a benchmark of complete education and full health.
India has been ranked 115 out of 157 countries in the index. India’s neighbors Bangladesh, Nepal were better placed at 106th, 102nd respectively.
Therefore, only statement 1 is correct. The correct option is a.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Zika virus, consider the following statements
- Zika virus is spread by Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also spreads dengue and chikungunya.
- Zika virus can also spread through transfer of body fluids including sexual intercourse.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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Zika is a viral infection, spread by mosquitoes. The vector is the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also spreads dengue and chikungunya. Additionally, infected people can transmit Zika through transfer of body fluids including sexual intercourse. It was First identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys. Therefore the correct answer is option d.
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Zika is a viral infection, spread by mosquitoes. The vector is the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also spreads dengue and chikungunya. Additionally, infected people can transmit Zika through transfer of body fluids including sexual intercourse. It was First identified in Uganda in 1947 in monkeys. Therefore the correct answer is option d.
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