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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Draft National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021
- It will replace the existing National Policy for rare diseases, 2017.
- There is no uniform definition of rare diseases around the world
- Policy provides universal coverage to all persons suffering from rare diseases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. National Policy for rare diseases, 2017 was not implemented. It was major concern that no policy is available for rare diseases in India.
Statement 2 is correct. Definition of rare diseases is not uniform across nations. every country has its own definition for rare diseases.
The US defines rare diseases as a disease or condition that affects fewer than 200,000 patients in the country.
Likewise, the EU defines rare diseases as life-threatening or chronically debilitating (weakening) condition. It should affect no more than 5 in 10,000 people.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Policy is selective in providing financial assistance. It categorizes rare diseases into 3 categories.
Read more – Health Ministry Releases “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”-ForumIAS Blog
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Statement 1 is incorrect. National Policy for rare diseases, 2017 was not implemented. It was major concern that no policy is available for rare diseases in India.
Statement 2 is correct. Definition of rare diseases is not uniform across nations. every country has its own definition for rare diseases.
The US defines rare diseases as a disease or condition that affects fewer than 200,000 patients in the country.
Likewise, the EU defines rare diseases as life-threatening or chronically debilitating (weakening) condition. It should affect no more than 5 in 10,000 people.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Policy is selective in providing financial assistance. It categorizes rare diseases into 3 categories.
Read more – Health Ministry Releases “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”-ForumIAS Blog
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsAIM-PRIME program, recently seen in news, it is related to
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AIM-PRIME Program aims at promoting science-based, deep technology. For that, it will provide training and guidance over a period of 12 months.
NITI Aayog launches “AIM-PRIME” to support science based startups -ForumIAS Blog
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AIM-PRIME Program aims at promoting science-based, deep technology. For that, it will provide training and guidance over a period of 12 months.
NITI Aayog launches “AIM-PRIME” to support science based startups -ForumIAS Blog
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following Military Exercises
- Shantir Ogroshena
- Exercise Sampriti
- Maitree Exercise
- Mitra Shakti
Which of the above exercise(s) do(es) not take place between India and Bagladesh?
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Indian Army will participate in a Multinational Military Exercise “Shantir Ogroshena-2021” in Bangladesh.
The Exercise Sampriti is an annual exercise held alternately in India and Bangladesh.It was held for the first time in 2011.
Option 3 and 4 are incorrect. Mitra Shakti takes place between India & Sri Lanka. Exercise Maitree takes place between India & Thailand.
Read More – Indian Army will participate in Exercise “Shantir Ogroshena-2021” -ForumIAS Blog
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Indian Army will participate in a Multinational Military Exercise “Shantir Ogroshena-2021” in Bangladesh.
The Exercise Sampriti is an annual exercise held alternately in India and Bangladesh.It was held for the first time in 2011.
Option 3 and 4 are incorrect. Mitra Shakti takes place between India & Sri Lanka. Exercise Maitree takes place between India & Thailand.
Read More – Indian Army will participate in Exercise “Shantir Ogroshena-2021” -ForumIAS Blog
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich one among the following is the Southernmost point?
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Generally, it is believed that Cape of Good Hope is the Southernmost point on African continent. However, Cape Agulhas is the southernmost point among all of the given points.
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Generally, it is believed that Cape of Good Hope is the Southernmost point on African continent. However, Cape Agulhas is the southernmost point among all of the given points.
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsPlaces of Worship Act, 1991 was recently seen in news. It was enacted towards which of the following aim?
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Places of Worship Act, 1991 was passed in 1991 by the P V Narasimha Rao-led government.
The law seeks to maintain the “religious character” of places of worship as it was in 1947 — except in the case of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, which was already in court.
Read more – Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 has been challenged? -ForumIAS Blog
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Places of Worship Act, 1991 was passed in 1991 by the P V Narasimha Rao-led government.
The law seeks to maintain the “religious character” of places of worship as it was in 1947 — except in the case of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, which was already in court.
Read more – Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 has been challenged? -ForumIAS Blog
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsIf a country does not accept the UNHRC Resolutions, which of the following can be the possible implication?
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UNHRC does not have the power to impose sanctions. Only the UN Security Council has that kind of power and that is an entirely different process. individual countries or groups such as EU may impose targeted sanctions such as travel bans on certain persons.
Read more – The Issues of UNHRC Resolution against Sri Lanka and India’s Stand – Explained, Pointwise -ForumIAS Blog
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UNHRC does not have the power to impose sanctions. Only the UN Security Council has that kind of power and that is an entirely different process. individual countries or groups such as EU may impose targeted sanctions such as travel bans on certain persons.
Read more – The Issues of UNHRC Resolution against Sri Lanka and India’s Stand – Explained, Pointwise -ForumIAS Blog
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsRight to Education Act provides for 25 per cent reservation to students from economically weaker sections in schools. Which of the following category of schools are exempt from the purview of act?
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THE PROVISIONS OF THE RTE ACT provides for the 25 per cent reservation to students from economically weaker sections
However, the exemption was granted to the following schools:
i) Schools in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. *
ii) Madrassas, Vedic Patshalas and educational institutions primarily imparting religious instruction
iii) Unaided minority schools are excluded from the Act, according to the 2012 Supreme Court JudgementIncorrect
THE PROVISIONS OF THE RTE ACT provides for the 25 per cent reservation to students from economically weaker sections
However, the exemption was granted to the following schools:
i) Schools in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. *
ii) Madrassas, Vedic Patshalas and educational institutions primarily imparting religious instruction
iii) Unaided minority schools are excluded from the Act, according to the 2012 Supreme Court Judgement
