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- Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Model Code of Conduct during elections:
1. The Ministers can combine their official visit with electioneering work.
2. There is a ban on the transfer of all officials connected with the conduct of the election without prior approval of Election Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Model Code of Conduct states that the Ministers shall not combine their official visit with electioneering work and shall not also make use of official machinery or personnel during the electioneering work. No transport including official air-crafts, vehicles etc. shall be used for furtherance of the interest of any party or a candidate.
Statement 2 is correct. There shall be a total ban on the transfer and posting of all officers/officials directly or indirectly connected with the conduct of the election. If any transfer or posting of an officer is considered necessary, prior approval of the Commission shall be obtained.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Model Code of Conduct states that the Ministers shall not combine their official visit with electioneering work and shall not also make use of official machinery or personnel during the electioneering work. No transport including official air-crafts, vehicles etc. shall be used for furtherance of the interest of any party or a candidate.
Statement 2 is correct. There shall be a total ban on the transfer and posting of all officers/officials directly or indirectly connected with the conduct of the election. If any transfer or posting of an officer is considered necessary, prior approval of the Commission shall be obtained.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements:
1. The India Medical Association (IMA) is a private organisation of registered medical practitioners.
2. The National Medical Commission (NMC) is the statutory body to regulate medical education in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The India Medical Association (IMA) is a private organisation of registered medical practitioners and is not authorised to conduct inspection of medical colleges.
The statutory body constituted under the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 to regulate medical education in the country was Medical Council of India (MCI) that has now been replaced with the National Medical Commission, constituted with effected from 25th September, 2020.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has been constituted by an act of Parliament known as National Medical Commission Act, 2019. The Aim of the National Medical Commission are to:
–improve access to quality and affordable medical education
— ensure availability of adequate and high-quality medical professionals in all parts of the country;
— encourages medical professionals to adopt latest medical research in their work and to contribute to research;
— objectively assess medical institutions periodically in a transparent manner and enforce high ethical standards in all aspects of medical services.
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The India Medical Association (IMA) is a private organisation of registered medical practitioners and is not authorised to conduct inspection of medical colleges.
The statutory body constituted under the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 to regulate medical education in the country was Medical Council of India (MCI) that has now been replaced with the National Medical Commission, constituted with effected from 25th September, 2020.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has been constituted by an act of Parliament known as National Medical Commission Act, 2019. The Aim of the National Medical Commission are to:
–improve access to quality and affordable medical education
— ensure availability of adequate and high-quality medical professionals in all parts of the country;
— encourages medical professionals to adopt latest medical research in their work and to contribute to research;
— objectively assess medical institutions periodically in a transparent manner and enforce high ethical standards in all aspects of medical services.
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the proposed scheme of ‘Poshan Abhiyan for the Elderly’:
1. It aims to provide nutrition support to the indigent elders, who are staying in the Old Age Homes and are victims of severe malnutrition.
2. The Gram Panchayats and Urban Municipalities are the implementing agencies of the Scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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According to the ‘Report of Government of India’s Technical Group on Population Projection for India and States’ by the year 2036, population of senior citizens would be 22.74 crore (14.9%).
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment aims to launch a Poshan Abhiyan for the Elderly, to provide nutrition support to the indigent elders, who are not staying in the Old Age Homes and are victims of severe malnutrition, by focusing on procuring locally available healthy food material and serving hot-cooked mid-day meals.
Statement 2 is correct. The Gram Panchayats and Urban Municipalities are the implementing agencies of the Scheme. The funding for the Scheme is from the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund
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According to the ‘Report of Government of India’s Technical Group on Population Projection for India and States’ by the year 2036, population of senior citizens would be 22.74 crore (14.9%).
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment aims to launch a Poshan Abhiyan for the Elderly, to provide nutrition support to the indigent elders, who are not staying in the Old Age Homes and are victims of severe malnutrition, by focusing on procuring locally available healthy food material and serving hot-cooked mid-day meals.
Statement 2 is correct. The Gram Panchayats and Urban Municipalities are the implementing agencies of the Scheme. The funding for the Scheme is from the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following is/are objectives of the National Biopharma Mission?
1. Development of products that are at advanced stages in the product development lifecycle and relevant to the public health.
2. Developing human capital by providing specific training to address the critical skills gaps in nascent biotech companies.
3. Enhancing technology transfer and intellectual property management capabilities in private sector.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Department of Biotechnology (DBT), has initiated the Cabinet approved National Biopharma Mission entitled: “Industry-Academia Collaborative Mission for Accelerating Discovery Research to Early Development for Biopharmaceuticals – Innovate in India Empowering biotech entrepreneurs & accelerating inclusive innovation”.
The approved objectives of the Mission are:
— Development of products from leads that are at advanced stages in the product development lifecycle and relevant to the public health.
— Strengthening and establishing shared infrastructure facilities for both product discovery validation and manufacturing
— Developing human capital by providing specific training to address the critical skills gaps in researchers, nascent biotech companies across the product development value chain, including in business plan development and market penetration.
— Creating and enhancing technology transfer and intellectual property management capacities and capabilities in public and private sector.
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Department of Biotechnology (DBT), has initiated the Cabinet approved National Biopharma Mission entitled: “Industry-Academia Collaborative Mission for Accelerating Discovery Research to Early Development for Biopharmaceuticals – Innovate in India Empowering biotech entrepreneurs & accelerating inclusive innovation”.
The approved objectives of the Mission are:
— Development of products from leads that are at advanced stages in the product development lifecycle and relevant to the public health.
— Strengthening and establishing shared infrastructure facilities for both product discovery validation and manufacturing
— Developing human capital by providing specific training to address the critical skills gaps in researchers, nascent biotech companies across the product development value chain, including in business plan development and market penetration.
— Creating and enhancing technology transfer and intellectual property management capacities and capabilities in public and private sector.
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsThe Formosa Strait is between:
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The Taiwan Strait, also known as the Formosa Strait, arm of the Pacific Ocean, 100 miles (160 km) wide at its narrowest point, lies between the coast of China’s Fukien province and the island of Taiwan (Formosa). The strait extends from southwest to northeast between the South and East China seas.
# The Luzon Strait is the strait between Taiwan and Luzon island of the Philippines.
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The Taiwan Strait, also known as the Formosa Strait, arm of the Pacific Ocean, 100 miles (160 km) wide at its narrowest point, lies between the coast of China’s Fukien province and the island of Taiwan (Formosa). The strait extends from southwest to northeast between the South and East China seas.
# The Luzon Strait is the strait between Taiwan and Luzon island of the Philippines.
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Madagascar:
1. It is second largest island in the world.
2. The Rainforests of the Atsinanana is a World Heritage Site in Madagascar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Madagascar is a large island nation located in the Indian Ocean east of Africa and the country Mozambique. It is the fourth largest island in the world after Greenland, New Guinea and Borneo; and it is an African country.
Statement 2 is correct. The Rainforests of the Atsinanana comprise six national parks distributed along the eastern part of the island. These relict forests are critically important for maintaining ongoing ecological processes necessary for the survival of Madagascar’s unique biodiversity, which reflects the island’s geological history.
# As part of Mission Sagar – IV, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa arrived at Port Ehoala, Madagascar on 22 March 2021 to deliver a consignment of 1,000 Metric Tonne of rice and 100,000 Hydroxychloroquine tablets in response to an appeal made by Madagascar for assistance to deal with natural calamities.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Madagascar is a large island nation located in the Indian Ocean east of Africa and the country Mozambique. It is the fourth largest island in the world after Greenland, New Guinea and Borneo; and it is an African country.
Statement 2 is correct. The Rainforests of the Atsinanana comprise six national parks distributed along the eastern part of the island. These relict forests are critically important for maintaining ongoing ecological processes necessary for the survival of Madagascar’s unique biodiversity, which reflects the island’s geological history.
# As part of Mission Sagar – IV, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa arrived at Port Ehoala, Madagascar on 22 March 2021 to deliver a consignment of 1,000 Metric Tonne of rice and 100,000 Hydroxychloroquine tablets in response to an appeal made by Madagascar for assistance to deal with natural calamities.
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhere is/are the Cyclone Warning Centres (CWC) established in India?
1. Thiruvananthapuram
2. Visakhapatnam
3. Ahmedabad
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Cyclone warnings are provided by the India Meteorological Department from the seven Cyclone Warning Centers covering the east & west coasts of our country.
Three Area Cyclone Warning Centres (ACWCs) are located at Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata and four Cyclone Warning Centres (CWCs) at Thiruvananthapuram, Visakhapatnam, Ahmedabad and Bhubaneswar. The responsibility for operational cyclone warning work for the respective area rests with the ACWCs and CWCs.
All the 13 coastal States and Union Territories are benefitted from the services provided by these warning centers.
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Cyclone warnings are provided by the India Meteorological Department from the seven Cyclone Warning Centers covering the east & west coasts of our country.
Three Area Cyclone Warning Centres (ACWCs) are located at Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata and four Cyclone Warning Centres (CWCs) at Thiruvananthapuram, Visakhapatnam, Ahmedabad and Bhubaneswar. The responsibility for operational cyclone warning work for the respective area rests with the ACWCs and CWCs.
All the 13 coastal States and Union Territories are benefitted from the services provided by these warning centers.
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Suez Canal:
1. It connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas.
2. It divides Egypt from the Sinai Peninsula.
2. It has never been closed since it was built.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 and 2 are correct. The Suez Canal crosses the Suez isthmus in Egypt. It is about 193km (120 miles) long and incorporates three natural lakes. The Isthmus of Suez is the only land bridge between the African and Asian continents which used to form a single continental mass.
The canal connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas and divides Egypt from the Sinai Peninsula.
Statement 3 is incorrect. It was opened for navigation in 1869. Egypt nationalized the canal in July 1956. The Canal was closed few times; the last time was the most serious one when Egypt closed down the Suez Canal which trapped fifteen international ships in the canal for more or less eight years. The Canal was then reopened for navigation in June 1975.
# Egypt’s Suez Canal has been blocked by a large container ship that ran aground while turning in the narrow channelon March 23, 2021.
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Statement 1 and 2 are correct. The Suez Canal crosses the Suez isthmus in Egypt. It is about 193km (120 miles) long and incorporates three natural lakes. The Isthmus of Suez is the only land bridge between the African and Asian continents which used to form a single continental mass.
The canal connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas and divides Egypt from the Sinai Peninsula.
Statement 3 is incorrect. It was opened for navigation in 1869. Egypt nationalized the canal in July 1956. The Canal was closed few times; the last time was the most serious one when Egypt closed down the Suez Canal which trapped fifteen international ships in the canal for more or less eight years. The Canal was then reopened for navigation in June 1975.
# Egypt’s Suez Canal has been blocked by a large container ship that ran aground while turning in the narrow channelon March 23, 2021.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the Permanent Indus Commission:
1. It has members from India, China and Pakistan.
2. It is mandated to meet regularly at least once a year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. As per the Indus Water Treaty, India and Pakistan shall each create a permanent post of Commissioner for Indus Waters, and shall appoint to this post, as often as a vacancy occurs, a person who should ordinarily be a high-ranking engineer competent in the field of hydrology and water-use.
The two Commissioners shall together form the Permanent Indus Commission.
Statement 2 is correct. The treaty mandates that the Commission shall meet regularly at least once a year, alternately in India and Pakistan. The Commission shall also meet when requested by either Commissioner.
The meeting was last held in Lahore, Pakistan, in August 2018. Since then, relations between the two neighbours have witnessed a series of setbacks — Pulwama attack (February 14, 2019), Balakot air strike (February 26, 2019) and the abrogation of the special status to J&K.
The Commission recently met in New Delhi to resolve a host of outstanding issues under the Indus Waters Treaty, including Pakistan’s objections to the design of Indian hydropower projects on the Chenab river.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. As per the Indus Water Treaty, India and Pakistan shall each create a permanent post of Commissioner for Indus Waters, and shall appoint to this post, as often as a vacancy occurs, a person who should ordinarily be a high-ranking engineer competent in the field of hydrology and water-use.
The two Commissioners shall together form the Permanent Indus Commission.
Statement 2 is correct. The treaty mandates that the Commission shall meet regularly at least once a year, alternately in India and Pakistan. The Commission shall also meet when requested by either Commissioner.
The meeting was last held in Lahore, Pakistan, in August 2018. Since then, relations between the two neighbours have witnessed a series of setbacks — Pulwama attack (February 14, 2019), Balakot air strike (February 26, 2019) and the abrogation of the special status to J&K.
The Commission recently met in New Delhi to resolve a host of outstanding issues under the Indus Waters Treaty, including Pakistan’s objections to the design of Indian hydropower projects on the Chenab river.
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC):
1. The Council is made of all the Member States of the United Nations.
2. The Universal Periodic Review under the auspices of the UNHRC is a State-driven process to review of the human rights records of all UN Member States.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe and for addressing situations of human rights violations and make recommendations on them. It has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations that require its attention throughout the year. It meets at the UN Office at Geneva.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Council is made of 47 Member States, which are elected by the majority of members of the General Assembly of the United Nations through direct and secret ballot.
Statement 2 is correct. The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process which involves a review of the human rights records of all UN Member States. The UPR is a State-driven process, under the auspices of the Human Rights Council, which provides the opportunity for each State to declare what actions they have taken to improve the human rights situations in their countries and to fulfil their human rights obligations.
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The Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe and for addressing situations of human rights violations and make recommendations on them. It has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations that require its attention throughout the year. It meets at the UN Office at Geneva.
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Council is made of 47 Member States, which are elected by the majority of members of the General Assembly of the United Nations through direct and secret ballot.
Statement 2 is correct. The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process which involves a review of the human rights records of all UN Member States. The UPR is a State-driven process, under the auspices of the Human Rights Council, which provides the opportunity for each State to declare what actions they have taken to improve the human rights situations in their countries and to fulfil their human rights obligations.