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1. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Tribunals in India:
- Original Constitution contained implicit provisions regarding establishment of tribunals
- Appeals against the orders of an Administrative Tribunal shall lie before the Division Bench of the concerned High Court
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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- Statement 1 is incorrect: Original Constitution had no provisions for establishment of tribunals. The 42nd amendment Act 1976 added a new part XIV – A to the Constitution. This part is titled as ‘Tribunals’ and consists of only two articles 323A dealing with administrative tribunals and 323B dealing with tribunals for other matters
- Statement 2 is correct: As a result of the judgement dated 18 March 1997 of the Supreme Court, the appeals against the orders of an Administrative Tribunal shall lie before the Division Bench of the concerned High Court.
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- Statement 1 is incorrect: Original Constitution had no provisions for establishment of tribunals. The 42nd amendment Act 1976 added a new part XIV – A to the Constitution. This part is titled as ‘Tribunals’ and consists of only two articles 323A dealing with administrative tribunals and 323B dealing with tribunals for other matters
- Statement 2 is correct: As a result of the judgement dated 18 March 1997 of the Supreme Court, the appeals against the orders of an Administrative Tribunal shall lie before the Division Bench of the concerned High Court.
- Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich of the following countries does not border Armenia?
- Syria
- Azerbaijan
- Iraq
Select your answer from the codes given below:
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Bordering countries –
- Turkey
- Azerbaijan
- Iran
- Georgia
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Bordering countries –
- Turkey
- Azerbaijan
- Iran
- Georgia
- Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements regarding Integrated Child Protection Scheme:
- TrackChild has been established under provisions laid down by ICPS
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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- Statement 1 is correct: TrackChild portal has been designed and developed adhering to the guidelines provided in the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 and Model Rules 2007 and the provisions laid down in the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS)
- Statement 2 is correct: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme being implemented by Women and Child Development Ministry
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- Statement 1 is correct: TrackChild portal has been designed and developed adhering to the guidelines provided in the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 and Model Rules 2007 and the provisions laid down in the Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS)
- Statement 2 is correct: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme being implemented by Women and Child Development Ministry
- Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsWhich state became the first to establish cashless system for distribution of food grain?
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Gujarat became India’s first state to establish a cashless system in its foodgrain PDS. The state government has installed Aadhaar enabled payment systems (AEPS) in around 17,250 fair price shops to ensure that those eligible for subsidized food grains under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) only need their Aadhaar numbers to collect their rations
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Gujarat became India’s first state to establish a cashless system in its foodgrain PDS. The state government has installed Aadhaar enabled payment systems (AEPS) in around 17,250 fair price shops to ensure that those eligible for subsidized food grains under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) only need their Aadhaar numbers to collect their rations
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following:
Region Name
- Philippines Baguio
- South Pacific Ocean Tropical Cyclone
- Atlantic Ocean Hurricane
Which of the above pairs is/are matched correctly?
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Tropical cyclones are referred to by different names depending on where they originate in the world.
- Atlantic Ocean & Eastern North Pacific Ocean – Hurricane
- Western North Pacific Ocean – Typhoon
- South Pacific Ocean & Indian Ocean – Tropical Cyclone
- Australia – Willy Willy
- Philippine Islands – Baguio
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Tropical cyclones are referred to by different names depending on where they originate in the world.
- Atlantic Ocean & Eastern North Pacific Ocean – Hurricane
- Western North Pacific Ocean – Typhoon
- South Pacific Ocean & Indian Ocean – Tropical Cyclone
- Australia – Willy Willy
- Philippine Islands – Baguio
- Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statements on Cyclone Tauktae
- It is developed in the Bay of Begnal
- It is classified as a very severe cyclonic storm (VSCS)
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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- Cyclone ‘Tauktae‘ name was suggested by Myanmar. Tauktae means a highly vocal lizard gecko.
- This cyclone has been classified as a very severe cyclonic storm (VSCS).
- The Cyclone has been developed in the Arabian Sea.
- This will also be the fourth cyclone in consecutive years to have developed in the Arabian Sea, that too in the pre-monsoon period (April to June)
Read more: Cyclone ‘Tauktae
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- Cyclone ‘Tauktae‘ name was suggested by Myanmar. Tauktae means a highly vocal lizard gecko.
- This cyclone has been classified as a very severe cyclonic storm (VSCS).
- The Cyclone has been developed in the Arabian Sea.
- This will also be the fourth cyclone in consecutive years to have developed in the Arabian Sea, that too in the pre-monsoon period (April to June)
Read more: Cyclone ‘Tauktae
- Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsMongolian Kanjur was seen in news. Which of the following correctly describes it?
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- Mongolian Kanjur is a Buddhist canonical text that has 108 volumes. It is considered to be the most important religious text in Mongolia.
- Meaning: In the Mongolian language ‘Kanjur’ means ‘Concise Orders’- the words of Lord Buddha in particular.
The Ministry of Culture has taken up the project of reprinting 108 volumes of Mongolian Kanjur under the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM). Recently the Ministry announced that the reprinting of about 100 sets of Mongolian Kanjur will be completed by next year.
Read more: Mangolian Kanjur
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- Mongolian Kanjur is a Buddhist canonical text that has 108 volumes. It is considered to be the most important religious text in Mongolia.
- Meaning: In the Mongolian language ‘Kanjur’ means ‘Concise Orders’- the words of Lord Buddha in particular.
The Ministry of Culture has taken up the project of reprinting 108 volumes of Mongolian Kanjur under the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM). Recently the Ministry announced that the reprinting of about 100 sets of Mongolian Kanjur will be completed by next year.
Read more: Mangolian Kanjur
- Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsConsider the following statement on National Mission for Manuscript
- Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts is the nodal agency for this mission,
- A National Database is created under the Mission.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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- The National Mission for Manuscripts was established in February 2003, by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India.
- Objective: It aims to unearth and preserve the vast manuscript wealth of India. This will help India to connect its past with its future. It also helps to connect India’s memory with its aspirations.
- National Nodal Agency for the Mission: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi.
- The Mission set up a web-based National Database of Manuscripts with information on 2.7 million manuscripts.
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- The National Mission for Manuscripts was established in February 2003, by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India.
- Objective: It aims to unearth and preserve the vast manuscript wealth of India. This will help India to connect its past with its future. It also helps to connect India’s memory with its aspirations.
- National Nodal Agency for the Mission: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi.
- The Mission set up a web-based National Database of Manuscripts with information on 2.7 million manuscripts.
- Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsAsian gracile skink was seen in news. Which of the following correctly describes it?
- These are lizard species that has smaller legs in comparison to typical lizards
- These are highly venomous
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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A new species of an Asian gracile skink has been discovered recently at Western Ghats.
- Skinks are lizards belonging to the family Scincidae, a family in the infraorder Scincomorpha.
- Features: Skinks are characterized by their smaller legs in comparison to typical lizards. They are mostly found in a variety of habitats except for arctic and subarctic regions.
- Behaviour: Many species of skink does digging and burrowing.
- The skinks are also non-venomous. They resemble snakes because of the inconspicuous limbs and the way they move on land.
Read more: Asian Gracile skink
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A new species of an Asian gracile skink has been discovered recently at Western Ghats.
- Skinks are lizards belonging to the family Scincidae, a family in the infraorder Scincomorpha.
- Features: Skinks are characterized by their smaller legs in comparison to typical lizards. They are mostly found in a variety of habitats except for arctic and subarctic regions.
- Behaviour: Many species of skink does digging and burrowing.
- The skinks are also non-venomous. They resemble snakes because of the inconspicuous limbs and the way they move on land.
Read more: Asian Gracile skink
- Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsCategory: current affairsProtein–Antibody Conjugates(PAC) was seen in news sometimes. Which of the following correctly describes it?
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- This is a new concept of combining two different approaches to drug delivery. Namely, Biological drugs and Antibody-Drug Conjugates(ADC). Both these methods combined to produce Protein–Antibody Conjugate or PACs. This PAC can be used for targeted drug delivery.
- Protein‐antibody conjugates(PACs) are used for antibody‐directed delivery of protein to specific cells.
- This method ensures the precise and effective delivery of drugs to specific cells. Hence, this method could have an impact on treating diseases like pancreatic cancer.
Read more: Protein–Antibody Conjugates
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- This is a new concept of combining two different approaches to drug delivery. Namely, Biological drugs and Antibody-Drug Conjugates(ADC). Both these methods combined to produce Protein–Antibody Conjugate or PACs. This PAC can be used for targeted drug delivery.
- Protein‐antibody conjugates(PACs) are used for antibody‐directed delivery of protein to specific cells.
- This method ensures the precise and effective delivery of drugs to specific cells. Hence, this method could have an impact on treating diseases like pancreatic cancer.
Read more: Protein–Antibody Conjugates
