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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- It is located in Karnataka.
- vegetation here is tropical dry deciduous with teak.
- The famous biennial festival of Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is held in the sanctuary.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Eturnagaram village in Jayashankar district in Telangana India.
Statement 2 is correct. The vegetation here is tropical dry deciduous with teak and other trees of good quality standing 60 ft (18 m) and above.
Statement 3 is correct. The biennial festival of Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is held in the sanctuary.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Eturnagaram village in Jayashankar district in Telangana India.
Statement 2 is correct. The vegetation here is tropical dry deciduous with teak and other trees of good quality standing 60 ft (18 m) and above.
Statement 3 is correct. The biennial festival of Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is held in the sanctuary.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the recently released “Democracy Index”, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Asia recorded the highest jump compared to other regions of the world.
- The index was released by the Financial Intelligence Unit , an organization under United Nations.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Asia recorded the biggest decline compared to other regions of the world. According to the index, Asia (5.63) lagged behind North America (8.56), Western Europe (8.38) and Latin America (6.26). Indonesia was the worst-performing nation, falling to 68th position from 48th rank.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Economist Intelligence Unit has released 2017 Democracy Index report.
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Asia recorded the biggest decline compared to other regions of the world. According to the index, Asia (5.63) lagged behind North America (8.56), Western Europe (8.38) and Latin America (6.26). Indonesia was the worst-performing nation, falling to 68th position from 48th rank.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Economist Intelligence Unit has released 2017 Democracy Index report.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Sammakka – Saralamma Jatara”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Sammakka-Sarakka Jatara held by forest dwelling Koya tribe of Telangana .
- Jatara is celebrated during the time the goddesses of the tribals are believed to visit them.
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Statement 1 is correct. Sammakka Saralamma Jatara or Medaram Jatara is a tribal Hindu festival of honouring the goddesses celebrated in the state of Telangana, India.
Statement 2 is correct. Jatara is celebrated during the time the goddesses of the tribals are believed to visit them. It is believed that after Kumbha Mela, the Medaram jatara attracts the largest number of devotees in the country.
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Statement 1 is correct. Sammakka Saralamma Jatara or Medaram Jatara is a tribal Hindu festival of honouring the goddesses celebrated in the state of Telangana, India.
Statement 2 is correct. Jatara is celebrated during the time the goddesses of the tribals are believed to visit them. It is believed that after Kumbha Mela, the Medaram jatara attracts the largest number of devotees in the country.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY)”, recently in news, consider the following statements:
1.Under the scheme, BPL household can choose between accredited public and private hospitals.
2.The premium cost for enrolled beneficiaries under the scheme is covered by Government of India.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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RSBY provides the participating BPL household with freedom of choice between public and private hospitals and makes him a potential client worth attracting on account of the significant revenues that hospitals stand to earn through the scheme. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The premium cost for enrolled beneficiaries under the scheme is shared by Government of India and the State Governments. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.Incorrect
RSBY provides the participating BPL household with freedom of choice between public and private hospitals and makes him a potential client worth attracting on account of the significant revenues that hospitals stand to earn through the scheme. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The premium cost for enrolled beneficiaries under the scheme is shared by Government of India and the State Governments. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect. - Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Ayushman Bharat programme”, recently in news, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to address health in primary, secondary and tertiary health care systems.
2.Three major flagship programmes have been announced as part of Ayushman Bharat programme.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Ayushman Bharat programme aims at making path breaking interventions to address health holistically, in primary, secondary and tertiary care systems, covering both prevention and health promotion. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The Government announced two major initiatives in health sector , as part of
Ayushman Bharat programme. They are Health and Wellness Centre and National Health Protection Scheme. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
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Ayushman Bharat programme aims at making path breaking interventions to address health holistically, in primary, secondary and tertiary care systems, covering both prevention and health promotion. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The Government announced two major initiatives in health sector , as part of
Ayushman Bharat programme. They are Health and Wellness Centre and National Health Protection Scheme. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)”, consider the following statements:
- It is an initiative under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.
- It focuses mainly on individuals engaged in unregulated sectors.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Recognition of Prior Learning – An initiative of the Government of India, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana – Implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
Individuals with prior learning experience or skills will also be assessed and certified under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The RPL Component of the Scheme mainly focuses on individuals engaged in unregulated sectors. Thus, statement 2 is correct
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Recognition of Prior Learning – An initiative of the Government of India, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana – Implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
Individuals with prior learning experience or skills will also be assessed and certified under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The RPL Component of the Scheme mainly focuses on individuals engaged in unregulated sectors. Thus, statement 2 is correct
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