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- Question 1 of 6
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
- The RIMES is an intergovernmental body registered under United Nations.
- It provides information related to Tsunami and extreme weather conditions.
Choose the correct option
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About RIMES
- The RIMES is an intergovernmental body registered under United Nations.
- It is owned and managed by 45 collaborating countries in Asia Pacific and Africa Region.
- It seeks to establish regional early warning system within multi-hazard framework for generation and communication of early warning information and capacity building for preparedness and response to trans-boundary hazards.
- It provides information related to Tsunami and extreme weather conditions. It also acts as a test bed for emerging technologies and help to enhance performance
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About RIMES
- The RIMES is an intergovernmental body registered under United Nations.
- It is owned and managed by 45 collaborating countries in Asia Pacific and Africa Region.
- It seeks to establish regional early warning system within multi-hazard framework for generation and communication of early warning information and capacity building for preparedness and response to trans-boundary hazards.
- It provides information related to Tsunami and extreme weather conditions. It also acts as a test bed for emerging technologies and help to enhance performance
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to TB, Consider the following statements.
- India is the country with the highest burden of both TB and MDR TB.
- The government of India is calling for the elimination of TB by 2030.
- TB treatment & care in India is provided by the government’s Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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India accounts for about a quarter of the global TB burden. Worldwide India is the country with the highest burden of both TB and MDR TB. There are an estimated 79,000 multi-drug resistant TB patients among the notified cases of pulmonary TB each year. India is also the country with the second highest number (after South Africa) of estimated HIV associated TB cases. So, 1 is correct.
The government is planning to eliminate TB by 2025, and there is a new National Strategic Plan 2017 – 2025 with ambitious ideas endorsed by the government. However, WHO target to eradicate TB from the world is 2035. So, 2 are incorrect.
TB treatment & care in India is provided in the public sector by the government’s Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) as well as through private sector health providers. The private sector is very large, and it is believed that more than half of all TB patients are cared for in the private sector. Statement 3 are incorrect.
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India accounts for about a quarter of the global TB burden. Worldwide India is the country with the highest burden of both TB and MDR TB. There are an estimated 79,000 multi-drug resistant TB patients among the notified cases of pulmonary TB each year. India is also the country with the second highest number (after South Africa) of estimated HIV associated TB cases. So, 1 is correct.
The government is planning to eliminate TB by 2025, and there is a new National Strategic Plan 2017 – 2025 with ambitious ideas endorsed by the government. However, WHO target to eradicate TB from the world is 2035. So, 2 are incorrect.
TB treatment & care in India is provided in the public sector by the government’s Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP) as well as through private sector health providers. The private sector is very large, and it is believed that more than half of all TB patients are cared for in the private sector. Statement 3 are incorrect.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsAccording to IUCN Red List of threatened species Andaman shrew (Crocidura andamanensis), Jenkin’s shrew (C. jenkinsi) and Nicobar shrew (C. nicobarica) are categorised as
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Among the 46 terrestrial mammalian species found in Andaman and Nicobar Island, three species have been categorised as Critically Endangered — Andaman shrew (Crocidura andamanensis), Jenkin’s shrew (C. jenkinsi) and Nicobar shrew (C. nicobarica).
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Among the 46 terrestrial mammalian species found in Andaman and Nicobar Island, three species have been categorised as Critically Endangered — Andaman shrew (Crocidura andamanensis), Jenkin’s shrew (C. jenkinsi) and Nicobar shrew (C. nicobarica).
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 points- ODF+ focuses on sustaining toilet usage by ensuring their functionality, cleanliness and maintenance
- ODF++ focuses on achieving sanitation sustainability by addressing complete sanitation value chain, including safe and complete faecal sludge management
Which of the above statement(S) is/are correct?
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ODF stands for open defecation free. ODF+ focuses on sustaining toilet usage by ensuring their functionality, cleanliness and maintenance. ODF++ focuses on achieving sanitation sustainability by addressing complete sanitation value chain, including safe and complete faecal sludge management
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ODF stands for open defecation free. ODF+ focuses on sustaining toilet usage by ensuring their functionality, cleanliness and maintenance. ODF++ focuses on achieving sanitation sustainability by addressing complete sanitation value chain, including safe and complete faecal sludge management
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 points- The Mission aims at development of rural growth clusters which have latent potential for growth, in all States and UTs, which would trigger overall development in the region.
- It has twin objectives of strengthening rural areas and de burdening the urban areas hence leading to balanced regional development and growth of the country.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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The Mission aims at development of rural growth clusters which have latent potential for growth, in all States and UTs, which would trigger overall development in the region. These clusters would be developed by provisioning of economic activities, developing skills & local entrepreneurship and providing infrastructure amenities. The Rurban Mission will thus develop a cluster of Smart Villages. It has twin objectives of strengthening rural areas and de burdening the urban areas hence leading to balanced regional development and growth of the country.
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The Mission aims at development of rural growth clusters which have latent potential for growth, in all States and UTs, which would trigger overall development in the region. These clusters would be developed by provisioning of economic activities, developing skills & local entrepreneurship and providing infrastructure amenities. The Rurban Mission will thus develop a cluster of Smart Villages. It has twin objectives of strengthening rural areas and de burdening the urban areas hence leading to balanced regional development and growth of the country.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statement about sabrimala temple
- sabrimala temple is devoted to lord Murugan
- sabrimala temple is located at hilltop sabrimala in tamil nadu
Which of the following statements are correct
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sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. Statement 1 is incorrect
The temple is situated on a hilltop (about 3000 feet above sea level) named Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta district, kerala. Statement 2 is incorrect
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sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. Statement 1 is incorrect
The temple is situated on a hilltop (about 3000 feet above sea level) named Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta district, kerala. Statement 2 is incorrect
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