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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Havana Syndrome:
- It is Associated with neurological illness
- Directed microwave radiation is perceived to be possible cause of this syndrome
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution (d)
Havana Syndrome
- This is a neurological illness that has afflicted American diplomats and intelligence operatives in Cuba, China and other countries.
- The symptoms of the syndrome include nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties.
- A National Academies of Sciences (NAS) report has found “directed” microwave radiation to be the disease’s plausible cause.
- The study does not mention that the directed, pulsed radiofrequency energy was delivered intentionally and stopped short of naming a source.
- But it noted that significant research had been conducted on microwave weapons in Russia. Moscow has denied any role in the attacks.
Microwave weapons
- Microwave weapons are supposed to be a type of direct energy weapons.
- It aims highly focused energy in the form of sonic, laser, or microwaves, at a target.
- People exposed to high-intensity microwave pulses have reported a clicking or buzzing sound, as if to be coming from within your head.
- It can have both acute and long-term effects – without any physical damage.
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Solution (d)
Havana Syndrome
- This is a neurological illness that has afflicted American diplomats and intelligence operatives in Cuba, China and other countries.
- The symptoms of the syndrome include nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties.
- A National Academies of Sciences (NAS) report has found “directed” microwave radiation to be the disease’s plausible cause.
- The study does not mention that the directed, pulsed radiofrequency energy was delivered intentionally and stopped short of naming a source.
- But it noted that significant research had been conducted on microwave weapons in Russia. Moscow has denied any role in the attacks.
Microwave weapons
- Microwave weapons are supposed to be a type of direct energy weapons.
- It aims highly focused energy in the form of sonic, laser, or microwaves, at a target.
- People exposed to high-intensity microwave pulses have reported a clicking or buzzing sound, as if to be coming from within your head.
- It can have both acute and long-term effects – without any physical damage.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to National water development agency (NWDA):
- NWDA is a registered society under the Ministry of Jal Shakthi
- NWDA is also entrusted to prepare feasibility reports of intra-State links as proposed by the States
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
- The National Water Development Agency (NWDA), a Registered Society under the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) , Department of Water Resources
- It was set up in July, 1982 as autonomous society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- It was established to carry out the water balance and other studies on a scientific and realistic basis for optimum utilisation of Water Resources of the Peninsular rivers system.
- Besides it was tasked to prepare feasibility reports and give concrete shape to Peninsular Rivers Development Component of National Perspective.
- In 1990, it was also entrusted with the task of Himalayan Rivers Development Component of National Perspectives.
- The functions of NWDA have been further modified and the work of preparation of detailed Project Reports (DPR) of various link proposals and Pre-feasibility Reports.
- It has been also entrusted to prepare feasibility reports of intra-State links as proposed by the States.
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Solution (c)
- The National Water Development Agency (NWDA), a Registered Society under the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) , Department of Water Resources
- It was set up in July, 1982 as autonomous society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- It was established to carry out the water balance and other studies on a scientific and realistic basis for optimum utilisation of Water Resources of the Peninsular rivers system.
- Besides it was tasked to prepare feasibility reports and give concrete shape to Peninsular Rivers Development Component of National Perspective.
- In 1990, it was also entrusted with the task of Himalayan Rivers Development Component of National Perspectives.
- The functions of NWDA have been further modified and the work of preparation of detailed Project Reports (DPR) of various link proposals and Pre-feasibility Reports.
- It has been also entrusted to prepare feasibility reports of intra-State links as proposed by the States.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The State of the education report for India 2020 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is Launched by:
Correct
Solution (a)
- The ‘State of the Education Report for India 2020: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), was launched virtually today by UNESCO New Delhi
- The second edition of the State of Education Report focuses on technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
- The Report aims to support the Government of India which has already announced skills development as a key national priority under the Skill India Mission.
- With an in-depth analysis of the current state of TVET in India highlighting next practices and recommendations, the Report aims to serve as a reference tool for enhancing and influencing the policies and programs related to skills development in India.
The ten recommendations are:
- Place learners and their aspirations at the centre of vocational education and training programmes
- Create an appropriate ecosystem for teachers, trainers and assessors
- Establish a robust coordinating mechanism for inter-ministerial cooperation
- Focus on upskilling, re-skilling and lifelong learning
- Ensure inclusive access to TVET for women, differently abled and disadvantaged learners
- Massively expand the digitalization of vocational education and training
- Support local communities to generate livelihoods by engaging in the preservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage
- Align better with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- Deploy innovative models of financing TVET
- Expand evidence-based research for better planning and monitoring
Do you know?
- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences have released a report titled ‘State of the Education Report for India 2019: Children with Disabilities.
- The report states that in India, 75% of five-year-olds with disabilities and a quarter (more than one in four ) of children with disabilities ( in the age group of 5 to 19 years) do not attend any educational institution.
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Solution (a)
- The ‘State of the Education Report for India 2020: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), was launched virtually today by UNESCO New Delhi
- The second edition of the State of Education Report focuses on technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
- The Report aims to support the Government of India which has already announced skills development as a key national priority under the Skill India Mission.
- With an in-depth analysis of the current state of TVET in India highlighting next practices and recommendations, the Report aims to serve as a reference tool for enhancing and influencing the policies and programs related to skills development in India.
The ten recommendations are:
- Place learners and their aspirations at the centre of vocational education and training programmes
- Create an appropriate ecosystem for teachers, trainers and assessors
- Establish a robust coordinating mechanism for inter-ministerial cooperation
- Focus on upskilling, re-skilling and lifelong learning
- Ensure inclusive access to TVET for women, differently abled and disadvantaged learners
- Massively expand the digitalization of vocational education and training
- Support local communities to generate livelihoods by engaging in the preservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage
- Align better with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- Deploy innovative models of financing TVET
- Expand evidence-based research for better planning and monitoring
Do you know?
- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences have released a report titled ‘State of the Education Report for India 2019: Children with Disabilities.
- The report states that in India, 75% of five-year-olds with disabilities and a quarter (more than one in four ) of children with disabilities ( in the age group of 5 to 19 years) do not attend any educational institution.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect UNCTAD:
- It declares Investment Promotion Award bi-annually
- World Investment Report is published by UNCTAD
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has declared ‘Invest India’ as winner of the United Nations Investment Promotion Award 2020.
United Nations Investment Promotion Award:
- It recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of the world’s Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs). Since 2002, UNCTAD has organised these awards annually.
- The Awards also highlight the contributions of these organizations in raising private sector investment in sustainable development and in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- The response of IPAs to the Covid-19 pandemic became the basis for the evaluation of the 2020 Award.
- Germany, South Korea and Singapore have been some of the past winners of the award.
Invest India:
- It is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India and acts as the first point of reference for investors in India.
- It is a non-profit venture set up in 2009 under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
- UNCTAD highlighted good practices followed by Invest India, such as the Business Immunity Platform, Exclusive Investment Forum webinar series, its social media engagement and focus Covid response teams (such as business reconstruction, stakeholder outreach and supplier outreach) created as a response to the pandemic, in its publications.
UNCTAD
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was established in 1964 to promote development-friendly integration of developing countries into the world economy.
- UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body headquartered at Geneva in Switzerland.
Some of the reports published by it are:
- Trade and Development Report
- World Investment Report
- The Least Developed Countries Report
- Information and Economy Report
- Technology and Innovation Report
- Commodities and Development Report
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Solution (b)
- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has declared ‘Invest India’ as winner of the United Nations Investment Promotion Award 2020.
United Nations Investment Promotion Award:
- It recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of the world’s Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs). Since 2002, UNCTAD has organised these awards annually.
- The Awards also highlight the contributions of these organizations in raising private sector investment in sustainable development and in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- The response of IPAs to the Covid-19 pandemic became the basis for the evaluation of the 2020 Award.
- Germany, South Korea and Singapore have been some of the past winners of the award.
Invest India:
- It is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India and acts as the first point of reference for investors in India.
- It is a non-profit venture set up in 2009 under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
- UNCTAD highlighted good practices followed by Invest India, such as the Business Immunity Platform, Exclusive Investment Forum webinar series, its social media engagement and focus Covid response teams (such as business reconstruction, stakeholder outreach and supplier outreach) created as a response to the pandemic, in its publications.
UNCTAD
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) was established in 1964 to promote development-friendly integration of developing countries into the world economy.
- UNCTAD is a permanent intergovernmental body headquartered at Geneva in Switzerland.
Some of the reports published by it are:
- Trade and Development Report
- World Investment Report
- The Least Developed Countries Report
- Information and Economy Report
- Technology and Innovation Report
- Commodities and Development Report
-
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Beirut:
- Beirut is located in Syria
- It lies on the eastern coast of Mediterranean sea
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. As of 2014, Greater Beirut has a population of 2.2 million, which makes it the third-largest city in the Levant region and the thirteenth-largest in the Arab world. The city is situated on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon’s Mediterranean coast
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. As of 2014, Greater Beirut has a population of 2.2 million, which makes it the third-largest city in the Levant region and the thirteenth-largest in the Arab world. The city is situated on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon’s Mediterranean coast
