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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Himalayan Serow:
- They are endemic to Trans Himalayan region
- It has been categorised as ‘endangered’ in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
- In news: A Himalayan Serow has been sighted for the first time in the Himalayan cold desert region.
- It is a subspecies of the mainland serow (C. sumatraensis).
- They are a medium-sized mammal with a large head, thick neck, short limbs, long, mule-like ears, and a coat of dark hair.
- It is found at altitudes between 2,000 and 4,000 m, which is restricted to the Himalayan region.
- They are known to be found in eastern, central, and western Himalayas, but not in the Trans Himalayan region.
- It has previously been spotted in the Great Himalayan National Park in Kullu; Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary, and in higher reaches of Chamba.
- It has been categorised as ‘vulnerable’ in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.
- It is listed under Schedule I of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which provides absolute protection.
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Solution (d)
- In news: A Himalayan Serow has been sighted for the first time in the Himalayan cold desert region.
- It is a subspecies of the mainland serow (C. sumatraensis).
- They are a medium-sized mammal with a large head, thick neck, short limbs, long, mule-like ears, and a coat of dark hair.
- It is found at altitudes between 2,000 and 4,000 m, which is restricted to the Himalayan region.
- They are known to be found in eastern, central, and western Himalayas, but not in the Trans Himalayan region.
- It has previously been spotted in the Great Himalayan National Park in Kullu; Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary, and in higher reaches of Chamba.
- It has been categorised as ‘vulnerable’ in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.
- It is listed under Schedule I of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which provides absolute protection.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
San Isidro Movement was recently in news, is associated with which of the following country:
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Solution (a)
- In news: In Cuba, a campaign by artists and activists demanding greater freedom of expression has been in news recently.
- Cuba has been under an authoritarian communist regime for more than 60 years.
Key takeaways
- The Movimiento San Isidro, or the San Isidro Movement (MSI), started two years ago to protest state censorship of artistic works.
- It started in September 2018, when the Cuban government sought to enforce Decree 349 which is a law that would have given powers to the nation’s Culture Ministry to restrict cultural activity it did not approve of.
- To protest against the decree, artists, poets, journalists and activists gathered in San Isidro, It is a Black-majority locality that is among Havana’s poorest yet most culturally active wards, and which also forms part of the Old Havana UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- After 2015 deal between Cuba and the US, one of whose provisions stipulated that the Cuban regime should allow its people greater internet freedoms, the protesters managed to connect and amplify their message over the internet with relative ease.
- It has now become a platform for Cuban dissidents both within and outside the country.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
- In news: In Cuba, a campaign by artists and activists demanding greater freedom of expression has been in news recently.
- Cuba has been under an authoritarian communist regime for more than 60 years.
Key takeaways
- The Movimiento San Isidro, or the San Isidro Movement (MSI), started two years ago to protest state censorship of artistic works.
- It started in September 2018, when the Cuban government sought to enforce Decree 349 which is a law that would have given powers to the nation’s Culture Ministry to restrict cultural activity it did not approve of.
- To protest against the decree, artists, poets, journalists and activists gathered in San Isidro, It is a Black-majority locality that is among Havana’s poorest yet most culturally active wards, and which also forms part of the Old Havana UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- After 2015 deal between Cuba and the US, one of whose provisions stipulated that the Cuban regime should allow its people greater internet freedoms, the protesters managed to connect and amplify their message over the internet with relative ease.
- It has now become a platform for Cuban dissidents both within and outside the country.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following country shares border between both Dead sea and Mediterranean sea?
Correct
Solution (d)
In news: Recently, Israel has established diplomatic ties with Bhutan.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
In news: Recently, Israel has established diplomatic ties with Bhutan.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India:
- It is the informational document released by union Ministry of Health and family welfare
- Its main vision is to improve data-sharing mechanisms between Centre and states for better disease detection, prevention, and control.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
- In News: NITI Aayog has released a white paper, “Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India” which is envisaged to serve as a vision document to propel Public Health Surveillance (PHS) in India and establish India as a global leader in the area.
- A white paper is an informational document, usually issued by a company or not-for-profit organization, to promote or highlight the features of a solution, product, or service.
Main Features:
- Strengthen non-communicable disease prevention, detection, control and to reduce out of pocket expenses of individuals and families.
- It builds on initiatives such as the Integrated Health Information Platform of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program.
- Aligns with the citizen-centricity highlighted in the National Health Policy 2017 and the National Digital Health Blueprint.
- It encourages the use of mobile and digital platforms and point of care devices and diagnostics for amalgamation of data capture and analyses.
- It highlights the importance of capitalizing on initiatives such as the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act 2010 to enhance private sector involvement in surveillance.
- It points out the importance of a cohesive and coordinated effort of apex institutions including the National Centre for Disease Control, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and others.
Vision:
- To improve data-sharing mechanisms between Centre and states for better disease detection, prevention, and control.
- To make India’s PHS system more responsive and predictive to enhance preparedness for action at all levels.
- To make it more citizen-friendly to ensure individual privacy and confidentiality, enabled with a client feedback mechanism.
- To provide regional and global leadership in managing events that constitute a public health emergency of international concern.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
- In News: NITI Aayog has released a white paper, “Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India” which is envisaged to serve as a vision document to propel Public Health Surveillance (PHS) in India and establish India as a global leader in the area.
- A white paper is an informational document, usually issued by a company or not-for-profit organization, to promote or highlight the features of a solution, product, or service.
Main Features:
- Strengthen non-communicable disease prevention, detection, control and to reduce out of pocket expenses of individuals and families.
- It builds on initiatives such as the Integrated Health Information Platform of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program.
- Aligns with the citizen-centricity highlighted in the National Health Policy 2017 and the National Digital Health Blueprint.
- It encourages the use of mobile and digital platforms and point of care devices and diagnostics for amalgamation of data capture and analyses.
- It highlights the importance of capitalizing on initiatives such as the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act 2010 to enhance private sector involvement in surveillance.
- It points out the importance of a cohesive and coordinated effort of apex institutions including the National Centre for Disease Control, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and others.
Vision:
- To improve data-sharing mechanisms between Centre and states for better disease detection, prevention, and control.
- To make India’s PHS system more responsive and predictive to enhance preparedness for action at all levels.
- To make it more citizen-friendly to ensure individual privacy and confidentiality, enabled with a client feedback mechanism.
- To provide regional and global leadership in managing events that constitute a public health emergency of international concern.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Chandra X-Ray Observatory:
- It is a space telescope launched by ISRO
- This telescope can detect exploded stars, clusters of galaxies, and matter around black holes by using X-rays
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
- In news: The NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has shared images of two super massive black holes merging.
- These black holes are located in Galaxy NGC 6240.
- They are 3,000 light-years apart and will drift together to form a larger black hole millions of years from now.
Chandra X-ray Observatory
- It is a telescope designed to detect X-ray emissions from very hot regions of the universe such as exploded stars, clusters of galaxies, and matter around black holes.
- Orbiting at 139,000 km in space, the telescope was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-93 by NASA in 1999.
- Chandra is sensitive to X-ray sources 100 times fainter than any previous X-ray telescope, enabled by the high angular resolution of its mirrors.
- Since the Earth’s atmosphere absorbs the vast majority of X-rays, they are not detectable from Earth-based telescopes; therefore space-based telescopes are required to make these observations.
- Chandra is an Earth satellite in a 64-hour orbit, and its mission is ongoing as of 2020.
- The telescope is named after the Nobel Prize-winning Indian astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
- In news: The NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has shared images of two super massive black holes merging.
- These black holes are located in Galaxy NGC 6240.
- They are 3,000 light-years apart and will drift together to form a larger black hole millions of years from now.
Chandra X-ray Observatory
- It is a telescope designed to detect X-ray emissions from very hot regions of the universe such as exploded stars, clusters of galaxies, and matter around black holes.
- Orbiting at 139,000 km in space, the telescope was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-93 by NASA in 1999.
- Chandra is sensitive to X-ray sources 100 times fainter than any previous X-ray telescope, enabled by the high angular resolution of its mirrors.
- Since the Earth’s atmosphere absorbs the vast majority of X-rays, they are not detectable from Earth-based telescopes; therefore space-based telescopes are required to make these observations.
- Chandra is an Earth satellite in a 64-hour orbit, and its mission is ongoing as of 2020.
- The telescope is named after the Nobel Prize-winning Indian astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.
