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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Mission Indradhanush scheme is related to which of the following area?
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
Recently Government launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0 to cover children and pregnant women who missed the routine immunisation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mission Indradhanush is a health mission of the Government of India. The scheme this seeks to drive towards 90% full immunisation coverage of India and sustain the same by year 2020.
Vaccination is being provided against eight vaccine-preventable diseases nationally, i.e. Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, severe form of Childhood Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B and meningitis & pneumonia caused by Haemophilus influenza type B; and against Rotavirus Diarrhea and Japanese Encephalitis in selected states and districts respectively.
Article reference: States roll out immunisation programme Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
Recently Government launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0 to cover children and pregnant women who missed the routine immunisation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mission Indradhanush is a health mission of the Government of India. The scheme this seeks to drive towards 90% full immunisation coverage of India and sustain the same by year 2020.
Vaccination is being provided against eight vaccine-preventable diseases nationally, i.e. Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, severe form of Childhood Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B and meningitis & pneumonia caused by Haemophilus influenza type B; and against Rotavirus Diarrhea and Japanese Encephalitis in selected states and districts respectively.
Article reference: States roll out immunisation programme Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘National Statistical Office’:
- This body is result of merger of Central Statistics Office (CSO) and National Sample Survey Office.
- The Field Operations Division (FOD) of the present NSSO will be an independent office of the MoSPI.
- All the other divisions of present CSO, NSSO and administrative wing will exist as divisions of MoSPI.
Form the following options, choose the correct answer
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
National Statistical Office
Government ordered formation of an overarching body —National Statistical Office (NSO) — through the merger of the NSSO and CSO under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
As per the recent order, there will be three Director Generals —DG (Statistics), DG (Coordination, Administration and Policy) and DG (National Sample Survey) — reporting to the Secretary (S&PI) as against DG (Economic Statistics), DG (Social Statistics) and DG (Surveys) earlier.
The Field Operations Division (FOD) of the present NSSO will be a subordinate office of the MoSPI and all the other divisions of present CSO, NSSO and administrative wing will exist as divisions of MoSPI.
The Ministry has also ordered constitution of a committee to recommend the operational level modifications required to give effect to this restructuring.
The order states that the proposed NSO would be headed by Secretary (Statistics and Programme Implementation), but skips any mention of NSC, which has been the overseeing body for all the statistical work done in the country.
Article reference: 12th Technical Group Meeting of National Statistical Offices(NSOs) of BRICS Countries for Preparation of Joint Statistical Publication 2021
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
National Statistical Office
Government ordered formation of an overarching body —National Statistical Office (NSO) — through the merger of the NSSO and CSO under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
As per the recent order, there will be three Director Generals —DG (Statistics), DG (Coordination, Administration and Policy) and DG (National Sample Survey) — reporting to the Secretary (S&PI) as against DG (Economic Statistics), DG (Social Statistics) and DG (Surveys) earlier.
The Field Operations Division (FOD) of the present NSSO will be a subordinate office of the MoSPI and all the other divisions of present CSO, NSSO and administrative wing will exist as divisions of MoSPI.
The Ministry has also ordered constitution of a committee to recommend the operational level modifications required to give effect to this restructuring.
The order states that the proposed NSO would be headed by Secretary (Statistics and Programme Implementation), but skips any mention of NSC, which has been the overseeing body for all the statistical work done in the country.
Article reference: 12th Technical Group Meeting of National Statistical Offices(NSOs) of BRICS Countries for Preparation of Joint Statistical Publication 2021
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statement regarding ‘Tigers in India’ –
- Indian tigers have the highest genetic variation compared to other subspecies of the feline across the world.
- National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory authority established by Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Basics
While Indian tigers have the highest genetic variation compared to other subspecies of the feline across the world, their populations continue to be fragmented by loss of habitat, leading to inbreeding and potential loss of this diversity.
With 70% of the world’s tigers living in India, according to study, While genetic diversity across a population improves their chances of survival in the future, population fragmentation of tigers can decrease this variation, and endanger them further.
About NTCA
The National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change constituted under enabling provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2006, for strengthening tiger conservation, as per powers and functions assigned to it under the said Act.
The National Tiger Conservation Authority has been fulfilling its mandate within the ambit of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 for strengthening tiger conservation in the country by retaining an oversight through advisories/normative guidelines, based on appraisal of tiger status, ongoing conservation initiatives and recommendations of specially constituted Committees.
Article link: Study suggests habitat loss is leading to inbreeding of Indian tigers
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Solution (a)
Basics
While Indian tigers have the highest genetic variation compared to other subspecies of the feline across the world, their populations continue to be fragmented by loss of habitat, leading to inbreeding and potential loss of this diversity.
With 70% of the world’s tigers living in India, according to study, While genetic diversity across a population improves their chances of survival in the future, population fragmentation of tigers can decrease this variation, and endanger them further.
About NTCA
The National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change constituted under enabling provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2006, for strengthening tiger conservation, as per powers and functions assigned to it under the said Act.
The National Tiger Conservation Authority has been fulfilling its mandate within the ambit of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 for strengthening tiger conservation in the country by retaining an oversight through advisories/normative guidelines, based on appraisal of tiger status, ongoing conservation initiatives and recommendations of specially constituted Committees.
Article link: Study suggests habitat loss is leading to inbreeding of Indian tigers
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Tuberculosis’ –
- It is viral disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis virus.
- National TB Elimination Program, a flagship programme to end TB is a component of National Health mission.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Basics
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) bacteria. Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body. Most infections show no symptoms, in which case it is known as latent tuberculosis. About 10% of latent infections progress to active disease which, if left untreated, kills about half of those affected. The classic symptoms of active TB are a chronic cough with blood-containing mucus, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. It was historically called consumption due to the weight loss. Infection of other organs can cause a wide range of symptoms
The National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) is the Public Health initiative of the Government of India that organizes its anti-Tuberculosis efforts. It functions as a flagship component of the National Health Mission (NHM) and provides technical and managerial leadership to anti-tuberculosis activities in the country. As per the National Strategic Plan 2012–17, the program has a vision of achieving a “TB free India”, and aims to provide Universal Access to TB control services. The program provides, various free of cost, quality tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment services across the country through the government health system.
Article link:Prime Minister’s Dream of TB Free India by 2025
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Solution (b)
Basics
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) bacteria. Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body. Most infections show no symptoms, in which case it is known as latent tuberculosis. About 10% of latent infections progress to active disease which, if left untreated, kills about half of those affected. The classic symptoms of active TB are a chronic cough with blood-containing mucus, fever, night sweats, and weight loss. It was historically called consumption due to the weight loss. Infection of other organs can cause a wide range of symptoms
The National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) is the Public Health initiative of the Government of India that organizes its anti-Tuberculosis efforts. It functions as a flagship component of the National Health Mission (NHM) and provides technical and managerial leadership to anti-tuberculosis activities in the country. As per the National Strategic Plan 2012–17, the program has a vision of achieving a “TB free India”, and aims to provide Universal Access to TB control services. The program provides, various free of cost, quality tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment services across the country through the government health system.
Article link:Prime Minister’s Dream of TB Free India by 2025
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Rashtriya Kaamdhenu Aayog is constituted to organize animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines. Which of the directive principle of state policy is fulfilled by it?
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Solution (d)
Rashtriya Kaamdhenu Aayog
The Government of India has constituted the “Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog” to organize animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and to take steps for preserving and improving breeds, and to stop the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle.
Further as per article 48 of Indian Constitution the state shall endeavour to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and shall in particular take steps for preserving improving the breed, and prohibiting the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle, Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog fulfils it.
The Aayog is a high powered permanent apex advisory body with mandate to help the Central Government to develop appropriate programmes for conservation, sustainable development and genetic upgradation of Indigenous breeds of cows. The Aayog will review existing laws, policies as well as suggest measures for optimum economic utilization of cow wealth for enhanced production and productivity, leading to higher farm income and better quality of life for the dairy farmers. It also aims at transmission and application of improved technology and management practices at the farmers’ doorstep through coordination with dairy cooperatives, farmer producer companies and dairy industry as well as research institutions. Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog will function as an integral part of Rashtriya Gokul Mission.
Article link: Ministry disowns Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog’s ‘cow science exam’
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Solution (d)
Rashtriya Kaamdhenu Aayog
The Government of India has constituted the “Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog” to organize animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and to take steps for preserving and improving breeds, and to stop the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle.
Further as per article 48 of Indian Constitution the state shall endeavour to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines and shall in particular take steps for preserving improving the breed, and prohibiting the slaughter, of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle, Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog fulfils it.
The Aayog is a high powered permanent apex advisory body with mandate to help the Central Government to develop appropriate programmes for conservation, sustainable development and genetic upgradation of Indigenous breeds of cows. The Aayog will review existing laws, policies as well as suggest measures for optimum economic utilization of cow wealth for enhanced production and productivity, leading to higher farm income and better quality of life for the dairy farmers. It also aims at transmission and application of improved technology and management practices at the farmers’ doorstep through coordination with dairy cooperatives, farmer producer companies and dairy industry as well as research institutions. Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog will function as an integral part of Rashtriya Gokul Mission.
Article link: Ministry disowns Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog’s ‘cow science exam’
