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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Anaemia Mukt Bharat aims to strengthen the existing mechanisms and foster newer strategies for tackling anaemia. It was launched by:
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Anaemia Mukt Bharat
- The Anemia Mukt Bharat- intensified Iron-plus Initiative aims to strengthen the existing mechanisms and foster newer strategies for tackling anemia.
- The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has developed the Anemia Mukt Bharat strategy and Operational Guidelines, providing preventive and curative mechanisms.
- It focusses on six target beneficiary groups, through six interventions and six institutional mechanisms to achieve the envisaged target under the POSHAN Abhiyan.
- The target groups for AMB are Children 6-59 months, 5-9 years, Adolescent Girls & Boys of 10-19 years, Women of Reproductive Age (15-49 years), Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers.
- According to the National Family Health Survey 4 (NFHS-4), 2015/16, anaemia prevalence across all ages is extremely high in India; varying from 30 percent to 69 percent.
Article reference: Malnutrition Amongst Children and Women
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
Anaemia Mukt Bharat
- The Anemia Mukt Bharat- intensified Iron-plus Initiative aims to strengthen the existing mechanisms and foster newer strategies for tackling anemia.
- The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has developed the Anemia Mukt Bharat strategy and Operational Guidelines, providing preventive and curative mechanisms.
- It focusses on six target beneficiary groups, through six interventions and six institutional mechanisms to achieve the envisaged target under the POSHAN Abhiyan.
- The target groups for AMB are Children 6-59 months, 5-9 years, Adolescent Girls & Boys of 10-19 years, Women of Reproductive Age (15-49 years), Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers.
- According to the National Family Health Survey 4 (NFHS-4), 2015/16, anaemia prevalence across all ages is extremely high in India; varying from 30 percent to 69 percent.
Article reference: Malnutrition Amongst Children and Women
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about “MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles”:
- This is semi-automatic command to line-of-sight missile with range of 10 km.
- It is developed in India with alliance of Indian PSU Bharat Dynamics and Israeli Defence Company.
- Only challenge with this missile is that it gets affected by Radio Jamming.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation:
Milan-2T Missile
- The Milan-2T is a Tandem Warhead ATGM with the range of 1,850 metres, produced by BDL under license from MBDA Missile Systems, France. (Hence, Both statement 1 and 2 are incorrect)
- These missiles can be fired from ground as well as vehicle-based launchers and can be deployed in Anti-Tank Role for both offensive & defensive tasks.
- Induction of these missiles will further enhance the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces.
About MILAN series of Missiles
- MILAN is a product of Euromissile, a Franco-West German missile development program dating back to the 1960s.
- The system entered service in 1972 as a second generation anti-tank weapon and soon became a standard anti-tank weapon throughout NATO, in use by most of the alliance’s individual armies.
- Consisting of two main components, the launcher and the missile, the MILAN system utilizes a semi-automatic command to line of sight (SACLOS) command guidance system.
- It tracks the missile either by a tail-mounted infrared lamp or an electronic-flash lamp, depending on the model.
- Because it is guided by wire by an operator, the missile cannot be affected by radio jamming or flares. (So, statement 3 is incorrect)
- However, drawbacks include its short range, the exposure of the operator, problems with overland powerlines, and a vulnerability to infrared jammers such as Shtora that can prevent the automatic tracking of the missile’s IR tail light
Article reference: Defence Ministry seals deal with BDL to acquire 4,690 anti-tank guided missiles
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
Milan-2T Missile
- The Milan-2T is a Tandem Warhead ATGM with the range of 1,850 metres, produced by BDL under license from MBDA Missile Systems, France. (Hence, Both statement 1 and 2 are incorrect)
- These missiles can be fired from ground as well as vehicle-based launchers and can be deployed in Anti-Tank Role for both offensive & defensive tasks.
- Induction of these missiles will further enhance the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces.
About MILAN series of Missiles
- MILAN is a product of Euromissile, a Franco-West German missile development program dating back to the 1960s.
- The system entered service in 1972 as a second generation anti-tank weapon and soon became a standard anti-tank weapon throughout NATO, in use by most of the alliance’s individual armies.
- Consisting of two main components, the launcher and the missile, the MILAN system utilizes a semi-automatic command to line of sight (SACLOS) command guidance system.
- It tracks the missile either by a tail-mounted infrared lamp or an electronic-flash lamp, depending on the model.
- Because it is guided by wire by an operator, the missile cannot be affected by radio jamming or flares. (So, statement 3 is incorrect)
- However, drawbacks include its short range, the exposure of the operator, problems with overland powerlines, and a vulnerability to infrared jammers such as Shtora that can prevent the automatic tracking of the missile’s IR tail light
Article reference: Defence Ministry seals deal with BDL to acquire 4,690 anti-tank guided missiles
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Silk Production in India:
- India is largest producer of silk in the world.
- India has four varieties of silks in production, in which muga’s share is highest
- “Silk Samagra” a Central sector scheme by Central Silk Board has led to consistent increased production of silk in India in last five year.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation:
Statement 1: According to the International Sericulture Commission, China is the largest producer and supplier of silk in the world. While, India is the second largest producer of silk and silk products. (Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.)
Statement 2: India has the unique distinction of being the only country producing all the four kinds of silk namely, Mulberry, Eri, Muga, Tasar (Tropical and Temperate both). Among them, mulberry silk is the most popular variety, which contributes around 79% of the country’s silk production. (Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.)
Statement 3: The Govt. of India through Central Silk Board has been implementing a Central Sector Scheme “Silk Samagra” an Integrated Scheme for Development of Silk Industry (ISDSI) during the years 2017-18 to 2020-21 for the overall development of Silk industry in the Country with an aim & objective to scale up production by improving the quality and productivity and to empower downtrodden, poor & backward families through various activities of sericulture in the country.
The raw silk production in the country has shown increasing trend during last five years due to implementation of the “Silk Samagra” scheme and other initiatives of Government.
Year Raw silk production (MTs) 2015-16 28523 2016-17 30348 2017-18 31906 2018-19 35468 2019-20 35820 (Hence, Statement 3 is correct.)
Article Link: Integrated Scheme for Development of Silk Industry
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
Statement 1: According to the International Sericulture Commission, China is the largest producer and supplier of silk in the world. While, India is the second largest producer of silk and silk products. (Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.)
Statement 2: India has the unique distinction of being the only country producing all the four kinds of silk namely, Mulberry, Eri, Muga, Tasar (Tropical and Temperate both). Among them, mulberry silk is the most popular variety, which contributes around 79% of the country’s silk production. (Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.)
Statement 3: The Govt. of India through Central Silk Board has been implementing a Central Sector Scheme “Silk Samagra” an Integrated Scheme for Development of Silk Industry (ISDSI) during the years 2017-18 to 2020-21 for the overall development of Silk industry in the Country with an aim & objective to scale up production by improving the quality and productivity and to empower downtrodden, poor & backward families through various activities of sericulture in the country.
The raw silk production in the country has shown increasing trend during last five years due to implementation of the “Silk Samagra” scheme and other initiatives of Government.
Year Raw silk production (MTs) 2015-16 28523 2016-17 30348 2017-18 31906 2018-19 35468 2019-20 35820 (Hence, Statement 3 is correct.)
Article Link: Integrated Scheme for Development of Silk Industry
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding “Mission Innovation”:
- It is launched by World Economic Forum.
- It focuses on new emerging technologies in area of communication and information.
- Department of Biotechnology is nodal agency from India for this mission.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Mission Innovation
- Mission Innovation is a global initiative of 24 countries and EU launched during Paris Agreement at COP21 on November 30, 2015.
- The program focuses on Clean Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D) initiatives to accelerate clean energy innovations.
- It was announced by Bill Gates at COP21.
Mission Innovation and India
- Department of Biotechnology is the nodal agency for coordinating national efforts in clean energy R, D & D and implementing various activities in close collaboration with Department of Science and Technology and other line ministries.
- India is playing crucial role in MI Activities at global level by participating in eight Innovation Challenges and co leading three challenges (Smart Grids, Off-Grid access to Electricity and Sustainable Biofuels).
- India is member of MI Steering Committee and Co-lead of Analysis and Joint Research Sub-Group along with Canada.
- India has set up Clean Energy International Incubation Center to provide support to start up for providing the most impactful clean energy solutions for the societal good.
Article link: Mission Innovation
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Mission Innovation
- Mission Innovation is a global initiative of 24 countries and EU launched during Paris Agreement at COP21 on November 30, 2015.
- The program focuses on Clean Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D) initiatives to accelerate clean energy innovations.
- It was announced by Bill Gates at COP21.
Mission Innovation and India
- Department of Biotechnology is the nodal agency for coordinating national efforts in clean energy R, D & D and implementing various activities in close collaboration with Department of Science and Technology and other line ministries.
- India is playing crucial role in MI Activities at global level by participating in eight Innovation Challenges and co leading three challenges (Smart Grids, Off-Grid access to Electricity and Sustainable Biofuels).
- India is member of MI Steering Committee and Co-lead of Analysis and Joint Research Sub-Group along with Canada.
- India has set up Clean Energy International Incubation Center to provide support to start up for providing the most impactful clean energy solutions for the societal good.
Article link: Mission Innovation
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Gram Ujala, a scheme of Ministry of Power is about:
Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation
GRAM UJALA is a customized program for rural India based uniquely and innovatively on carbon finance. LEDs will be available for only Rs 10 each for each household, in exchange for working condition old incandescent lamps. Each household will get up to 5 LEDs.
- It has been launched by Ministry of Power.
- Under the programme, 7 watt and 12-Watt LED bulbs with 3 years warranty will be given to rural consumers against submission of working Incandescent bulbs.
- The Gram Ujala programme will be implemented in villages of the 5 districts only and consumers can exchange a maximum of 5 LED bulbs.
- These rural households will also have metres installed in their houses to account for usage.
- Further on, carbon credit documentation will be sent to UN accredited validators for inclusion into the Shine Program of activities.
- Carbon credits will be prepared under the Shine Program of Activities with an option for verifying under the Voluntary Carbon Standard, depending on the needs of buyers.
- Carbon Credit Buyers will also be sought through an open process based on initial discussions with the market.
- The balance cost and margin on the LED cost will be recouped through the carbon credits earned.
Article link: Power Minister Shri R K Singh launches GRAM UJALA in Bihar
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Solution (d)
Explanation
GRAM UJALA is a customized program for rural India based uniquely and innovatively on carbon finance. LEDs will be available for only Rs 10 each for each household, in exchange for working condition old incandescent lamps. Each household will get up to 5 LEDs.
- It has been launched by Ministry of Power.
- Under the programme, 7 watt and 12-Watt LED bulbs with 3 years warranty will be given to rural consumers against submission of working Incandescent bulbs.
- The Gram Ujala programme will be implemented in villages of the 5 districts only and consumers can exchange a maximum of 5 LED bulbs.
- These rural households will also have metres installed in their houses to account for usage.
- Further on, carbon credit documentation will be sent to UN accredited validators for inclusion into the Shine Program of activities.
- Carbon credits will be prepared under the Shine Program of Activities with an option for verifying under the Voluntary Carbon Standard, depending on the needs of buyers.
- Carbon Credit Buyers will also be sought through an open process based on initial discussions with the market.
- The balance cost and margin on the LED cost will be recouped through the carbon credits earned.
Article link: Power Minister Shri R K Singh launches GRAM UJALA in Bihar
