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It will cover PYQs all the topics of static subjects – Polity, History, Geography, Economics, Environment and Science and technology.
Daily 5 questions (Monday to Saturday) will be posted from static topics (PYQs)
The questions will be in the quiz format so you will be able to answer them directly on the portal.
Schedule
- Week 1 – Polity
- Week 2 – Economics
- Week 3 – History and Art & Culture
- Week 4 – Geography
- Week 5 – Environment and Science & Technology
Same cycle will be repeated from Week 6.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India?
- These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis.
- Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can be reduced.
- These vaccines have no side effects and cause no allergic reactions.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (b)
Streptococcus Pneumonia is the disease; and pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis are the symptoms, hence it is correct.
As the vaccine prevents the very occurrence of the infection, the usage of anti-biotics that are drug resistant can be reduced.
The statement is medically vague, as all most all the vaccines do have one or the other side effect.
Hence, PCV Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines has fever, loss of appetite, fussiness and other side effects.
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Solution (b)
Streptococcus Pneumonia is the disease; and pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis are the symptoms, hence it is correct.
As the vaccine prevents the very occurrence of the infection, the usage of anti-biotics that are drug resistant can be reduced.
The statement is medically vague, as all most all the vaccines do have one or the other side effect.
Hence, PCV Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines has fever, loss of appetite, fussiness and other side effects.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
In India, the term “Public Key Infrastructure” is used in the context of
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Solution (a)
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a technology for authenticating users and devices in the digital world. The basic idea is to have one or more trusted parties digitally sign documents certifying that a particular cryptographic key belongs to a particular user or device.
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Solution (a)
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a technology for authenticating users and devices in the digital world. The basic idea is to have one or more trusted parties digitally sign documents certifying that a particular cryptographic key belongs to a particular user or device.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following are the reasons/factors for exposure to benzene pollution?
- Automobile exhaust
- Tobacco smoke
- Wood burning
- Using varnished wooden furniture
- Using products made of polyurethane
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (d)
Benzene is formed from both natural processes and human activities.
Natural sources of benzene include volcanoes and forest fires. Benzene is also a natural part of crude oil, gasoline, and cigarette smoke.
Benzene is one of the primary compounds of the Carbon Chain- (Organic Chemistry)
All the options given are reasons for exposure to benzene pollution. Hence all are correct.
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Solution (d)
Benzene is formed from both natural processes and human activities.
Natural sources of benzene include volcanoes and forest fires. Benzene is also a natural part of crude oil, gasoline, and cigarette smoke.
Benzene is one of the primary compounds of the Carbon Chain- (Organic Chemistry)
All the options given are reasons for exposure to benzene pollution. Hence all are correct.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to “Blockchain Technology” consider the following statements:
- It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect, but which no single user controls.
- The structure and design of blockchain is such that all the data in it are about cryptocurrency only.
- Applications that depend on basic features of blockchain can be developed without anybody’s permission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
- It can be seen by everyone, but cannot be manipulated by anyone – i.e. no single authority.
- As it is well known, Block chain technology has varied applications.
- It is as simple as opening a Facebook account.
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Solution (d)
- It can be seen by everyone, but cannot be manipulated by anyone – i.e. no single authority.
- As it is well known, Block chain technology has varied applications.
- It is as simple as opening a Facebook account.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months.
- State cannot enter into any contract with private corporations for sharing of Aadhar data
- Aadhaar is mandatory for obtaining insurance products.
- Aadhaar is mandatory for getting benefits funded out of the Consolidated fund of India.
Which of the statements give above is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Supreme Court read down Section 2(d) of the Aadhaar Act to refrain government authorities to store metadata of transactions. Accordingly, Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than six months. The Aadhaar Act had a provision to store allowed storage of such data for a period of five years.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Aadhaar not mandatory to buy insurance policy but can be used for KYC if given voluntarily. This n the backdrop of a Supreme Court judgment of September, 2018, that held as unconstitutional making Aadhaar and PAN/Form 60 mandatory for availing financial services, including insurance.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/aadhaar-not-mandatory-to-buy-insurance-policy/article26123273.ece
Statement 4 is correct: The Supreme Court cleared mandatory Aadhaar enrolment of recipients of government welfare benefits. It, however, defined welfare schemes as only those funded directly from the “consolidated fund of India”, the main corpus of all revenues received by the government.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/aadhaar-for-welfare-schemes-a-legitimate-exercise-says-supreme-court/story-rhb0kccKthpJRNnSvukzmO.html
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Solution (b)
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Supreme Court read down Section 2(d) of the Aadhaar Act to refrain government authorities to store metadata of transactions. Accordingly, Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than six months. The Aadhaar Act had a provision to store allowed storage of such data for a period of five years.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Aadhaar not mandatory to buy insurance policy but can be used for KYC if given voluntarily. This n the backdrop of a Supreme Court judgment of September, 2018, that held as unconstitutional making Aadhaar and PAN/Form 60 mandatory for availing financial services, including insurance.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/aadhaar-not-mandatory-to-buy-insurance-policy/article26123273.ece
Statement 4 is correct: The Supreme Court cleared mandatory Aadhaar enrolment of recipients of government welfare benefits. It, however, defined welfare schemes as only those funded directly from the “consolidated fund of India”, the main corpus of all revenues received by the government.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/aadhaar-for-welfare-schemes-a-legitimate-exercise-says-supreme-court/story-rhb0kccKthpJRNnSvukzmO.html
