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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding Cyclone Tauktae seen recently in news:
- Cyclone Tauktae is formed in the Bay of Bengal.
- The name of the cyclone is given by Myanmar.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Q.1) Solution (b)
The Cyclone Taukte formed in the Arabian Sea. The Indian Meteorological Department issued alert after informing about the low pressure area over the Arabian Sea near Lakshadweep that led to a deep depression that intensified into a severe cyclonic storm Tauktae.
The name of the cyclone has been suggested by Myanmar, which means ‘gecko’, a distinctively vocal lizard, in the Burmese language. Cyclones that form in every ocean basin across the world are named by the Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) and Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs). There are six RSMCs in the world, including the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), and five TCWCs.
In 2000, a group of nations called WMO/ESCAP (World Meteorological Organisation/United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific), which comprised Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand, decided to start naming cyclones in the region. After each country sent in suggestions, the WMO/ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones (PTC) finalised the list.
Article Link: Cyclone Tauktae: red alert sounded in the Nilgiris
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Q.1) Solution (b)
The Cyclone Taukte formed in the Arabian Sea. The Indian Meteorological Department issued alert after informing about the low pressure area over the Arabian Sea near Lakshadweep that led to a deep depression that intensified into a severe cyclonic storm Tauktae.
The name of the cyclone has been suggested by Myanmar, which means ‘gecko’, a distinctively vocal lizard, in the Burmese language. Cyclones that form in every ocean basin across the world are named by the Regional Specialised Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) and Tropical Cyclone Warning Centres (TCWCs). There are six RSMCs in the world, including the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), and five TCWCs.
In 2000, a group of nations called WMO/ESCAP (World Meteorological Organisation/United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific), which comprised Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand, decided to start naming cyclones in the region. After each country sent in suggestions, the WMO/ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones (PTC) finalised the list.
Article Link: Cyclone Tauktae: red alert sounded in the Nilgiris
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Q.2) The report ‘Migration and Development Brief’ is published by:
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Q.2) Solution (c)
The report ‘Migration and Development Brief’ is published by the World Bank. According to the report the remittance flows to the low- income and middle income countries were 1.9% lower in 2020 as compared to that of 2019.
The report said that India received over USD 83 billion in remittances in 2020, a drop of just 0.2% from previous year, despite a pandemic that devastated the world economy. Remittances outflow from India in 2020 was USD 7 billion, against USD 7.5 billion in 2019.
Article Link: India received $83 billion in remittances in 2020, says World Bank report
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Q.2) Solution (c)
The report ‘Migration and Development Brief’ is published by the World Bank. According to the report the remittance flows to the low- income and middle income countries were 1.9% lower in 2020 as compared to that of 2019.
The report said that India received over USD 83 billion in remittances in 2020, a drop of just 0.2% from previous year, despite a pandemic that devastated the world economy. Remittances outflow from India in 2020 was USD 7 billion, against USD 7.5 billion in 2019.
Article Link: India received $83 billion in remittances in 2020, says World Bank report
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Q.3) Recently ‘Bondas’ and ‘Dongria Kondhs’ were seen in news. They are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group belonging to which State?
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Bondas and Dongria Kondhs are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) of Odisha. The PVTG classification among tribes was adopted by the Government of India after Dhebar Commission stated that within Scheduled tribes there existed an inequality in the rate of development.
Of the 62 tribal groups in Odisha, 13 are recognised as PVTGs- highest in the country. These are- Birhor, Bonda, Chuktia Bhunjia, Didayi, Juang, Kharia, Dongria Khond, Kutia Khond, Lanjia Saora, Lodha, Mankidia, Paudi Bhuyan, Saora.
The Bondas and Dongria Khonda are found in the Malkangiri district of the state.
Article Link: COVID-19 second wave hits vulnerable tribal groups in Odisha
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Bondas and Dongria Kondhs are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) of Odisha. The PVTG classification among tribes was adopted by the Government of India after Dhebar Commission stated that within Scheduled tribes there existed an inequality in the rate of development.
Of the 62 tribal groups in Odisha, 13 are recognised as PVTGs- highest in the country. These are- Birhor, Bonda, Chuktia Bhunjia, Didayi, Juang, Kharia, Dongria Khond, Kutia Khond, Lanjia Saora, Lodha, Mankidia, Paudi Bhuyan, Saora.
The Bondas and Dongria Khonda are found in the Malkangiri district of the state.
Article Link: COVID-19 second wave hits vulnerable tribal groups in Odisha
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Q.4) Recently researchers developed a nanoparticle which uses Protein- Antibody Conjugates (PAC). What is the potential benefit of (PAC)?
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Q.4) Solution (a)
Recently, a nanoparticle designed by researchers from University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in the U.S., offers a new, potentialy revolutionary approach to treating diseases. This combines concepts of biologics and antibody–drug conjugates to produce protein–antibody conjugates that can be used for targeted drug delivery, in pancreatic cancer, for example. The team has tested the mechanism in cell lines in the lab. Their research is published recently in the journal Angewandte Chemie.
Article Link: New approach to drug delivery combines biologics and antibody-drug conjugates
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Q.4) Solution (a)
Recently, a nanoparticle designed by researchers from University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in the U.S., offers a new, potentialy revolutionary approach to treating diseases. This combines concepts of biologics and antibody–drug conjugates to produce protein–antibody conjugates that can be used for targeted drug delivery, in pancreatic cancer, for example. The team has tested the mechanism in cell lines in the lab. Their research is published recently in the journal Angewandte Chemie.
Article Link: New approach to drug delivery combines biologics and antibody-drug conjugates
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Q.5) Recently, an advisory has been issued to all states/UTs to undertake water quality monitoring and surveillance activities in rural areas. Consider the following statements regarding this:
- It is an activity under Atal Bhujal Yojana.
- At village level ASHA workers, teachers, SHG members will conduct the water quality testing.
Which of the above states is/are correct?
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Q.5) Solution (b)
The water quality monitoring and surveillance (WQM&S) is an activity under Jal Jeevan Mission, implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. It requires States/ UTs to undertake water quality monitoring & surveillance activities to ensure potable drinking water to every rural home and public institution in all villages across country.
In the wake of CoVid-19 pandemic, safe drinking water, improved sanitation and better hygiene is a pre-requisite for improved public health.
With a view to empower the local community on water quality surveillance, States have been advised to identify and train 5 persons especially women in each village from local community, viz. ASHA workers, health workers, Pani Samiti members, teachers, SHG members, etc., to conduct water quality tests using field testing kits at village level, schools and anganwadi centres.
Article Link: Advisory Issued To States/UTs to Carry Out Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance Activities
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Q.5) Solution (b)
The water quality monitoring and surveillance (WQM&S) is an activity under Jal Jeevan Mission, implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. It requires States/ UTs to undertake water quality monitoring & surveillance activities to ensure potable drinking water to every rural home and public institution in all villages across country.
In the wake of CoVid-19 pandemic, safe drinking water, improved sanitation and better hygiene is a pre-requisite for improved public health.
With a view to empower the local community on water quality surveillance, States have been advised to identify and train 5 persons especially women in each village from local community, viz. ASHA workers, health workers, Pani Samiti members, teachers, SHG members, etc., to conduct water quality tests using field testing kits at village level, schools and anganwadi centres.
Article Link: Advisory Issued To States/UTs to Carry Out Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance Activities
