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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding National Crisis Management Committee, seen recently in news:
- It is the apex decision making body with respect to Disaster Management.
- It is headed by the Prime Minister.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
National Crisis Management Committee is a committee set up by the Government of India in the wake of a natural calamity for effective coordination and implementation of relief measures and operations. It oversees the command, control and coordination of the disaster response. It gives direction to the Crisis Management Group as deemed necessary.
This committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary and secretaries of all the concerned Ministries/Departments are its members.
Article Link: Cabinet Secretary Chairs National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) Meeting on Cyclone Tauktae
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Solution (a)
National Crisis Management Committee is a committee set up by the Government of India in the wake of a natural calamity for effective coordination and implementation of relief measures and operations. It oversees the command, control and coordination of the disaster response. It gives direction to the Crisis Management Group as deemed necessary.
This committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary and secretaries of all the concerned Ministries/Departments are its members.
Article Link: Cabinet Secretary Chairs National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) Meeting on Cyclone Tauktae
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Wholesale Price Index:
- It is published by the Central Statistical Organisation.
- Base year is 2010-11.
- It captures the changes in the prices of goods and services.
Which of the above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is based on the price prevailing in the wholesale markets or the price at which bulk transactions are made.
- It is published by the Office of Economic Advisor, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- The base year of WPI is 2011-12.
- WPI tracks inflation at the producer level. It does not capturers the changes in the price of services.
Article Link: WPI inflation hits high of 10.5%
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Solution (d)
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is based on the price prevailing in the wholesale markets or the price at which bulk transactions are made.
- It is published by the Office of Economic Advisor, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- The base year of WPI is 2011-12.
- WPI tracks inflation at the producer level. It does not capturers the changes in the price of services.
Article Link: WPI inflation hits high of 10.5%
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Helmand, believed to be one of the world’s largest opium producing regions, is located in which of the following country?
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Solution (c)
Helmand is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan. It is located in southern part of Afghanistan.
The Helmand River flows through the mainly desert region of the province, providing water for irrigation.
The Kajaki Dam, which is one of Afghanistan’s major reservoirs, is located in Kajaki district.
Helmand is believed to be one of the world’s largest opium producing regions, responsible for 42% of the world’s total production.
Since 2001 War in Afghanistan, Helmand Province has been a hotbed of insurgent activities. It has been considered to be Afghanistan’s most dangerous province.
Article Link: Fighting resumes in southern Afghanistan
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Solution (c)
Helmand is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan. It is located in southern part of Afghanistan.
The Helmand River flows through the mainly desert region of the province, providing water for irrigation.
The Kajaki Dam, which is one of Afghanistan’s major reservoirs, is located in Kajaki district.
Helmand is believed to be one of the world’s largest opium producing regions, responsible for 42% of the world’s total production.
Since 2001 War in Afghanistan, Helmand Province has been a hotbed of insurgent activities. It has been considered to be Afghanistan’s most dangerous province.
Article Link: Fighting resumes in southern Afghanistan
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following schemes applies Community Resource Person (CRP) strategy for training and capacity building?
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Solution (c)
The Community Resource Person (CRP) strategy is used by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) for formation and nurturing of Self Help Groups (SHGs). This strategy essentially rests on the premise that the community learns from the community better. Community Resource Persons (CRPs) are members of the community who have graduated out of poverty with the help of their SHG. These CRPs are community leaders, who have long experience as members of Self Help Groups, thus they are employed in other areas of the country to create awareness about the positive impact of Self Help Groups and how it can be instrumental in changing the lives of rural household. These CRPs visit different states in teams to inspire women from other communities to form and run SHGs.
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihood Mission is an improved version of the earlier Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY). This programme is partially supported by the World Bank. It aims at creating effective and efficient institutional platforms to enable the rural poor to increase their household income by means of sustainable livelihood enhancements and better access to financial services.
Article Link: Amidst the pandemic, India achieved new milestones in Rural Development
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Solution (c)
The Community Resource Person (CRP) strategy is used by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) for formation and nurturing of Self Help Groups (SHGs). This strategy essentially rests on the premise that the community learns from the community better. Community Resource Persons (CRPs) are members of the community who have graduated out of poverty with the help of their SHG. These CRPs are community leaders, who have long experience as members of Self Help Groups, thus they are employed in other areas of the country to create awareness about the positive impact of Self Help Groups and how it can be instrumental in changing the lives of rural household. These CRPs visit different states in teams to inspire women from other communities to form and run SHGs.
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihood Mission is an improved version of the earlier Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY). This programme is partially supported by the World Bank. It aims at creating effective and efficient institutional platforms to enable the rural poor to increase their household income by means of sustainable livelihood enhancements and better access to financial services.
Article Link: Amidst the pandemic, India achieved new milestones in Rural Development
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Central Drugs Standard Control Organization:
- It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- It gives emergency use approval of drugs in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the National Regulatory Authority.
Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, CDSCO is responsible for approval of New Drugs, emergency use approval of new drugs, Conduct of Clinical Trials, laying down the standards for drugs, control over the quality of imported drugs in the country and coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organizations by providing expert advice with a view to bring about the uniformity in the enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Article Link: Govt. releases DRDO’s COVID drug for emergency use
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Solution (c)
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the National Regulatory Authority.
Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, CDSCO is responsible for approval of New Drugs, emergency use approval of new drugs, Conduct of Clinical Trials, laying down the standards for drugs, control over the quality of imported drugs in the country and coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organizations by providing expert advice with a view to bring about the uniformity in the enforcement of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Article Link: Govt. releases DRDO’s COVID drug for emergency use
