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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
- In India medical devices are governed by the Medical Devices Rules (MDR) 2017.
- MDR 2017 was meticulously developed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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Solution (d)
The Central government has constituted a committee for framing/preparing new drugs, cosmetics and medical device laws. The eight-member panel, headed by Drug Controller General of India V.G. Somani, is scheduled to submit a draft document by November 30.
According to the order issued by the Ministry of Health and Family welfare, “The government has decided to constitute a committee for framing/preparation of New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Bill so that New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Act can be framed.”
The proposed drugs, cosmetics and medical devices Bill should align with the Medical Devices Rules (MDR), 2017, experts have said.
Chairman of the Medical Technology Association of India said medical devices were governed by the MDR 2017, which were meticulously developed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) after extensive consultations with stakeholders.
“These rules also follow the World Health Organization Regulatory Framework for Medical Devices (including in vitro diagnostics) and adhere to the step-wise approach to regulating medical devices based on guidance documents developed by the Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF) and the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF).”
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/industry-seeks-role-in-framing-regulations-for-medical-devices/article37034028.ece
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Solution (d)
The Central government has constituted a committee for framing/preparing new drugs, cosmetics and medical device laws. The eight-member panel, headed by Drug Controller General of India V.G. Somani, is scheduled to submit a draft document by November 30.
According to the order issued by the Ministry of Health and Family welfare, “The government has decided to constitute a committee for framing/preparation of New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Bill so that New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Act can be framed.”
The proposed drugs, cosmetics and medical devices Bill should align with the Medical Devices Rules (MDR), 2017, experts have said.
Chairman of the Medical Technology Association of India said medical devices were governed by the MDR 2017, which were meticulously developed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) after extensive consultations with stakeholders.
“These rules also follow the World Health Organization Regulatory Framework for Medical Devices (including in vitro diagnostics) and adhere to the step-wise approach to regulating medical devices based on guidance documents developed by the Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF) and the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF).”
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/industry-seeks-role-in-framing-regulations-for-medical-devices/article37034028.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following are the two major recommendations of the proposed National Water Policy (NWP)?
- Shift focus from endlessly increasing supply of water towards measures for demand-management
- Shift focus to emphasize on agility, resilience and flexibility in water management.
- Shift in focus within the supply-side because the country is running out of sites for further construction of large dams
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (a)
Two major recommendations of the proposed NWP
The two major recommendations are one: shift focus from endlessly increasing supply of water towards measures for demand-management. This means diversifying cropping pattern to include less water-intensive crops. It also needs lowering the industrial water footprint, among the highest in the world by reducing fresh water use and shifting to recycled water. Cities must mandatorily shift all non-potable uses, such as flushing, fire protection, vehicle washing, landscaping etc. to treated wastewater.
Two: shift in focus within the supply-side also because the country is running out of sites for further construction of large dams, while water tables and groundwater quality are falling in many areas.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/shift-focus-to-demand-management-of-water/article37034034.ece
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Solution (a)
Two major recommendations of the proposed NWP
The two major recommendations are one: shift focus from endlessly increasing supply of water towards measures for demand-management. This means diversifying cropping pattern to include less water-intensive crops. It also needs lowering the industrial water footprint, among the highest in the world by reducing fresh water use and shifting to recycled water. Cities must mandatorily shift all non-potable uses, such as flushing, fire protection, vehicle washing, landscaping etc. to treated wastewater.
Two: shift in focus within the supply-side also because the country is running out of sites for further construction of large dams, while water tables and groundwater quality are falling in many areas.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/shift-focus-to-demand-management-of-water/article37034034.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2016.
- Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change shall constitute ‘Central Monitoring Committee’ to monitor and review SWM every year.
- Ministry of Urban Development shall facilitate infrastructure for waste-to-Energy plants and provide subsidy
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy shall frame National Policy on SWM and coordinate with States/UTs, provide technical guidelines, financial support, training to local bodies, etc
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change shall constitute ‘Central Monitoring Committee’ to monitor and review every year.
MNRE shall facilitate infrastructure for waste-to-Energy plants and provide subsidy
MoUD shall frame National Policy on SWM and coordinate with States/UTs, provide technical guidelines, financial support, training to local bodies, etc
Article Link:
https://cpcb.nic.in/uploads/MSW/Salient_features_SWM_Rules.pdf
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/bulk-waste-generators-who-fail-to-set-up-on-site-composting-units-have-to-pay-fine/article37034571.ece
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Solution (a)
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change shall constitute ‘Central Monitoring Committee’ to monitor and review every year.
MNRE shall facilitate infrastructure for waste-to-Energy plants and provide subsidy
MoUD shall frame National Policy on SWM and coordinate with States/UTs, provide technical guidelines, financial support, training to local bodies, etc
Article Link:
https://cpcb.nic.in/uploads/MSW/Salient_features_SWM_Rules.pdf
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/bulk-waste-generators-who-fail-to-set-up-on-site-composting-units-have-to-pay-fine/article37034571.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following is/are the current problems faced by the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world.
- The cyclones that hit the Sundarban once every eight to ten years are now stirring once or twice a year.
- Present river embankments failed to prevent cyclones or tidal surges. As a result, the saline water is flooding the agricultural lands
- The river in the Sunderbans changes its course for different causes lots of time, due to which people have to leave their habitat and farming lands
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Which of the following is/are the current problems faced by the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world.
- The cyclones that hit the Sundarban once every eight to ten years are now stirring once or twice a year.
- Present river embankments failed to prevent cyclones or tidal surges. As a result, the saline water is flooding the agricultural lands
- The river in the Sunderbans changes its course for different causes lots of time, due to which people have to leave their habitat and farming lands
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Incorrect
Which of the following is/are the current problems faced by the Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world.
- The cyclones that hit the Sundarban once every eight to ten years are now stirring once or twice a year.
- Present river embankments failed to prevent cyclones or tidal surges. As a result, the saline water is flooding the agricultural lands
- The river in the Sunderbans changes its course for different causes lots of time, due to which people have to leave their habitat and farming lands
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN), consider the following statements:
- NSCN has been demanding a separate flag and Constitution
- India’s Ministry of Home Affairs labels NSCN a major insurgent group
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
NSCN-IM has been demanding a separate flag and Constitution (Yehzabo) which the government of India had rejected.
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs labels NSCN a major insurgent group
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) is a Naga nationalist separatist group operating mainly in Northeast India, with minor activities in northwest Myanmar (Burma) until 2012. The main aim of the organization is to establish a sovereign Naga state, “Nagalim”, which would consist of all the areas inhabited by the Naga people in Northeast India and Northwest Myanmar. The NSCN’s slogan is “Nagaland for Christ”. The group is currently fighting for the separation of Nagaland from India.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/nscn-i-m-remains-firm-on-flag-as-talks-resume/article37034099.ece
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Solution (c)
NSCN-IM has been demanding a separate flag and Constitution (Yehzabo) which the government of India had rejected.
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs labels NSCN a major insurgent group
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) is a Naga nationalist separatist group operating mainly in Northeast India, with minor activities in northwest Myanmar (Burma) until 2012. The main aim of the organization is to establish a sovereign Naga state, “Nagalim”, which would consist of all the areas inhabited by the Naga people in Northeast India and Northwest Myanmar. The NSCN’s slogan is “Nagaland for Christ”. The group is currently fighting for the separation of Nagaland from India.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/nscn-i-m-remains-firm-on-flag-as-talks-resume/article37034099.ece
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