UPSC Quiz – 2021 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 29th October 2021

Solution (c)

National Medical Commission (NMC) is an Indian regulatory body of 33 members which regulates medical education and medical professionals. It replaced the Medical Council of India on 25 September 2020. The Commission grants recognition of medical qualifications, gives accreditation to medical schools, grants registration to medical practitioners, and monitors medical practice and assesses the medical infrastructure in India.

It was earlier established for 6 months by an ordinance in January 2019 and later became a permanent law passed by Parliament of India and later approved by President of India on 8 August 2019.

The Medical Council of India (MCI) was a statutory body for establishing uniform and high standards of medical education in India until 25 September 2020. On 25 September 2020 it was replaced by National Medical Commission

Article Link:

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/no-doctor-should-be-punished-without-a-hearing-says-hc/article37183049.ece

Solution (d)

The government has invited applications for the post of chief economic adviser (CEA) in the finance ministry to replace K V Subramanian, who has decided to vacate his office after completing three-year tenure. Subramanian was appointed as CEA on December 7, 2018, while he assumed charge on December 24 in the same year.

As per the public notice dated October 24, 2021 issued by Department of Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, officer of central, state governments, RBI and public sector banks holding analogous post on regular basis in parent cadres or department are eligible to apply for the post.

Candidates from recognised universities or recognised research institutions or central regulatory bodies and registered private institutions or financial institutions are eligible, it said.

With regard to educational qualification, it said, a candidate should possess Master’s degree in Economics or Finance from a recognised university or institution.

For this contractual appointment, the candidate should have six years’ experience in economic research or providing economic advice or evaluation of economic reforms including administrative experience of one year in the central government or state government, it said.

“The selection committee reserves the right to invite and shortlist suitable individuals from outside the list of applicants for the posts

Article Link:

https://www.indiatvnews.com/business/news-chief-economic-adviser-recruitment-cea-post-eligibility-application-process-details-742307

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/govt-invites-applications-for-chief-economic-adviser-post/article37182699.ece

Solution (c)

Taiwan drought

Taiwan is the leader of the global semiconductor industry, with TSMC alone accounting for more than 50 percent of the global wafer foundry market in 2020. In 2021, Taiwan experienced its worst drought in more than half a century, leading to problems among chip manufacturers that use large amounts of ultra-pure water to clean their factories and wafers. For example, TSMC’s facilities used more than 63,000 tons of water a day, more than 10 percent of the supply of two local reservoirs.

The cause of the global chip crisis is a combination of different events with the snowball effect of the COVID-19 pandemic being the primary reason. Other causes have been attributed to the China–United States trade war and the 2021 drought in Taiwan.

Article Link:

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-business/chip-scarcity-to-cap-growth-of-passenger-vehicles-at-11-13/article37182698.ece

Solution (b)

Wildlife rehabilitation is the treatment and care of injured, orphaned, or sick wild animals so that they can be released back to the wild.

In many countries, including the United States and Australia, wildlife rehabilitation requires a license and/or permit. In these countries, it is against the law to rehabilitate (or in some cases possess) a wild animal without permits. In the United States, rehabilitation permits, requirements, and procedures for all animals other than birds vary from state to state.

Rehabilitation begins when an animal is found and reported to a wildlife rehabilitator, or seized from the illegal wildlife trade or a poacher. If you find wildlife in need of rescue, it can be dangerous or even illegal to interact with the animal yourself; be sure to contact a licensed rehabilitator before taking action.

Article Link:

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/the-nilgiris-to-have-wildlife-rescue-centre/article37183176.ece

Solution (c)

WMO World Meteorological Organization maintains rotating lists of names which are appropriate for each Tropical Cyclone basin. If a cyclone is particularly deadly or costly, then its name is retired and replaced by another one.  

Tropical cyclones can last for a week or more; therefore there can be more than one cyclone at a time. Weather forecasters give each tropical cyclone a name to avoid confusion. Each year, tropical cyclones receive names in alphabetical order.

A storm with a name which begins with A would be the first storm to occur in the year.

Article Link:

https://public.wmo.int/en/our-mandate/focus-areas/natural-hazards-and-disaster-risk-reduction/tropical-cyclones#:~:text=A%20tropical%20cyclone%20is%20a,calm%20and%20free%20of%20clouds.