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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Facial recognition technology’
- It refers to the technology capable of identifying or verifying a subject through an image or video of the face
- The accuracy of facial recognition systems as a biometric technology is higher than iris recognition and fingerprint recognition
- Currently there is no law in India to regulate facial recognition and manage data related to such technology
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Facial recognition refers to the technology capable of identifying or verifying a subject through an image, video, or any audiovisual element of the face. Generally, this identification is used to access an application, system, or service and it works like a face scanner. It is a method of biometric identification that uses that body measures, in this case, face and head, to verify the identity of a person through its facial biometric pattern and data. Because computerized facial recognition involves the measurement of a human’s physiological characteristics, facial recognition systems are categorized as biometrics. Although the accuracy of facial recognition systems as a biometric technology is lower than iris recognition and fingerprint recognition, it is widely adopted due to its contactless process. Section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 provides that a body corporate which possesses or deals or handles any sensitive personal data or information in a computer resource owned or controlled or operated by it is liable to compensate an affected person for causing wrongful loss or wrongful gain to any person due to negligence in implementing and maintaining reasonable security practices and procedures. Government, in exercise of its powers under the said section, has prescribed the rules regarding sensitive personal data or information as well as the reasonable security practices and procedures to be complied with. Thus, law to regulate facial recognition technology and manage data related to such technology is in place. Context – The technology was in news
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Facial recognition refers to the technology capable of identifying or verifying a subject through an image, video, or any audiovisual element of the face. Generally, this identification is used to access an application, system, or service and it works like a face scanner. It is a method of biometric identification that uses that body measures, in this case, face and head, to verify the identity of a person through its facial biometric pattern and data. Because computerized facial recognition involves the measurement of a human’s physiological characteristics, facial recognition systems are categorized as biometrics. Although the accuracy of facial recognition systems as a biometric technology is lower than iris recognition and fingerprint recognition, it is widely adopted due to its contactless process. Section 43A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 provides that a body corporate which possesses or deals or handles any sensitive personal data or information in a computer resource owned or controlled or operated by it is liable to compensate an affected person for causing wrongful loss or wrongful gain to any person due to negligence in implementing and maintaining reasonable security practices and procedures. Government, in exercise of its powers under the said section, has prescribed the rules regarding sensitive personal data or information as well as the reasonable security practices and procedures to be complied with. Thus, law to regulate facial recognition technology and manage data related to such technology is in place. Context – The technology was in news
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Food Security Act, 2013’
- The NFSA covers 50 per cent of the urban population and 75 per cent of the rural population
- The priority households are entitled to fixed quota of foodgrains per month irrespective of the number of family members unlike the Antyodaya Anna Yojana beneficiariesa
- There is a provision for food security allowance to entitled beneficiaries in case of non-supply of entitled foodgrains or meals
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The NFSA covers 50 per cent of the urban population and 75 per cent of the rural population There are two categories of beneficiary households under the NFSA – Antyoday Anna Yojana (AAY) and the Priority Households. While the AAY households are entitled to 35 kg of foodgrains per month irrespective of the number of family members, the priority households get foodgrains depending on the number of family members (each member 5 kg per month). There is a provision for food security allowance to entitled beneficiaries in case of non-supply of entitled foodgrains or meals. Further, there is a provision for penalty on public servant or authority, to be imposed by the State Food Commission, in case of failure to comply with the relief recommended by the District Grievance Redressal Officer. Context – Covid’s PMGKAY merged with NFSA entitlement of 5 kg per person per month
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The NFSA covers 50 per cent of the urban population and 75 per cent of the rural population There are two categories of beneficiary households under the NFSA – Antyoday Anna Yojana (AAY) and the Priority Households. While the AAY households are entitled to 35 kg of foodgrains per month irrespective of the number of family members, the priority households get foodgrains depending on the number of family members (each member 5 kg per month). There is a provision for food security allowance to entitled beneficiaries in case of non-supply of entitled foodgrains or meals. Further, there is a provision for penalty on public servant or authority, to be imposed by the State Food Commission, in case of failure to comply with the relief recommended by the District Grievance Redressal Officer. Context – Covid’s PMGKAY merged with NFSA entitlement of 5 kg per person per month
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘NIRMAN Accelerator Program’, consider the following statements
- The accelerator program is launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science & Technology through its NIDHI scheme
- The programme will focus on the manufacturing startups engaged in artificial intelligence and robotics
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect NIRMAN Accelerator Program was launched by Start-ups Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) IIT Kanpur. The accelerator program is supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science & Technology through its NIDHI scheme. The programme will focus on the manufacturing startups engaged in healthcare and agriculture domains to help them overcome the challenges from their prototype-to-market journey. The best-performing startups among the cohort of 15 startups will receive a cash award of up to ₹1 million. Context – The Ministry of Science and Technology has said that 15 Startups are selected for the NIRMAN accelerator program
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect NIRMAN Accelerator Program was launched by Start-ups Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) IIT Kanpur. The accelerator program is supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science & Technology through its NIDHI scheme. The programme will focus on the manufacturing startups engaged in healthcare and agriculture domains to help them overcome the challenges from their prototype-to-market journey. The best-performing startups among the cohort of 15 startups will receive a cash award of up to ₹1 million. Context – The Ministry of Science and Technology has said that 15 Startups are selected for the NIRMAN accelerator program
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Cryomesh’, a term seen in news recently is used in the context of
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Solution(b)
Cryomesh is a specially fabricated mesh used as substrate in cryopreservation. This is lightweight and can be manufactured cheaply. It better preserves coral and has the properties of cryoplates. The mesh technology will help store coral larvae at -196°C (-320.8°F).
Context – Scientists used the cryomesh to freeze coral larvae at the Australian Institute of Marine Sciences (AIMS).
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Solution(b)
Cryomesh is a specially fabricated mesh used as substrate in cryopreservation. This is lightweight and can be manufactured cheaply. It better preserves coral and has the properties of cryoplates. The mesh technology will help store coral larvae at -196°C (-320.8°F).
Context – Scientists used the cryomesh to freeze coral larvae at the Australian Institute of Marine Sciences (AIMS).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘iNCOVACC – intranasal vaccine’
- It is a recombinant replication-deficient adenovirus vectored vaccine with a pre-fusion stabilized spike protein
- It is developed by Serum Institute of India and approved only as a primary dose
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The nasal vaccine is a recombinant replication-deficient adenovirus vectored vaccine with a pre-fusion stabilized spike protein. Unlike-Covaxin, which is an inactivated coronavirus injected along with an adjuvant, iNCOVACC is an adenovirus vectored vaccine with a pre-fusion stabilized spike protein which is more like the technology employed in the Covishield vaccines. It is co-developed by Bharat Biotech and Washington University. It is approved both as a primary dose and a heterologous booster. Context – World’s first nasal Covid vaccine set for roll out
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The nasal vaccine is a recombinant replication-deficient adenovirus vectored vaccine with a pre-fusion stabilized spike protein. Unlike-Covaxin, which is an inactivated coronavirus injected along with an adjuvant, iNCOVACC is an adenovirus vectored vaccine with a pre-fusion stabilized spike protein which is more like the technology employed in the Covishield vaccines. It is co-developed by Bharat Biotech and Washington University. It is approved both as a primary dose and a heterologous booster. Context – World’s first nasal Covid vaccine set for roll out
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