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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Q.1) Consider the following with respect to ‘ciTRAN’
- It is a RNA molecule in living cells that carries genetic information and protein production.
- Unlike DNA, RNA is most often single-stranded.
- While most RNAs forms a closed-loop, ciTRAN have a linear structure with free ends.
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect It is a molecule in living cells that carries genetic information and helps in production of proteins. Its role in HIV-1 replication has remained unclear for a long time.
Unlike DNA, however, RNA is most often single-stranded. While most RNAs have a linear structure with free ends, a unique type known as circular RNA (circRNA) forms a closed-loop. Context: Recently, the researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Bhopal have identified a Circular RNA virus, ciTRAN.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect It is a molecule in living cells that carries genetic information and helps in production of proteins. Its role in HIV-1 replication has remained unclear for a long time.
Unlike DNA, however, RNA is most often single-stranded. While most RNAs have a linear structure with free ends, a unique type known as circular RNA (circRNA) forms a closed-loop. Context: Recently, the researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Bhopal have identified a Circular RNA virus, ciTRAN.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Compulsory licensing’, consider the following statements
Statement 1- Compulsory licensing is government permission for entities to utilize, make, import, or sell a patented invention without the patent owner’s consent.
Statement 2- Compulsory licensing is issued in the event of a national emergency, severe urgency, or public non-commercial usage
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Compulsory licenses are permissions granted by the Controller General to a third party to manufacture, use, or sell a patented product or process without the approval of the patent owner.
This idea is recognized at both the national and international levels, with the Indian Patent Act, 1970 and the TRIPS Agreement specifically mentioning it.
According to Section 84, any person, regardless of whether he is the holder of the patent’s license, can apply to the Controller for a compulsory license after three years if any of the following conditions are satisfied:
- The reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied
- The patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price
- The patented invention is not worked in the territory of India.
Compulsory licenses on notifications by Central Government (Section 92)
- If the Central Government determines that compulsory licenses must be granted at any time after the patent is sealed to work the invention in the event of a national emergency, severe urgency, or public non-commercial usage, it may make a declaration in the Official Gazette to that effect.
Context: Central government released The Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Compulsory licenses are permissions granted by the Controller General to a third party to manufacture, use, or sell a patented product or process without the approval of the patent owner.
This idea is recognized at both the national and international levels, with the Indian Patent Act, 1970 and the TRIPS Agreement specifically mentioning it.
According to Section 84, any person, regardless of whether he is the holder of the patent’s license, can apply to the Controller for a compulsory license after three years if any of the following conditions are satisfied:
- The reasonable requirements of the public with respect to the patented invention have not been satisfied
- The patented invention is not available to the public at a reasonably affordable price
- The patented invention is not worked in the territory of India.
Compulsory licenses on notifications by Central Government (Section 92)
- If the Central Government determines that compulsory licenses must be granted at any time after the patent is sealed to work the invention in the event of a national emergency, severe urgency, or public non-commercial usage, it may make a declaration in the Official Gazette to that effect.
Context: Central government released The Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘Amazon Future Engineer Programme’ consider the following statements
- It is a computer science and STEM education program that seeks to afford all young people the opportunity to explore their potential.
- The Programme has been launched by Ministry of Education to train tribal students in advanced coding and Artificial Intelligence.
Select the INCORRECT statement
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Amazon Future Engineer is a computer science and STEM education program that seeks to afford all young people the opportunity to explore their potential. The Programme has been launched to train tribal students in advanced coding and Artificial Intelligence.
The three-day in-person teachers training workshop has been inaugurated along with the EMRS Coders Expo.
The expo is an exhibition of the top 20 Coding Projects.
The second phase of the programme would include an Advanced Block Programming and Artificial Intelligence curriculum.
Need of the Programme
National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, launched the Phase II of the ‘Amazon Future Engineer Programme’ in 54 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). Context: National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, launched the Phase II of the ‘Amazon Future Engineer Programme’.
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Solution (b)
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Amazon Future Engineer is a computer science and STEM education program that seeks to afford all young people the opportunity to explore their potential. The Programme has been launched to train tribal students in advanced coding and Artificial Intelligence.
The three-day in-person teachers training workshop has been inaugurated along with the EMRS Coders Expo.
The expo is an exhibition of the top 20 Coding Projects.
The second phase of the programme would include an Advanced Block Programming and Artificial Intelligence curriculum.
Need of the Programme
National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, launched the Phase II of the ‘Amazon Future Engineer Programme’ in 54 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). Context: National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, launched the Phase II of the ‘Amazon Future Engineer Programme’.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘Justice Gita Mittal Committee’ which was recently in news is related to
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Solution (c)
Justice Gita Mittal Committee
- It was constituted by the Supreme Court of India to intervene and monitor relief and rehabilitation, and restoration of homesteads, religious places of worship, and to oversee relief and rehabilitation of victims of violence in Manipur.
- It is a three member committee, headed by former Jammu and Kashmir high court Chief Justice Gita Mittal. It has Justices Shalini Phansalkar Joshi and Asha Menon, as other two members.
Context: Justice Geeta Mittal, appointed by SC to oversee Manipur violence relief and probe
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Solution (c)
Justice Gita Mittal Committee
- It was constituted by the Supreme Court of India to intervene and monitor relief and rehabilitation, and restoration of homesteads, religious places of worship, and to oversee relief and rehabilitation of victims of violence in Manipur.
- It is a three member committee, headed by former Jammu and Kashmir high court Chief Justice Gita Mittal. It has Justices Shalini Phansalkar Joshi and Asha Menon, as other two members.
Context: Justice Geeta Mittal, appointed by SC to oversee Manipur violence relief and probe
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to OSIRIS-REX
- It is a mission to Mars to bring back samples back to earth.
- It is a joint mission by NASA and Japan space agency (JAXA).
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect OSIRIS-REx is an acronym for “Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security-Regolith Explorer.” The goal of the mission was to collect a sample weighing at least 2.1 ounces (59.5 grams) from near-Earth asteroid 101955 Bennu (formerly known as 1999 RQ36) and then bring the sample to Earth.
OSIRIS-REx is the first U.S. mission to collect a sample from an asteroid. It was the sole mission of NASA The mission team selected a sample site called “Nightingale” located in a northern crater 460 feet (140 meters) wide. The crater is thought to be relatively young, and the regolith, or rocks and dust, is freshly exposed. This means the site would likely allow for a pristine sample of the asteroid, giving the team insight into Bennu’s history.
Context: NASA’S OSIRIS-REX ASTEROID SAMPLES CAPSULE FROM ASTEROID BENNU LANDS ON EARTH
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect OSIRIS-REx is an acronym for “Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security-Regolith Explorer.” The goal of the mission was to collect a sample weighing at least 2.1 ounces (59.5 grams) from near-Earth asteroid 101955 Bennu (formerly known as 1999 RQ36) and then bring the sample to Earth.
OSIRIS-REx is the first U.S. mission to collect a sample from an asteroid. It was the sole mission of NASA The mission team selected a sample site called “Nightingale” located in a northern crater 460 feet (140 meters) wide. The crater is thought to be relatively young, and the regolith, or rocks and dust, is freshly exposed. This means the site would likely allow for a pristine sample of the asteroid, giving the team insight into Bennu’s history.
Context: NASA’S OSIRIS-REX ASTEROID SAMPLES CAPSULE FROM ASTEROID BENNU LANDS ON EARTH
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