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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Vaccine Safety Net
- It is a global network of websites, established by the Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance that provides reliable information on vaccine safety.
- Under the project, Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety, established in 1999 will respond with scientific rigour to vaccine safety issues.
- Recently, The Healthy Indian Project (THIP), is included as a member of the Vaccine Safety Net.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · It is a global network of websites, established by the World Health Organization that provides reliable information on vaccine safety. · It is a network of a diverse group of digital information resources (websites and social media), VSN members, located in countries around the world and providing scientifically based information on vaccine safety in various languages.
· WHO evaluates those electronic resources for their adherence to these criteria
· A key player in the Project is the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS), established by WHO in 1999, to respond promptly, efficiently, and with scientific rigour to vaccine safety issues of potential global importance. · At the outset of the Project, GACVS developed three categories of criteria for good information practices – regarding credibility, content, accessibility and design to which digital resources providing information on vaccine safety should adhere..
· It is continuously expanding and till date 110 websites from 45 countries provide vaccine safety information in 43 languages.
· The Healthy Indian Project (THIP), a health information platform in India, is included as a member of the World Health Organization’s Vaccine Safety Net (VSN). Context: The Healthy Indian Project (THIP), a health information platform in India, is included as a member of the World Health Organization’s Vaccine Safety Net (VSN).
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · It is a global network of websites, established by the World Health Organization that provides reliable information on vaccine safety. · It is a network of a diverse group of digital information resources (websites and social media), VSN members, located in countries around the world and providing scientifically based information on vaccine safety in various languages.
· WHO evaluates those electronic resources for their adherence to these criteria
· A key player in the Project is the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety (GACVS), established by WHO in 1999, to respond promptly, efficiently, and with scientific rigour to vaccine safety issues of potential global importance. · At the outset of the Project, GACVS developed three categories of criteria for good information practices – regarding credibility, content, accessibility and design to which digital resources providing information on vaccine safety should adhere..
· It is continuously expanding and till date 110 websites from 45 countries provide vaccine safety information in 43 languages.
· The Healthy Indian Project (THIP), a health information platform in India, is included as a member of the World Health Organization’s Vaccine Safety Net (VSN). Context: The Healthy Indian Project (THIP), a health information platform in India, is included as a member of the World Health Organization’s Vaccine Safety Net (VSN).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about SAMARTH Centres
- These centres are set up under the Scheme for “Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector”.
- These centres have been providing assistance to train industries to create awareness about Industry 4.0.
- Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector scheme is implemented by Ministry of Heavy Industries to address the technological obsolescence of capital goods industries.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct SAMARTH Centres: · The Smart Advanced Manufacturing and Rapid Transformation Hub (SAMARTH) centres are set up under the Scheme for “Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector.
· These centres have been providing assistance to the MSMEs to train the workforce and make them aware about Industry 4.0 technologies in the following ways:
· Organizing Seminars/ Workshops and knowledge sharing events on Industry 4.0; · Training industries to create awareness about Industry 4.0;
· Providing consultancy (in areas such as IOT Hardware, Software development, data analytics) and incubation support to start- ups including MSMEs.
· Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector scheme · It has been launched by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to address the technological obsolescence, limited access to quality industrial infrastructure and common facilities.
· In order to address the skill gaps and infrastructure developmentand technology needs for the Capital Goods Sector, Phase I of the Capital Goods scheme was rolled out in November 2014.
· Phase I of the scheme fostered partnerships between Academia and Industry for engendering technology development with Government support.
· The objective of Phase II (on January 25, 2022) is to expand and enlarge the impact created by Phase I pilot scheme, thereby providing greater impetus through creation of a strong and globally competitive capital goods sector that contributes at least 25% to the manufacturing sector.
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Heavy Industries informed the Lok Sabha about SAMARTH Centres.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct SAMARTH Centres: · The Smart Advanced Manufacturing and Rapid Transformation Hub (SAMARTH) centres are set up under the Scheme for “Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector.
· These centres have been providing assistance to the MSMEs to train the workforce and make them aware about Industry 4.0 technologies in the following ways:
· Organizing Seminars/ Workshops and knowledge sharing events on Industry 4.0; · Training industries to create awareness about Industry 4.0;
· Providing consultancy (in areas such as IOT Hardware, Software development, data analytics) and incubation support to start- ups including MSMEs.
· Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector scheme · It has been launched by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to address the technological obsolescence, limited access to quality industrial infrastructure and common facilities.
· In order to address the skill gaps and infrastructure developmentand technology needs for the Capital Goods Sector, Phase I of the Capital Goods scheme was rolled out in November 2014.
· Phase I of the scheme fostered partnerships between Academia and Industry for engendering technology development with Government support.
· The objective of Phase II (on January 25, 2022) is to expand and enlarge the impact created by Phase I pilot scheme, thereby providing greater impetus through creation of a strong and globally competitive capital goods sector that contributes at least 25% to the manufacturing sector.
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Heavy Industries informed the Lok Sabha about SAMARTH Centres.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Altermagnets
- These materials exhibit properties observed in both ferromagnets and antiferromagnets.
- They exhibit a unique spin polarization, a preponderance of electron spins tends that to align in a particular direction.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · These materials exhibit properties observed in both ferromagnets and antiferromagnets, making their study enticing. · Altermagnets defy conventional norms by embodying a dual nature—resembling antiferromagnets with zero net magnetization and ferromagnets with non-relativistic spin splitting.
· This unique behavior emerges from the intricate interplay of atoms within the crystal structure.
· Additionally, altermagnets exhibit a unique spin polarization. The term “spin polarization” means that a preponderance of electron spins tends to align in a particular direction. · The spin polarization is noteworthy in altermagnets because it occurs in the physical arrangement of atoms (real space) and in the momentum space, where the distribution of electron spins in the material is considered.
· The researchers believe that altermagnets could have a pivotal role in spin caloritronics, a field of research that explores the interplay between spin and heat flow, which are not achievable with ferromagnets or antiferromagnets.
· This field has potential applications in developing new technologies for information processing and storage.
Context: In a new study, scientists have investigated the newly discovered class of altermagnetic materials for their thermal properties, offering insights into the distinctive nature of altermagnets for spin-caloritronic applications.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · These materials exhibit properties observed in both ferromagnets and antiferromagnets, making their study enticing. · Altermagnets defy conventional norms by embodying a dual nature—resembling antiferromagnets with zero net magnetization and ferromagnets with non-relativistic spin splitting.
· This unique behavior emerges from the intricate interplay of atoms within the crystal structure.
· Additionally, altermagnets exhibit a unique spin polarization. The term “spin polarization” means that a preponderance of electron spins tends to align in a particular direction. · The spin polarization is noteworthy in altermagnets because it occurs in the physical arrangement of atoms (real space) and in the momentum space, where the distribution of electron spins in the material is considered.
· The researchers believe that altermagnets could have a pivotal role in spin caloritronics, a field of research that explores the interplay between spin and heat flow, which are not achievable with ferromagnets or antiferromagnets.
· This field has potential applications in developing new technologies for information processing and storage.
Context: In a new study, scientists have investigated the newly discovered class of altermagnetic materials for their thermal properties, offering insights into the distinctive nature of altermagnets for spin-caloritronic applications.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Global Mercury Partnership
- It is an initiative of Environmental Defense Fund and was established in 2005.
- Artisanal mining and Coal combustion are the major source of mercury emissions.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · Global Mercury Partnership aims to protect human health and the environment from the releases of mercury to air, water and land. · It is an initiative of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
· The UNEP Global Mercury Partnership consists of stakeholders from governments, intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, private sector, academia and scientific community.
· The partnership was initiated at the 23rd session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum in 2005.
· It establishes a Partnership Advisory Group, which plays a key role in guiding and encouraging the work of the Partnership and its areas of work.
· The UNEP provides the Secretariat of the Partnership and supports its work on a daily basis.
· According to UN environmental agency UNEP, if an animal consumes mercury, it may suffer “reproductive failure, behavioral changes and may even (die)”. · Artisanal mining is the main source of mercury emissions, where the element is used to collect gold by binding to it.
· Coal combustion is another major source.
· But mercury is also present in many household products like batteries, some lightbulbs and even mascara.
Context: The United Nation’s Global Mercury Partnership has recently raised concerns about the increasing mercury levels affecting the marine mammals.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct · Global Mercury Partnership aims to protect human health and the environment from the releases of mercury to air, water and land. · It is an initiative of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
· The UNEP Global Mercury Partnership consists of stakeholders from governments, intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, private sector, academia and scientific community.
· The partnership was initiated at the 23rd session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum in 2005.
· It establishes a Partnership Advisory Group, which plays a key role in guiding and encouraging the work of the Partnership and its areas of work.
· The UNEP provides the Secretariat of the Partnership and supports its work on a daily basis.
· According to UN environmental agency UNEP, if an animal consumes mercury, it may suffer “reproductive failure, behavioral changes and may even (die)”. · Artisanal mining is the main source of mercury emissions, where the element is used to collect gold by binding to it.
· Coal combustion is another major source.
· But mercury is also present in many household products like batteries, some lightbulbs and even mascara.
Context: The United Nation’s Global Mercury Partnership has recently raised concerns about the increasing mercury levels affecting the marine mammals.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Kariyachalli Island , recently seen in news is belongs to which of the following Indian state?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Kariyachalli Island – It is located in Gulf of Mannar region in Tamil Nadu, 4th island from the Thoothukudi side. · Submergence – It used to be 16 hectares, but has shrunk to 5.97 hectares.
· Kariyachalli Island Restoration Project – A part of the Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission which had successfully brought back life of previously submerged Vaan Island.
· Tenure – 4 years from 2024-25 fiscal year.
· Budget – Rs.50 crore, with World Bank assistance.
Context: T.N. pioneers a model for saving the sinking island of Kariyachalli in the Gulf of Mannar region.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct · Kariyachalli Island – It is located in Gulf of Mannar region in Tamil Nadu, 4th island from the Thoothukudi side. · Submergence – It used to be 16 hectares, but has shrunk to 5.97 hectares.
· Kariyachalli Island Restoration Project – A part of the Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission which had successfully brought back life of previously submerged Vaan Island.
· Tenure – 4 years from 2024-25 fiscal year.
· Budget – Rs.50 crore, with World Bank assistance.
Context: T.N. pioneers a model for saving the sinking island of Kariyachalli in the Gulf of Mannar region.
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