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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Huntington’s disease (HD)
- A genetic change (mutation) in the HTT gene causes HD.
- It is an inherited disorder that causes nerve cells in parts of the brain to gradually break down and die.
- The HTT gene makes a protein called huntingtin which helps in nerve cells (neurons) function.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Huntington’s Disease: · HD is an inherited disorder that causes nerve cells (neurons) in parts of the brain to gradually break down and die.
· It has a wide impact on a person’s functional abilities and usually results in movement, thinking (cognitive), and psychiatric disorders.
Cause:
· A genetic change (mutation) in the HTT gene causes HD.
· The HTT gene makes a protein called huntingtin. This protein helps your nerve cells (neurons) function.
· The normal HTT gene contains a stretch of DNA that specifies the number of times the amino acid glutamine is repeated in the Htt protein. This number varies from 11 to 31.
· In the mutant versions of the HTT gene, this stretch is expanded to encode 35 or more repeats.
· As the number of repetitions increases, the severity of Huntington’s disease increases and its debilitation begins at an earlier age.
· HD is rare. The disease is passed down through families.
Symptoms:
· HD usually causes movement, cognitive, and psychiatric disorders with a wide spectrum of signs and symptoms.
· The patient suffers mood swings, has difficulty in reasoning, shows abnormal and uncontrollable jerky movements, and experiences difficulty in speaking, swallowing, and walking.
Treatment:
· There is no cure for HD. There is no known way to stop the disease from getting worse.
· The goal of treatment is to slow the symptoms and help the person function for as long as possible.
Context: A team of scientists in the UK recently developed non-invasive measurement techniques and novel analysis methods to decode disease progression and evaluate the effect of potential treatments or lifestyle changes in people with Huntington’s disease.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Huntington’s Disease: · HD is an inherited disorder that causes nerve cells (neurons) in parts of the brain to gradually break down and die.
· It has a wide impact on a person’s functional abilities and usually results in movement, thinking (cognitive), and psychiatric disorders.
Cause:
· A genetic change (mutation) in the HTT gene causes HD.
· The HTT gene makes a protein called huntingtin. This protein helps your nerve cells (neurons) function.
· The normal HTT gene contains a stretch of DNA that specifies the number of times the amino acid glutamine is repeated in the Htt protein. This number varies from 11 to 31.
· In the mutant versions of the HTT gene, this stretch is expanded to encode 35 or more repeats.
· As the number of repetitions increases, the severity of Huntington’s disease increases and its debilitation begins at an earlier age.
· HD is rare. The disease is passed down through families.
Symptoms:
· HD usually causes movement, cognitive, and psychiatric disorders with a wide spectrum of signs and symptoms.
· The patient suffers mood swings, has difficulty in reasoning, shows abnormal and uncontrollable jerky movements, and experiences difficulty in speaking, swallowing, and walking.
Treatment:
· There is no cure for HD. There is no known way to stop the disease from getting worse.
· The goal of treatment is to slow the symptoms and help the person function for as long as possible.
Context: A team of scientists in the UK recently developed non-invasive measurement techniques and novel analysis methods to decode disease progression and evaluate the effect of potential treatments or lifestyle changes in people with Huntington’s disease.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Jeevan Pramaan
- It is a digital initiative that leverages biometrics to simplify the process of obtaining life certificates for pensioners
- Pensioners of Central Government, State Government or any other Government organization can take benefit of this facility.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Jeevan Pramaan is a biometric-enabled digital service for pensioners of the Central Government, State Governments, and other government organizations in India. · One of the major requirements for pensioners is to provide life certificates to the authorized pension disbursing agencies like banks and post offices, after which their pension is credited to their accounts.
· The Jeevan Pramaan scheme aims to digitize the process of securing the life certificate, streamlining it and making it hassle-free for pensioners.
· It eliminates the need for pensioners to physically present themselves before the disbursing agency or certification authority, benefiting them greatly and reducing logistical hurdles.
· The scheme digitizes the entire process of obtaining the life certificate, making it more convenient and accessible for pensioners across India.
Context: It was in news
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · Jeevan Pramaan is a biometric-enabled digital service for pensioners of the Central Government, State Governments, and other government organizations in India. · One of the major requirements for pensioners is to provide life certificates to the authorized pension disbursing agencies like banks and post offices, after which their pension is credited to their accounts.
· The Jeevan Pramaan scheme aims to digitize the process of securing the life certificate, streamlining it and making it hassle-free for pensioners.
· It eliminates the need for pensioners to physically present themselves before the disbursing agency or certification authority, benefiting them greatly and reducing logistical hurdles.
· The scheme digitizes the entire process of obtaining the life certificate, making it more convenient and accessible for pensioners across India.
Context: It was in news
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Ghataprabha River
- It is a tributary of the Godavari River and flows in the state of Kerala.
- The highest water in India Kunchikal Falls is formed by Ghataprabha River.
- Almatti dam in Karnataka is built on Ghataprabha River
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Ghataprabha River: · It is a tributary of the Krishna River and flows in the state of Karnataka.
· Course: The river originates in the Western Ghats at an elevation of 884 meters and flows in the direction of east for a distance of 283 kilometers before it merges with the Krishna River.
· The river debouches by 53 metres at Gokak Falls in Belgaum (Belagaavi) District, Karnataka.
· The river basin is 8,829 square kilometers wide and stretches across Karnataka and Maharashtra states.
· The Hiranyakeshi River and the Markandeya River are tributaries of the Ghataprabha.
· Kunchikal Falls is India’s highest waterfall in India. It is created by the Varahi river in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. It is about 455 m in height.
· The Almatti Dam is a dam project on the Krishna River in North Karnataka, India which was completed in July 2005.
Context: It was in news.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Ghataprabha River: · It is a tributary of the Krishna River and flows in the state of Karnataka.
· Course: The river originates in the Western Ghats at an elevation of 884 meters and flows in the direction of east for a distance of 283 kilometers before it merges with the Krishna River.
· The river debouches by 53 metres at Gokak Falls in Belgaum (Belagaavi) District, Karnataka.
· The river basin is 8,829 square kilometers wide and stretches across Karnataka and Maharashtra states.
· The Hiranyakeshi River and the Markandeya River are tributaries of the Ghataprabha.
· Kunchikal Falls is India’s highest waterfall in India. It is created by the Varahi river in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. It is about 455 m in height.
· The Almatti Dam is a dam project on the Krishna River in North Karnataka, India which was completed in July 2005.
Context: It was in news.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U) focuses on urban housing, targeting economically weaker sections (EWS), low-income groups (LIG), and middle-income groups (MIG) residing in urban areas. It works through various verticals.
- Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP)
- In-Situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR)
- Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS)
- Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC)
How many of the above mentioned verticals is/are included under PMAY-U
Correct
Solution (d)
Option d Correct · Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a credit-linked subsidy scheme initiated to provide affordable housing to low and moderate-income residents across the country. · The newly formed government has approved the proposal to provide 3 crore additional rural and urban houses under PMAY.
· The scheme has two components: PMAY-U for the urban poor and PMAY-G and PMAY-R for the rural poor.
PMAY-U (Urban):
· Objective: To provide housing for all in urban areas.
· Beneficiaries: Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low-Income Group (LIG), and Middle-Income Group (MIG).
It works through various verticals:
· Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme: Offers interest subsidy on home loans for EWS, LIG, and MIG categories.
· In-Situ Slum Redevelopment: Utilizes land as a resource to provide houses to eligible slum dwellers.
· Affordable Housing in Partnership: Promotes partnerships with public and private sectors to provide affordable housing.
· Beneficiary-Led Construction: Provides financial assistance to individuals to construct or enhance their own houses.
Context: The PM of India dedicated homes constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban Scheme.Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-Urban) Scheme
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Solution (d)
Option d Correct · Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a credit-linked subsidy scheme initiated to provide affordable housing to low and moderate-income residents across the country. · The newly formed government has approved the proposal to provide 3 crore additional rural and urban houses under PMAY.
· The scheme has two components: PMAY-U for the urban poor and PMAY-G and PMAY-R for the rural poor.
PMAY-U (Urban):
· Objective: To provide housing for all in urban areas.
· Beneficiaries: Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low-Income Group (LIG), and Middle-Income Group (MIG).
It works through various verticals:
· Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme: Offers interest subsidy on home loans for EWS, LIG, and MIG categories.
· In-Situ Slum Redevelopment: Utilizes land as a resource to provide houses to eligible slum dwellers.
· Affordable Housing in Partnership: Promotes partnerships with public and private sectors to provide affordable housing.
· Beneficiary-Led Construction: Provides financial assistance to individuals to construct or enhance their own houses.
Context: The PM of India dedicated homes constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban Scheme.Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-Urban) Scheme
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Green Strategic Partnership (GSP), seen in the news recently, is an initiative of?
Correct
Solution (c)
Option c Correct Green Strategic Partnership (GSP) · The Green Strategic partnership builds on and consolidates the existing agreement establishing a Joint Commission for Cooperation between India and Denmark.
· The partnership is a mutually beneficial arrangement to advance political cooperation, expand economic relations and green growth.
· It creates jobs and strengthen cooperation on addressing global challenges and opportunities.
· It focuses on an ambitious implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
· India is the world’s third largest CO2 emitter and by 2030, the country is expected to have doubled its carbon emissions.
· The Danish government has an ambition to reduce CO2 emissions with 70 per cent by 2030 and aims to undertake international leadership on SDG 7 on affordable and clean energy.
AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0:
· The AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0 is an initiative launched by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog to address critical water-related challenges through inventive solutions.
· The challenge is a collaborative effort with the Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK) at the Royal Danish Embassy in India.
Context: Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog (AIM) announced the launch of two groundbreaking initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and sustainability in India: the ‘AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0’ and the fifth edition of ‘Innovations for You’ handbook, spotlighting SDG entrepreneurs of India.
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct Green Strategic Partnership (GSP) · The Green Strategic partnership builds on and consolidates the existing agreement establishing a Joint Commission for Cooperation between India and Denmark.
· The partnership is a mutually beneficial arrangement to advance political cooperation, expand economic relations and green growth.
· It creates jobs and strengthen cooperation on addressing global challenges and opportunities.
· It focuses on an ambitious implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
· India is the world’s third largest CO2 emitter and by 2030, the country is expected to have doubled its carbon emissions.
· The Danish government has an ambition to reduce CO2 emissions with 70 per cent by 2030 and aims to undertake international leadership on SDG 7 on affordable and clean energy.
AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0:
· The AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0 is an initiative launched by the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog to address critical water-related challenges through inventive solutions.
· The challenge is a collaborative effort with the Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK) at the Royal Danish Embassy in India.
Context: Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog (AIM) announced the launch of two groundbreaking initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and sustainability in India: the ‘AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0’ and the fifth edition of ‘Innovations for You’ handbook, spotlighting SDG entrepreneurs of India.
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