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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following adopted a law on online safety, content moderation known as ‘Digital Services Act (DSA)’
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Solution (d)
Digital Services Act (DSA) is an EU regulation which came into force in EU law in November 2022 and will be directly applicable across the EU. The act aims to address several issues related to digital services, including online safety, content moderation, and the responsibilities of online platforms. The legislation includes new rules for large online platforms, such as social media networks and online marketplaces, to ensure greater accountability and transparency in their operations.
Context – The European Union (EU) has confirmed the names of 19 platforms that will be subject to its landmark online content rules
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Solution (d)
Digital Services Act (DSA) is an EU regulation which came into force in EU law in November 2022 and will be directly applicable across the EU. The act aims to address several issues related to digital services, including online safety, content moderation, and the responsibilities of online platforms. The legislation includes new rules for large online platforms, such as social media networks and online marketplaces, to ensure greater accountability and transparency in their operations.
Context – The European Union (EU) has confirmed the names of 19 platforms that will be subject to its landmark online content rules
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Sanchi Stupa’, consider the following statements
- It was originally commissioned by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE
- The torana gateways were carved and constructed in the manner of wood and covered with narrative sculptures
- The Stupa consists of elements of Mahayana Buddhism such as representation of Buddha in human form
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India, and an important monument of Indian Architecture. It was originally commissioned by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. Although made of stone, the torana gateways were carved and constructed in the manner of wood and the gateways were covered with narrative sculptures. It has also been suggested that the stone reliefs were made by ivory carvers from nearby Vidisha On these stone carvings the Buddha was never depicted as a human figure, due to aniconism in Buddhism. Instead the artists chose to represent him by certain attributes, such as the horse on which he left his father’s home, his footprints, or a canopy under the bodhi tree at the point of his enlightenment. Context – Sanchi, a world heritage site located in Madhya Pradesh, is all set to become India’s first solar city.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The Great Stupa at Sanchi is one of the oldest stone structures in India, and an important monument of Indian Architecture. It was originally commissioned by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. Although made of stone, the torana gateways were carved and constructed in the manner of wood and the gateways were covered with narrative sculptures. It has also been suggested that the stone reliefs were made by ivory carvers from nearby Vidisha On these stone carvings the Buddha was never depicted as a human figure, due to aniconism in Buddhism. Instead the artists chose to represent him by certain attributes, such as the horse on which he left his father’s home, his footprints, or a canopy under the bodhi tree at the point of his enlightenment. Context – Sanchi, a world heritage site located in Madhya Pradesh, is all set to become India’s first solar city.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)’
- It is responsible for approval of new drugs, conduct of clinical trials and control the quality of imported drugs in the country
- It is an autonomous organization working under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, CDSCO is responsible for, Approval of New Drugs; Conduct of Clinical Trials; Laying down the standards for Drugs; Control over the quality of imported Drugs in the country; Coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organizations Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India for the medical devices industry under the provisions of the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules. It works under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is the head of the CDSCO Context – The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) recently flagged 48 commonly used medicines as they failed the latest drug safety alert issued by the drug regulator
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, CDSCO is responsible for, Approval of New Drugs; Conduct of Clinical Trials; Laying down the standards for Drugs; Control over the quality of imported Drugs in the country; Coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organizations Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the National Regulatory Authority (NRA) of India for the medical devices industry under the provisions of the Drugs & Cosmetics Rules. It works under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is the head of the CDSCO Context – The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) recently flagged 48 commonly used medicines as they failed the latest drug safety alert issued by the drug regulator
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Quasars’
- These are very luminous objects in faraway galaxies that emit jets at radio frequencies
- These are formed by the energy emitted by materials spiralling around a black hole right before collapsing into it
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct A quasar is an extremely luminous active galactic nucleus (AGN). These are very luminous objects in faraway galaxies that emit jets at radio frequencies. They are located in supermassive black holes, which sit in the centre of galaxies. Quasars are formed by the energy emitted by materials spiralling around a black hole right before being sucked into it. When galaxies collide, it pushes the gas from the outer reaches of the galaxies to the centre. As the supermassive black hole gorges on the gas, it releases ferocious fountains of energy in the form of radiation, leading to the quasar. Context – Quasars are the brightest and the most powerful objects in the universe, according to a new study
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct A quasar is an extremely luminous active galactic nucleus (AGN). These are very luminous objects in faraway galaxies that emit jets at radio frequencies. They are located in supermassive black holes, which sit in the centre of galaxies. Quasars are formed by the energy emitted by materials spiralling around a black hole right before being sucked into it. When galaxies collide, it pushes the gas from the outer reaches of the galaxies to the centre. As the supermassive black hole gorges on the gas, it releases ferocious fountains of energy in the form of radiation, leading to the quasar. Context – Quasars are the brightest and the most powerful objects in the universe, according to a new study
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ‘National Medical Devices Policy 2023’, consider the following statements
- The policy aims to establish India as the global leader by achieving 25% share in the global market by 2035
- The policy follows a patient-centric approach to place the medical devices sector on an accelerated path of growth
- It discourages developing partnerships with foreign academic/industry organizations to develop medical technologies
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The policy aims to make India emerge as the global leader in the manufacturing and innovation of medical devices by achieving 10-12% share in the expanding global market over the next 25 years. Policy is expected to help the Medical Devices Sector grow from present $11 Bn to $50 Bn by 2030. The National Medical Devices Policy, 2023 aims to place the medical devices sector on an accelerated path of growth with a patient-centric approach to meet the evolving healthcare needs of patients. The policy encourages developing partnerships with foreign academic/industry organizations to develop medical technologies in order to be in equal pace with the world market. Context – The policy was approved by the Cabinet recently.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect The policy aims to make India emerge as the global leader in the manufacturing and innovation of medical devices by achieving 10-12% share in the expanding global market over the next 25 years. Policy is expected to help the Medical Devices Sector grow from present $11 Bn to $50 Bn by 2030. The National Medical Devices Policy, 2023 aims to place the medical devices sector on an accelerated path of growth with a patient-centric approach to meet the evolving healthcare needs of patients. The policy encourages developing partnerships with foreign academic/industry organizations to develop medical technologies in order to be in equal pace with the world market. Context – The policy was approved by the Cabinet recently.
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