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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN)
- It is a part of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).
- Recently, Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology joined the CLN.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Centralized Laboratory Network · It works to test vaccines which can be used during pandemic, epidemic disease outbreak.
· It currently has 15 partner facilities in 13 countries.
· It is a part of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).
· This Network is the largest global group which has standardized methods and materials for testing.
New members · Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV).
· Senegal,
· Kenya,
· South Africa,
· Uganda.
Context: India has joined the Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN).
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Centralized Laboratory Network · It works to test vaccines which can be used during pandemic, epidemic disease outbreak.
· It currently has 15 partner facilities in 13 countries.
· It is a part of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).
· This Network is the largest global group which has standardized methods and materials for testing.
New members · Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV).
· Senegal,
· Kenya,
· South Africa,
· Uganda.
Context: India has joined the Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
- It is a multi-national naval partnership, which exists to promote security, stability and prosperity across international waters.
- Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) is commanded by a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.
- Recently, India joined as a member to this organization.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · It is a multi-national naval partnership, which exists to promote security, stability and prosperity across international waters, which encompass some of the world’s most important shipping lanes. · Aim – It aims to uphold the Rules-Based International Order (RBIO).
· Its main focus areas are defeating terrorism, preventing piracy, encouraging regional cooperation, and promoting a safe maritime environment.
· Comprised of 3 task forces: CTF 150 (maritime security and counter-terrorism), CTF 151 (counter piracy) and CTF 152 (Arabian Gulf security and cooperation). · It has 34 member nations.
· Commanded by a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral, who also serves as Commander U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. 5th Fleet.
· All three commands are co-located at U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain.
· Deputy Commander is a UK Royal Navy Commodore.
· Participation is purely voluntary.
· No nation is asked to carry out any duty that it is unwilling to conduct.
· India is not a member of CMF. · In 2022, at the India-US 2+2, India announced it would join the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) as an Associate Partner.
Context: The UAE withdrew its participation in the Combined Maritime Forces.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · It is a multi-national naval partnership, which exists to promote security, stability and prosperity across international waters, which encompass some of the world’s most important shipping lanes. · Aim – It aims to uphold the Rules-Based International Order (RBIO).
· Its main focus areas are defeating terrorism, preventing piracy, encouraging regional cooperation, and promoting a safe maritime environment.
· Comprised of 3 task forces: CTF 150 (maritime security and counter-terrorism), CTF 151 (counter piracy) and CTF 152 (Arabian Gulf security and cooperation). · It has 34 member nations.
· Commanded by a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral, who also serves as Commander U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and U.S. 5th Fleet.
· All three commands are co-located at U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain.
· Deputy Commander is a UK Royal Navy Commodore.
· Participation is purely voluntary.
· No nation is asked to carry out any duty that it is unwilling to conduct.
· India is not a member of CMF. · In 2022, at the India-US 2+2, India announced it would join the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) as an Associate Partner.
Context: The UAE withdrew its participation in the Combined Maritime Forces.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Acinetobacter Baumannii
- It is a gram-negative bacillus that is aerobic, pleomorphic and non-motile.
- It is an opportunistic viral pathogen primarily associated with hospital-acquired infections.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Acinetobacter Baumannii · It is a Gram-negative bacillus that is aerobic, pleomorphic (Occurring in various distinct forms) and non-motile (not capable of movement).
· It is an opportunistic bacterial pathogen primarily associated with hospital-acquired infections. · It occurs particularly those who have experienced a prolonged (> 90 days) hospital stay.
Impacts
· Commonly associated with aquatic environments.
· It has been shown to colonize the skin as well as being isolated in high numbers from the respiratory and oropharynx secretions of infected individuals.
· In recent years, it has been designated as a “red alert” human pathogen, generating alarm among the medical fraternity, arising largely from its extensive antibiotic resistance spectrum.
Context: Researchers have used machine-learning to identify a potential new antibiotic against of disease-causing bacteria, A. Baumannii.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Acinetobacter Baumannii · It is a Gram-negative bacillus that is aerobic, pleomorphic (Occurring in various distinct forms) and non-motile (not capable of movement).
· It is an opportunistic bacterial pathogen primarily associated with hospital-acquired infections. · It occurs particularly those who have experienced a prolonged (> 90 days) hospital stay.
Impacts
· Commonly associated with aquatic environments.
· It has been shown to colonize the skin as well as being isolated in high numbers from the respiratory and oropharynx secretions of infected individuals.
· In recent years, it has been designated as a “red alert” human pathogen, generating alarm among the medical fraternity, arising largely from its extensive antibiotic resistance spectrum.
Context: Researchers have used machine-learning to identify a potential new antibiotic against of disease-causing bacteria, A. Baumannii.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Small Finance Banks (SFBs)
- They are required to maintain a minimum Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of 15%.
- They are required to extend 75% of their Adjusted Net Bank Credit to Priority Sector Lending.
- SFBs are required to open at least 25% of their total branches in unbanked rural areas.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · SFBs are specialized banks that are licensed by RBIto provide financial services and products to low-income individuals and underserved communities, including microfinance and micro-enterprise services, as well as other basic banking services. · SFBs are registered as public limited companies under the Companies Act, 2013 and governed by Banking Regulations Act, 1949; RBI Act, 1934 and other relevant Statutes and Directives from time to time.
· The guidelines for SFBS were introduced in 2014 by RBI. RBI Guidelines on SFBs in India are:
· SFBs are granted the scheduled bank status after being operational and are deemed suitable under section 42 of the RBI Act,1934.
· SFBs are required to primarily focus on providing access to financial services to the unbanked and underbanked segments of the population.
· They are required to maintain a minimum Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of 15%.
· They are required to extend 75% of their Adjusted Net Bank Credit to Priority Sector Lending.
· SFBs are required to open at least 25% of their total branches in unbanked rural areas.
· The minimum paid-up voting equity capital for small finance banks shall be Rs.200 crore.
· SFBs are required to maintain at least 50% of their loan portfolio as microfinance and advances of up to Rs. 25,00,000.
· SFBs are required to comply with various prudential norms and regulations related to income recognition, asset classification, and provisioning.
· SFBs are encouraged to adopt technology to improve their operational efficiency and reach the target segments.
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-appointed director, recently resigned from the board of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB).
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Option c Correct · SFBs are specialized banks that are licensed by RBIto provide financial services and products to low-income individuals and underserved communities, including microfinance and micro-enterprise services, as well as other basic banking services. · SFBs are registered as public limited companies under the Companies Act, 2013 and governed by Banking Regulations Act, 1949; RBI Act, 1934 and other relevant Statutes and Directives from time to time.
· The guidelines for SFBS were introduced in 2014 by RBI. RBI Guidelines on SFBs in India are:
· SFBs are granted the scheduled bank status after being operational and are deemed suitable under section 42 of the RBI Act,1934.
· SFBs are required to primarily focus on providing access to financial services to the unbanked and underbanked segments of the population.
· They are required to maintain a minimum Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of 15%.
· They are required to extend 75% of their Adjusted Net Bank Credit to Priority Sector Lending.
· SFBs are required to open at least 25% of their total branches in unbanked rural areas.
· The minimum paid-up voting equity capital for small finance banks shall be Rs.200 crore.
· SFBs are required to maintain at least 50% of their loan portfolio as microfinance and advances of up to Rs. 25,00,000.
· SFBs are required to comply with various prudential norms and regulations related to income recognition, asset classification, and provisioning.
· SFBs are encouraged to adopt technology to improve their operational efficiency and reach the target segments.
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-appointed director, recently resigned from the board of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Guarani tribe, recently seen in news belong to which of the following country?
Correct
Solution (a)
Option a Key facts about the Guarani tribe: · The Guarani were one of the first peoples contacted after Europeans arrived in South America around 500 years ago.
· In Brazil, there are today around 51,000 Guarani living in seven states, making them the country’s most numerous tribes. Many others live in neighbouring Paraguay, Bolivia, and Argentina.
· These people in Brazil are divided into three groups: Kaiowá, Ñandeva and M’byá, of which the largest is the Kaiowá which means ‘forest people’.
· They are deeply spiritual people.
· Most communities have a prayer house, and a religious leader, whose authority is based on prestige rather than formal power
Context: Recently, protests by Guarani tribal people have erupted across Brazil as the country’s Chamber of Deputies approved a new land bill that will restrict the new recognition of ancestral land of indigenous people.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Option a Key facts about the Guarani tribe: · The Guarani were one of the first peoples contacted after Europeans arrived in South America around 500 years ago.
· In Brazil, there are today around 51,000 Guarani living in seven states, making them the country’s most numerous tribes. Many others live in neighbouring Paraguay, Bolivia, and Argentina.
· These people in Brazil are divided into three groups: Kaiowá, Ñandeva and M’byá, of which the largest is the Kaiowá which means ‘forest people’.
· They are deeply spiritual people.
· Most communities have a prayer house, and a religious leader, whose authority is based on prestige rather than formal power
Context: Recently, protests by Guarani tribal people have erupted across Brazil as the country’s Chamber of Deputies approved a new land bill that will restrict the new recognition of ancestral land of indigenous people.
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