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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘International Institute for Population Sciences’
- It serves as a regional centre for research in Population Studies for the ESCAP region
- It publishes the World Population Report annually
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect International Institute for Population Sciences: It was formerly known as the Demographic Training and Research Centre (DTRC) till 1970. It was established in July 1956 under the joint sponsorship of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, the Government of India and the United Nations. It serves as a regional centre for Training and Research in Population Studies for the ESCAP region. The Institute was re-designated to its present title in 1985 to facilitate the expansion of its academic activities. The Institute is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Institute had conducted many prime surveys like National Family Health Survey (NFHS), District Level Household Survey (DLHS), Assessment of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), YOUTH in India Project etc. UNFPA publishes world population report Context – Central government has suspended the Director of the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) citing irregularity in recruitment.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect International Institute for Population Sciences: It was formerly known as the Demographic Training and Research Centre (DTRC) till 1970. It was established in July 1956 under the joint sponsorship of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, the Government of India and the United Nations. It serves as a regional centre for Training and Research in Population Studies for the ESCAP region. The Institute was re-designated to its present title in 1985 to facilitate the expansion of its academic activities. The Institute is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Institute had conducted many prime surveys like National Family Health Survey (NFHS), District Level Household Survey (DLHS), Assessment of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), YOUTH in India Project etc. UNFPA publishes world population report Context – Central government has suspended the Director of the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) citing irregularity in recruitment.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Hepatitis’, consider the following statements
- It is a bacterial disease that mainly affects the liver
- It cannot be spread through contact with food or water
- There is vaccination for Hepatitis A, D and E but not for B and C
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body are injured or infected. It can damage your liver. This swelling and damage can affect how well your liver functions. Viral hepatitis is the most common type. It is caused by one of several viruses — hepatitis viruses A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis A and hepatitis E usually spread through contact with food or water that is contaminated with an infected person’s You can also get hepatitis E by eating undercooked food. Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and hepatitis D spread through contact with the blood of someone who has the disease. There is no vaccine for hepatitis C. The best way to prevent hepatitis C is by avoiding behaviors that can spread the disease, especially injecting drugs. There are no medicines or antibiotics to treat people who have hepatitis D. There isn’t a vaccine to prevent hepatitis D. Being vaccinated against hepatitis B is the best way to protect yourself. There are vaccines for A,B and E Context – World Hepatitis Day was recently observed on July 28
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body are injured or infected. It can damage your liver. This swelling and damage can affect how well your liver functions. Viral hepatitis is the most common type. It is caused by one of several viruses — hepatitis viruses A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis A and hepatitis E usually spread through contact with food or water that is contaminated with an infected person’s You can also get hepatitis E by eating undercooked food. Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and hepatitis D spread through contact with the blood of someone who has the disease. There is no vaccine for hepatitis C. The best way to prevent hepatitis C is by avoiding behaviors that can spread the disease, especially injecting drugs. There are no medicines or antibiotics to treat people who have hepatitis D. There isn’t a vaccine to prevent hepatitis D. Being vaccinated against hepatitis B is the best way to protect yourself. There are vaccines for A,B and E Context – World Hepatitis Day was recently observed on July 28
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following actions
- Power source for forklifts
- Battery chargers for digital cameras and laptops
- Mobile applications such as Mission Critical Communication
In how many of the above actions is the function of direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) required?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct DMFCs have long been considered an attractive alternate power source for small vehicles such as forklifts DMFCs are used as battery chargers for mobile phones, digital cameras, laptops, and other small electronic gadgets. DMFCs are the market leader in fuel cell systems for off-grid and mobile applications such as Mission Critical Communication, Information Technology, Optronics, Sensors and Auxiliary Power. Context – Researchers have found that an alloy of Cobalt and Platinum when doped with Manganese which act to be an effective catalyst for methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) that takes place at the anode of the direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs).
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct DMFCs have long been considered an attractive alternate power source for small vehicles such as forklifts DMFCs are used as battery chargers for mobile phones, digital cameras, laptops, and other small electronic gadgets. DMFCs are the market leader in fuel cell systems for off-grid and mobile applications such as Mission Critical Communication, Information Technology, Optronics, Sensors and Auxiliary Power. Context – Researchers have found that an alloy of Cobalt and Platinum when doped with Manganese which act to be an effective catalyst for methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) that takes place at the anode of the direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Graded Response Action Plan’
Statement 1 – It is a set of emergency measures that kick in to prevent further deterioration of air quality once it reaches a certain threshold in the Delhi-NCR region
Statement 2 – It categorizes the air quality into five parameters based on which the plan kicks in
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Graded Response Action Plan is a set of emergency measures that kick in to prevent further deterioration of air quality once it reaches a certain threshold in the Delhi-NCR region. The GRAP was first notified in January 2017 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has constituted a sub-committee for the operationalization of the GRAP. Stage I – ‘Poor’ Air Quality (AQI ranging between 201-300): Enforce NGT / Hon’ble SC’s order on over aged diesel / petrol vehicles. Stage II – ‘Very Poor’ (AQI 301-400): Rigorous actions to combat air pollution at identified hotspots in the region. Stage III – ‘Severe’ (AQI 401-450): Impose strict restrictions on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel four-wheelers in certain areas and may suspend physical classes in schools for primary grade children up to Class 5. Stage IV – ‘Severe Plus’ (AQI greater than 450) : When the AQI exceeds 450, four-wheelers registered outside Delhi, except for electric vehicles, CNG vehicles, and BS-VI diesel vehicles, will not be allowed to enter the city. GRAP is categorized into 4 stages Context – Recently, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas (CAQM) announced revision of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) which will come into force w.e.f. 1st October, 2023 in the entire National Capital Region.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Graded Response Action Plan is a set of emergency measures that kick in to prevent further deterioration of air quality once it reaches a certain threshold in the Delhi-NCR region. The GRAP was first notified in January 2017 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has constituted a sub-committee for the operationalization of the GRAP. Stage I – ‘Poor’ Air Quality (AQI ranging between 201-300): Enforce NGT / Hon’ble SC’s order on over aged diesel / petrol vehicles. Stage II – ‘Very Poor’ (AQI 301-400): Rigorous actions to combat air pollution at identified hotspots in the region. Stage III – ‘Severe’ (AQI 401-450): Impose strict restrictions on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel four-wheelers in certain areas and may suspend physical classes in schools for primary grade children up to Class 5. Stage IV – ‘Severe Plus’ (AQI greater than 450) : When the AQI exceeds 450, four-wheelers registered outside Delhi, except for electric vehicles, CNG vehicles, and BS-VI diesel vehicles, will not be allowed to enter the city. GRAP is categorized into 4 stages Context – Recently, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas (CAQM) announced revision of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) which will come into force w.e.f. 1st October, 2023 in the entire National Capital Region.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
In the recent weeks ‘Niger’ a country in Central Africa caught the international attention due to?
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Solution (b)
In Niger, the military coup has led to the detention of President Mohamed Bazoum. The coup plotters have named General Abdourahamane Tchiani as the new leader, citing security concerns related to jihadist violence. The mutinous soldiers, calling themselves the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Country, cited reasons such as deteriorating security and poor economic and social governance. They took control of state television and announced the suspension of all institutions, asserting that security forces were managing the situation. The attempted coup was allegedly triggered by President Bazoum’s decision to relieve the head of the presidential guard, General Tchiani, from his position
Context – Two days after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger’s democratically elected president, it was still unclear Friday morning who was running the country and what mediation efforts were underway, as analysts warned that political chaos could set back the fight on extremist groups and increase Russia’s influence in the region.
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Solution (b)
In Niger, the military coup has led to the detention of President Mohamed Bazoum. The coup plotters have named General Abdourahamane Tchiani as the new leader, citing security concerns related to jihadist violence. The mutinous soldiers, calling themselves the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Country, cited reasons such as deteriorating security and poor economic and social governance. They took control of state television and announced the suspension of all institutions, asserting that security forces were managing the situation. The attempted coup was allegedly triggered by President Bazoum’s decision to relieve the head of the presidential guard, General Tchiani, from his position
Context – Two days after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger’s democratically elected president, it was still unclear Friday morning who was running the country and what mediation efforts were underway, as analysts warned that political chaos could set back the fight on extremist groups and increase Russia’s influence in the region.
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