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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Western Equine Encephalitis Virus’
- It is caused by a long single-stranded RNA virus
- The primary mode of transmission of the infection to humans is through horses
- There is no specific antiviral treatment available for this disease
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct It is a mosquito-borne infection caused by the Western Equine Encephalitis Virus (WEEV), which belongs to the Togaviridae family of viruses. The virus has an approximately 11.5 kilobases long single-stranded RNA genome. The primary mode of transmission of the infection to humans is through mosquitoes which act as vectors for the virus. Passerine birds are thought to be the reservoir and equine species as intermediate hosts. With no specific antiviral treatment, symptomatic care is crucial, especially for neurologic symptoms. An estimated 4-5% of cases may manifest as infection/inflammation of the brain, resulting in neurological symptoms and sequelae of disease. Context – The International Health Regulations National Focal Point (IHR NFP) in Argentina alerted the World Health Organization of a human case of Western Equine Encephalitis Virus (WEEV) infection.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct It is a mosquito-borne infection caused by the Western Equine Encephalitis Virus (WEEV), which belongs to the Togaviridae family of viruses. The virus has an approximately 11.5 kilobases long single-stranded RNA genome. The primary mode of transmission of the infection to humans is through mosquitoes which act as vectors for the virus. Passerine birds are thought to be the reservoir and equine species as intermediate hosts. With no specific antiviral treatment, symptomatic care is crucial, especially for neurologic symptoms. An estimated 4-5% of cases may manifest as infection/inflammation of the brain, resulting in neurological symptoms and sequelae of disease. Context – The International Health Regulations National Focal Point (IHR NFP) in Argentina alerted the World Health Organization of a human case of Western Equine Encephalitis Virus (WEEV) infection.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2021-2022’
- The survey covers all the institutions in the country engaged in imparting higher education
- Data on parameters such as teachers, student enrolment, accreditation and infrastructure are collected
- The overall gross enrolment ratio (GER) in higher education for the age group 18-23 years has increased since the base year
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The AISHE report has been published by the Ministry of Education since 2011. It aims to portray the status of higher education in the country. The survey covers all the institutions in the country engaged in imparting higher education. Data is being collected on several parameters, such as teachers, student enrolment, programmes, examination results, education finance, and infrastructure. Indicators of educational development such as Institution Density, Gross Enrolment Ratio, Pupil-teacher ratio, Gender Parity Index, Per Student Expenditure will also be calculated from the data collected through AISHE. In 2021-22, the overall gross enrolment ratio (GER) in higher education for the age group 18-23 years increased to 28.4%, from 27.3%in 2020- 21 and 23.7% in 2014- 15, the base year. Female GER increased to 28.5% (2.07 crore) in 2021-22 from 27.9 (2.01 crore) in 2020-21 and 22.9 percent in 2014-15. Context – The Ministry of Education, Government of India, released the All-India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2021-2022 recently.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The AISHE report has been published by the Ministry of Education since 2011. It aims to portray the status of higher education in the country. The survey covers all the institutions in the country engaged in imparting higher education. Data is being collected on several parameters, such as teachers, student enrolment, programmes, examination results, education finance, and infrastructure. Indicators of educational development such as Institution Density, Gross Enrolment Ratio, Pupil-teacher ratio, Gender Parity Index, Per Student Expenditure will also be calculated from the data collected through AISHE. In 2021-22, the overall gross enrolment ratio (GER) in higher education for the age group 18-23 years increased to 28.4%, from 27.3%in 2020- 21 and 23.7% in 2014- 15, the base year. Female GER increased to 28.5% (2.07 crore) in 2021-22 from 27.9 (2.01 crore) in 2020-21 and 22.9 percent in 2014-15. Context – The Ministry of Education, Government of India, released the All-India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2021-2022 recently.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
‘Dogri folk dance’ seen in news recently is native to
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Solution (c)
Dogri folk dance is a dance performed in Duggar region of Jammu. It is generally performed by a group of artists whose main leader sings the song as well as dances while others are in the sitting position providing beats of Drums and Chimta. It is performed in functions and social gatherings. There are other varieties of this dance with the men and women or only women performing dance in groups to the music of some famous folk song in colourful traditional dresses.
Context – The Union Government of India conferred Padma Shri award to Jammu’s Dogri folk dancer Romalo Ram.
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Solution (c)
Dogri folk dance is a dance performed in Duggar region of Jammu. It is generally performed by a group of artists whose main leader sings the song as well as dances while others are in the sitting position providing beats of Drums and Chimta. It is performed in functions and social gatherings. There are other varieties of this dance with the men and women or only women performing dance in groups to the music of some famous folk song in colourful traditional dresses.
Context – The Union Government of India conferred Padma Shri award to Jammu’s Dogri folk dancer Romalo Ram.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘National Cybersecurity Reference Framework (NCRF)’, consider the following statements
Statement 1 – It is a framework that sets the standard for cybersecurity in India and its recommendations are binding in nature
Statement 2 – The framework has been drawn up by the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) with support from the National Cybersecurity Coordinator (NCSC)
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct NCRF is a framework that sets the standard for cybersecurity in India. The NCRF can serve as a template for critical sector entities to develop their own governance and management systems for strong cyber-security systems. The NCRF is a guideline, meaning that its recommendations will not be binding. The framework has been drawn up by the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) with support from the National Cybersecurity Coordinator (NCSC). Context – The government has drawn up a guiding policy called the National Cybersecurity Reference Framework (NCRF) to help manage cybersecurity better.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct NCRF is a framework that sets the standard for cybersecurity in India. The NCRF can serve as a template for critical sector entities to develop their own governance and management systems for strong cyber-security systems. The NCRF is a guideline, meaning that its recommendations will not be binding. The framework has been drawn up by the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) with support from the National Cybersecurity Coordinator (NCSC). Context – The government has drawn up a guiding policy called the National Cybersecurity Reference Framework (NCRF) to help manage cybersecurity better.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘INSAT-3DS Satellite’
- The INSAT-3DS satellite is an exclusive meteorological satellite launched by ISRO
- It will be launched using a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle to the Geosynchronous orbit
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The INSAT-3DS satellite is an exclusive meteorological satellite released by ISRO. The satellite is designed for enhanced meteorological observations and monitoring of land and ocean surfaces for weather forecasting and disaster warning. It will be launched using a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle to the Geostationary orbit. It will be the seventh flight of the INSAT-3D series. Context – The INSAT-3DS satellite has been flagged off to the launch port at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect The INSAT-3DS satellite is an exclusive meteorological satellite released by ISRO. The satellite is designed for enhanced meteorological observations and monitoring of land and ocean surfaces for weather forecasting and disaster warning. It will be launched using a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle to the Geostationary orbit. It will be the seventh flight of the INSAT-3D series. Context – The INSAT-3DS satellite has been flagged off to the launch port at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
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