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UPSC Quiz – 2020: IAS Daily Current Affairs Quiz Day 139
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana’
- Following the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission, the scheme is funded by both the central government (60%) and states (40%).
- It is under the aegis of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Select the correct statements
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Solution (a)
The scheme was launched in 2000. It was completely funded by the central government. In 2015, under the recommendation of the 14th finance commission, the project was funded by both centre and state in the ratio 60:40.
It is under the Ministry of Rural Development.
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The scheme was launched in 2000. It was completely funded by the central government. In 2015, under the recommendation of the 14th finance commission, the project was funded by both centre and state in the ratio 60:40.
It is under the Ministry of Rural Development.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘Santamasa’, was in news recently. What is it?
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Solution (a)
HD 86081 b or Santamasa, meaning ‘clouded’ in Sanskrit, is a gas giant exoplanet that orbits close to its host star, completing its orbit for only 2.1375 days. With such a short orbit, it belongs to the class of exoplanets known as hot Jupiters. Like most hot Jupiters, the orbit is nearly circular, with an eccentricity of 0.008.
Source: http://vigyanprasar.gov.in/isw/A-star-and-its-planet-gets-Indian-names.html
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Solution (a)
HD 86081 b or Santamasa, meaning ‘clouded’ in Sanskrit, is a gas giant exoplanet that orbits close to its host star, completing its orbit for only 2.1375 days. With such a short orbit, it belongs to the class of exoplanets known as hot Jupiters. Like most hot Jupiters, the orbit is nearly circular, with an eccentricity of 0.008.
Source: http://vigyanprasar.gov.in/isw/A-star-and-its-planet-gets-Indian-names.html
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The ‘Silver Line Railway Project’ is associated with which of the following states?
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Solution (b)
It aims to connect major districts and towns with semi high-speed trains that will run on their own tracks. The 532-km corridor is projected to be built at a cost of Rs 56,443 crore. Trains would complete the journey at four hours instead of 12, with a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/how-an-end-to-end-railway-line-can-help-kerala-6173892/
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Solution (b)
It aims to connect major districts and towns with semi high-speed trains that will run on their own tracks. The 532-km corridor is projected to be built at a cost of Rs 56,443 crore. Trains would complete the journey at four hours instead of 12, with a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/how-an-end-to-end-railway-line-can-help-kerala-6173892/
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Highest number of refugees come from which of the following countries?
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Solution (b)
Globally, more two-thirds of all refugees come from five countries: Syria (6.7 million), Afghanistan (2.7 million), South Sudan (2.3 million), Myanmar (1.1 million), and Somalia (0.9 million).
Countries in the developed regions host 16 per cent of refugees; one-third of the refugee population (6.7 million people) are in the Least Developed Countries.
The largest host countries are Turkey (3.7 million), Pakistan (1.4 million), Uganda (1.2 million), Sudan (1.1 million), and Germany (1.1 million).
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-in-numbers-and-dimensions-the-global-refugee-crisis-6173621/
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Solution (b)
Globally, more two-thirds of all refugees come from five countries: Syria (6.7 million), Afghanistan (2.7 million), South Sudan (2.3 million), Myanmar (1.1 million), and Somalia (0.9 million).
Countries in the developed regions host 16 per cent of refugees; one-third of the refugee population (6.7 million people) are in the Least Developed Countries.
The largest host countries are Turkey (3.7 million), Pakistan (1.4 million), Uganda (1.2 million), Sudan (1.1 million), and Germany (1.1 million).
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-in-numbers-and-dimensions-the-global-refugee-crisis-6173621/
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘Trastuzumab’ is biosimilar launched by WHO to treat
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Solution (b)
WHO launched a biosimilar medicine “Trastuzumab” in order to treat breast cancers. It is an antibody that shows high efficacy in curing early stages of breast cancers. It was included in the WHO Essential Medicines List in 2015.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/who-moves-step-closer-to-cheaper-breast-cancer-treatment/article30345252.ece
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Solution (b)
WHO launched a biosimilar medicine “Trastuzumab” in order to treat breast cancers. It is an antibody that shows high efficacy in curing early stages of breast cancers. It was included in the WHO Essential Medicines List in 2015.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/who-moves-step-closer-to-cheaper-breast-cancer-treatment/article30345252.ece
