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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
From the below, identify the incorrect statement about National Monuments Authority (NMA)?
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
National Monuments Authority (NMA) under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India has been setup as per provisions of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains AMASR (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010. Several functions have been assigned to the NMA for the protection and preservation of monuments and sites through management of the prohibited and regulated area around the centrally protected monuments.
Some of them are
- Statutory provision for the ‘prohibited’ and regulated areas.
- Complete ban on construction in the prohibited area.
- Providing statutory procedures for applications seeking permission for construction/repair/renovation.
- The authority shall make necessary scrutiny of the Heritage bye laws and accord approval after inviting objections/suggestions from the public.
- Grading and classification of monuments.
The Act provides for NMA to be constituted with a Chairperson and up to 5 Whole Time and 5 Part Time Members each and a Member Secretary. DG ASI is an ex officio Member.
Article reference: Centre withdraws draft heritage bylaws on Jagannath Temple
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
National Monuments Authority (NMA) under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India has been setup as per provisions of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains AMASR (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010. Several functions have been assigned to the NMA for the protection and preservation of monuments and sites through management of the prohibited and regulated area around the centrally protected monuments.
Some of them are
- Statutory provision for the ‘prohibited’ and regulated areas.
- Complete ban on construction in the prohibited area.
- Providing statutory procedures for applications seeking permission for construction/repair/renovation.
- The authority shall make necessary scrutiny of the Heritage bye laws and accord approval after inviting objections/suggestions from the public.
- Grading and classification of monuments.
The Act provides for NMA to be constituted with a Chairperson and up to 5 Whole Time and 5 Part Time Members each and a Member Secretary. DG ASI is an ex officio Member.
Article reference: Centre withdraws draft heritage bylaws on Jagannath Temple
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
From the below, identify the correct statement with reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) ’?
Correct
Solution (a)
Explanation:
Under PMMVY, pregnant women and lactating mothers receive ₹5,000 on the birth of their first child in three instalments, after fulfilling certain conditionalities.
According to government, the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, has crossed 1.75 crore eligible women till financial year 2020.
It implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
The incentive given by the government is in form of Direct Benefit Transfer.
Basics about PMMVY
Pradhan Mantri Matri Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit program run by the government of India. It was introduced in 2017. It is a conditional cash transfer scheme for pregnant and lactating women of 19 years of age or above for the first live birth. It provides a partial wage compensation to women for wage-loss during childbirth and childcare and to provide conditions for safe delivery and good nutrition and feeding practices. Scheme was brought to fulfil provision of National Food Security Act, 2013.
Article reference: PMMVY beneficiaries cross 1.75 crore
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
Under PMMVY, pregnant women and lactating mothers receive ₹5,000 on the birth of their first child in three instalments, after fulfilling certain conditionalities.
According to government, the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, has crossed 1.75 crore eligible women till financial year 2020.
It implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
The incentive given by the government is in form of Direct Benefit Transfer.
Basics about PMMVY
Pradhan Mantri Matri Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit program run by the government of India. It was introduced in 2017. It is a conditional cash transfer scheme for pregnant and lactating women of 19 years of age or above for the first live birth. It provides a partial wage compensation to women for wage-loss during childbirth and childcare and to provide conditions for safe delivery and good nutrition and feeding practices. Scheme was brought to fulfil provision of National Food Security Act, 2013.
Article reference: PMMVY beneficiaries cross 1.75 crore
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The term ‘Emergency Use Listing (EUL)’ is related to which of the following?
Correct
Solution (d)
The Emergency Use Listing Procedure (EUL) is a risk-based procedure for assessing and listing unlicensed vaccines, therapeutics and in vitro diagnostics with the ultimate aim of expediting the availability of these products to people affected by a public health emergency. This assist Nations in determining the acceptability of using specific products, based on an essential set of available quality, safety, and efficacy and performance data.
Article link: Pfizer withdraws Emergency Use Authorisation application for its COVID-19 vaccine in India
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Solution (d)
The Emergency Use Listing Procedure (EUL) is a risk-based procedure for assessing and listing unlicensed vaccines, therapeutics and in vitro diagnostics with the ultimate aim of expediting the availability of these products to people affected by a public health emergency. This assist Nations in determining the acceptability of using specific products, based on an essential set of available quality, safety, and efficacy and performance data.
Article link: Pfizer withdraws Emergency Use Authorisation application for its COVID-19 vaccine in India
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statement regarding Trans Fatty Acids –
- As per FSSAI, food products shall not contain industrial trans fatty acids more than 2% by mass of the total oils/fats present in the product from 2022.
- This rule is for all form of trans fatty acids, either Natural or Industrial.
- Trans fatty acids are created in an industrial process that adds Oxygen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid, increase shelf life of food items.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
“Revised regulations of FSSAI recently notified that Food products in which edible oils and fats are used as an ingredient shall not contain industrial trans fatty acids more than 2% by mass of the total oils/fats present in the product, on and from 1st January, 2022,” so there is no restrictions on Natural Trans fatty acids.
Trans fatty acids are created in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid, increase shelf life of food items and for use as an adulterant as they are cheap. They are present in baked, fried and processed foods as well as adulterated ghee. They are the most harmful form of fats as they clog arteries and cause hypertension, heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases.
Article link: After oils, FSSAI caps transfats in foods
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
“Revised regulations of FSSAI recently notified that Food products in which edible oils and fats are used as an ingredient shall not contain industrial trans fatty acids more than 2% by mass of the total oils/fats present in the product, on and from 1st January, 2022,” so there is no restrictions on Natural Trans fatty acids.
Trans fatty acids are created in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid, increase shelf life of food items and for use as an adulterant as they are cheap. They are present in baked, fried and processed foods as well as adulterated ghee. They are the most harmful form of fats as they clog arteries and cause hypertension, heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases.
Article link: After oils, FSSAI caps transfats in foods
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
India’s first geothermal field development project will be developed in –
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will carry out the first Geothermal Field Development Project in India which will be implemented in Leh, Ladakh.
There are seven geothermal provinces in India : the Himalayas, Sohana, West coast, Cambay, Son-Narmada-Tapi (SONATA), Godavari, and Mahanadi.
Geothermal energy is a renewable source of energy stored beneath the surface of the Earth in the form of heat. This energy is clean, sustainable, carbon free, continuous, uninterrupted and environment-friendly.
Article reference: ONGC to carry out India’s first geothermal energy project in Ladakh
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Solution (c)
Explanation:
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will carry out the first Geothermal Field Development Project in India which will be implemented in Leh, Ladakh.
There are seven geothermal provinces in India : the Himalayas, Sohana, West coast, Cambay, Son-Narmada-Tapi (SONATA), Godavari, and Mahanadi.
Geothermal energy is a renewable source of energy stored beneath the surface of the Earth in the form of heat. This energy is clean, sustainable, carbon free, continuous, uninterrupted and environment-friendly.
Article reference: ONGC to carry out India’s first geothermal energy project in Ladakh
