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Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Maharana Pratap’
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| Pratap Singh I, popularly Uttu Bhaiya known as Maharana Pratap (c. 9 May 1540 – 19 January 1597), was a Hindu Rajput king of Mewar from the Sisodia dynasty. He fought several major battles against Akbar including the Battle of Haldighati in 1576 to resist the expansionist policy of the Mughal empire | Pratap became a folk hero for his military resistance through guerrilla warfare which proved inspirational for later rebels against Mughals including Malik Ambar and Shivaji. | Maharana Pratap’s court at Chavand had given shelter to many poets, artists, writers and artisans. The Chavand school of art was developed during the reign of Rana Pratap. |
Context – PM recently paid tributes to Maharana Pratap on his Jayanti.
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| Pratap Singh I, popularly Uttu Bhaiya known as Maharana Pratap (c. 9 May 1540 – 19 January 1597), was a Hindu Rajput king of Mewar from the Sisodia dynasty. He fought several major battles against Akbar including the Battle of Haldighati in 1576 to resist the expansionist policy of the Mughal empire | Pratap became a folk hero for his military resistance through guerrilla warfare which proved inspirational for later rebels against Mughals including Malik Ambar and Shivaji. | Maharana Pratap’s court at Chavand had given shelter to many poets, artists, writers and artisans. The Chavand school of art was developed during the reign of Rana Pratap. |
Context – PM recently paid tributes to Maharana Pratap on his Jayanti.
Consider the following statements about ‘Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| The candidates who are Class 5 to Class 12 pass out or have skill training certificates or are ITI certificate holders or Diploma holders or graduates can apply in this apprenticeship mela. Through a single platform, participating organizations can connect with potential apprentices, choose from their qualifications on the spot, while strengthening the livelihood opportunities of the youth. | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organises the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM). The Ministry in a statement said that several local businesses and organizations have been invited to be a part of this apprenticeship mela to provide relevant apprenticeship training opportunities to local youth. Apprenticeship melas are held throughout the country on the second Monday of every month. |
Context – Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela was organised in more than 200 districts across the country
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| The candidates who are Class 5 to Class 12 pass out or have skill training certificates or are ITI certificate holders or Diploma holders or graduates can apply in this apprenticeship mela. Through a single platform, participating organizations can connect with potential apprentices, choose from their qualifications on the spot, while strengthening the livelihood opportunities of the youth. | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organises the Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela (PMNAM). The Ministry in a statement said that several local businesses and organizations have been invited to be a part of this apprenticeship mela to provide relevant apprenticeship training opportunities to local youth. Apprenticeship melas are held throughout the country on the second Monday of every month. |
Context – Pradhan Mantri National Apprenticeship Mela was organised in more than 200 districts across the country
‘Deep-dive training programme’ which was seen in news recently was organized by
Solution (a)
The deep-dive training specifically aims at educating and enabling CISOs to understand cyber-attacks comprehensively and thoroughly, get necessary exposure in latest technologies of safeguard, and translate the benefits of a resilient e-infrastructure to individual organisations and citizens at large. The training also focuses on providing a holistic view of legal provisions, enabling CISOs to formulate policies in the domain of cyber security and build concrete cyber crisis management plans. National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under its Capacity Building scheme, organised 36th CISO Deep-Dive training programme with 24 participants from Central Line Ministries and States/UTs at Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.
Context – NeGD organised 36th CISO Deep-Dive Training Programme Under Cyber Surakshit Bharat
Solution (a)
The deep-dive training specifically aims at educating and enabling CISOs to understand cyber-attacks comprehensively and thoroughly, get necessary exposure in latest technologies of safeguard, and translate the benefits of a resilient e-infrastructure to individual organisations and citizens at large. The training also focuses on providing a holistic view of legal provisions, enabling CISOs to formulate policies in the domain of cyber security and build concrete cyber crisis management plans. National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under its Capacity Building scheme, organised 36th CISO Deep-Dive training programme with 24 participants from Central Line Ministries and States/UTs at Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.
Context – NeGD organised 36th CISO Deep-Dive Training Programme Under Cyber Surakshit Bharat
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Thalassemia’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| Thalassemia is an inherited (i.e., passed from parents to children through genes) blood disorder caused when the body doesn’t make enough of a protein called hemoglobin, an important part of red blood cells. | The Union Health Ministry has been implementing the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana since 2017 under the National Health Mission (NHM) and recently completed its second phase in March 2023. It is a unique initiative aimed at providing a one-time cure opportunity to underprivileged Thalassemia patients who have a matched sibling donor but do not have the financial resources to cover the cost of the procedure. |
Context – The Minister of State for Health launched the third phase of the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana of the Health Ministry in New Delhi.
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| Thalassemia is an inherited (i.e., passed from parents to children through genes) blood disorder caused when the body doesn’t make enough of a protein called hemoglobin, an important part of red blood cells. | The Union Health Ministry has been implementing the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana since 2017 under the National Health Mission (NHM) and recently completed its second phase in March 2023. It is a unique initiative aimed at providing a one-time cure opportunity to underprivileged Thalassemia patients who have a matched sibling donor but do not have the financial resources to cover the cost of the procedure. |
Context – The Minister of State for Health launched the third phase of the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana of the Health Ministry in New Delhi.
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Gallantry Awards’
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct |
| Gallantry Awards have been instituted by the Government of India to honour the acts of bravery and sacrifice of the officers/personnel of the Armed Forces, other lawfully constituted Forces and civilians | Gallantry awards are announced twice in a year – first on the occasion of the Republic Day and then on the occasion of the Independence Day. | Order of precedence of these awards is the Param Vir Chakra, the Ashoka Chakra, the Mahavir Chakra, the Kirti Chakra, the Vir Chakra and the Shaurya Chakra. |
Context – President of India conferred 37 Gallantry awards – eight Kirti Chakras (five posthumous) & 29 Shaurya Chakras (five posthumous) during Defence Investiture Ceremony
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct |
| Gallantry Awards have been instituted by the Government of India to honour the acts of bravery and sacrifice of the officers/personnel of the Armed Forces, other lawfully constituted Forces and civilians | Gallantry awards are announced twice in a year – first on the occasion of the Republic Day and then on the occasion of the Independence Day. | Order of precedence of these awards is the Param Vir Chakra, the Ashoka Chakra, the Mahavir Chakra, the Kirti Chakra, the Vir Chakra and the Shaurya Chakra. |
Context – President of India conferred 37 Gallantry awards – eight Kirti Chakras (five posthumous) & 29 Shaurya Chakras (five posthumous) during Defence Investiture Ceremony
