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PM-MITRA

Syllabus

Context: In a recent tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the PM-MITRA mega textile parks will bolster productivity, foster innovation and generate many employment opportunities.

About PM-MITRA:-

IMAGE SOURCE: yojanapandit.com

Key Features of PM MITRA:-

Advantages of PM MITRA:-

MUST READ: Textile Industry in India

SOURCE: AIR

PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS

Q.1) Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: (2023)

  1. It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.
  2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.
  3. It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.
  4. Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. All four

Q.2) In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing workers? (2022)

  1. Central Statistics Office
  2. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
  3. Labour Bureau
  4. National Technical Manpower Information System

Bhoomi Samman 2023

Syllabus

Context: As per recent announcements, President Droupadi Murmu will present Bhoomi Samman awards in New Delhi.

Background:-

About Bhoomi Samman 2023:-

MUST READ: Revised Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (RADPFI) Guidelines

SOURCE: AIR

PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS

Q.1) Consider the following statements: (2023)

Statement-I:

India accounts for 3·2% of the global export of goods.

Statement-II:

Many local companies and some foreign companies operating in India have taken advantage of India’s ‘Production-linked Incentive’ scheme.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Q.2) With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements: (2022)

  1. Private and public hospitals must adopt it.
  2. As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.
  3. It has seamless portability across the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Local Currency Settlement (LCS) system

Syllabus

Context: Recently, India and UAE signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding on Local Currency Settlement (LCS) system.

Background:-

About Local Currency Settlement (LCS) system:-

IMAGE SOURCE: blogspot.com

MUST READ: India-UAE relations

SOURCE: AIR

 PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS

Q.1) Consider the following statements: (2023)

The ‘Stability and Growth Pact’ of the European Union is a treaty that

  1. limits the levels of the budgetary deficit of the countries of the European Union
  2. makes the countries of the European Union share their infrastructure facilities
  3. enables the countries of the European Union to share their technologies

How many of the above statements are correct?

  1. Only one
  2. Only· two
  3. All three
  4. None

Q.2) Consider the following statements about G-20: (2023)

  1. The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss international economic and financial issues.
  2. Digital public infrastructure is one· of India’s G-20 priorities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Measles

Syllabus

Context: Recent reports suggest that London is at risk of a major measles outbreak.

Background:-

About Measles:-

IMAGE SOURCE: KVAL News

Symptoms of measles:-

Risk factors for measles:-

Treatment for measles:-

Prevention for measles:-

MUST READ: Ni-kshay Mitra

SOURCE: HINDUSTAN TIMES

PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS

Q.1) Consider the following statements: (2023)

Statement-I:

India’s public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care.

Statement-II:

Under India’s decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Q.2) Consider the following statements: (2021)

  1. Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded DNA genomes.
  2. Common cold is sometimes caused by an adenovirus whereas AIDS is caused by a retrovirus.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Sudan conflicts

Syllabus

Context: Recent conflicts in Blue Nile or Darfur regions of Sudan has led to nationwide displacement.

Background:-

About Sudan conflicts:-

IMAGE SOURCE: countryreports.org

India and Sudan conflict:-

MUST READ: Sudan and Israel Agree to Normalise Relations

SOURCE: DOWN TO EARTH

PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS

Q.1) Which one of the following countries have been suffering from decades of civil strife and food shortages and was in the news in the recent past for its very severe famine? (2023)

  1. Angola
  2. Costa Rica
  3. Ecuador
  4. Somalia

Q.2) Consider the following countries: (2023)

  1. Bulgaria
  2. Czech Republic
  3. Hungary
  4. Latvia
  5. Lithuania
  6. Romania

How many of the above-mentioned countries share a land border with Ukraine?

  1. Only two
  2. Only three
  3. Only four
  4. Only five

Mains:

Vector-borne Diseases

Syllabus

Context: The Union health ministry has sounded the alarm on a vector-borne disease outbreak with record rainfall in North India.

About Vectors:

About Vector-borne diseases:

Vector-borne diseases in India:

Challenges:

Global Vector Control Response (GVCR) 2017–2030 by WHO:

India’s Efforts:

National Anti – Malaria Programme (NAMP)

Kala -Azar Control Programme

National Filaria Control Programme

Japanese Encephalitis Control Programme

Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

Way Forward:

As Vector Borne disease is becoming a public health threat, it becomes necessary for a country to reduce its GHG Emissions as Climate change proves to be a major driver behind the expansion of such vectors.

Modelling future scenarios using state-of-the-art techniques that allow predictive future disease patterns or hotspots can be a useful tool to aid decision-makers in planning suitable and timely interventions.

Source:    Indian Express


Roiling resurgence

Syllabus

Context: The latest Consumer Price Index data showing a resurgence in retail inflation proves exactly why the RBI’s monetary authorities have reiterated the need to keep the policy approach firmly tilted towards ensuring price stability.

Consumer Price Index (CPI):

The Inflation figures

Reasons for the rising inflation:

Impact of agricultural trends on inflation:

Tackling Inflation

 Monetary Policy Measures

Fiscal Policy Measures

Supply Measurement Measures

Constraints in Controlling Inflation

Way Forward:

Thus, the policies can target inflation levels. A low level of inflation is considered to be healthy for the economy. If inflation is high, a contractionary policy can address this issue. Policymakers must tighten their grip over prices to prevent the broader economic recovery from floundering.

Source:   The Hindu


Practice MCQs

Daily Practice MCQs

Q1) Consider the following statements

Statement-I:

Exercise “Nomadic Elephant – 2023” will commence in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Statement-II:

The last edition of the exercise was held at, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh in October 2019.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Q2) Consider the following statements

Statement-I:

Having a vitamin A deficiency is a risk factor for Measles.

Statement-II:

There is no vaccine available for Measles.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Q3) Consider the following pairs:

    Rescue Operation                              Countries

Vande Bharat Mission:                             Yemen

Operation Raahat:                                     Kuwait

Operation Maitri:                                      Nepal

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. Only three
  4. None

Mains Practice Questions

Q.1) What do you understand by inflation targeting? Has the adoption of an inflation-targeting regime served the interests of the Indian economy well? Critically examine (250 words)

Q.2) How should India address the rising challenge of vector-borne diseases? Discuss (250 words)


Comment the answers to the above questions in the comment section below!!

ANSWERS FOR ’ 17th July 2023 – Daily Practice MCQs’ will be updated along with tomorrow’s Daily Current Affairs.st


ANSWERS FOR 15th July – Daily Practice MCQs

Answers- Daily Practice MCQs

Q.1) – a

Q.2) – d

Q.3) -a

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