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Consider the following statements about Papua New Guinea
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct |
| · Papua New Guinea lies in the southwest Pacific, just south of the equator and northeast of Australia.
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· The country is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, at the point of collision of several tectonic plates.
· It is prone to volcanic activity, earthquakes and tidal waves. · Most of the terrain is covered by tropical rain forest. |
· The third forum for India-Pacific islands co-operation (FIPIC Summit), which was held today at Port Moresby was jointly hosted with Papua New Guinea.
· Prime minister of India co- chaired the summit with PM of Papua New Guinea. · The discussions encompassed various areas of cooperation, including commerce, technology, healthcare, and climate change. |
Context: Recently, Prime minister of India meets with Pacific Island nation leaders on sidelines of FIPIC Summit in Papua New Guinea.
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct |
| · Papua New Guinea lies in the southwest Pacific, just south of the equator and northeast of Australia.
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· The country is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, at the point of collision of several tectonic plates.
· It is prone to volcanic activity, earthquakes and tidal waves. · Most of the terrain is covered by tropical rain forest. |
· The third forum for India-Pacific islands co-operation (FIPIC Summit), which was held today at Port Moresby was jointly hosted with Papua New Guinea.
· Prime minister of India co- chaired the summit with PM of Papua New Guinea. · The discussions encompassed various areas of cooperation, including commerce, technology, healthcare, and climate change. |
Context: Recently, Prime minister of India meets with Pacific Island nation leaders on sidelines of FIPIC Summit in Papua New Guinea.
Consider the following statements
Choose the incorrect statements:
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| Panch Karma Sankalp
· Ministry – Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW). · The ‘Panch Karma Sankalp’ includes 5 major announcements · MoPSW to provide 30% financial support for the promotion of Green Shipping. |
Under the Green Tug Transition Programme
· Jawaharlal Nehru Port, · VO Chidambaranar Port, · Paradip Port and · Deendayal Port, · Kandla will procure two tugs each; · Deendayal Port and VO Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin to be developed as Green Hydrogen Hub. Single Window Portal to facilitate and monitor river and sea cruises. Jawaharlal Nehru Port and VO Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin to become Smart Port by next year. |
Context: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) made FIVE major announcements focusing green shipping and digitisation of the ports.
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| Panch Karma Sankalp
· Ministry – Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW). · The ‘Panch Karma Sankalp’ includes 5 major announcements · MoPSW to provide 30% financial support for the promotion of Green Shipping. |
Under the Green Tug Transition Programme
· Jawaharlal Nehru Port, · VO Chidambaranar Port, · Paradip Port and · Deendayal Port, · Kandla will procure two tugs each; · Deendayal Port and VO Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin to be developed as Green Hydrogen Hub. Single Window Portal to facilitate and monitor river and sea cruises. Jawaharlal Nehru Port and VO Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin to become Smart Port by next year. |
Context: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) made FIVE major announcements focusing green shipping and digitisation of the ports.
Consider the following statements about National Medical Devices Policy, 2023
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct |
| National Medical Devices Policy, 2023
· Vision – To emerge as the global leader in the manufacturing and innovation of medical devices by achieving 10-12% share in the expanding global market over the next 25 years. · Accelerated growth path with a patient-centric approach · Policy is expected to help the Medical Devices Sector grow from present $11 Bn to $50 Bn by 2030. |
· It is implemented under the aegis of Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. | · It approved establishment of 157 nursing colleges to create a cadre of skilled professionals.
Mission · Access & Universality · Affordability · Quality · Patient centered & Quality Care · Preventive & Promotive Health · Security · Research and Innovation |
Context: It was in news.
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct |
| National Medical Devices Policy, 2023
· Vision – To emerge as the global leader in the manufacturing and innovation of medical devices by achieving 10-12% share in the expanding global market over the next 25 years. · Accelerated growth path with a patient-centric approach · Policy is expected to help the Medical Devices Sector grow from present $11 Bn to $50 Bn by 2030. |
· It is implemented under the aegis of Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. | · It approved establishment of 157 nursing colleges to create a cadre of skilled professionals.
Mission · Access & Universality · Affordability · Quality · Patient centered & Quality Care · Preventive & Promotive Health · Security · Research and Innovation |
Context: It was in news.
Consider the following statements about initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET)
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| · The US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) is a platform to accelerate strategic convergence and policy alignment.
· This initiative was unveiled by President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2022 Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo. · The iCET will be spearheaded by the National Security Council of both the United States and India. |
· iCET aims to elevate and expand the strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation between the 2 countries.
· The iCET is expected to remove barriers in technology transfers and co-production in the areas of critical and emerging technologies.
INDUS-X
· It will be launched under the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET). · It will promote partnerships between two countries defence innovation ecosystem. · It focused on advancing high-tech cooperation. |
Context: Launch of INDUS-X to promote partnerships between India and U.S. is scheduled in Washington ahead of PM’s visit
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| · The US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) is a platform to accelerate strategic convergence and policy alignment.
· This initiative was unveiled by President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2022 Quad Leaders’ Summit in Tokyo. · The iCET will be spearheaded by the National Security Council of both the United States and India. |
· iCET aims to elevate and expand the strategic technology partnership and defence industrial cooperation between the 2 countries.
· The iCET is expected to remove barriers in technology transfers and co-production in the areas of critical and emerging technologies.
INDUS-X
· It will be launched under the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET). · It will promote partnerships between two countries defence innovation ecosystem. · It focused on advancing high-tech cooperation. |
Context: Launch of INDUS-X to promote partnerships between India and U.S. is scheduled in Washington ahead of PM’s visit
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in news is located in?
Solution (b)
| Option b |
| Correct |
| About New Species:
· The Visakhapatnam limbless skink (Barkudiamelanosticta) a small reptile renowned for its unique limbless body and extraordinary adaptations, has long eluded scientific observations. · It is believed to be endemic to this region.
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary:
· Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary is a vast forest reserve located near Vishaka- patnam, Andhra Pradesh. · The name of the place referred to the local hill, Kambalakonda. · The sanctuary has been under the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department since 1970. · Topography: It is considerably hilly with steep slopes. |
Context: Recently, the first-ever sighting of the elusive Barkudia limbless skink has been reported within the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary boundaries in Visakhapatnam.
Solution (b)
| Option b |
| Correct |
| About New Species:
· The Visakhapatnam limbless skink (Barkudiamelanosticta) a small reptile renowned for its unique limbless body and extraordinary adaptations, has long eluded scientific observations. · It is believed to be endemic to this region.
Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary:
· Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary is a vast forest reserve located near Vishaka- patnam, Andhra Pradesh. · The name of the place referred to the local hill, Kambalakonda. · The sanctuary has been under the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department since 1970. · Topography: It is considerably hilly with steep slopes. |
Context: Recently, the first-ever sighting of the elusive Barkudia limbless skink has been reported within the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary boundaries in Visakhapatnam.
