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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Disease X
Disease X is a term used by the World Health Organization (WHO) to describe a hypothetical pathogen that could cause a future pandemic.
Scientists are of the opinion that Disease X could be 20 times more deadly than SARS-Covid virus that caused pandemic recently.
Disease X was included in the WHO’s updated Blueprint list of diseases back in 2018.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
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It is referred to as a hypothetical pathogen or threat that can cause a major pandemic in future.
It could be a new agent, a virus, a bacterium, or a fungus without any known treatment.
The term coined by scientists and the World Health Organization could be any of the 25 families of viruses that have the capability to cause illness in people.
Disease X was included in the WHO’s updated Blueprint list of diseases back in 2018.
Scientists are of the opinion that Disease X could be 20 times more deadly than SARS-Covid virus that caused pandemic recently.
It represents an illness which is currently unknown but could pose a serious microbial threat to humans in the future.
Context: What is Disease X and why the world should prepare for it ( The Hindu)
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
correct
correct
correct
It is referred to as a hypothetical pathogen or threat that can cause a major pandemic in future.
It could be a new agent, a virus, a bacterium, or a fungus without any known treatment.
The term coined by scientists and the World Health Organization could be any of the 25 families of viruses that have the capability to cause illness in people.
Disease X was included in the WHO’s updated Blueprint list of diseases back in 2018.
Scientists are of the opinion that Disease X could be 20 times more deadly than SARS-Covid virus that caused pandemic recently.
It represents an illness which is currently unknown but could pose a serious microbial threat to humans in the future.
Context: What is Disease X and why the world should prepare for it ( The Hindu)
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about the Gaganyan mission
The Gaganyaan Mission is India’s first human spaceflight mission.
The mission aims to send a crew of three astronauts to the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for a period of seven days.
The mission is being implemented by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with the help of the Russian space agency Roscosmos.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
correct
Incorrect
Incorrect
Gaganyaan is indeed India’s first human spaceflight mission.
This ambitious project aims to send Indian astronauts into low Earth orbit and safely bring them back to Earth
The Gaganyaan mission aims to send a crew of three astronauts to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for a period of three days.
While ISRO is the primary agency responsible for the Gaganyaan mission, it is primarily an independent Indian endeavor.
While some collaborations and knowledge sharing may have occurred, the Gaganyaan mission is primarily driven by Indian expertise and technology.
Context:India’s Gaganyaan space mission enters final preparation phase
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
correct
Incorrect
Incorrect
Gaganyaan is indeed India’s first human spaceflight mission.
This ambitious project aims to send Indian astronauts into low Earth orbit and safely bring them back to Earth
The Gaganyaan mission aims to send a crew of three astronauts to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for a period of three days.
While ISRO is the primary agency responsible for the Gaganyaan mission, it is primarily an independent Indian endeavor.
While some collaborations and knowledge sharing may have occurred, the Gaganyaan mission is primarily driven by Indian expertise and technology.
Context:India’s Gaganyaan space mission enters final preparation phase
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Who is the Chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) established under the Disaster Management Act 2005?
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Solution (a)
Option a
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The Chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the Prime Minister of India
Context: Lok Sabha passes Bill to amend the Disaster Management Act of 2005
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Solution (a)
Option a
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The Chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the Prime Minister of India
Context: Lok Sabha passes Bill to amend the Disaster Management Act of 2005
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about the Foreign Direct Investment ( FDI)
FDI is allowed only in the manufacturing sector.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the primary agency responsible for regulating FDI in India.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
Incorrect
Incorrect
FDI is allowed in both the manufacturing and service sectors.
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) is the primary agency responsible for regulating FDI in India
Context: India’s FDI Journey Hits $1 Trillion
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
Incorrect
Incorrect
FDI is allowed in both the manufacturing and service sectors.
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) is the primary agency responsible for regulating FDI in India
Context: India’s FDI Journey Hits $1 Trillion
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the EU’s Schengen area
The Schengen Area is a group of European countries that have abolished border controls and established a common visa and comman currency policy.
The Schengen Area currently consists of 26 European countries, including some non-EU member states.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
Incorrect
Incorrect
While the Schengen Area facilitates free movement, it does not have a common currency policy.
The Schengen Area is a group of 27 European countries that have abolished passport and other types of border control at their mutual borders.
The Schengen area has announced its 27th member state. From 2023, people passing between Croatia and other Schengen countries will no longer need to be checked at the border. The Schengen area is the world’s largest open travel zone. It consists of 23 EU countries plus Lichtenstein, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
Context: Romania, Bulgaria to join EU’s Schengen area
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1
Statement 2
Incorrect
Incorrect
While the Schengen Area facilitates free movement, it does not have a common currency policy.
The Schengen Area is a group of 27 European countries that have abolished passport and other types of border control at their mutual borders.
The Schengen area has announced its 27th member state. From 2023, people passing between Croatia and other Schengen countries will no longer need to be checked at the border. The Schengen area is the world’s largest open travel zone. It consists of 23 EU countries plus Lichtenstein, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
Context: Romania, Bulgaria to join EU’s Schengen area