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Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Foundational Literacy and Numeracy report’
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| The foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) report captures the role of language in education and focuses on improving the learning outcomes using appropriate assessments and medium of instruction. It captures the fundamental concepts children require to become skilled readers and highlights distinct challenges faced in a multilingual environment. | The report’s findings cover the role of nutrition, access to digital technology and language-focused instructional approach. The report continues to be a benchmark for states and union territories to track their performance relative to their peers in achieving universal foundational learning by 2026-27. | It was prepared by the Institute for Competitiveness, India at Harvard Business School. |
Context – The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Report submitted to EAC-PM by IFC released by Dr Bibek Debroy in the India dialog conference
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| The foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) report captures the role of language in education and focuses on improving the learning outcomes using appropriate assessments and medium of instruction. It captures the fundamental concepts children require to become skilled readers and highlights distinct challenges faced in a multilingual environment. | The report’s findings cover the role of nutrition, access to digital technology and language-focused instructional approach. The report continues to be a benchmark for states and union territories to track their performance relative to their peers in achieving universal foundational learning by 2026-27. | It was prepared by the Institute for Competitiveness, India at Harvard Business School. |
Context – The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Report submitted to EAC-PM by IFC released by Dr Bibek Debroy in the India dialog conference
‘Borthekera’ a plant seen in news recently is mentioned in the context of
Solution (c)
Garcinia pedunculata, a medicinal plant commonly called ‘Borthekera’ in the Assamese language, traditionally forbidden for raw consumption, has been found to protect from heart diseases. Administration of the dried pulp of the ripe fruit of the medicinal plant reduced cardiac hypertrophy indicators and oxidative stress and heart inflammation brought on by ISO. The sun-dried slices of the ripe fruit are used for culinary and medicinal purposes and are known to have therapeutic properties like anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, nephroprotective, and even neuroprotective activity.
Context – Medicinal plant commonly called Borthekera in Assamese found to have cardioprotective potential
Solution (c)
Garcinia pedunculata, a medicinal plant commonly called ‘Borthekera’ in the Assamese language, traditionally forbidden for raw consumption, has been found to protect from heart diseases. Administration of the dried pulp of the ripe fruit of the medicinal plant reduced cardiac hypertrophy indicators and oxidative stress and heart inflammation brought on by ISO. The sun-dried slices of the ripe fruit are used for culinary and medicinal purposes and are known to have therapeutic properties like anti-inflammatory, anthelmintic, antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic, nephroprotective, and even neuroprotective activity.
Context – Medicinal plant commonly called Borthekera in Assamese found to have cardioprotective potential
With reference to ‘Social Stock Exchange’, consider the following statements
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| Social Stock Exchange allows the listing of non-profit or non-government organizations on stock exchanges, providing them with an alternative fund-raising structure. It may be listed on BSE or NSE. The social enterprises will have to engage in a social activity out of 16 broad activities listed by the regulator. The eligible activities include- Eradicating hunger poverty, malnutrition and inequality, promoting healthcare, supporting education, employability and livelihoods, empowerment of women-LGBTQIA communities and supporting incubators of social enterprise. | It is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India. According to Sebi’s framework, a minimum issue size of ₹1 crore and a minimum application size for the subscription of ₹2 lakh are currently required for SSE. |
Context – The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has received final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to set up a Social Stock Exchange (SSE)
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| Social Stock Exchange allows the listing of non-profit or non-government organizations on stock exchanges, providing them with an alternative fund-raising structure. It may be listed on BSE or NSE. The social enterprises will have to engage in a social activity out of 16 broad activities listed by the regulator. The eligible activities include- Eradicating hunger poverty, malnutrition and inequality, promoting healthcare, supporting education, employability and livelihoods, empowerment of women-LGBTQIA communities and supporting incubators of social enterprise. | It is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India. According to Sebi’s framework, a minimum issue size of ₹1 crore and a minimum application size for the subscription of ₹2 lakh are currently required for SSE. |
Context – The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has received final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to set up a Social Stock Exchange (SSE)
Consider the following statements about ‘Dekho Apna Desh scheme’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| The scheme aims to promote tourism and encourage people to explore the rich cultural heritage and diversity of India. This scheme primarily targets the middle-class citizens of the country, encouraging them to travel within India rather than abroad. | The ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ scheme will provide financial assistance to those travelling to less frequented or far off destinations. Under the scheme, travellers will get to enjoy several benefits in hotel rates, travel and entrance fees. Under this plan, around 50 destinations in the country will be developed and promoted to attract tourists. |
Context – IRCTC to operate Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra tour package under “Dekho Apna Desh” initiative
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| The scheme aims to promote tourism and encourage people to explore the rich cultural heritage and diversity of India. This scheme primarily targets the middle-class citizens of the country, encouraging them to travel within India rather than abroad. | The ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ scheme will provide financial assistance to those travelling to less frequented or far off destinations. Under the scheme, travellers will get to enjoy several benefits in hotel rates, travel and entrance fees. Under this plan, around 50 destinations in the country will be developed and promoted to attract tourists. |
Context – IRCTC to operate Baba Saheb Ambedkar Yatra tour package under “Dekho Apna Desh” initiative
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child’
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 | Statement 4 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an international human rights treaty which sets out the civil, political, economic, social, health and cultural rights of children. The convention defines a child as any human being under the age of eighteen, unless the age of majority is attained earlier under national legislation | As of 22 February 2023, 196 countries are party to it, including every member of the United Nations except the United States | There are three optional protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. They are Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict, Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography and Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a Communications Procedure | The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, composed of 18 independent experts, is responsible for supervising the implementation of the convention by the states that have ratified it. Once a year, the committee submits a report to the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, which also hears a statement from the CRC Chair, and the Assembly adopts a Resolution on the Rights of the Child |
Context – The convention was in news due to recent Supreme Court ruling on children’s right to protect their genetic information
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 | Statement 4 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is an international human rights treaty which sets out the civil, political, economic, social, health and cultural rights of children. The convention defines a child as any human being under the age of eighteen, unless the age of majority is attained earlier under national legislation | As of 22 February 2023, 196 countries are party to it, including every member of the United Nations except the United States | There are three optional protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. They are Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict, Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography and Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a Communications Procedure | The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, composed of 18 independent experts, is responsible for supervising the implementation of the convention by the states that have ratified it. Once a year, the committee submits a report to the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, which also hears a statement from the CRC Chair, and the Assembly adopts a Resolution on the Rights of the Child |
Context – The convention was in news due to recent Supreme Court ruling on children’s right to protect their genetic information
