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Consider the following statements about National Clean Air Programme
Choose the incorrect statements:
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| · Goal of NCAP is to meet the prescribed annual average ambient air quality standards at all locations in the country in a stipulated timeframe.
· The tentative national level target of 20%–30% reduction of PM2.5 and PM10 concentration by 2024 |
· For this it takes 2017 as the base year for the comparison of concentration. |
Context: An analysis by the environmental think tank, Centre for Science and Environment, reported “barely any difference” in trends in particulate matter pollution (PM2.5) between the group of cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and those outside its ambit.
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| · Goal of NCAP is to meet the prescribed annual average ambient air quality standards at all locations in the country in a stipulated timeframe.
· The tentative national level target of 20%–30% reduction of PM2.5 and PM10 concentration by 2024 |
· For this it takes 2017 as the base year for the comparison of concentration. |
Context: An analysis by the environmental think tank, Centre for Science and Environment, reported “barely any difference” in trends in particulate matter pollution (PM2.5) between the group of cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and those outside its ambit.
Consider the following statements about NIPUN Bharat Mission
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| · It aims to achieve the goal of universal proficiency in foundational literacy and numeracy for every child by the end of Grade 3, by 2026-27, as envisaged by National Education Policy 2020. | · A five-tier implementation mechanism will be set up at the National- State- District- Block- School level in all States and UTs, under the aegis of the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha. |
Context: Foundational Learning Study (FLS), a nationwide study has been carried out jointly by the Union Ministry of Education and the National Council of Educational Research and Training.
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| · It aims to achieve the goal of universal proficiency in foundational literacy and numeracy for every child by the end of Grade 3, by 2026-27, as envisaged by National Education Policy 2020. | · A five-tier implementation mechanism will be set up at the National- State- District- Block- School level in all States and UTs, under the aegis of the centrally sponsored scheme of Samagra Shiksha. |
Context: Foundational Learning Study (FLS), a nationwide study has been carried out jointly by the Union Ministry of Education and the National Council of Educational Research and Training.
Consider the following statements about Legionellosis Disease
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Option d |
| Correct |
| Legionellosis Disease
· It was reported during the outbreak of severe pneumonia in a convention centre in the USA in 1976. · The most common form of transmission of Legionella is inhalation of contaminated aerosols produced in conjunction with water sprays, jets or mists of contaminated water sources. Infection can also occur by aspiration of contaminated water or ice, particularly in susceptible hospital patients. · Legionnaires’ disease has an incubation period of 2 to 10 days (but up to 16 days has been recorded in some outbreaks). · Treatments exist, but there is currently no vaccine available for Legionnaires’ disease. · Death occurs through progressive pneumonia with respiratory failure and/or shock and multi-organ failure. · Untreated Legionnaires’ disease usually worsens during the first week. |
Context: Argentina’s mystery pneumonia outbreak identified as Legionellosis disease.
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Option d |
| Correct |
| Legionellosis Disease
· It was reported during the outbreak of severe pneumonia in a convention centre in the USA in 1976. · The most common form of transmission of Legionella is inhalation of contaminated aerosols produced in conjunction with water sprays, jets or mists of contaminated water sources. Infection can also occur by aspiration of contaminated water or ice, particularly in susceptible hospital patients. · Legionnaires’ disease has an incubation period of 2 to 10 days (but up to 16 days has been recorded in some outbreaks). · Treatments exist, but there is currently no vaccine available for Legionnaires’ disease. · Death occurs through progressive pneumonia with respiratory failure and/or shock and multi-organ failure. · Untreated Legionnaires’ disease usually worsens during the first week. |
Context: Argentina’s mystery pneumonia outbreak identified as Legionellosis disease.
Consider the following statements about National Single Window System
Choose the incorrect statements:
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| · The platform was soft launched in September 2021 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
· It is a one-stop digital platform that aims at allowing investors to apply for various pre-operations approvals required for commencing a business in the country. |
· Invest India, under the guidance of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), manages the National Single Window System project.
· It is involved in conceptualizing and designing the portal, on boarding of the various Ministries and States, maintaining the portal, and monitoring the performance of the portal. |
Context: As many as 16 states have integrated with National Single Window System (NSWS) so far with an aim to promote ease of doing business
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| · The platform was soft launched in September 2021 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
· It is a one-stop digital platform that aims at allowing investors to apply for various pre-operations approvals required for commencing a business in the country. |
· Invest India, under the guidance of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), manages the National Single Window System project.
· It is involved in conceptualizing and designing the portal, on boarding of the various Ministries and States, maintaining the portal, and monitoring the performance of the portal. |
Context: As many as 16 states have integrated with National Single Window System (NSWS) so far with an aim to promote ease of doing business
E-Daakhil portal, recently seen in news is for?
Solution (b)
| Option b |
| Correct |
| · E-Daakhil portal was launched by National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) on 7th September, 2020, for online redressal of consumer grievances.
· The e-daakhil portal empowers the consumer and their advocates to file the consumer complaints along with payment of requisite fees online from anywhere for the redressal of their complaints. It also facilitates the consumer commissions to scrutinize the complaints online to accept, reject or forward the complaint to the concerned commission for further processing. |
Context: E-daakhil portal emerging as an effective solution for aggrieved consumers who opts e-filing.
Solution (b)
| Option b |
| Correct |
| · E-Daakhil portal was launched by National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) on 7th September, 2020, for online redressal of consumer grievances.
· The e-daakhil portal empowers the consumer and their advocates to file the consumer complaints along with payment of requisite fees online from anywhere for the redressal of their complaints. It also facilitates the consumer commissions to scrutinize the complaints online to accept, reject or forward the complaint to the concerned commission for further processing. |
Context: E-daakhil portal emerging as an effective solution for aggrieved consumers who opts e-filing.
