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Consider the following statements about Cri-MAC portal, recently seen in news
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| · Launched by: 2020 by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). | · Implemented by: The application is run by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). | · Aim: To share information on crime and criminals 24×7 with various law enforcement agencies and ensure a seamless flow of information among them. |
Context: At least seven States and one Union Territory have not uploaded a single alert on the Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) portal since it was launched in March 2020.
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| · Launched by: 2020 by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). | · Implemented by: The application is run by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). | · Aim: To share information on crime and criminals 24×7 with various law enforcement agencies and ensure a seamless flow of information among them. |
Context: At least seven States and one Union Territory have not uploaded a single alert on the Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) portal since it was launched in March 2020.
Consider the following statements about Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)
Choose the incorrect statements:
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| · The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) was launched by United States (US) President Biden in Tokyo on May 23, 2022.
· Except Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, other Southeast Asian nations are a part of the IPEF. |
· The IPEF has four pillars:
· Trade; supply chains; clean energy, decarbonisation and infrastructure; tax and anti-corruption. |
· There is no such measure. |
Context: Commerce and Industry Minister to visit San Francisco to attend the first ever in-person Ministerial meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Incorrect |
| · The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) was launched by United States (US) President Biden in Tokyo on May 23, 2022.
· Except Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, other Southeast Asian nations are a part of the IPEF. |
· The IPEF has four pillars:
· Trade; supply chains; clean energy, decarbonisation and infrastructure; tax and anti-corruption. |
· There is no such measure. |
Context: Commerce and Industry Minister to visit San Francisco to attend the first ever in-person Ministerial meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).
SPARK program, recently seen in news is related to?
Solution (b)
| Option b |
| Correct |
| The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), has taken a unique initiative to support the research efforts of bright young minds of the Country by developing the Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK) for Ayurveda (BAMS) students studying in recognised Ayurveda colleges. |
Context: SPARK initiative launched by CCRAS.
Solution (b)
| Option b |
| Correct |
| The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), has taken a unique initiative to support the research efforts of bright young minds of the Country by developing the Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK) for Ayurveda (BAMS) students studying in recognised Ayurveda colleges. |
Context: SPARK initiative launched by CCRAS.
Consider the following statements
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Correct |
| · Almost all cervical cancer cases are linked to certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that is transmitted through sexual contact. | · The body’s immune system usually gets rid of the HPV infection naturally within two years.
· In a small percentage of people the virus can linger over time and turn some normal cells into abnormal cells and then cancer. |
· Cervavac is India’s first indigenously developed quadrivalent human papillomavirus (qHPV) vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer.
· Cervavac was developed by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India in coordination with the Government of India’s Department of Biotechnology (DBT). · HPV vaccines are given in two doses and data has shown that the antibodies that develop after both are administered can last up to six or seven years. |
Context: Union Minister of State announces India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, “CERVAVAC” for the prevention of cervical cancer.
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Correct |
| · Almost all cervical cancer cases are linked to certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that is transmitted through sexual contact. | · The body’s immune system usually gets rid of the HPV infection naturally within two years.
· In a small percentage of people the virus can linger over time and turn some normal cells into abnormal cells and then cancer. |
· Cervavac is India’s first indigenously developed quadrivalent human papillomavirus (qHPV) vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer.
· Cervavac was developed by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India in coordination with the Government of India’s Department of Biotechnology (DBT). · HPV vaccines are given in two doses and data has shown that the antibodies that develop after both are administered can last up to six or seven years. |
Context: Union Minister of State announces India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, “CERVAVAC” for the prevention of cervical cancer.
Which among the following are favorable conditions for the formation of Tropical Cyclone
Choose the correct code:
Solution (c)
| Option c |
| Correct |
| Conditions Favourable for Tropical Cyclone Formation
· Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27° C, · Presence of the Coriolis force enough to create a cyclonic vortex, · Small variations in the vertical wind speed, · A pre-existing weak low-pressure area or low-level-cyclonic circulation, · Upper divergence above the sea level system. |
Context: The strongest tropical storm of 2022, dubbed Super Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’, has been barrelling across the western Pacific Ocean.
Solution (c)
| Option c |
| Correct |
| Conditions Favourable for Tropical Cyclone Formation
· Large sea surface with temperature higher than 27° C, · Presence of the Coriolis force enough to create a cyclonic vortex, · Small variations in the vertical wind speed, · A pre-existing weak low-pressure area or low-level-cyclonic circulation, · Upper divergence above the sea level system. |
Context: The strongest tropical storm of 2022, dubbed Super Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’, has been barrelling across the western Pacific Ocean.
