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‘Performance Grading Index for Districts’ was released by
Solution(a)
The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education today released the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2018-19 and 2019-20which assesses the performance of school education system at the District level by creating an index for comprehensive analysis. The PGI-D structure comprises of total weight age of 600 points across 83 indicators, which are grouped under 6 categories viz., Outcomes, Effective Classroom Transaction, Infrastructure Facilities & Student’s Entitlements, School Safety & Child Protection, Digital Learning and Governance Process.
Context – Ministry of Education releases first ever report on Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20
Solution(a)
The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education today released the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2018-19 and 2019-20which assesses the performance of school education system at the District level by creating an index for comprehensive analysis. The PGI-D structure comprises of total weight age of 600 points across 83 indicators, which are grouped under 6 categories viz., Outcomes, Effective Classroom Transaction, Infrastructure Facilities & Student’s Entitlements, School Safety & Child Protection, Digital Learning and Governance Process.
Context – Ministry of Education releases first ever report on Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20
Consider the following applications
Which of the applications mentioned above can be performed using 3D- Printing
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 | Statement 4 | Statement 5 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct | Correct | Correct |
| 3D printing has been considered as a method of implanting stem cells capable of generating new tissues and organs in living humans.With their ability to transform into any other kind of cell in the human body, stem cells offer huge potential in 3D bioprinting | 3D printing is used to manufacture moulds for making jewelry, and even the jewelry itself. 3D printing is becoming popular in the customisable gifts industry, with products such as personalized models of art and dolls | Employing additive layer technology offered by 3D printing, Terahertz devices which act as waveguides, couplers and bends have been created. The complex shape of these devices could not be achieved using conventional fabrication techniques. | 3D printed firearm is a firearm that is primarily produced with a 3D printer. They can be classified by the type of 3D printers used: plastic (desktop fused filament fabrication), metal (industrial selective laser melting), or both. While plastic ones are usually used as improvised firearms that evade gun control, 3D-printed metal guns are more commonly thought as a way for legitimate gun manufacturers to exceed traditional design limitations. | Additive manufacturing in combination with cloud computing technologies allows decentralized and geographically independent distributed production. Cloud-based additive manufacturing refers to a service-oriented networked manufacturing model in which service consumers are able to build parts through Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) |
Context – N95 mask with nanoparticle coating developed using 3D printing technology
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 | Statement 4 | Statement 5 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct | Correct | Correct |
| 3D printing has been considered as a method of implanting stem cells capable of generating new tissues and organs in living humans.With their ability to transform into any other kind of cell in the human body, stem cells offer huge potential in 3D bioprinting | 3D printing is used to manufacture moulds for making jewelry, and even the jewelry itself. 3D printing is becoming popular in the customisable gifts industry, with products such as personalized models of art and dolls | Employing additive layer technology offered by 3D printing, Terahertz devices which act as waveguides, couplers and bends have been created. The complex shape of these devices could not be achieved using conventional fabrication techniques. | 3D printed firearm is a firearm that is primarily produced with a 3D printer. They can be classified by the type of 3D printers used: plastic (desktop fused filament fabrication), metal (industrial selective laser melting), or both. While plastic ones are usually used as improvised firearms that evade gun control, 3D-printed metal guns are more commonly thought as a way for legitimate gun manufacturers to exceed traditional design limitations. | Additive manufacturing in combination with cloud computing technologies allows decentralized and geographically independent distributed production. Cloud-based additive manufacturing refers to a service-oriented networked manufacturing model in which service consumers are able to build parts through Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) |
Context – N95 mask with nanoparticle coating developed using 3D printing technology
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act of 2015’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| The Act was introduced and passed in Parliament in 2015 to replace the Juvenile Delinquency Law and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children Act) 2000. It allowed the trial of juveniles in conflict with law in the age group of 16-18 years as adults, in cases where the crimes were to be determined. | The Act streamlined adoption procedures for orphans, abandoned and surrendered children and the existing Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has been given the status of a statutory body to enable it to perform its function more effectively. |
Context – Juvenile Justice Act amendment could make it harder to report abuse at child care institutions
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| The Act was introduced and passed in Parliament in 2015 to replace the Juvenile Delinquency Law and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children Act) 2000. It allowed the trial of juveniles in conflict with law in the age group of 16-18 years as adults, in cases where the crimes were to be determined. | The Act streamlined adoption procedures for orphans, abandoned and surrendered children and the existing Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has been given the status of a statutory body to enable it to perform its function more effectively. |
Context – Juvenile Justice Act amendment could make it harder to report abuse at child care institutions
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII)’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| United States would mobilize $200 billion in grants, federal funds and private investment over five years to support projects in low- and middle-income countries | The scheme will help tackle climate change as well as improve global health, gender equity and digital infrastructure. The scheme was launched by G7.It is a plan to mobilise $600bn in funding for the developing world in a move seen as a counter to China’s Belt and Road plan. |
Context – President Biden and G7 Leaders Formally Launched the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment.
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| United States would mobilize $200 billion in grants, federal funds and private investment over five years to support projects in low- and middle-income countries | The scheme will help tackle climate change as well as improve global health, gender equity and digital infrastructure. The scheme was launched by G7.It is a plan to mobilise $600bn in funding for the developing world in a move seen as a counter to China’s Belt and Road plan. |
Context – President Biden and G7 Leaders Formally Launched the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment.
Consider the following statements
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Correct |
| Salt is under the Union List of 7th schedule, making Central Government control all aspects of Salt Industry. Government has de-licensed the Salt Industry (1996-97). | India is the world’s third largest producer of salt, after US and China. Gujarat (almost 80% of country’s production), Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Himachal Pradesh are other major producers. | Central Government is responsible for controlling all aspects of the Salt Industry. Salt Commissioner’s Organisation, an attached Office under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion), Government of India, is entrusted with the above task. |
Context – Crisis in salt sector hits 5 lakh people in Gujarat.
Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Correct |
| Salt is under the Union List of 7th schedule, making Central Government control all aspects of Salt Industry. Government has de-licensed the Salt Industry (1996-97). | India is the world’s third largest producer of salt, after US and China. Gujarat (almost 80% of country’s production), Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Himachal Pradesh are other major producers. | Central Government is responsible for controlling all aspects of the Salt Industry. Salt Commissioner’s Organisation, an attached Office under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion), Government of India, is entrusted with the above task. |
Context – Crisis in salt sector hits 5 lakh people in Gujarat.
