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Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana(PMFBY)’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Correct |
| PMFBY aims to provide a comprehensive insurance cover against failure of the crop thus helping in stabilizing the income of the farmers. The Scheme covers all Food & Oilseeds crops and Annual Commercial/Horticultural Crops for which past yield data is available and for which requisite number of Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs) are being conducted under General Crop Estimation Survey (GCES). | The scheme was earlier compulsory for loanee farmers availing Crop Loan /KCC account for notified crops and voluntary for other others, but has been made voluntary since 2020 when reforms in the scheme were introduced. The scheme is being administered by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. | The Maximum Premium payable by the farmers will be 2% for all Kharif Food & Oilseeds crops, 1.5% for Rabi Food & Oilseeds crops and 5% for Annual Commercial/Horticultural Crops. The difference between premium and the rate of Insurance charges payable by farmers shall be shared equally by the Centre and State. |
Context: Andhra Pradesh has decided to rejoin PMFBY.
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Correct |
| PMFBY aims to provide a comprehensive insurance cover against failure of the crop thus helping in stabilizing the income of the farmers. The Scheme covers all Food & Oilseeds crops and Annual Commercial/Horticultural Crops for which past yield data is available and for which requisite number of Crop Cutting Experiments (CCEs) are being conducted under General Crop Estimation Survey (GCES). | The scheme was earlier compulsory for loanee farmers availing Crop Loan /KCC account for notified crops and voluntary for other others, but has been made voluntary since 2020 when reforms in the scheme were introduced. The scheme is being administered by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. | The Maximum Premium payable by the farmers will be 2% for all Kharif Food & Oilseeds crops, 1.5% for Rabi Food & Oilseeds crops and 5% for Annual Commercial/Horticultural Crops. The difference between premium and the rate of Insurance charges payable by farmers shall be shared equally by the Centre and State. |
Context: Andhra Pradesh has decided to rejoin PMFBY.
Consider the following statements about ‘Monkeypox’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| Monkeypox is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and some other animals. There are no treatments specifically for monkeypox virus infections. However, monkeypox and smallpox viruses are genetically similar, which means that antiviral drugs and vaccines developed to protect against smallpox may be used to prevent and treat monkeypox virus infections. | It may spread from infected animals by handling infected meat or via bites or scratches. Human to human transmission can occur through exposure to infected body fluids, contaminated objects( which is indirect contact), by small droplets and possibly the airborne route. |
Context: A confirmed case of Monkeypox virus infection was detected in Kerala.
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| Monkeypox is an infectious viral disease that can occur in humans and some other animals. There are no treatments specifically for monkeypox virus infections. However, monkeypox and smallpox viruses are genetically similar, which means that antiviral drugs and vaccines developed to protect against smallpox may be used to prevent and treat monkeypox virus infections. | It may spread from infected animals by handling infected meat or via bites or scratches. Human to human transmission can occur through exposure to infected body fluids, contaminated objects( which is indirect contact), by small droplets and possibly the airborne route. |
Context: A confirmed case of Monkeypox virus infection was detected in Kerala.
‘Incheon Strategy’ seen in news is used in the context of
Solution(c)
The Incheon strategy provides the Asian and Pacific region, and the world, with the first set of regionally agreed disability-inclusive development goals. It comprises 10 goals, 27 targets and 62 indicators, including ensuring disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction and management. The Incheon strategy builds on the Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and the Biwako millennium framework for action and Biwako plus five towards an inclusive, barrier-free and rights-based society for persons with disabilities in Asia and the Pacific.
Context – It was in news as draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities bill was opened for consultation.
Solution(c)
The Incheon strategy provides the Asian and Pacific region, and the world, with the first set of regionally agreed disability-inclusive development goals. It comprises 10 goals, 27 targets and 62 indicators, including ensuring disability-inclusive disaster risk reduction and management. The Incheon strategy builds on the Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities and the Biwako millennium framework for action and Biwako plus five towards an inclusive, barrier-free and rights-based society for persons with disabilities in Asia and the Pacific.
Context – It was in news as draft Rights of Persons with Disabilities bill was opened for consultation.
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘India Rankings 2022 for Higher Educational Institutes’
Choose the correct statement(s) using the code given below
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Incorrect |
| From next year NIRF ranking categories will also include Innovation and Entrepreneurship. NIRF rankings categories can be increased as per the needs. | The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a methodology adopted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to rank institutions of higher education in India. | Teaching, Learning and Resources and Research and Professional Practice have the highest weightage in NIRF (0.3). Outreach and Inclusivity and Perception have the lowest weightage (0.1). Graduation outcomes have 0.2 weightage. |
Context – India Rankings 2022 was released by the Union Education Minister.
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Incorrect |
| From next year NIRF ranking categories will also include Innovation and Entrepreneurship. NIRF rankings categories can be increased as per the needs. | The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a methodology adopted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to rank institutions of higher education in India. | Teaching, Learning and Resources and Research and Professional Practice have the highest weightage in NIRF (0.3). Outreach and Inclusivity and Perception have the lowest weightage (0.1). Graduation outcomes have 0.2 weightage. |
Context – India Rankings 2022 was released by the Union Education Minister.
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| Both Indian and foreign nationals can be charged. It is applicable even if the offence is committed outside India. A charge sheet can be filed in maximum 180 days after the arrests. | The investigation has to be completed within 90 days and if not, the accused is eligible for default bail. A Special Court under the UAPA conducts trials. |
Context – A 19 year old student was arrested under the provisions of this act based on a facebook post recently.
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| Both Indian and foreign nationals can be charged. It is applicable even if the offence is committed outside India. A charge sheet can be filed in maximum 180 days after the arrests. | The investigation has to be completed within 90 days and if not, the accused is eligible for default bail. A Special Court under the UAPA conducts trials. |
Context – A 19 year old student was arrested under the provisions of this act based on a facebook post recently.
