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‘Fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins and carbapenems’ seen in news are
Solution(c)
Fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins and carbapenems are antibiotics. India has been reporting high levels of resistance to fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins and carbapenems across the Gram-negative pathogens that cause almost 70 per cent of infections in communities and hospitals.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/growing-scourge-anti-microbial-resistance-urgent-attention-7798079/
Solution(c)
Fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins and carbapenems are antibiotics. India has been reporting high levels of resistance to fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins and carbapenems across the Gram-negative pathogens that cause almost 70 per cent of infections in communities and hospitals.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/growing-scourge-anti-microbial-resistance-urgent-attention-7798079/
Consider the following statements regarding ‘The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’
Select the correct statements
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
Incorrect | Incorrect | Correct |
North Atlantic Treaty also called the North Atlantic Alliance was established in the aftermath of World War II, the organization implements the North Atlantic Treaty, signed 4 April 1949 | NATO has thirty members, mainly in Europe and North America. Turkey is a member who’s territory lies in Asia as well | Article 5, an agreement that ensures “collective defence”, which means that an attack on one ally will be considered an attack on all allies. |
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/russia-ukraine-war-nato-troops-deployment-article-5-7798588/
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
Incorrect | Incorrect | Correct |
North Atlantic Treaty also called the North Atlantic Alliance was established in the aftermath of World War II, the organization implements the North Atlantic Treaty, signed 4 April 1949 | NATO has thirty members, mainly in Europe and North America. Turkey is a member who’s territory lies in Asia as well | Article 5, an agreement that ensures “collective defence”, which means that an attack on one ally will be considered an attack on all allies. |
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/russia-ukraine-war-nato-troops-deployment-article-5-7798588/
Consider the following statements
Which of the given statements above are correct?
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
Correct | Incorrect | Incorrect |
Ashoka expresses support for all the major religions of his time: Buddhism, Brahmanism, Jainism, and Ajivikaism in his edicts. | Ashoka calls himself an upasaka (a lay follower of Buddhism) and a sakya (i.e. Buddhist, after Gautama Buddha’s title Shakya-Muni. This and several other edicts are evidence of his Buddhist affiliation | Ashoka’s edicts have been engraved in Brahmi, Kharosthi , Greek and Aramaic scripts. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/an-appetite-for-war-but-no-place-for-peace/article65184655.ece
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
Correct | Incorrect | Incorrect |
Ashoka expresses support for all the major religions of his time: Buddhism, Brahmanism, Jainism, and Ajivikaism in his edicts. | Ashoka calls himself an upasaka (a lay follower of Buddhism) and a sakya (i.e. Buddhist, after Gautama Buddha’s title Shakya-Muni. This and several other edicts are evidence of his Buddhist affiliation | Ashoka’s edicts have been engraved in Brahmi, Kharosthi , Greek and Aramaic scripts. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/an-appetite-for-war-but-no-place-for-peace/article65184655.ece
Consider the following
Which of the following given above have made recommendations regarding the office of the Governor?
Solution(c)
West Bengal Memorandum published a memorandum on Centre-state relations in 1977.Except West Bengal Memorandum, all the other commissions have made recommendations regarding the office of the Governor.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/lines-and-roles-the-hindu-editorial-on-governors/article65184157.ece
Solution(c)
West Bengal Memorandum published a memorandum on Centre-state relations in 1977.Except West Bengal Memorandum, all the other commissions have made recommendations regarding the office of the Governor.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/lines-and-roles-the-hindu-editorial-on-governors/article65184157.ece
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Attorney General’
Select the correct statements
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
Correct | Correct | Correct |
President of India appoints a person who is qualified for the post of Supreme Court Judge. Attorney General is appointed by the President on the advice of the government. These are the following qualifications:
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Similar to Member of Parliament, Attorney General also enjoys all powers related to immunities and privileges | Attorney General is not considered as a government servant. Attorney General can practice privately too as he is not debarred from private legal practice. |
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sc-asks-ag-to-help-in-evacuation-of-medical-students-stranded-in-ukraine-near-romania-border-7798860/
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
Correct | Correct | Correct |
President of India appoints a person who is qualified for the post of Supreme Court Judge. Attorney General is appointed by the President on the advice of the government. These are the following qualifications:
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Similar to Member of Parliament, Attorney General also enjoys all powers related to immunities and privileges | Attorney General is not considered as a government servant. Attorney General can practice privately too as he is not debarred from private legal practice. |
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sc-asks-ag-to-help-in-evacuation-of-medical-students-stranded-in-ukraine-near-romania-border-7798860/