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Consider the following:
Which of the above is/ are the feature/ features of Qutb Shahi architecture?
Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| Qutb Shahi architecture is the distinct style of Indo-Islamic architecture developed during the reign of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, also known as the Golconda Sultanate | Heavy stucco ornamental work is a feature of Qutb Shahi architecture | Jali latticed screens and landscaped gardens are a feature of Qutb Shahi architecture |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-plans-to-tweak-no-build-zone-around-monuments/article38388350.ece
Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| Qutb Shahi architecture is the distinct style of Indo-Islamic architecture developed during the reign of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, also known as the Golconda Sultanate | Heavy stucco ornamental work is a feature of Qutb Shahi architecture | Jali latticed screens and landscaped gardens are a feature of Qutb Shahi architecture |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-plans-to-tweak-no-build-zone-around-monuments/article38388350.ece
“Essential religious practices test” which is seen in news recently was an outcome of
Solution(b)
In the Commissioner, Hindu Religious Endowments, Madras vs Sri Lakshmindra Thirtha Swamiar of Sri Shirur Mutt case, or Shirur Mutt, of 1954, the court ruled, “what constitutes the essential part of a religion is primarily to be ascertained with reference to the doctrines of the religion itself”.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-interpretative-answer-to-the-hijab-row/article38389321.ece
Solution(b)
In the Commissioner, Hindu Religious Endowments, Madras vs Sri Lakshmindra Thirtha Swamiar of Sri Shirur Mutt case, or Shirur Mutt, of 1954, the court ruled, “what constitutes the essential part of a religion is primarily to be ascertained with reference to the doctrines of the religion itself”.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-interpretative-answer-to-the-hijab-row/article38389321.ece
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission’
Choose the correct statements
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| National Health Authority (NHA) has been entrusted with the role of designing strategy, building technological infrastructure and implementation of “Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission” to create a National Digital Health Eco-system. | ABDM consists of five components namely
|
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/weighing-in-on-a-health-data-retention-plan/article38389337.ece
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| National Health Authority (NHA) has been entrusted with the role of designing strategy, building technological infrastructure and implementation of “Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission” to create a National Digital Health Eco-system. | ABDM consists of five components namely
|
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/weighing-in-on-a-health-data-retention-plan/article38389337.ece
Consider the following statements
Choose the correct statements
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Incorrect |
| Spectrum allocation in India is done on auction basis | Spectrum allocation is valid for a period of 20 years, which can be extended by an additional 10 years once per licence per circle. | In India, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) conducts auctions of licenses for electromagnetic spectrum. India was among the early adopters of spectrum auctions beginning auctions in 1994. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/fixing-frequencies-first-on-5g-economic-payoff-in-budget-speech/article38389296.ece
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Incorrect |
| Spectrum allocation in India is done on auction basis | Spectrum allocation is valid for a period of 20 years, which can be extended by an additional 10 years once per licence per circle. | In India, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) conducts auctions of licenses for electromagnetic spectrum. India was among the early adopters of spectrum auctions beginning auctions in 1994. |
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/fixing-frequencies-first-on-5g-economic-payoff-in-budget-speech/article38389296.ece
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Intensified Mission Indradhanush 4.0’
Choose the correct statements
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| It is an initiative of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is supported by 11 other ministries and departments, such as Ministry of Women and Child Development, Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Youth Affairs among others. | Intensified Mission Indradhanush 4.0 will have three rounds and will be conducted in 416 districts (including 75 districts identified for Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav) across 33 States/UTs in the country. Mission Indradhansuh was also identified as one of the flagship schemes under Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (16,850 villages across 541 districts) and Extended Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (48,929 villages across 112 aspirational districts).But there is no mention of tribal majority districts. |
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1796099
Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Incorrect |
| It is an initiative of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is supported by 11 other ministries and departments, such as Ministry of Women and Child Development, Panchayati Raj, Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Youth Affairs among others. | Intensified Mission Indradhanush 4.0 will have three rounds and will be conducted in 416 districts (including 75 districts identified for Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav) across 33 States/UTs in the country. Mission Indradhansuh was also identified as one of the flagship schemes under Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (16,850 villages across 541 districts) and Extended Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (48,929 villages across 112 aspirational districts).But there is no mention of tribal majority districts. |
Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1796099
