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Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Florence Nightingale Award’
Statement 1 – The award is given to outstanding nursing personnel employed in Central, State/UTs and Voluntary Organizations
Statement 2 – It was instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the year 1993.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| The award is given to outstanding nursing personnel employed in Central, State/UTs and Voluntary Organizations. It was awarded as a mark of recognition for the meritorious services rendered by the nurses and nursing professionals to the society. The nurse in her/his regular job in the hospital or community settings, educational or administrative setting is eligible for the national award. Each award consists of a Certificate of Merit, Cash Award of Rs.1,00,000/- and a medal. | It was instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the year 1973. |
Context – The President of India presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2024.
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| The award is given to outstanding nursing personnel employed in Central, State/UTs and Voluntary Organizations. It was awarded as a mark of recognition for the meritorious services rendered by the nurses and nursing professionals to the society. The nurse in her/his regular job in the hospital or community settings, educational or administrative setting is eligible for the national award. Each award consists of a Certificate of Merit, Cash Award of Rs.1,00,000/- and a medal. | It was instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the year 1973. |
Context – The President of India presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2024.
Consider the following statements about ‘PM E-DRIVE Scheme’
How many statement(s) mentioned above are correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Incorrect |
| Buyers of electric vehicles will be issued an e-voucher under the scheme to avail demand incentives. The e-voucher will be Aadhaar-authenticated and sent to the buyer’s registered mobile number after the purchase. | It is an initiative of Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) | To address range anxiety and support the growth of electric vehicles, Rs 2,000 crore will be used to install public charging stations (EVPCS) in cities with high EV penetration and along selected highways. |
Context – The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister India has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) for implementation of a scheme titled ‘PM E-DRIVE Scheme’.
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Incorrect |
| Buyers of electric vehicles will be issued an e-voucher under the scheme to avail demand incentives. The e-voucher will be Aadhaar-authenticated and sent to the buyer’s registered mobile number after the purchase. | It is an initiative of Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) | To address range anxiety and support the growth of electric vehicles, Rs 2,000 crore will be used to install public charging stations (EVPCS) in cities with high EV penetration and along selected highways. |
Context – The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister India has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) for implementation of a scheme titled ‘PM E-DRIVE Scheme’.
Consider the following statements about ‘Trade Connect e-Platform’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| Trade Connect e-Platform is a new digital initiative aimed at transforming the landscape of international trade for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs (Medium, Small and Medium Enterprises). It will connect Indian Exporters, MSMEs and Entrepreneurs with various stakeholders including Indian Missions Abroad, Export Promotion Councils, and other Partner Government Agencies. | The platform, developed in collaboration with key partners including the Ministry of MSME, EXIM Bank, Department of Financial Services (DFS), and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). |
Context – The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry launched the Trade Connect e-platform.
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| Trade Connect e-Platform is a new digital initiative aimed at transforming the landscape of international trade for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs (Medium, Small and Medium Enterprises). It will connect Indian Exporters, MSMEs and Entrepreneurs with various stakeholders including Indian Missions Abroad, Export Promotion Councils, and other Partner Government Agencies. | The platform, developed in collaboration with key partners including the Ministry of MSME, EXIM Bank, Department of Financial Services (DFS), and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). |
Context – The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry launched the Trade Connect e-platform.
With reference to ‘Mission Mausam’, consider the following statements
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct |
| Mission Mausam will include the deployment of next-generation radars and satellite systems with advanced sensors and high-performance supercomputers. The development of improved Earth system models and a GIS-based automated Decision Support System for real-time data dissemination. | The Poshan Tracker employs advanced ICT tools and Growth Measuring Devices (GMD) at each Anganwadi Center (AWC) to facilitate accurate data collection and regular monitoring. The program’s real-time growth monitoring has significantly improved child health outcomes in India, covering millions of children under Mission Poshan 2.0. | Three institutes of the Ministry of Earth Sciences: the India Meteorological Department, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, and the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting will primarily implement Mission Mausam. These institutions will be supported by other MoES institutions, along with collaborating national and international Institutes, Academia and Industries, furthering India’s leadership in weather and climate sciences and services. |
Context – The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved ‘Mission Mausam’ with an outlay of Rs.2,000 crore over two years
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct |
| Mission Mausam will include the deployment of next-generation radars and satellite systems with advanced sensors and high-performance supercomputers. The development of improved Earth system models and a GIS-based automated Decision Support System for real-time data dissemination. | The Poshan Tracker employs advanced ICT tools and Growth Measuring Devices (GMD) at each Anganwadi Center (AWC) to facilitate accurate data collection and regular monitoring. The program’s real-time growth monitoring has significantly improved child health outcomes in India, covering millions of children under Mission Poshan 2.0. | Three institutes of the Ministry of Earth Sciences: the India Meteorological Department, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, and the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting will primarily implement Mission Mausam. These institutions will be supported by other MoES institutions, along with collaborating national and international Institutes, Academia and Industries, furthering India’s leadership in weather and climate sciences and services. |
Context – The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved ‘Mission Mausam’ with an outlay of Rs.2,000 crore over two years
‘Exercise Eastern Bridge’, seen in news recently is a bilateral exercise conducted between India and
Solution (d)
Exercise Eastern Bridge VII aims to improve tactical and operational skills, foster mutual understanding and bolster the ability of both air forces to collaborate effectively in diverse scenarios. An IAF contingent comprising MiG-29s, Jaguars and C-17s is ready to set course to participate in Exercise Eastern Bridge in Oman. This is the seventh edition of the Exercise that is scheduled from 11 to 22 September 2024 at Air Force base Masirah, Oman.
Context – The IAF contingent comprising MiG-29s, Jaguars and C-17s is ready to set course to participate in Exercise Eastern Bridge in Oman
Solution (d)
Exercise Eastern Bridge VII aims to improve tactical and operational skills, foster mutual understanding and bolster the ability of both air forces to collaborate effectively in diverse scenarios. An IAF contingent comprising MiG-29s, Jaguars and C-17s is ready to set course to participate in Exercise Eastern Bridge in Oman. This is the seventh edition of the Exercise that is scheduled from 11 to 22 September 2024 at Air Force base Masirah, Oman.
Context – The IAF contingent comprising MiG-29s, Jaguars and C-17s is ready to set course to participate in Exercise Eastern Bridge in Oman
