Daily Quiz 06 September 2024
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsLadakh has recently been divided into five new districts. With respect to the process of creation and abolition of districts, consider the following statements:
- Article 3 of the Indian constitution provides the central government with the sole power to create new districts and abolish existing districts.
- A new district can be formed only by a law passed in the Loksabha through a special majority plus ratification by half of the states by a simple majority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: D
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect: Article 3 of the Indian Constitution gives the Indian Parliament the power to reorganize the territories of the states and to alter their boundaries, by passing a bill for this purpose. The power to create new districts or alter or abolish existing districts rests with the State governments. This can either be done through an executive order or by passing a law in the State Assembly. Many States prefer the executive route by simply issuing a notification in the official gazette. The Centre has no role to play in the alteration of districts or creation of new ones. The Home Ministry is consulted when a State wants to change the name of a district or a railway station. Ladakh has recently been divided into five new districts: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang, in addition to the existing Leh and Kargil districts. This change is intended to improve governance and provide more localized services to the residents of this remote region.
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Answer: D
Explanation:
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect: Article 3 of the Indian Constitution gives the Indian Parliament the power to reorganize the territories of the states and to alter their boundaries, by passing a bill for this purpose. The power to create new districts or alter or abolish existing districts rests with the State governments. This can either be done through an executive order or by passing a law in the State Assembly. Many States prefer the executive route by simply issuing a notification in the official gazette. The Centre has no role to play in the alteration of districts or creation of new ones. The Home Ministry is consulted when a State wants to change the name of a district or a railway station. Ladakh has recently been divided into five new districts: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang, in addition to the existing Leh and Kargil districts. This change is intended to improve governance and provide more localized services to the residents of this remote region.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Indian Meterological Department and its early warning systems:
- It is the principal government agency in allmatters relating to meteorology and works as an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences
- IMD currently has the ability to forecast weather events over a 1 km x 1 km area.
- IMD has almost 97 per cent probability of detecting a heat wave at least 24 hours in advance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer: C
Explanation: The government is learnt to be planning a major upgrade of the IMD’s existing capabilities.
- Statement 1 is correct: India Meteorological Departmentwas established in 1875. It is the National Meteorological Service of the country and the principal government agency in all matters relating to meteorology and allied subjects. It works as an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India. Its mandate includes taking meteorological observations and to provide current and forecast meteorological information for optimum operation of weather-sensitive activities like agriculture, irrigation, shipping, aviation, offshore oil explorations, etc. It also warns against severe weather phenomena like tropical cyclones, norwesters, duststorms, heavy rains and snow, cold and heat waves, etc., which cause destruction of life and property.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: IMD currently has the ability to forecast weather events over a 12 km x 12 km area. This grid is larger than most Indian cities — which means that the likelihood of rainfall in a city can be forecast, but it cannot be specified where in the city it would rain. The IMD has been trying out experimental forecasts for 3 km x 3 km grids, but the eventual objective is to get hyper-local forecasts for 1 km x 1 km areas.
Statement 3 is correct: The science of weather forecasting has inherent uncertainties. The more precise a forecast — in terms of the spatial spread or time-window for the event — the greater the uncertainty. Also, the earlier the forecast, the less precise it is likely to be. Example, IMD has a 97-99 per cent probability of detecting a heat wave at least 24 hours in advance; this probability for a heavy rainfall event is less than 80 per cent. Extreme weather events are even more difficult to predict. Events expected to happen only once in 50 or 100 years do not get captured easily by the models.
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Answer: C
Explanation: The government is learnt to be planning a major upgrade of the IMD’s existing capabilities.
- Statement 1 is correct: India Meteorological Departmentwas established in 1875. It is the National Meteorological Service of the country and the principal government agency in all matters relating to meteorology and allied subjects. It works as an agency of the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India. Its mandate includes taking meteorological observations and to provide current and forecast meteorological information for optimum operation of weather-sensitive activities like agriculture, irrigation, shipping, aviation, offshore oil explorations, etc. It also warns against severe weather phenomena like tropical cyclones, norwesters, duststorms, heavy rains and snow, cold and heat waves, etc., which cause destruction of life and property.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: IMD currently has the ability to forecast weather events over a 12 km x 12 km area. This grid is larger than most Indian cities — which means that the likelihood of rainfall in a city can be forecast, but it cannot be specified where in the city it would rain. The IMD has been trying out experimental forecasts for 3 km x 3 km grids, but the eventual objective is to get hyper-local forecasts for 1 km x 1 km areas.
Statement 3 is correct: The science of weather forecasting has inherent uncertainties. The more precise a forecast — in terms of the spatial spread or time-window for the event — the greater the uncertainty. Also, the earlier the forecast, the less precise it is likely to be. Example, IMD has a 97-99 per cent probability of detecting a heat wave at least 24 hours in advance; this probability for a heavy rainfall event is less than 80 per cent. Extreme weather events are even more difficult to predict. Events expected to happen only once in 50 or 100 years do not get captured easily by the models.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the recent findings of the Chandrayaan-3 mission:
- The mission identified the presence of sulphur and Oxygen on the lunar surface.
- A Ferroan Anorthosite rock has been found using the Vikram lander.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Chandrayan 3 is ISRO’s lunar exploration mission which successfully demonstrated its ability to safely land and operate a rover on the Moon’s surface. It consists of a propulsion module, a Lander (Vikram), and a Rover (Pragyan). Pragyan Rover recently identified the presence of sulphur on the lunar surface which was not detected in this region by previous missions. Some other elements like aluminium, calcium, iron, chromium, titanium, manganese, silicon, and oxygen were also detected. These elements provide insights into the moon’s geological history.
Statement 2 is incorrect: A recent study revealed that a type of rock known as ferroan anorthosite was found in moon soil. This discovery was confirmed using the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) on the Pragyaan rover. It reported the presence of a rock type called ferroan anorthosite in the lunar soil. Scientists believe that these anorthosite rocks could be the remains of an ancient ocean of magma that blanketed the moon’s surface around four billion years ago. Ferroan anorthosite is a type of igneous rock that is composed primarily of plagioclase feldspar with a higher iron content.
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Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Chandrayan 3 is ISRO’s lunar exploration mission which successfully demonstrated its ability to safely land and operate a rover on the Moon’s surface. It consists of a propulsion module, a Lander (Vikram), and a Rover (Pragyan). Pragyan Rover recently identified the presence of sulphur on the lunar surface which was not detected in this region by previous missions. Some other elements like aluminium, calcium, iron, chromium, titanium, manganese, silicon, and oxygen were also detected. These elements provide insights into the moon’s geological history.
Statement 2 is incorrect: A recent study revealed that a type of rock known as ferroan anorthosite was found in moon soil. This discovery was confirmed using the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) on the Pragyaan rover. It reported the presence of a rock type called ferroan anorthosite in the lunar soil. Scientists believe that these anorthosite rocks could be the remains of an ancient ocean of magma that blanketed the moon’s surface around four billion years ago. Ferroan anorthosite is a type of igneous rock that is composed primarily of plagioclase feldspar with a higher iron content.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Unified Lending Interface(ULI):
- It is a digital platform developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to simplify the lending system.
- It will facilitate a consent-based flow of digital information, including land records of various states, from multiple data service providers to lenders.
- ULI architecture has standardised Application Programming Interface designed for a plug and play approach.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: A Unified Lending Interface (ULI) is developed to streamline the lending process in India. Similar to how the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) revolutionized digital payments, ULI aims to transform the lending landscape by facilitating a seamless and consent-based flow of digital information between borrowers and lenders. It is designed and developed by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH). It aims to transform the lending landscape by facilitating a seamless and consent-based flow of digital information between borrowers and lenders.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct: ULI platform will facilitate a seamless and consent-based flow of digital information, including land records of various states, from multiple data service providers to lenders. It will cut down the time taken for credit appraisal, especially for smaller and rural borrowers. ULI architecture has common and standardised APIs (Application Programming Interface), designed for a ‘plug and play’ approach to ensure digital access to information from diverse sources.
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Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: A Unified Lending Interface (ULI) is developed to streamline the lending process in India. Similar to how the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) revolutionized digital payments, ULI aims to transform the lending landscape by facilitating a seamless and consent-based flow of digital information between borrowers and lenders. It is designed and developed by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH). It aims to transform the lending landscape by facilitating a seamless and consent-based flow of digital information between borrowers and lenders.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct: ULI platform will facilitate a seamless and consent-based flow of digital information, including land records of various states, from multiple data service providers to lenders. It will cut down the time taken for credit appraisal, especially for smaller and rural borrowers. ULI architecture has common and standardised APIs (Application Programming Interface), designed for a ‘plug and play’ approach to ensure digital access to information from diverse sources.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 points- With respect to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), consider the following functions:
- Controlling the import of drugs and their quality.
- Approval of new drugs
- Conduct of Clinical Trials
- Laying down the Standards for Drugs
- Coordination of activities of the State Drug Control Organizations.
How many of the above are the functions of CDSCO under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act (1940)?
Correct
Answer: D
Explanation: The CDSCO has granted approval to Siemens Healthineers for the manufacture of RT-PCR testing kits for detection of Mpox.
- Option (d) is correct: CDSCO is India’s National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for drugs and cosmetics. It is headed by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). The nodal Ministry is Ministry of Health and Family welfare. Functions of CDSCO under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act (1940):
- Controlling the import of drugs and their quality.
- Approval of new drugs
- Conduct of Clinical Trials
- Laying down the Standards for Drugs
Coordination of activities of the State Drug Control Organizations.
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Answer: D
Explanation: The CDSCO has granted approval to Siemens Healthineers for the manufacture of RT-PCR testing kits for detection of Mpox.
- Option (d) is correct: CDSCO is India’s National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for drugs and cosmetics. It is headed by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). The nodal Ministry is Ministry of Health and Family welfare. Functions of CDSCO under the Drugs & Cosmetics Act (1940):
- Controlling the import of drugs and their quality.
- Approval of new drugs
- Conduct of Clinical Trials
- Laying down the Standards for Drugs
Coordination of activities of the State Drug Control Organizations.
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