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Puucho CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Monoclonal antibodies.
- They are artificially created antibodies.
- Monoclonal antibodies are used for people whose immune systems are unable to make sufficient amounts of antibodies.
- They are used in treating Ebola, HIV and psoriasis.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: d)
Monoclonal antibody therapies:
They are artificially created antibodies that aim to aid the body’s natural immune system.
They target a specific antigen — a protein from the pathogen that induces immune response.
How are they created?
- Monoclonal antibodies can be created in the lab by exposing white blood cells to a particular antigen.
- To increase the quantity of antibodies produced, a single white blood cell is cloned, which in turn is used to create identical copies of the antibodies.
- In the case of Covid-19, scientists usually work with the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which facilitates the entry of the virus into the host cell.
In a healthy body, the immune system is able to create antibodies. However, for people whose immune systems are unable to make sufficient amounts of these antibodies, monoclonal antibodies are used.
Monoclonal antibodies are now relatively common. They are used in treating Ebola, HIV, psoriasis etc.
IncorrectSolution: d)
Monoclonal antibody therapies:
They are artificially created antibodies that aim to aid the body’s natural immune system.
They target a specific antigen — a protein from the pathogen that induces immune response.
How are they created?
- Monoclonal antibodies can be created in the lab by exposing white blood cells to a particular antigen.
- To increase the quantity of antibodies produced, a single white blood cell is cloned, which in turn is used to create identical copies of the antibodies.
- In the case of Covid-19, scientists usually work with the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which facilitates the entry of the virus into the host cell.
In a healthy body, the immune system is able to create antibodies. However, for people whose immune systems are unable to make sufficient amounts of these antibodies, monoclonal antibodies are used.
Monoclonal antibodies are now relatively common. They are used in treating Ebola, HIV, psoriasis etc.
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Question 2 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Istanbul Convention.
- It is on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.
- The Convention sets minimum standards for governments to meet when tackling violence against women.
- When a government ratifies the Convention, they are not legally bound to follow it.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
Istanbul Convention
- It is also called as the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.
- The treaty is the world’s first binding instrument to prevent and tackle violence against women.
- It is the most comprehensive legal framework that exists to tackle violence against women and girls, covering domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, female genital mutilation (FGM), so-called honour-based violence, and forced marriage.
- The Convention sets minimum standards for governments to meet when tackling violence against women.
- When a government ratifies the Convention, they are legally bound to follow it.
IncorrectSolution: b)
Istanbul Convention
- It is also called as the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.
- The treaty is the world’s first binding instrument to prevent and tackle violence against women.
- It is the most comprehensive legal framework that exists to tackle violence against women and girls, covering domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, female genital mutilation (FGM), so-called honour-based violence, and forced marriage.
- The Convention sets minimum standards for governments to meet when tackling violence against women.
- When a government ratifies the Convention, they are legally bound to follow it.
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Question 3 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements.
- The right to strike is a Fundamental rightin India.
- International Covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 1966also provides for the recognition of the right to strike with the condition that it is in conformity with the law of the member states.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
- The right to strike is a statutory right in India guaranteed under Section 22(1)(a) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1957.
- For the armed forces and the police, where discipline is the most important prerequisite, even the fundamental right to form an association can be restricted under Article 19(4) in the interest of public order and other considerations.
- Under Article 33 of the Constitution, Parliament, by law, can restrict or abrogate the rights of the members of the armed forces or the forces charged with the maintenance of public order so as to ensure the proper discharge of their duties and maintenance of discipline among them.
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948 provides for the protection of workers’ interests. They have the right to form trade unions and associations. And the right to strike is a sequel of their constitutional privilege to form association.
- International Covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 1966 also provides for the recognition of the right to strike with the condition that it is in conformity with the law of the member states.
IncorrectSolution: b)
- The right to strike is a statutory right in India guaranteed under Section 22(1)(a) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1957.
- For the armed forces and the police, where discipline is the most important prerequisite, even the fundamental right to form an association can be restricted under Article 19(4) in the interest of public order and other considerations.
- Under Article 33 of the Constitution, Parliament, by law, can restrict or abrogate the rights of the members of the armed forces or the forces charged with the maintenance of public order so as to ensure the proper discharge of their duties and maintenance of discipline among them.
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948 provides for the protection of workers’ interests. They have the right to form trade unions and associations. And the right to strike is a sequel of their constitutional privilege to form association.
- International Covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 1966 also provides for the recognition of the right to strike with the condition that it is in conformity with the law of the member states.
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Question 4 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements.
- While the Union government fully funds the central sector schemes, centrally sponsored schemes are jointly funded by the Centre and states.
- In the last five years, Union Government allocation for the centrally sponsored schemes is more than central sector schemes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
While the Union government fully funds the central sector schemes, centrally sponsored schemes are jointly funded by the Centre and states.
Central sector schemes have seen a massive jump in allocation of 26.4 per cent compared to the Budget Estimates of FY21, which had seen a 9.8 per cent increase in allocation. In the last five years, allocation for central sector schemes is more than centrally sponsored schemes.
IncorrectSolution: a)
While the Union government fully funds the central sector schemes, centrally sponsored schemes are jointly funded by the Centre and states.
Central sector schemes have seen a massive jump in allocation of 26.4 per cent compared to the Budget Estimates of FY21, which had seen a 9.8 per cent increase in allocation. In the last five years, allocation for central sector schemes is more than centrally sponsored schemes.
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Question 5 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Sessions of Parliament in India.
- India does have a fixed parliamentary calendar and meets for three sessions in a year.
- The summoning of Parliament is based on the provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
CorrectSolution: a)
India does not have a fixed parliamentary calendar. By convention, Parliament meets for three sessions in a year.
The summoning of Parliament is specified in Article 85 of the Constitution. Like many other articles, it is based on a provision of The Government of India Act, 1935.
IncorrectSolution: a)
India does not have a fixed parliamentary calendar. By convention, Parliament meets for three sessions in a year.
The summoning of Parliament is specified in Article 85 of the Constitution. Like many other articles, it is based on a provision of The Government of India Act, 1935.
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