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Puucho CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021.
- WHO defines rare disease as having a frequency of less than 1 per 10,000 people.
- Financial support under Rashtriya Arogaya Nidhi shall be provided by the Central Government for treatment of rare diseases.
- The policy will make use of a crowdfunding mechanism to cover the cost of treatment of rare diseases.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: c)
WHO defines rare disease as having a frequency of less than 6.5-10 per 10,000 people.
National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021:
- Financial support up to Rs. 20 lakhs under the Umbrella Scheme of Rashtriya Arogaya Nidhi shall be provided by the Central Government for treatment, of those rare diseases that require a one-time treatment. Beneficiaries for such financial assistance would not be limited to BPL families, but extended to about 40% of the population, who are eligible as per norms of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, for their treatment in Government tertiary hospitals only.
- Government will endeavour to create alternate funding mechanism through setting up a digital platform for voluntary individual and corporate donors to contribute to the treatment cost of patients of rare diseases.
- Voluntary crowd-funding for treatment.
IncorrectSolution: c)
WHO defines rare disease as having a frequency of less than 6.5-10 per 10,000 people.
National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021:
- Financial support up to Rs. 20 lakhs under the Umbrella Scheme of Rashtriya Arogaya Nidhi shall be provided by the Central Government for treatment, of those rare diseases that require a one-time treatment. Beneficiaries for such financial assistance would not be limited to BPL families, but extended to about 40% of the population, who are eligible as per norms of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, for their treatment in Government tertiary hospitals only.
- Government will endeavour to create alternate funding mechanism through setting up a digital platform for voluntary individual and corporate donors to contribute to the treatment cost of patients of rare diseases.
- Voluntary crowd-funding for treatment.
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Question 2 of 5
1 points
Articles 19-22 cover which of the following rights?
- Protection in respect of conviction for offences
- Right to freedom of speech, movement and expression
- Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
- Protection of life and personal liberty
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: b)
Articles 19-22 consists of
- Protection of six rights regarding freedom of: (i) speech and expression, (ii) assembly, (iii) association, (iv) movement, (v) residence, and (vi) profession (Article 19).
- Protection in respect of conviction for offences (Article 20).
- Protection of life and personal liberty (Article 21).
- Right to elementary education (Article 21A).
- Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases (Article 22).
Right against exploitation (Articles 23–24) cover
Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour (Article 23).
Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc. (Article 24).
IncorrectSolution: b)
Articles 19-22 consists of
- Protection of six rights regarding freedom of: (i) speech and expression, (ii) assembly, (iii) association, (iv) movement, (v) residence, and (vi) profession (Article 19).
- Protection in respect of conviction for offences (Article 20).
- Protection of life and personal liberty (Article 21).
- Right to elementary education (Article 21A).
- Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases (Article 22).
Right against exploitation (Articles 23–24) cover
Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour (Article 23).
Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc. (Article 24).
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Question 3 of 5
1 points
Which of the following is/are e-wastes?
- Lead
- Cadmium
- Beryllium
- Mercury
- Polyvinyl Chloride
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: d)
E-waste broadly covers waste from all electronic and electrical appliances and comprises of items such as computers, mobile phones, digital music recorders/players, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions (TVs) and many other household consumer items.
A computer contains highly toxic chemicals like lead, cadmium, mercury, beryllium, BFR, polyvinyl chloride and phosphor compounds.
IncorrectSolution: d)
E-waste broadly covers waste from all electronic and electrical appliances and comprises of items such as computers, mobile phones, digital music recorders/players, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions (TVs) and many other household consumer items.
A computer contains highly toxic chemicals like lead, cadmium, mercury, beryllium, BFR, polyvinyl chloride and phosphor compounds.
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Question 4 of 5
1 points
Gadgil Committee and Kasturi Rangan Committee, often seen in news, are related to:
CorrectSolution: d)
Both are related to the categorisation of the Western Ghats as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA).
IncorrectSolution: d)
Both are related to the categorisation of the Western Ghats as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA).
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Question 5 of 5
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding International Energy Agency (IEA).
- The International Energy Agency (IEA) is a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organisation established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- It helps its members respond to major oil supply disruptions.
- To become a member of the IEA, the country need not necessarily be a member of the OECD.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organisation established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
International Energy Agency (IEA) was established in the wake of the 1973-1974 oil crisis, to help its members respond to major oil supply disruptions, a role it continues to fulfil today.
IEA’s mandate has expanded over time to include tracking and analyzing global key energy trends, promoting sound energy policy, and fostering multinational energy technology cooperation.
Only OECD member states can become members of the IEA. But all OECD members are not IEA members.
IncorrectSolution: b)
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is a Paris-based autonomous intergovernmental organisation established in the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
International Energy Agency (IEA) was established in the wake of the 1973-1974 oil crisis, to help its members respond to major oil supply disruptions, a role it continues to fulfil today.
IEA’s mandate has expanded over time to include tracking and analyzing global key energy trends, promoting sound energy policy, and fostering multinational energy technology cooperation.
Only OECD member states can become members of the IEA. But all OECD members are not IEA members.
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