[UPSC PRELIMS – 2014] Insights Secure Prelims-2014, 07 July 2014

Consider the following statements

1. Ferritin is a ubiquitous intracellular protein that stores iron and releases it in a controlled fashion
2.  In humans, Ferritin acts as a buffer against iron deficiency and iron overload
3. Serum ferritin is used as a diagnostic test for iron deficiency anaemia
4. Estimation of serum ferritin is more effective than counting haemoglobin levels in detecting iron deficiency

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Public Enterprises in India, consider the following statements

1. They are accountable to the legislature
2. Funds for these enterprises is allocated in the budget by the government

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements

1. ‘Trackchild’ is a comprehensive web-portal initiated by  the Infosys Foundation  for effective implementation of Anti Human Trafficking measures in India
2. In the new Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013, Section 370 of the Indian Penal Code has been substituted with Section 370 and 370A IPC which comprehensively defines Human Trafficking and provides stringent punishment for human trafficking

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), consider the following statements

1. It is a homemade bomb
2. Fertilizers are used as its components
3. Ammonium Nitrate is used as reducing agent in IEDs to cause huge explosions

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY), consider the following statements

1. It is a wholly Centrally Sponsored Scheme with an objective of  improving and provisioning of housing, basic civic infrastructure and social amenities in intervened slums
2.  The Scheme has provision to cover all slums within a city, whether notified or non-notified (including identified and recognized), whether on lands belonging to Central Government or its Undertakings

Which of the above statements is/are correct?