QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 09 March 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2018. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind. Read again sources provided and try to remember better.
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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
- PMBJP is a campaign launched by Department of Health& Family Welfare.
- It is to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses.
- Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementation agency.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses. PMBJP stores have been set up to provide generic drugs. Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementation agency for PMBJP.
Mission
- Create awareness among the public regarding generic medicines.
- Create demand for generic medicines through medical practitioners.
- Create awareness through education and awareness program that high price need not be synonymous with high quality.
- Provide all the commonly used generic medicines covering all the therapeutic groups.
- Provide all the related health care products too under the scheme.
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Solution: b)
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses. PMBJP stores have been set up to provide generic drugs. Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) is the implementation agency for PMBJP.
Mission
- Create awareness among the public regarding generic medicines.
- Create demand for generic medicines through medical practitioners.
- Create awareness through education and awareness program that high price need not be synonymous with high quality.
- Provide all the commonly used generic medicines covering all the therapeutic groups.
- Provide all the related health care products too under the scheme.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Singphan wildlife sanctuary.
- It is situated in Manipur.
- It has been declared as the Elephant Reserve.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Government of Nagaland has declared Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary as “Singphan Elephant Reserve” with the approval of Government of India on 16th August 2018. The Singphan Elephant Reserve is the 30th Elephant reserve in the country.
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Solution: b)
Government of Nagaland has declared Singphan Wildlife Sanctuary as “Singphan Elephant Reserve” with the approval of Government of India on 16th August 2018. The Singphan Elephant Reserve is the 30th Elephant reserve in the country.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about South-East Asia Regulatory Network (SEARN).
- It promotes timely access to affordable medical products of assured quality in countries of the South-East Asia region and beyond.
- SEARN includes all ASEAN countries.
- Information Sharing Platform Gateway for South-East Asia Regulatory Network (SEARN) is developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
Information Sharing Platform Gateway for South-East Asia Regulatory Network (SEARN) developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing has been launched. It will promote regulatory and health collaboration among the countries of the South-East Asia Region.
- The South East Asia Research Network (SEARN), based at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, is a platform to facilitate research collaboration.
- It provides a forum to support the communication and dissemination of research findings, highlight research areas and a network connecting people and collaborators outside with an interest in South East Asia.
Vision: Healthy populations with timely access to affordable medical products of assured quality, safety and efficacy in all countries of the South-East Asia region and beyond.
SEARN includes all ASEAN countries.
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Solution: d)
Information Sharing Platform Gateway for South-East Asia Regulatory Network (SEARN) developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing has been launched. It will promote regulatory and health collaboration among the countries of the South-East Asia Region.
- The South East Asia Research Network (SEARN), based at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, is a platform to facilitate research collaboration.
- It provides a forum to support the communication and dissemination of research findings, highlight research areas and a network connecting people and collaborators outside with an interest in South East Asia.
Vision: Healthy populations with timely access to affordable medical products of assured quality, safety and efficacy in all countries of the South-East Asia region and beyond.
SEARN includes all ASEAN countries.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS).
- They are the landscapes of aesthetic beauty that combine agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems and a cultural heritage.
- Kuttanad region is designated as GIAHS.
- GIAHS is the initiative of UNEP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems” (GIAHS) are outstanding landscapes of aesthetic beauty that combine agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems and a valuable cultural heritage. It is designated by FAO.
Located in specific sites around the world, they sustainably provide multiple goods and services, food and livelihood security for millions of small-scale farmers.
Unfortunately, these agricultural systems are threatened by many factors including climate change and increased competition for natural resources. They are also dealing with migration due to low economic viability, which has resulted in traditional farming practices being abandoned and endemic species and breeds being lost.
These ancestral agricultural systems constitute the foundation for contemporary and future agricultural innovations and technologies.
At present 3 sites in India are designated as GIAHS. They are: Kuttanad Below Sea Level Farming System, Koraput Traditional Agriculture and Saffron Heritage of Kashmir
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Solution: c)
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems” (GIAHS) are outstanding landscapes of aesthetic beauty that combine agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems and a valuable cultural heritage. It is designated by FAO.
Located in specific sites around the world, they sustainably provide multiple goods and services, food and livelihood security for millions of small-scale farmers.
Unfortunately, these agricultural systems are threatened by many factors including climate change and increased competition for natural resources. They are also dealing with migration due to low economic viability, which has resulted in traditional farming practices being abandoned and endemic species and breeds being lost.
These ancestral agricultural systems constitute the foundation for contemporary and future agricultural innovations and technologies.
At present 3 sites in India are designated as GIAHS. They are: Kuttanad Below Sea Level Farming System, Koraput Traditional Agriculture and Saffron Heritage of Kashmir
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Great Indian bustard
- Listed in Schedule II of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- It has been identified as one of the species for the recovery programme under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats.
- Project Great Indian Bustard was initiated by the state of Gujarat on World Environment Day 2013.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: c)
Great Indian Bustard is listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The state of Rajasthan initiated “Project Great Indian Bustard”, on World Environment Day 2013.
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Solution: c)
Great Indian Bustard is listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The state of Rajasthan initiated “Project Great Indian Bustard”, on World Environment Day 2013.
