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QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 13 November 2019
- November 13, 2019
- Posted by: InsightsIAS
- Category: Quiz 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 13 November 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.
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You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0) Consider the following statements. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Solution: c) India Iodine Survey report has been released. The survey was conducted by Nutrition International in collaboration with the AIIMS and the Indian Coalition for the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (ICCIDD). Iodised salt is salt with at least 15 parts per million of iodine. Gujarat produces 71% of salt in the country, followed by Rajasthan at 17% and Tamil Nadu at 11%. Tamil Nadu (61.9%) has the lowest consumption of iodized salt despite being the third biggest producer of salt in the country. Iodine is a vital micro-nutrient for optimal mental and physical development of human beings. Deficiency of iodine can result in a range of disabilities and disorders such as goitre, hypothyroidism, cretinism, abortion, still births, mental retardation and psychomotor defects. Solution: c) India Iodine Survey report has been released. The survey was conducted by Nutrition International in collaboration with the AIIMS and the Indian Coalition for the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (ICCIDD). Iodised salt is salt with at least 15 parts per million of iodine. Gujarat produces 71% of salt in the country, followed by Rajasthan at 17% and Tamil Nadu at 11%. Tamil Nadu (61.9%) has the lowest consumption of iodized salt despite being the third biggest producer of salt in the country. Iodine is a vital micro-nutrient for optimal mental and physical development of human beings. Deficiency of iodine can result in a range of disabilities and disorders such as goitre, hypothyroidism, cretinism, abortion, still births, mental retardation and psychomotor defects. Consider the following statements regarding Food Safety Mitra (FSM). 1. In a bid to improve the ease of doing business, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched the scheme Food Safety Mitra (FSM). 2. The scheme will support large scale food businesses in compliance to the food safety laws. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Solution: a) In a bid to improve the ease of doing business, apex food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched a scheme –Food Safety Mitra (FSM). The scheme will support small and medium scale food businesses in compliance to the food safety laws. FSSAI has said that the scheme will lead to improved ease of doing business by creating a transparent and organized ecosystem supporting food businesses wherein food businesses will be able to get trained service providers at fair prices – lowering the costs of compliance. “Apart from strengthening food safety, this scheme would also create new employment opportunities for youth, particularly with food and nutrition background. A Food Safety Mitra is an individual professional certified by FSSAI who assists in compliances related to FSS Act, Rules and regulations with three avatars viz. Digital Mitra, Trainer Mitra and Hygiene Mitra depending upon their respective roles and responsibilities. Solution: a) In a bid to improve the ease of doing business, apex food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched a scheme –Food Safety Mitra (FSM). The scheme will support small and medium scale food businesses in compliance to the food safety laws. FSSAI has said that the scheme will lead to improved ease of doing business by creating a transparent and organized ecosystem supporting food businesses wherein food businesses will be able to get trained service providers at fair prices – lowering the costs of compliance. “Apart from strengthening food safety, this scheme would also create new employment opportunities for youth, particularly with food and nutrition background. A Food Safety Mitra is an individual professional certified by FSSAI who assists in compliances related to FSS Act, Rules and regulations with three avatars viz. Digital Mitra, Trainer Mitra and Hygiene Mitra depending upon their respective roles and responsibilities. Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Peacekeeping. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Solution: c) United Nations Peacekeeping was created in 1948. Its first mission involved the establishment of the UN Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), which served to observe and maintain ceasefire during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. UN Peacekeeping is guided by three basic principles: Solution: c) United Nations Peacekeeping was created in 1948. Its first mission involved the establishment of the UN Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO), which served to observe and maintain ceasefire during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. UN Peacekeeping is guided by three basic principles: Consider the following statements regarding India Innovation Index (III) 2019. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Solution: c) NITI Aayog with Institute for Competitiveness as the knowledge partner released the India Innovation Index (III) 2019. Karnataka is the most innovative major state in India. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, Haryana, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh form the remaining top ten major states respectively. The top ten major states are majorly concentrated in southern and western India. Sikkim and Delhi take the top spots among the north- eastern & hill states, and union territories/city states/small states respectively. Solution: c) NITI Aayog with Institute for Competitiveness as the knowledge partner released the India Innovation Index (III) 2019. Karnataka is the most innovative major state in India. Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Telangana, Haryana, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh form the remaining top ten major states respectively. The top ten major states are majorly concentrated in southern and western India. Sikkim and Delhi take the top spots among the north- eastern & hill states, and union territories/city states/small states respectively. Consider the following statements about rare disease. Which of the above statements is/are correct? Solution: c) A rare disease, also referred to as an orphan disease, is any disease that affects a small percentage of the population. Most rare diseases are genetic, and are present throughout a person’s entire life, even if symptoms do not immediately appear. Solution: c) A rare disease, also referred to as an orphan disease, is any disease that affects a small percentage of the population. Most rare diseases are genetic, and are present throughout a person’s entire life, even if symptoms do not immediately appear. INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2019
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