[Mission 2022] Insta– QUED ( Questions from Editorials. ) 6 September 2021

Solution: d)

‘eSanjeevani’, is a web-based comprehensive telemedicine solution. ‘eSanjeevani’ extends the reach of specialized healthcare services to masses in both rural areas and isolated communities. Besides enhancing quality of medical services, addressing issues pertaining to uneven distribution and shortage of infrastructural as well as human resources, eSanjeevani also aims to make healthcare services equitable by bridging the digital divide that exists between the urban vs. rural, rich vs. poor etc. eSanjeevani can also be used to provide medical education to interns , people across various Common Service Centers (CSCs), etc.

eSanjeevani caters to numerous medical specialties, these include

• Cardiology
• Diabetes
• Dermatology
• Gynecology
• Ophthalmology
• Pediatrics
• Pathology
• Radiology
• Pulmonary
• Pediatrics

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Solution: d)

Cognitive hacking is a cyberattack that seeks to manipulate the perception of people by exploiting their psychological vulnerabilities. The purpose of the attack is changes in behavior, usually resulting from exposure to misinformation. As such, cognitive hacking is a form of social engineering although it may target a broad audience rather than specific individuals.

The implications of cognitive hacking are more devastating than cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. The damage wrought by disinformation is challenging to repair. Revolutions throughout history have used cognitive hacking techniques to a significant effect to overthrow governments and change society. It is a key tactic to achieve major goals with limited means.

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Solution: d)

Guidelines issued by the Home Ministry, on disaster warning:

• Indian Meteorological Department has been designated as nodal agency for early warning for cyclone, Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre and Indian National Centre for Oceanic Information Services for Tsunami and Central Water Commission for floods.
• The Geological Survey of India has been marked as nodal agency for issuing early warning for landslides, Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment for avalanches and Indian Meteorological Department for heat and cold waves.

Solution: c)

At Chang La in the Himalayas, at a height of 17,300 feet, India has its seed storage facility. The vault is a joint venture of the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (which comes under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research) and the Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (under Defence Research and Development Organisation).

Solution: c)

The reasons that can be attributed to the frequent landslides and debris avalanches in Himalayan region are

(i) The Himalayas are tectonically active. Thus, tectonically unstable.

(ii) They are mostly made up of sedimentary rocks and unconsolidated and semi-consolidated deposits.

(iii) The slopes are very steep.