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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsWhat is the main argument against the use of the death penalty?
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- It is too costly
- It is morally wrong
- It is not an effective deterrent
- It can lead to the execution of innocent people
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Key word to focus here is MAIN
- One of the main arguments against the use of the death penalty is that it is morally wrong to take a human life as punishment for a crime. Other arguments include that it is too costly, not an effective deterrent, and that it can lead to the execution of innocent people.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/what-are-mandatory-minimum-sentences/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Key word to focus here is MAIN
- One of the main arguments against the use of the death penalty is that it is morally wrong to take a human life as punishment for a crime. Other arguments include that it is too costly, not an effective deterrent, and that it can lead to the execution of innocent people.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/what-are-mandatory-minimum-sentences/
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsWhat are some arguments in favor of euthanasia?
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- It allows for personal autonomy and the right to die with dignity
- It can relieve suffering and improve quality of life
- It can save healthcare resources and reduce costs
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Key word to focus here is SOME
- Supporters of euthanasia argue that it allows for personal autonomy and the right to die with dignity, can relieve suffering and improve quality of life, and can save healthcare resources and reduce costs.
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- Key word to focus here is SOME
- Supporters of euthanasia argue that it allows for personal autonomy and the right to die with dignity, can relieve suffering and improve quality of life, and can save healthcare resources and reduce costs.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsWhat is the main goal of the G-20 organization?
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- To promote international trade and sustainable agriculture
- To address global economic and financial issues
- To improve relations between nations
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Key word to focus here is MAIN
- The G-20 is an organization that brings together leaders from the world’s 20 largest economies to discuss and address global economic and financial issues. The organization aims to promote international cooperation and to strengthen the global economy.
- https://www.g20.org/en/about-g20/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Key word to focus here is MAIN
- The G-20 is an organization that brings together leaders from the world’s 20 largest economies to discuss and address global economic and financial issues. The organization aims to promote international cooperation and to strengthen the global economy.
- https://www.g20.org/en/about-g20/
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Monument Mitra Scheme:
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- The Scheme was started a few years back under the Ministry of Culture.
- Under the scheme, monument amenities will be revamped by the Civil Society and selected NGOs only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Scheme was started a few years back under the Ministry of Tourism.
- It is now transferred to the Ministry of Culture in respect of the monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India, the ASI.
- Applies to all Centrally protected heritage properties.
- It Aims at ensuring quality & inclusive provision of amenities and facilities across heritage, natural, & tourist sites through the active participation of private and public sector organizations and individuals.
- These organizations would be known as “Monument Mitras” for their collaboration initiative.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-january-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Scheme was started a few years back under the Ministry of Tourism.
- It is now transferred to the Ministry of Culture in respect of the monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India, the ASI.
- Applies to all Centrally protected heritage properties.
- It Aims at ensuring quality & inclusive provision of amenities and facilities across heritage, natural, & tourist sites through the active participation of private and public sector organizations and individuals.
- These organizations would be known as “Monument Mitras” for their collaboration initiative.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-january-2023/
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsWhich type of seismic wave is faster and can travel through solids, liquids, and gases?
Correct
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- P-waves, or Primary waves, are faster than S-waves and can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. They are also the first to arrive at a seismic station after an earthquake.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-january-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (a)
Explanation:
- P-waves, or Primary waves, are faster than S-waves and can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. They are also the first to arrive at a seismic station after an earthquake.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-january-2023/
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is not a feature of the Android Open-Source Project?
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- Customizable user interface
- Access to the source code
- Integration with Apple’s iOS operating system
- Support for third-party app development
Select the answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Android Open-Source Project is an open-source platform for developing mobile applications on the Android operating system. It allows for customizable user interfaces, access to the source code, and support for third-party app development, but it does not support integration with Apple’s iOS operating system.
- What is BharOS? How was it made?
- BharOS is an Android Open-Source Project and was developed by JandK Operations Private Limited, a non-profit organisation incubated at IIT Madras.
- Concerns existed with respect to the collection, storage, and usage of data that is generated by Indian smartphone users. BharOS tries to address these issues.
- How is BharOS different from Android?
- BharOS uses AOSP or Android Open -Source Project, the functionalities and the methodologies both OS use are essentially the same.
- What sets BharOS apart from Android, is that it is free from Google Services and Apps. It comes with no default app (NDA), which allows users to have more control over permissions that an app can have.
- Google has used its preinstalled apps and services to collect data, sometimes without explicitly asking a user. Similarly, other apps from Google’s PlayStore share data with third-party services. BharOS does not come with any such preinstalled services or apps, and hence, is deemed to be more secure.
- It also comes with a native over-the-air update (NOTA) feature that keeps the devices safe and with organisation-specific Private App Store Services (PASS), the device gives access to only those apps which have been thoroughly verified by the organization.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-january-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (d)
Explanation:
- The Android Open-Source Project is an open-source platform for developing mobile applications on the Android operating system. It allows for customizable user interfaces, access to the source code, and support for third-party app development, but it does not support integration with Apple’s iOS operating system.
- What is BharOS? How was it made?
- BharOS is an Android Open-Source Project and was developed by JandK Operations Private Limited, a non-profit organisation incubated at IIT Madras.
- Concerns existed with respect to the collection, storage, and usage of data that is generated by Indian smartphone users. BharOS tries to address these issues.
- How is BharOS different from Android?
- BharOS uses AOSP or Android Open -Source Project, the functionalities and the methodologies both OS use are essentially the same.
- What sets BharOS apart from Android, is that it is free from Google Services and Apps. It comes with no default app (NDA), which allows users to have more control over permissions that an app can have.
- Google has used its preinstalled apps and services to collect data, sometimes without explicitly asking a user. Similarly, other apps from Google’s PlayStore share data with third-party services. BharOS does not come with any such preinstalled services or apps, and hence, is deemed to be more secure.
- It also comes with a native over-the-air update (NOTA) feature that keeps the devices safe and with organisation-specific Private App Store Services (PASS), the device gives access to only those apps which have been thoroughly verified by the organization.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-january-2023/
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is a characteristic of comets but not of asteroids?
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- A tail caused by the sun’s radiation.
- A rocky composition.
- An elongated orbit.
- A large size.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Comets have a characteristic tail caused by the sun’s radiation pushing against the comet’s surface, while asteroids do not have tails.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-january-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Comets have a characteristic tail caused by the sun’s radiation pushing against the comet’s surface, while asteroids do not have tails.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-january-2023/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsWhat is the estimated distance of the Oort Cloud from the sun?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Oort Cloud is a spherical cloud of comets that surrounds the solar system, estimated to be located between 20,000 and 200,000 AU (astronomical units) from the sun. This distance is within the Milky Way galaxy, but far beyond the outermost planets in our solar system.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-january-2023
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- The Oort Cloud is a spherical cloud of comets that surrounds the solar system, estimated to be located between 20,000 and 200,000 AU (astronomical units) from the sun. This distance is within the Milky Way galaxy, but far beyond the outermost planets in our solar system.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-january-2023
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsA doctor is asked to participate in a government-sanctioned interrogation of a prisoner. What should the doctor do in this situation?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Option A would be a violation of the Hippocratic Oath and the principle of “do no harm.” Option C may seem like a compromise, but it is not ethical for a doctor to participate in any form of interrogation. The best course of action is to refuse to participate and report the request to superiors to ensure the safety and well-being of the prisoner.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-january-2023
- An artificial lake in MP’s Shivpuri district – Sankhya Sagar, has virtually disappeared under a thick layer of an invasive aquatic plant (hyacinth), threatening the biodiversity of the water body.
- Sankhya Sagar – a Ramsar site (declared in 2022), is a wetland site designated internationally important by UNESCO.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/25/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-25-january-2023/
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Option A would be a violation of the Hippocratic Oath and the principle of “do no harm.” Option C may seem like a compromise, but it is not ethical for a doctor to participate in any form of interrogation. The best course of action is to refuse to participate and report the request to superiors to ensure the safety and well-being of the prisoner.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-january-2023
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsA patient has been diagnosed with a serious illness and is refusing treatment. As a doctor, what is the ethical course of action?
Correct
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Explanation: Option a) violates the patient’s autonomy, option c) is a violation of the patient’s rights and may not be the best decision and option d) may not help the patient to make the right decision.
- option b) Respect the patient’s autonomy and allow them to make their own decision. Allowing patients to make their own decisions regarding their healthcare is an important aspect of medical ethics.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-january-2023
Incorrect
Ans: (b)
Explanation:
- Explanation: Option a) violates the patient’s autonomy, option c) is a violation of the patient’s rights and may not be the best decision and option d) may not help the patient to make the right decision.
- option b) Respect the patient’s autonomy and allow them to make their own decision. Allowing patients to make their own decisions regarding their healthcare is an important aspect of medical ethics.
Refer: facts for prelims: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2023/01/26/mission-2023-insights-daily-current-affairs-pib-summary-26-january-2023
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