UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 16 January 2024

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

India is a founding member of GPAI, having joined the multi-stakeholder initiative in June 2020. The initiative aims “to bridge the gap between theory and practice on AI by supporting cutting-edge research and applied activities on AI-related priorities.”

It also brings together people involved in the fields of science, industry, and civil society, along with governments, international organisations and academia for greater international cooperation. The first three GPAI summits were held in Montreal, Paris and Tokyo, respectively.

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Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

People with blood disorders like thalassemia, haemophilia, and sickle cell disease are not eligible for job reservations in government roles under the Persons with Disabilities category.

The three diseases were included in the list of disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act of 2016, but they are excluded from job reservation benefits.

Rules regarding Reservations for disabled people:

• 4% reservation in government jobs is available for people with disabilities
• Every government establishment must reserve 1% of the total number of vacancies for people with benchmark disabilities.

The RPwD Act defines benchmark disabilities as:

• Autism
• Intellectual disability
• Specific learning disability
• Mental illnesses

The RPwD Act also defines disabilities as:

• Blindness and low vision
• Deaf and hard of hearing
• Locomotor disability, including cerebral palsy, leprosy, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy

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Solution: c)

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

A Camelid refers to any of the even-toed ungulates of the family Camelidae. 

• The United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelidsto emphasize the significant importance of camelids, such as alpacas, Bactrian camels, dromedaries, guanacos, llamas, and vicuñas, in the lives of people worldwide.
• Camelids contribute to food security, nutrition, and economic growth in over 90 countries, especially for Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
• They play a crucial role in meeting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by providing sources of milk, meat, fibre, and transportation.

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Solution: c)

Zero Trust Authentication (ZTA) is a security framework that requires users to be authenticated and authorized before being granted access to applications and data.

• In response to the increasing threat of cyberattacks, the Indian government has established a secure e-mail system for 10,000 users in critical ministries and departments.
• The e-mail system operates on Zero Trust Authentication (ZTA) and has been developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
• The security measures include two-factor authentication with options like facial recognition or biometrics, and log-in and log-out times are recorded and monitored.

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