[MISSION 2024] RTM(Revision through MCQs)- 28 February 2024

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Context: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, organized Purple Fest 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, celebrating diversity and unity.
• Major launches included the “INDIA NEURODIVERSITY PLATFORM” and a handbook addressing language barriers.
• The ‘Purple Fest’, organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, aims to raise awareness about different disabilities and their impact on people’s lives and to promote understanding, acceptance and inclusion of persons with disabilities within society.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/02/28/purple-fest-2024/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is the regulatory body for overall supervision and regulation of pensions in India.
• It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance in the Government of India. It was established in 2003 based on the recommendations of the Indian government OASIS report and was part of the establishment of the Indian National Pension Scheme.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/02/28/recent-major-amendments-and-schemes/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Context: The Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti launched the ‘Investor Information and Analytics Platform’ developed by IIT Madras.
• Features of the Platform:
  • Developed by researchers at the Centre for Research on Start-ups and Risk Financing (CREST) of IIT Madras, the platform aims to aid startup founders, entrepreneurs, and young Indians in building innovative devices, services, and platforms.
  • It includes features like “StartupGPT,” an AI-based conversational platform for easy information access.
  • The platform contains information on over 200,000 startups, nearly 11,000 angel investors, 5,000 VCs, 1000 incubators, over 100 government agencies funding startups, and 550 banks supporting startups.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/02/28/investor-information-and-analytics-platform/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 2 This additional genetic material alters the course of development and causes the characteristics associated with Down syndrome. It is not caused by a mutation in the X chromosome (option A). While Down syndrome is a genetic disorder, it is not typically inherited from one’s parents, as it is usually the result of a random error in cell division during the formation of either the sperm or the egg (option C). Additionally, Down syndrome can be diagnosed before birth through prenatal screening tests such as amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling, and through genetic testing (option D).

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/02/28/chromosomal-disorders-discovered-from-prehistoric-skeletal-remains/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Edwards syndrome, also known as trisomy 18, is a chromosomal disorder characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 18. This additional genetic material disrupts normal development, leading to various physical and intellectual disabilities. Common features of Edwards syndrome include low birth weight, clenched fists with overlapping fingers, heart defects, kidney malformations, and severe intellectual disability. Unfortunately, individuals with Edwards syndrome typically have a shortened lifespan, with many cases resulting in infant mortality or early childhood death. Therefore, option D is the correct statement regarding Edwards syndrome.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/02/28/chromosomal-disorders-discovered-from-prehistoric-skeletal-remains/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• Context: The BharatGPT group, has unveiled ‘Hanooman’, a series of large language models (LLMs) capable of responding in 11 Indian languages, with plans to expand to over 20 languages.
• Context: Researchers have developed Garbhini-GA2, an India-specific artificial intelligence model, to accurately determine the gestational age of a fetus during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
• Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled ‘Digital India Bhashini’ during the inauguration of Digital India Week in Gujarat in 2022. This initiative aims to enhance internet accessibility and digital services in Indian languages, incorporating voice-based functions and promoting content creation in these languages.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/02/28/garbhini-ga2/

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

• S3: Context: The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has commissioned India’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, with an installed capacity of 40 MW/120 MWh.
  • The world’s largest floating solar energy project of 600 MW is started in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh.
• S1 and S2: “Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd” (SECI) is a CPSU under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), set up on 20th Sept, 2011 to facilitate the implementation of National Solar Mission (NSM) and achievement of targets set therein. It is the only CPSU dedicated to the renewable energy sector. It was originally incorporated as a section-25 (not for profit) company under the Companies Act, 1956.
  • However, through an amendment by the Government of India, the company has been converted into a Section-3 company, in 2015, under the Companies Act, 2013. The mandate of the company has also been broadened to cover the entire renewable energy domain.
  • In the present outlook of the RE sector, SECI has a major role to play in the sector’s development. The company is one of the nodal agencies for implementation of a number of schemes of MNRE. In addition, SECI has ventured into solar project development on turnkey basis for several PSUs/Government departments.
  • The company also has a Category 1 power trading license and is active in this domain through trading of solar power from projects set up under the schemes being implemented by it.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/02/28/indias-largest-solar-battery-project/

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

• Context: A team of amateur radio operators (HAMs) conducted an Island On The Air (IOTA) expedition from cyclone shelters on Nachugunta Island, Andhra Pradesh.
• The team made 4,000 global contacts, promoting emergency communication preparedness through sessions in local schools and villages.
  • HAM is an abbreviation for Hyman-Almy-Murray, the call sign of the first amateur wireless station in 1908. The station was operated by Albert S. Hyman, Bob Almy, and Poogie Murray, members of the Harvard Radio Club. The term “ham radio” refers to the hobby of amateur radio, not the equipment.
• S1 is incorrect because while Ham Radio can be used for emergency communication, it serves a variety of purposes including recreational, educational, and experimental communication.
• S2 is incorrect because Ham Radio operators are allowed to communicate with individuals in other countries, provided they comply with international regulations and licensing agreements.

Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/02/28/ham-operator/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• The Chenab river is formed by the confluence of two rivers, Chandra and Bhaga, at Tandi, 8 km southwest of Keylong, in the Lahaul and Spiti district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
• The Bhaga river originates from Surya taal lake, which is situated a few kilometers west of the Bara-lacha la pass in Himachal Pradesh. The Chandra river originates from glaciers east of the same pass (near Chandra Taal).This pass also acts as a water-divide between these two rivers.
• The Chandra river transverses 115 km (71 mi) while the Bhaga river transverses 60 km (37 mi) through narrow gorges before their confluence at Tandi.
• The Chandra-Bhaga then flows through the Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh before entering the Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir, where it flows through the Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Reasi and Jammu districts. It enters Pakistan and flows through the Punjab province before emptying into the Sutlej, forming the Panjnad river.

Refer:https://www.insightsonindia.com/2024/02/28/banihal-sangaldan-railway-jk/

Ans: (c)

Explanation:

• All three statements are correct.

refer: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/7-fascinating-facts-about-the-ravi-river-you-should-know/photostory/107984449.cms?picid=107984456