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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
2 points
Which of the following are ‘rare diseases’?
Lysosomal Storage Disorders
Pompe disease
Muscular dystrophy
Astigmatism
Hepatitis B
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Option (c) is correct
Explanation:
Rare diseases are defined as a health condition of low prevalence.
Many cases of rare diseases may be serious, chronic and life-threatening.
Examples of rare diseases are: Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSD), Pompe disease, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, haemophilia etc., while astigmatism and Hepatitis B are not rare diseases.
About 95% rare diseases have no approved treatment and less than 1 in 10 patients receive disease-specific treatment.
80% of these diseases have genetic origins.
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Option (c) is correct
Explanation:
Rare diseases are defined as a health condition of low prevalence.
Many cases of rare diseases may be serious, chronic and life-threatening.
Examples of rare diseases are: Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSD), Pompe disease, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, haemophilia etc., while astigmatism and Hepatitis B are not rare diseases.
About 95% rare diseases have no approved treatment and less than 1 in 10 patients receive disease-specific treatment.
80% of these diseases have genetic origins.
Question 2 of 6
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
Prepaid payment instruments (PPI) can come in the form of payment wallets, smart cards, magnetic chips, vouchers, mobile wallets etc.
PPIs can be issued by banks only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Option (a) is correct
Explanation:
Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs):
PPIs are instruments that facilitate purchase of goods and services, conduct of financial services, enable remittance facilities, etc. against the value stored therein.
Types: PPIs can come in the form of payment wallets, smart cards, magnetic chips, vouchers, mobile wallets etc. any instrument that can be used to access a prepaid amount is a PPI.
Issuers of PPIs: PPIs can be issued by banks and non-banks.
Banks can issue PPIs after obtaining approval from RBI.
The non-bank PPI issuers are companies incorporated in India and registered under the Companies Act, 1956 / 2013. They can operate a payment system for issuing PPIs to individuals / organisations after receiving authorisation from RBI.
Incorrect
Option (a) is correct
Explanation:
Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs):
PPIs are instruments that facilitate purchase of goods and services, conduct of financial services, enable remittance facilities, etc. against the value stored therein.
Types: PPIs can come in the form of payment wallets, smart cards, magnetic chips, vouchers, mobile wallets etc. any instrument that can be used to access a prepaid amount is a PPI.
Issuers of PPIs: PPIs can be issued by banks and non-banks.
Banks can issue PPIs after obtaining approval from RBI.
The non-bank PPI issuers are companies incorporated in India and registered under the Companies Act, 1956 / 2013. They can operate a payment system for issuing PPIs to individuals / organisations after receiving authorisation from RBI.
Question 3 of 6
3. Question
2 points
The disinvestment process in India is conducted by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management which comes under:
Correct
Option (d) is correct
Explanation:
In India, the disinvestment process is conducted by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), which comes under the Ministry of Finance.
Disinvestment involves the sale of government stake in public sector enterprises to strategic or financial buyers, either through the sale of shares on stock exchanges or through the sale of shares directly to buyers.
Incorrect
Option (d) is correct
Explanation:
In India, the disinvestment process is conducted by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), which comes under the Ministry of Finance.
Disinvestment involves the sale of government stake in public sector enterprises to strategic or financial buyers, either through the sale of shares on stock exchanges or through the sale of shares directly to buyers.
Question 4 of 6
4. Question
2 points
With reference to the ‘Yangli Festival’, consider the following statements:
It is an occasion to celebrate a bountiful harvest.
It is celebrated by Tiwa tribesmen of Arunachal Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
Correct
Option (b) is correct
Explanation:
Yangli Festival is an occasion to celebrate a bountiful harvest which is celebrated by Tiwa tribesmen of Assam (not of Arunachal Pradesh).
Incorrect
Option (b) is correct
Explanation:
Yangli Festival is an occasion to celebrate a bountiful harvest which is celebrated by Tiwa tribesmen of Assam (not of Arunachal Pradesh).
Question 5 of 6
5. Question
2 points
With reference to ‘Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)’, consider the following statements:
It is also known as juvenile diabetes (as it mostly affects children of age 14-16 years).
It is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Correct
Option (c) is correct
Explanation:
Type 1 diabetes (T1D):
Type 1 Diabetes is also known as juvenile diabetes (as it mostly affects children of age 14-16 years), this type occurs when the body fails to produce sufficient insulin.
It is predominantly diagnosed in children and adolescents. Although the prevalence is less, it is much more severe than type 2.
Causes:
Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by anautoimmune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake).
This reaction destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin, called beta cells. This process can go on for months or years before any symptoms appear.
Some people have certain genes (traits passed on from parent to child) that make them more likely to develop type 1 diabetes.
Incorrect
Option (c) is correct
Explanation:
Type 1 diabetes (T1D):
Type 1 Diabetes is also known as juvenile diabetes (as it mostly affects children of age 14-16 years), this type occurs when the body fails to produce sufficient insulin.
It is predominantly diagnosed in children and adolescents. Although the prevalence is less, it is much more severe than type 2.
Causes:
Type 1 diabetes is thought to be caused by anautoimmune reaction (the body attacks itself by mistake).
This reaction destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin, called beta cells. This process can go on for months or years before any symptoms appear.
Some people have certain genes (traits passed on from parent to child) that make them more likely to develop type 1 diabetes.
Question 6 of 6
6. Question
2 points
March 30 marks the commencement of the centenary year of the Vaikom temple street entry movement that was launched in 1924, which of the following personalities were associated with this movement?
T. K. Madhavan
K. Kelappan
K. P. Kesava Menon
Select the correct option from the following options:
Correct
Option (d) is correct
Explanation:
Vaikom Satyagraha was a movement in Travancore, modern-day Kerala for temple entry of the depressed classes.
It took place near the Shiva Temple at Vaikom, Kottayam district, Kerala during 1924-25.
Vaikom was at that time a part of the princely state of Travancore.
It was led by Congress leaders T. K. Madhavan, K. Kelappan, and K. P. Kesava Menon, the protest was notable for the active support and participation offered by different communities and a variety of activists.
Incorrect
Option (d) is correct
Explanation:
Vaikom Satyagraha was a movement in Travancore, modern-day Kerala for temple entry of the depressed classes.
It took place near the Shiva Temple at Vaikom, Kottayam district, Kerala during 1924-25.
Vaikom was at that time a part of the princely state of Travancore.
It was led by Congress leaders T. K. Madhavan, K. Kelappan, and K. P. Kesava Menon, the protest was notable for the active support and participation offered by different communities and a variety of activists.
March 31, 2023