Ans: a

Exp:

According to the Global Tuberculosis Report 2024, India had the highest tuberculosis (TB) burden in 2023. Over half the cases globally (55.9%) were concentrated in just five Countries

About Nikshay Poshan Yojna:

• Statement 1 is correct: The scheme is a centrally sponsored initiative launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to support TB patients.
• Statement 2 is correct: The scheme provides a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of Rs 500 per month to meet the nutritional needs of TB patients.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The scheme is available to all notified TB patients, regardless of whether they receive treatment from government or private health facilities. 
  • Both public and private sector-notified patients are eligible, ensuring comprehensive coverage for all TB patients in need.

Ans: a 

Exp:

The Indian Army contingent departed today for the 15th edition of India- US joint Special Forces Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 2nd to 22nd November 2024 at Orchard Combat Training Centre in Idaho, USA

About Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR:

• Statement 1 is correct: Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR is a joint Special Forces exercise between India and the United States.
• Statement 2 is correct: In 2024, the exercise was held in Idaho, USA.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The Indian Navy was not involved in this exercise; it is primarily conducted by the Indian Special Forces and U.S. Special Operations Forces.

Ans: b

Exp:

While more crimes against children, including cases under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, are being recorded in Tamil Nadu, the nodal body overseeing the implementation of Acts – the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) – has been nonfunctional for over two years.

About National Commission for Protection of Child Rights:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: NCPCR is an autonomous statutory body, not a constitutional body. 
  • It was constituted by the Government of India under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005.
• Statement 2 is correct. The NCPCR functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
• Statement 3 is correct. The NCPCR is mandated to monitor the implementation of various child protection laws, including, 
  • Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
  • Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
  • Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009

Ans: a

Exp: 

The Government of India, in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation, is holding the first Asian Buddhist Summit in Delhi.

About Four Noble Truths: 

• Sabbam Dukkam – The world is full of suffering 
• Dwadash Nidan – Desire, ignorance, and attachment are causes of suffering 
• Nirodha – Suffering can be removed by eliminating its cause 
• Ashtangika Marga – The Eightfold Path to end suffering 

Ans: c

Exp:

The Indian economy has grown at an average annual rate of 4.6% from 2019-20 to 2023-24, and 7.8% in the last three fiscal years (April-March) alone. 

Nominal Wage vs Real Wage:

• Nominal wage: The amount of money an employer pays an employee for their labor, also known as a money wage. 
  • Nominal wages are not adjusted for inflation. 
• Real wage: The nominal wage adjusted for inflation. 
  • Real wage is a more useful measure of the amount that workers are receiving than nominal wage. 
• Statement 1 is Incorrect. Nominal wages do not reflect purchasing power because they are simply the monetary amount paid to workers without considering inflation. 
  • Purchasing power is reflected in real wages, which adjust nominal wages for inflation.
• Statement 2 is Correct. Nominal wages are expressed in current dollars and do not consider the effects of inflation. 
  • Therefore, an increase in nominal wages could still result in a decrease in purchasing power if inflation is higher.
• Statement 3 is Correct. Nominal wages can increase while real wages decrease. This situation can occur if the rate of inflation outpaces the increase in nominal wages. 
  • For example, if nominal wages increase by 3% but inflation is at 5%, then the real wages have effectively decreased, even though nominal wages have risen.