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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
With reference to ‘Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’,consider the following statements:
ASEAN was established in 1967 with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand are its founding members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Option (c) is correct
Explanation:
In his address at the annual ASEAN-India summit in Jakarta Primeminister described the 10-nation grouping as the epicentre of growth as the region plays a crucial role in global development.
Statement 1 is correct: ASEAN was established in 1967 with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration.
Statement 2 is correct:Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand are its founding members.
Other Members: Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
In 1992, members created the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) with the goals of creating a single market, increasing intra-ASEAN trade and investments, and attracting foreign investment.
The motto of ASEAN is “One Vision, One Identity, One Community”.
Chairmanship of ASEAN rotates annually, based on the alphabetical order of the English names of Member States.
Incorrect
Option (c) is correct
Explanation:
In his address at the annual ASEAN-India summit in Jakarta Primeminister described the 10-nation grouping as the epicentre of growth as the region plays a crucial role in global development.
Statement 1 is correct: ASEAN was established in 1967 with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration.
Statement 2 is correct:Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand are its founding members.
Other Members: Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
In 1992, members created the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) with the goals of creating a single market, increasing intra-ASEAN trade and investments, and attracting foreign investment.
The motto of ASEAN is “One Vision, One Identity, One Community”.
Chairmanship of ASEAN rotates annually, based on the alphabetical order of the English names of Member States.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
With reference to the ‘Secularism’, consider the following statements:
France follows a strict form of secularism known as Laïcité.
In India, state funding for religious institutions is not allowed.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
Correct
Option (b) is correct
Explanation:
Recently, the French government announced that the practice of wearing abaya (burqa) would be banned in state-run schools as it violated the principle of Laïcité.
Statement 1 is correct:France follows a strict form of secularism known as Laïcité which emphasises the complete separation of religion from public life.
India follows Sarva Dharma Sambhava. Itmeans equal respect for all religions. This allows for a more accommodating approach to religion in public life.
Statement 2 is not correct: In India, state funding for religious institutions is allowed.
There are separate personal laws for different religious communities, governing matters like marriage, divorce, and inheritance. For example, the Hindu Succession Act (1956).
France has a unified civil code that applies to all citizens regardless of their religion.
In India, the state often engages with and supports various religious communities and their institutions.
In France,Public institutions are expected to remain entirely secular and avoid any endorsement or involvement in religious affairs.
Incorrect
Option (b) is correct
Explanation:
Recently, the French government announced that the practice of wearing abaya (burqa) would be banned in state-run schools as it violated the principle of Laïcité.
Statement 1 is correct:France follows a strict form of secularism known as Laïcité which emphasises the complete separation of religion from public life.
India follows Sarva Dharma Sambhava. Itmeans equal respect for all religions. This allows for a more accommodating approach to religion in public life.
Statement 2 is not correct: In India, state funding for religious institutions is allowed.
There are separate personal laws for different religious communities, governing matters like marriage, divorce, and inheritance. For example, the Hindu Succession Act (1956).
France has a unified civil code that applies to all citizens regardless of their religion.
In India, the state often engages with and supports various religious communities and their institutions.
In France,Public institutions are expected to remain entirely secular and avoid any endorsement or involvement in religious affairs.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Right to Information (RTI) act 2005’:
Upon receiving an application, the public information officer (PIO) is required to respond within 30 days.
It provides for the constitution of the Central information commission (CIC)at center and state information Commission(SIC) in the state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Option (c) is correct
Explanation:
Activists have expressed concerns that the Right to Information (RTI) system is gradually becoming less effective, potentially diminishing its role in holding public officials accountable.
Right to Information: The act gives an important right to the citizens of India to seek information from the public authority, such as government organisations, departments, local bodies etc.
Any citizen can file an application in writing or electronically, addressing the concerned public information officer (PIO).
PIOs are officers designated by the public authorities in all administrative units or offices under it to provide information to the citizens requesting for information under the Act.
Statement 1 is correct: Upon receiving an application, the PIO is required to respond within 30 days.
In exceptional cases where the information concerns a third party, the response time is extended to 45 days.
Exemptions: While promoting transparency, it provides specific exemptions to defense and security-related matters, trade secrets, personal information, and cabinet proceedings.
Whistleblower Protection: It includes provisions for whistleblower protection to encourage whistleblowing and safeguard those who expose corruption or wrongdoing.
It prohibits the disclosure of the identity of the whistleblower and provides penalties for any harm caused to them.
Statement 2 is correct: It provides for the constitution of the Central information commission (CIC) at centre and state information Commission(SIC) in the state.
Incorrect
Option (c) is correct
Explanation:
Activists have expressed concerns that the Right to Information (RTI) system is gradually becoming less effective, potentially diminishing its role in holding public officials accountable.
Right to Information: The act gives an important right to the citizens of India to seek information from the public authority, such as government organisations, departments, local bodies etc.
Any citizen can file an application in writing or electronically, addressing the concerned public information officer (PIO).
PIOs are officers designated by the public authorities in all administrative units or offices under it to provide information to the citizens requesting for information under the Act.
Statement 1 is correct: Upon receiving an application, the PIO is required to respond within 30 days.
In exceptional cases where the information concerns a third party, the response time is extended to 45 days.
Exemptions: While promoting transparency, it provides specific exemptions to defense and security-related matters, trade secrets, personal information, and cabinet proceedings.
Whistleblower Protection: It includes provisions for whistleblower protection to encourage whistleblowing and safeguard those who expose corruption or wrongdoing.
It prohibits the disclosure of the identity of the whistleblower and provides penalties for any harm caused to them.
Statement 2 is correct: It provides for the constitution of the Central information commission (CIC) at centre and state information Commission(SIC) in the state.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Japanese Encephalitis (JE):
The JE virus(JEV) is spread to people through the bite of aegypti mosquito.
JE is caused by the same virus which causes dengue fever.
JE is vaccine preventable.
Its treatment is covered under India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Option (c) is correct
Explanation:
According to a new study by the ICMR-National Institute of Virology, the efficacy of immunization vaccination is around 86.7%.
Statement 1 is not correct: The JE virus(JEV) is spread to people through the bite of Culex mosquitoes.
Statement 2 is correct: JEV is related to the viruses that cause St. Louis encephalitis and Murray Valley encephalitis, West Nile virus, dengue fever, and yellow fever.
Statement 3 is correct: JE is the second Flavivirus after yellow fever that is vaccine preventable.
Statement 4 is correct: India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) provides free vaccines against 12 life threatening diseases:
Tuberculosis, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis B, Pneumonia and Meningitis due to Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib), Measles, Rubella, Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Rotavirus diarrhoea. (Rubella, JE and Rotavirus vaccine in select states and districts).
Incorrect
Option (c) is correct
Explanation:
According to a new study by the ICMR-National Institute of Virology, the efficacy of immunization vaccination is around 86.7%.
Statement 1 is not correct: The JE virus(JEV) is spread to people through the bite of Culex mosquitoes.
Statement 2 is correct: JEV is related to the viruses that cause St. Louis encephalitis and Murray Valley encephalitis, West Nile virus, dengue fever, and yellow fever.
Statement 3 is correct: JE is the second Flavivirus after yellow fever that is vaccine preventable.
Statement 4 is correct: India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) provides free vaccines against 12 life threatening diseases:
Tuberculosis, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis B, Pneumonia and Meningitis due to Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib), Measles, Rubella, Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Rotavirus diarrhoea. (Rubella, JE and Rotavirus vaccine in select states and districts).
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding bioindicators:
Bioindicators are used for assessing environmental health and biogeographic changes taking place in the environment.
Lichens serve as effective bioindicators of air quality
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Bioindicators are living organisms such as plants, planktons, animals, and microbes, which are utilized to screen the health of the natural ecosystem in the environment. They are used for assessing environmental health and biogeographic changes taking place in the environment.
Statement 2 is correct: Lichens (a symbiosis among fungi, algae) and bryophytes (mosses and liverworts) are often used to assess air pollution. Lichens and bryophytes serve as effective bioindicators of air quality because they have no roots, no cuticle, and acquire all their nutrients from direct exposure to the atmosphere.
Incorrect
Option (c) is correct.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Bioindicators are living organisms such as plants, planktons, animals, and microbes, which are utilized to screen the health of the natural ecosystem in the environment. They are used for assessing environmental health and biogeographic changes taking place in the environment.
Statement 2 is correct: Lichens (a symbiosis among fungi, algae) and bryophytes (mosses and liverworts) are often used to assess air pollution. Lichens and bryophytes serve as effective bioindicators of air quality because they have no roots, no cuticle, and acquire all their nutrients from direct exposure to the atmosphere.
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