Daily Current Affairs Prelims Quiz 20-08-2025 (Online Prelims Test)
1) Consider the following statements with reference to State Health Regulatory Excellence Index (SHRESTH) recently seen in news?
It is an initiative of National Medical Commission (NMC).
It is a national initiative to evaluate and improve state drug regulatory authorities, ensuring drug safety and quality standards are consistently met.
It comprises manufacturing states, Primary Distribution States/UTs as categories of ranking.
Select the correct statements using the code given below:
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Answer : b
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect – This initiative is proposed by Central drugs standard control organizations (CDSCO) (not National Medical Commission (NMC)).
The CDSCO is a National Regulatory Authority (NRA) under directorate general of health service, Ministry of Health & Family welfare.
It envisages uniform implementation of the provisions of the Act & Rules made there under for ensuring the safety, rights and wellbeing of the patients by regulating the drugs and cosmetics.
Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), 1994, regulates the removal, storage, and transplantation of human organs and tissues for therapeutic purposes in India.
THOTA also aims to prevent commercial dealings in human organs and tissues that has provision of two independent brain death tests in adults, at least six hours apart.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Answer : c
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct – Provisions for prevention of commercial dealings in human organs and tissues include:
Two independent brain death tests in adults, at least six hours apart.
Four doctors, none connected to the transplant team, must certify.
All results recorded on a legal form (Form 10).
3) “Answering the call” theme recently seen in news related to ?
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Answer : a
Explanation
Option (a) is the correct answer – 13 August 2025, is observed as World organ donation day, to raise awareness about organ donation lifesaving impact and encourage people to pledge their organs with the theme, “Answering the Call”.
Option (b) – International Day of Cooperatives observed with the Theme: “Cooperatives: Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World.”
Option (c) – The theme for International Chess Day 2025 is "Every Move Counts".
Option (d) – The World Day Against Child Labour in 2025 observed on June 12th, under the theme: "Progress is clear, but there's more to do: let's speed up efforts!".
4) Consider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
The initiative aims to support the job creation and ease youth entering the workforce, enhances social security by increasing EPFO coverage.
Under the scheme, Government gives employers up to Rs 3000 per month for each new job that lasts at least 6 months, for two years and for the manufacturing sector.
Employees with salaries up to Rs 1 lakh will be eligible.
Select the correct statements using the code given below:
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Answer : c
Explanation
All of the given statements are correct.
Additional information – Scheme parted into 2 parts (part-A, part-B)
All payments to the Part A of the Scheme will be made through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode using Aadhar Bridge Payment System (ABPS).
Payments to the Employers under Part B will be made directly into their PAN-linked Accounts.
This scheme will fulfil the vision of a developed and self-reliant India by promoting large scale employment, formalization of workforce and financial inclusion of the youth.
