2) With reference to Bodoland Pig Mission, consider the following
It is a collaborative mission of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), government with the Netherlands-based Programma Uitzending Managers (PUM).
North east region produces pork more than its regional demand, excess production rooted for exports through this intiative.
Select the correct statements using the code given below:
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Bodoland Pig Mission is launched with the aim to transforming the region into the "Pig & Pork Hub of Northeast India” at location of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Assam.
Its objective is to bridge the demand-supply gap and develop a complete value chain around the pork industry.
Statement 1 is correct – It is collaboration between BTR governmentwith the Netherlands-based Programma Uitzending Managers (PUM) and Denmark’s Danish Consortium of Academic Craftsmanship (DCAC).
Statement 2 is incorrect – Northeast region currently fails to meet its pork demand, the production now meets less than 40% its demand.
3) Which of the following diseases are not covered under universal immunization programme?
Diphtheria
Polio
Measles
Tuberculosis
Hepatitis B
Select the correct code given below:
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b.
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d.
Answer : d
Explanation
Option d is correct – Universal immunization programme (UIP) is one of the largest public health programmes in the world.
It aims to provide life-saving vaccines to millions of newborns and pregnant women each year.
Immunization is being provided free of cost against 12 vaccine preventable diseases: 11 vaccines nationwide and one vaccine in endemic areas.
Diseases covered under UIP– Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, Rubella, severe Childhood Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, Rotavirus Diarrhea, Pneumococcal Pneumonia and Japanese Encephalitis (JE).
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4) Which of the following is are added by 42nd constitutional amendment act?
Socialist
Sovereign
Secular
Integrity
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Explanation
42nd Amendment Act, 1976 is considered as one of the most remarkable amendments to the Constitution of India, 1950 (COI).
This Amendment Act is often referred to as the Mini-Constitution as it made a large number of amendments to the COI.
Provisions added by 42 nd CAA – this added the three words "Socialist", "Secular", and "Integrity" to the Preamble.
Article 39A - To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor.
Article 43A - To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.
Article 48A - To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife.
Fundamental Duties – Part IV-A was constituted which contained Fundamental Duties under Article 51 of the COI.
Presently there are 11 fundamental duties enlisted in the COI.
5)SAMEER app launched by which of the following?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Explanation
Option b is correct – SAMEER App was launched by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). It provides hourly updates on the National Air Quality Index (AQI).
Air Quality Index is a tool for effective communication of air quality in single number, nomenclature and colour.
Pollutants monitored in index – Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ozone(O3) etc.