1) Consider the following statements regarding the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NVHCP)
It aims to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat in India by 2030, in alignment with SDG 3.3.
Under the programme, free screening, diagnosis, and treatment are provided for all five strains of viral hepatitis (A, B, C, D, and E).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct – NVHCP aims to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030, aligned with SDG 3.3.
Statement 2 is incorrect – The programme provides free screening, diagnosis, and antiviral treatment primarily for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, not all five hepatitis virus strains.
2) Fish Bone Technique is recently seen in news associated with?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Explanation
Option d is correct – The Fish Bone Technique is associated with mangrove restoration.
Forest departments dig a central backbone channel aligned with tidal flow, with smaller feeder channels branching off at angles like a fish skeleton.
The pattern allows seawater and nutrients to reach dried-up, high-salinity, or degraded coastal mudflats during high tides.
3) Consider the following statements regarding the Henley Passport Index 2026
The index ranks passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without obtaining a prior visa.
The index considers standard e-visas requiring prior government approval as visa-free access.
India ranked within the top 75 countries in the July 2026 edition of the index.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct – The Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on visa-free, visa-on-arrival (VOA), and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) access.
Statement 2 is incorrect – Standard e-visas requiring prior government approval are not counted as visa-free access.
Statement 3 is incorrect – India ranked 81st in the July 2026 edition.
4) Consider the following statements regarding the Malvi camel
It is the smallest among the officially recognized camel breeds of India and is distinguished by its white coat.
It is primarily found in the arid districts of Gujarat and is mainly reared for meat production.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct – The Malvi camel is the smallest recognized camel breed in India and is known for its distinct white coat.
Statement 2 is incorrect – It is mainly found in MadhyaPradesh (Malwa region) and southeastern Rajasthan, and is valued for milk production and draft purposes, not meat.
5) The Henley Passport Index is primarily used to compare countries on the basis of?
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b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Explanation
Option b is correct - The Henley Passport Index is primarily used to compare countries on the basis of global passport strength based on visa-free travel access.
It evaluates how many destinations passport holders can enter without a prior visa, including visa-on-arrival or electronic travel authorities.
