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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Sickle Cell Disease (SCD):
1.Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin, known as hemoglobin S (HbS).
2.Individuals with sickle cell trait (HbAS) are more susceptible to malaria compared to those with normal hemoglobin (HbAA).
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
Correct
(a) 1 Only
Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin, known as hemoglobin S (HbS).
People with sickle cell trait (SCT) are less likely to get sick from malaria than people with normal hemoglobin because their red blood cells make it difficult for the malaria germ to grow. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
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(a) 1 Only
Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin, known as hemoglobin S (HbS).
People with sickle cell trait (SCT) are less likely to get sick from malaria than people with normal hemoglobin because their red blood cells make it difficult for the malaria germ to grow. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to National Data Governance Framework Policy:
1.National Data Governance Framework Policy, replaces the India Data accessibility and Use policy.
2.NDGP allows the government to sell anonymised public or private data sets for researchers, start-ups and companies.
3.The policy aimed to increase the efficacy of data-driven governance as well as promote an innovative ecosystem of data science, analytics etc.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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(b) Only two
Objective of the policy is to transform and modernize Governments data collection and management processes and systems through standardized guidelines, rules and standards for the collection, processing, storage, access, and use of Government data – with the objective of improving governance through a whole-of government approach towards data-led governance. National Data Governance Framework Policy, replaces the India Data accessibility and Use policy. NDGP allows the government to sell anonymised public data sets for researchers, start-ups and companies. Policy did not have any provisions for monetizing private data. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
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(b) Only two
Objective of the policy is to transform and modernize Governments data collection and management processes and systems through standardized guidelines, rules and standards for the collection, processing, storage, access, and use of Government data – with the objective of improving governance through a whole-of government approach towards data-led governance. National Data Governance Framework Policy, replaces the India Data accessibility and Use policy. NDGP allows the government to sell anonymised public data sets for researchers, start-ups and companies. Policy did not have any provisions for monetizing private data. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 (UAPA), consider the following:
1.It defines terrorism as any act that causes or intends to cause death or injury to any person, or damage or destruction to any property, or that threatens the unity, security or economic stability of India or any other country.
2.It allows for the detention of suspects without charge or trial for up to 200 days, and for the denial of bail to the accused unless the court is satisfied that they are not guilty. (Statement )
3.It include provisions related to terrorist financing, cyber-terrorism and individual designation but provision for seizure of property is not allowed. Where ED is empowered to conduct investigations, search and seize property during such investigation.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
(a) Only one
It defines terrorism as any act that causes or intends to cause death or injury to any person, or damage or destruction to any property, or that threatens the unity, security or economic stability of India or any other country. It allows for the detention of suspects without charge or trial for up to 180 days, and for the denial of bail to the accused unless the court is satisfied that they are not guilty. (Statement 2 is incorrect).
UAPA, 2019 also empowers the Director-General, National Investigation Agency (NIA) to grant approval of seizure or attachment of property when the case is being investigated by the agency.
Under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), ED is empowered to conduct investigations, search and seize property during such investigation. (Statement 3 is incorrect).
Incorrect
(a) Only one
It defines terrorism as any act that causes or intends to cause death or injury to any person, or damage or destruction to any property, or that threatens the unity, security or economic stability of India or any other country. It allows for the detention of suspects without charge or trial for up to 180 days, and for the denial of bail to the accused unless the court is satisfied that they are not guilty. (Statement 2 is incorrect).
UAPA, 2019 also empowers the Director-General, National Investigation Agency (NIA) to grant approval of seizure or attachment of property when the case is being investigated by the agency.
Under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), ED is empowered to conduct investigations, search and seize property during such investigation. (Statement 3 is incorrect).
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are true?
1.District Councils can make regulations to control trading with non-tribal population.
2.District Council can establish and manage waterways in the district.
3.For Meghalaya, Governor decides applicability of acts of Parliament to autonomous regions.
4.There are maximum 4 nominated members in District Council.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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As per provision 1, the tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram will be constituted as autonomous districts.
The Governor can include or exclude any area from the list of tribal areas or can increase or diminish the size, change the names, re-draw boundaries, etc of tribal areas.
District Councils can make laws to regulate or control trading by non-Scheduled Tribe residents in a Scheduled District. However, the Governor’s assent is required for all laws made under this provision. (1st statement is correct)
They can make laws on certain specified matters like land, forests, shifting cultivation, village administration, canal water, etc. However these laws still require the assent of the Governor. (2nd statement is correct)
For Assam the Governor decides in respect of acts of both Parliament and State Legislature.
For Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram, President decides for acts of Parliament and governor decides for acts of State Legislature. (3rd statement incorrect)
There shall be a District Council for each autonomous district having maximum 30 members, out of which maximum 4 members would be nominated by the Governor. (4th statement is correct)
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As per provision 1, the tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram will be constituted as autonomous districts.
The Governor can include or exclude any area from the list of tribal areas or can increase or diminish the size, change the names, re-draw boundaries, etc of tribal areas.
District Councils can make laws to regulate or control trading by non-Scheduled Tribe residents in a Scheduled District. However, the Governor’s assent is required for all laws made under this provision. (1st statement is correct)
They can make laws on certain specified matters like land, forests, shifting cultivation, village administration, canal water, etc. However these laws still require the assent of the Governor. (2nd statement is correct)
For Assam the Governor decides in respect of acts of both Parliament and State Legislature.
For Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram, President decides for acts of Parliament and governor decides for acts of State Legislature. (3rd statement incorrect)
There shall be a District Council for each autonomous district having maximum 30 members, out of which maximum 4 members would be nominated by the Governor. (4th statement is correct)
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM) extends Lines of Credit (LOCs) to promote export and imports. Which of the following is/are eligible for EXIM Lines of Credits?
1. Overseas financial institutions
2. Regional development banks
3. Sovereign governments
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
(c) All three
Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) is a specialized financial institution, wholly owned by Government of India, set up in 1982, for financing, facilitating and promoting foreign trade of India.
EXIM Bank extends Lines of Credit (LOCs) to
• overseas financial institutions,
• regional development banks,
• sovereign governments and
• other entities overseas
to enable buyers in those countries to import developmental and infrastructure projects, equipments, goods and services from India, on deferred credit terms.
Incorrect
(c) All three
Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) is a specialized financial institution, wholly owned by Government of India, set up in 1982, for financing, facilitating and promoting foreign trade of India.
EXIM Bank extends Lines of Credit (LOCs) to
• overseas financial institutions,
• regional development banks,
• sovereign governments and
• other entities overseas
to enable buyers in those countries to import developmental and infrastructure projects, equipments, goods and services from India, on deferred credit terms.
