2) Consider the following statements with respect to UDISE+ Report, 2023-24
It is a report from Unified District Information System for Education Plus initiative.
It focuses on individual student for the first time at the national level in 2023-24.
It covers all States /Union Territories of India.
Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
UDISE+ Report, 2023-24
It is a report from Unified District Information System for Education Plus initiative.
Prepared by – Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSE&L).
Released by – Ministry of Education (MoE).
It focuses on individual student for the first time at the national level.
Coverage – It covers all States /UTs except Tamil Nadu and West Bengal as they both directly feed data into UDISE+ portal of DoSE&L. (Statement 3 is incorrect).
4) Consider the following statements with respect to Mission Suraksha initiative
It is an accident insurance scheme that provides coverage for accidental death and disability.
The scheme is available to people between the ages of 18 and 70 who have a bank account and give their consent to join.
The scheme provides a cover of Rs. 2 lakh for accidental death and total permanent disability, and Rs. 1 lakh for partial disability.
Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Mission Suraksha initiative
It is also called as Mission COVID Suraksha, the Indian COVID-19 Vaccine Development Mission.
Objective – For promoting research and development of Indian COVID-19 vaccines. (Statement 1, 2 and 3 is incorrect)
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)
It is an accident insurance scheme that provides coverage for accidental death and disability.
Eligibility - The scheme is available to people between the ages of 18 and 70 who have a bank account and give their consent to join.
Coverage - The scheme provides a cover of Rs. 2 lakh for accidental death and total permanent disability, and Rs. 1 lakh for partial disability.
Premium - The annual premium is Rs. 20, which is deducted from the account holder's bank account through auto-debit.
Renewal - The scheme is renewable annually, with the cover period stretching from June 1 to May 31.
5) Consider the following statements with respect to Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
It is a digital payment system that allows users to make payments and transfers using a mobile app.
It is developed by Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
It is regulated by Reserve Bank of India.
Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
UPI – A digital payment system that allows users to make payments and transfers using a mobile app.
Launched in – 2016.
Developed by - National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). (Statement 2 is incorrect)
Regulated by - Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
6) Consider the following statements with respect to Nafithromycin
Nafithromycin is a novel antibiotic totreat both typical atypical drug-resistant bacteria.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) yet to approve Nafithromycin as a treatment for community-acquired bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) in adults.
Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Nafithromycin
It is India’s 1st Indigenous Antibiotic through public-private collaboration.
Aim – To treat both typical and atypical drug-resistant bacteria.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has approved Nafithromycin as a new treatment for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) in Adults. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
7) Consider the following statements with respect to cross-border insolvency framework in India?
Cross-border insolvency occurs when an insolvent debtor has creditors or assets in more than one jurisdiction.
Section 234 of IBC allows the Indian government to enforce IBC provisions in foreign countries through reciprocal agreements.
Section 235 outlines the procedure for seeking assistance from foreign courts through a letter of request.
Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Cross-border insolvency framework in India
Cross border insolvency – It is when an insolvent debtor has credit and/or debtors in more than one jurisdiction i.e. in different countries.
Cross border insolvency provisions - Section 234 of IBC allows the Indian government to enforce IBC provisions in foreign countries through reciprocal agreements.
Section 235 outlines the procedure for seeking assistance from foreign courts through a letter of request.
