31 August 2021 Current Affairs Quiz
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31 August 2021 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following statements about National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) that was in news recently
1.National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority deals with the issue of affordability and availability of medicines.
2.Recently, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has raised the ceiling prices of 21 essential medicines by 80%.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
About National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority
• NPPA is an organization under Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers which was set up in 1997 to revise the prices of controlled bulk drugs and formulations and to enforce prices and availability of the medicines in the country, under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 1995.
• The prices are now fixed/revised under Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 2013.
• It also monitors the prices of decontrolled drugs in order to keep them at reasonable levels.IncorrectAnswer: A
About National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority
• NPPA is an organization under Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers which was set up in 1997 to revise the prices of controlled bulk drugs and formulations and to enforce prices and availability of the medicines in the country, under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 1995.
• The prices are now fixed/revised under Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 2013.
• It also monitors the prices of decontrolled drugs in order to keep them at reasonable levels. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Streptomycin recently seen in news is a
CorrectAns. A
• Streptomycin has important use for previously treated tuberculosis (TB) patients.
• It is also used in multidrug-resistant TB patients and in certain cases of TB meningitis (brain TB).
• Although streptocycline use is allowed for eight crops by the CIBRC, it was found to be used on many more crops in practice.
• Exposure to antibiotics like Streptomycin can lead to development of antibiotic resistance in humans and animals.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises streptomycin as a critically important medicine for human use
IncorrectAns. A
• Streptomycin has important use for previously treated tuberculosis (TB) patients.
• It is also used in multidrug-resistant TB patients and in certain cases of TB meningitis (brain TB).
• Although streptocycline use is allowed for eight crops by the CIBRC, it was found to be used on many more crops in practice.
• Exposure to antibiotics like Streptomycin can lead to development of antibiotic resistance in humans and animals.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises streptomycin as a critically important medicine for human use
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Deep Ocean Mission, consider the following statements:
1. Government of India has also launched a ‘Deep Ocean Mission’ for exploration of polymetallic nodules in Central Indian Ocean Basin.
2. It is a Central Sector SchemeWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to the IMPRINT consider the following statements:
1. It is a pan IITs and IISc Joint Initiative seeking to develop a roadmap for research.
2. This initiative aims at providing solutions to the most relevant engineering challenges
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correctIncorrectAnswer: C
Both the statements are correct - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat ?
1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary
2. Gangotri National Park
3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
4. Manas National Park
Select the correct answer using the code given belowCorrectAnswer: A
• Musk deer are found in high altitude ecosystems, in the colder part of Himalayas.
• Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary is in Uttar Pradesh. So, #3 is unlikely be a Natural habitat of Musk deerIncorrectAnswer: A
• Musk deer are found in high altitude ecosystems, in the colder part of Himalayas.
• Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary is in Uttar Pradesh. So, #3 is unlikely be a Natural habitat of Musk deer
