Current Affairs Quiz 30 May 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 30 May 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to National Tele Mental Health Programme , which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Trained counsellors offer telephonic counselling to individuals seeking mental health support.
- Its primary aim is to offer free tele-mental health services across the entire country, especially targeting individuals in remote or underserved areas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
CorrectAns: C
National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS):
- The National Tele Mental Health Programme, also known as Tele MANAS, was launched in October 2022.
- Its primary aim is to offer free tele-mental health services across the entire country, especially targeting individuals in remote or underserved areas.
Reach and Infrastructure:
- The program is currently operational through 42 active Tele Manas cells spread across 31 states and Union Territories.
- Toll-free numbers facilitate access to the services, with options available in 20 different languages to cater to diverse populations.
Two-tier System:
- Tier 1: Comprising state Tele MANAS cells equipped with trained counsellors and mental health specialists, ensuring immediate support and assistance.
- Tier 2: Involving specialists from District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) or Medical College resources, providing physical consultations or audiovisual consultations through e-Sanjeevani.
Services Offered:
- Tele Counselling: Trained counsellors offer telephonic counselling to individuals seeking mental health support.
- Tele Consultation: Mental health professionals provide consultation services when required for more comprehensive assessment and guidance.
- Referral Services: The program facilitates referrals to other Mental Health Establishments, including Medical Colleges, District Mental Health Program (DMHP) services, and specialty institutes, for specialized treatment if needed.
IncorrectAns: C
National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS):
- The National Tele Mental Health Programme, also known as Tele MANAS, was launched in October 2022.
- Its primary aim is to offer free tele-mental health services across the entire country, especially targeting individuals in remote or underserved areas.
Reach and Infrastructure:
- The program is currently operational through 42 active Tele Manas cells spread across 31 states and Union Territories.
- Toll-free numbers facilitate access to the services, with options available in 20 different languages to cater to diverse populations.
Two-tier System:
- Tier 1: Comprising state Tele MANAS cells equipped with trained counsellors and mental health specialists, ensuring immediate support and assistance.
- Tier 2: Involving specialists from District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) or Medical College resources, providing physical consultations or audiovisual consultations through e-Sanjeevani.
Services Offered:
- Tele Counselling: Trained counsellors offer telephonic counselling to individuals seeking mental health support.
- Tele Consultation: Mental health professionals provide consultation services when required for more comprehensive assessment and guidance.
- Referral Services: The program facilitates referrals to other Mental Health Establishments, including Medical Colleges, District Mental Health Program (DMHP) services, and specialty institutes, for specialized treatment if needed.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC):
1. It was established in 1997 through the Bangkok declaration.
2. Thailand is the only ASEAN country to become a member of the organisation.
3. Its permanent secretariat is located in Dhaka.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
This sub-regional organization came into being on 6 June 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration. It
constitutes seven Member States: five deriving from South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India,
Nepal, Sri Lanka, and two from Southeast Asia, including Myanmar and Thailand. Hence statement 1
is correct and statement 2 is not correct.IncorrectAnswer: C
This sub-regional organization came into being on 6 June 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration. It
constitutes seven Member States: five deriving from South Asia, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India,
Nepal, Sri Lanka, and two from Southeast Asia, including Myanmar and Thailand. Hence statement 1
is correct and statement 2 is not correct. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to Golden Rice, consider the following statements:
1. Golden Rice is genetically engineered to contain beta carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A.
2. Golden Rice requires special cultivation practices and has lower yields compared to regular rice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. Golden Rice is a genetically engineered variety of rice that contains beta carotene (provitamin A), a plant pigment that the body converts into vitamin A as needed.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Golden Rice does not require any special cultivation practices and typically achieves the same yield and agronomic performance as regular rice.
Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.IncorrectAnswer and Explanation:
Answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct. Golden Rice is a genetically engineered variety of rice that contains beta carotene (provitamin A), a plant pigment that the body converts into vitamin A as needed.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. Golden Rice does not require any special cultivation practices and typically achieves the same yield and agronomic performance as regular rice.
Therefore, only statement 1 is correct. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The “Luzon Strait” present between which of the following countries?
CorrectAns;- b) Taiwan and Phillipines
Explanation;-
• The Luzon Strait is the strait between Taiwan and Luzon island of the Philippines, the islands recently in news due to typhoon hit in Phillipines.
• The strait thereby connects the Philippine Sea to the South China Sea in the western Pacific Ocean.
• This body of water is an important strait for shipping and communications.
• Many ships from the Americas use this route to go to important East Asian ports.
IncorrectAns;- b) Taiwan and Phillipines
Explanation;-
• The Luzon Strait is the strait between Taiwan and Luzon island of the Philippines, the islands recently in news due to typhoon hit in Phillipines.
• The strait thereby connects the Philippine Sea to the South China Sea in the western Pacific Ocean.
• This body of water is an important strait for shipping and communications.
• Many ships from the Americas use this route to go to important East Asian ports.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) launched on 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an insurance service for farmers for their yields.
- PMFBY is in line with One Nation – One Scheme theme.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
CorrectAns: C
About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
- The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) launched on 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an insurance service for farmers for their yields.
- PMFBY is in line with One Nation – One Scheme theme.
- The PMFBY will replace the existing two schemes National Agricultural Insurance Scheme as well as the Modified NAIS.
- The Scheme shall be implemented through a multi-agency framework by selected insurance companies under the overall guidance & control of the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), Government of India (GOI) and the concerned State in co-ordination with various other agencies.
- Premium cost over and above the farmer share is equally subsidized by States and the Central Government of India. However, the Central Government shares 90% of the premium subsidy for North Eastern States to promote the uptake in the region.
Objectives
- To provide insurance coverage and financial support to the farmers in the event of failure of any of the notified crop as a result of natural calamities, pests & diseases.
- To stabilise the income of farmers to ensure their continuance in farming.
- To encourage farmers to adopt innovative and modern agricultural practices.
- To ensure flow of credit to the agriculture sector.
IncorrectAns: C
About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
- The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) launched on 2016 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an insurance service for farmers for their yields.
- PMFBY is in line with One Nation – One Scheme theme.
- The PMFBY will replace the existing two schemes National Agricultural Insurance Scheme as well as the Modified NAIS.
- The Scheme shall be implemented through a multi-agency framework by selected insurance companies under the overall guidance & control of the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW), Government of India (GOI) and the concerned State in co-ordination with various other agencies.
- Premium cost over and above the farmer share is equally subsidized by States and the Central Government of India. However, the Central Government shares 90% of the premium subsidy for North Eastern States to promote the uptake in the region.
Objectives
- To provide insurance coverage and financial support to the farmers in the event of failure of any of the notified crop as a result of natural calamities, pests & diseases.
- To stabilise the income of farmers to ensure their continuance in farming.
- To encourage farmers to adopt innovative and modern agricultural practices.
- To ensure flow of credit to the agriculture sector.
