Daily Shubh Ratri Quiz from The Hindu; 10 September, 2024

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1. Consider the following statements about the recent developments regarding GST on health and life insurance policies in India:

1. The GST Council is considering a reduction or removal of the 18% GST levy on health and life insurance premiums.
2. A new Group of Ministers (GoM) has been given a 100-day deadline to review the taxation on insurance policies.
3. The GST Council has extended the GST Compensation Cess till January 2026 to repay special borrowings taken during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 1 of 12

2. Consider the following statements about the recently launched anti-submarine warfare vessels for the Indian Navy at Cochin Shipyard:

1. INS Malpe and INS Mulki are the fourth and fifth ships in a series of eight vessels.
2. The vessels are equipped with indigenously developed sonar systems for underwater surveillance.
3. The vessels are primarily designed for open-sea operations and will replace the Talwar-class frigates.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 2 of 12

3. Consider the following statements regarding the recent advancements in the study of the photoelectric effect:

1. Ultrafast attosecond pulses have enabled scientists to capture short-lived electron behavior with greater accuracy.
2. The Auger-Meitner effect involves a core-level electron being replaced by another electron from a lower energy level, which releases energy that is carried by a third electron.
3. Shape resonance occurs when an ejected electron gets trapped due to comparable energy levels between the electron and the trapping potential.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 3 of 12

4. Which of the following factors contribute to photoemission delays in molecules, as per recent research?

1. Shape resonance
2. Multi-electron scattering
3. The Auger-Meitner effect

 

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 4 of 12

5. Consider the following statements about the properties and use of helium in space missions:

1. Helium has a low boiling point which allows it to remain in a gaseous state even at very low temperatures.
2. It is used to pressurise and maintain the pressure in fuel tanks during rocket launches.
3. Helium's high density makes it ideal for detecting leaks in rocket systems.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 5 of 12

6. Which of the following initiatives have contributed to India’s progress in reducing tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality?

1. Ni-kshay Mitra scheme
2. Rapid molecular tests for diagnosing MDR-TB
3. Directly Observed Therapy Short-course (DOTS) programme

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1, 2, and 3

D) 1 and 3 only

Question 6 of 12

7. Consider the following statements regarding recent drug regulatory measures by the Ministry of Health:

1. The guidelines for drug recall lack binding legal power.
2. The issue of similar brand names was addressed by requiring self-declaration from pharmaceutical companies.
3. Good distribution practices (GDP) guidelines have been implemented as mandatory law.

 

Which of the above statements is/are correct? A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 7 of 12

8. Consider the following statements about the future of India's census methodology:

1. India is planning to implement a register-based census system in the next Census.
2. Register-based censuses have been successfully implemented in countries like Austria, Denmark, and Germany.
3. India’s digital census will fully replace the need for a complete enumeration-based approach.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 8 of 12

9. Which of the following countries have successfully implemented a register-based census system?

1. Austria
2. United States
3. United Kingdom
4. Finland

 

A) 1, 2, and 3 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 4 only

D) 1, 3, and 4 only

Question 9 of 12

10. Consider the following statements about the benefits of a register-based census:

1. It allows for real-time updates to population data.
2. It is more cost-effective than traditional enumeration-based censuses.
3. It requires only a one-time setup of registers, after which no further updates are necessary.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 10 of 12

11. Consider the following statements about child deaths linked to malnutrition in India:

1. In 2021, over 70% of child deaths in India were linked to nutritional deficiencies.
2. Low birth weight is the leading cause of child deaths related to malnutrition in India.
3. India has achieved a 63% reduction in child deaths due to malnutrition since 1990.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 11 of 12

12. Which of the following are recommendations from the "India Status Report on Road Safety 2024" to improve road safety?

1. Creation of a national crash surveillance system.
2. Prioritizing road safety interventions at both the central and State levels.
3. Mandatory helmet usage for all two-wheeler riders, including those in rural areas.

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1, 2, and 3

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1 and 3 only

Question 12 of 12

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