Daily Shubh Ratri Quiz from The Hindu; 12 September, 2024

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1. Consider the following statements regarding the recent approval of health coverage for senior citizens under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY):

1. All senior citizens aged 70 and above, irrespective of income, will be eligible for ₹5 lakh health insurance cover under the AB PM-JAY scheme.
2. Senior citizens covered by private insurance policies are excluded from the AB PM-JAY benefits.
3. Senior citizens already covered under the AB PM-JAY will get an additional top-up cover of ₹5 lakh exclusively for themselves.

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 13

2.

Which of the following features are part of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) as recently approved for senior citizens?

1. The scheme provides health coverage to all senior citizens above the age of 70, regardless of their socio-economic background.
2. Senior citizens receiving health insurance under other public schemes like CGHS or ECHS cannot opt for AB PM-JAY.
3. The scheme offers ₹5 lakh annual health coverage on a family basis for all senior citizens aged 70 and above.

 

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1, 2, and 3

D) 1 only

Question 2 of 13

3. Consider the following statements regarding the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and its functions:

1. The PAC reviews reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and can select subjects for deliberation suo motu.
2. The PAC is responsible for examining the government’s financial functioning but cannot evaluate the wisdom or economy of expenditures.
3. The PAC's membership is composed of representatives from both the ruling party and the opposition.

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 13

4. Which of the following is not a subject selected by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for deliberation suo motu in 2024?

1. Reforms in the banking and insurance sectors.
2. Review of the implementation of centrally sponsored welfare schemes.
3. Examination of India’s foreign policy initiatives.

 

 

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) 3 only

D) 1 and 2 only

Question 4 of 13

5.

Which of the following could potentially affect India's relationship with Bangladesh according to recent developments?

1. A shift in Bangladesh's foreign policy toward China
2. The resurgence of militant activities from groups like the United Liberation Front of Asom
3. The failure to resolve the Rohingya refugee crisis

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 5 of 13

6. Which of the following contributed to the failure of China’s decentralised economic model in recent years?

1. Over-investment in sectors like semiconductors with little market demand.
2. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) successfully generating new demand from participating countries.
3. Local governments prioritising industrial construction over public services.

 

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 2 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 6 of 13

7. Consider the following statements about sickle cell disease in India:

1. India bears the world’s largest burden of sickle cell disease.
2. The disease primarily affects the urban population in India.
3. Hydroxyurea is included in the essential medicines list for treating sickle cell disease in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

 

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 2 only

D) 3 only

Question 7 of 13

8. Which of the following are major challenges faced in addressing sickle cell disease in India?

1. High stigma associated with the disease.
2. Poor treatment adherence due to irregular supply of medicines.
3. Gene therapy is widely available but unaffordable.

 

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 8 of 13

9. Consider the following statements about the recently approved PM E-Drive scheme:

1. It provides demand incentives for electric vehicles
2. It offers subsidies primarily for e-buses and has no provision for e-two or e-three wheelers.
3. The scheme aims to set up over 72,000 charging stations across cities and highways.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

 

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 9 of 13

10. Consider the following statements about India’s bid to strengthen its manufacturing sector and match China:

1. India imposed heavy restrictions on Chinese investments after the 2020 border clash.
2. India’s steel companies rely exclusively on domestic sources for equipment and technology.
3. The Indian government is planning to ease rules for foreign investments, including those with Chinese partnerships.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 10 of 13

11. Consider the following statements regarding the TAPI pipeline project:

1. The TAPI pipeline will carry natural gas from Turkmenistan to India via Afghanistan and Pakistan.
2. Afghanistan will purchase 42% of the gas delivered through the pipeline.
3. The pipeline's construction on Afghan soil was initially scheduled to begin in 2018.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 11 of 13

12. Which of the following factors have delayed the TAPI pipeline project?

1. Security issues in Afghanistan.
2. Lack of funding for the entire project.
3. India’s easy access to liquefied natural gas markets.

 

 

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 12 of 13

13. Consider the following statements about "Mission Mausam," recently approved by the Union Cabinet:

1. The Ministry of Earth Sciences is the nodal body implementing the mission.
2. Mission Mausam will deploy next-generation radars and satellite systems for improved weather forecasting.
3. The mission focuses solely on disaster management and aviation sectors.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

 

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 13 of 13

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