Daily Shubh Ratri Quiz from The Hindu; 13 September, 2024

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1. Consider the following statements about the recent expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY):

1. The scheme provides free health coverage up to ₹5 lakh per year for senior citizens over 70 years.
2. The scheme covers secondary, tertiary care, and outpatient services.
3. The scheme benefits approximately 60 million senior citizens in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 1, 2, and 3

D) 3 only

Question 1 of 16

2. What is a significant limitation of the PM-JAY scheme in terms of addressing the health needs of senior citizens?

 

A) Lack of tertiary care coverage

B) Exclusion of outpatient care and medicines

C) High premium costs for beneficiaries

D) Coverage limited only to urban areas

Question 2 of 16

3.

Which of the following are potential benefits and challenges of AI in health care as discussed in the article?

1. AI can help optimize tasks like drug procurement and biomedical waste management.
2. AI faces the "black box" problem, where its decision-making process is not transparent.
3. Large Language Models (LLMs) can effectively replace traditional medical education.

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 3 of 16

4. Consider the following statements regarding Universal Basic Income (UBI):

1. UBI provides a basic income regardless of employment status.
2. India has implemented a pure form of UBI nationwide in recent years.
3. The concept of UBI is partly a response to jobless growth caused by automation and AI.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

 

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 4 of 16

5. Consider the challenges regarding Universal Basic Income (UBI) ?

1. UBI could lead to alienation in society if income is provided without work.
2. The current government policies in India are already focused on employment generation.
3. UBI requires a high level of political will and increased direct tax revenues.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 2 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 5 of 16

6. Which constitutional provision is related to address the imbalance in Centre-State fiscal relations for grants to States?

A) Article 280

B) Article 275

C) Article 368

D) Article 246

Question 6 of 16

7. What is the primary goal of the cloud-simulation chamber being set up under "Mission Mausam"?

A) To simulate earthquakes.

B) To model rain clouds with precision for future weather interventions.

C) To monitor wind speed at various elevations.

D) To track temperature changes in coastal areas.

Question 7 of 16

8. Consider the following statements regarding the "Restatement of Values of Judicial Life" adopted by the Supreme Court in 1997:

1. It provides an exhaustive guide for the conduct of judges in India.
2. The document emphasizes the importance of maintaining public confidence in the impartiality of the judiciary.
3. Judges are encouraged to engage in cordial relationships with the Executive to maintain the balance of power.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 2 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 8 of 16

9. Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's recent stance on property demolition:

1. The alleged involvement of a person in a crime can justify the demolition of their property.
2. The Supreme Court emphasized that actions by the state must be governed by the rule of law.
3. The court has ordered that the petitioner’s property be protected from demolition.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 2 only

D) 2 only

Question 9 of 16

10. Which of the following are proposed solutions to manage and prevent cholera outbreaks, as highlighted by WHO?

1. Enhancing access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene
2. Increasing cholera vaccine production
3. Eliminating the single-dose vaccination strategy
4. Strengthening disease surveillance in hotspot areas

A) 1, 2, and 4 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 10 of 16

11. Which of the following are true about the new Steering Committee formed after the dissolution of the Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS)?

1. It includes members from the dissolved SCoS.
2. Its responsibilities include advising on survey methodology and tabulation plans.
3. It is composed entirely of non-official members.

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 11 of 16

12. What is the primary function of the Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT)?

A) To promote the use of English in technical education

B) To prepare standardised scientific and technical terminology in Indian languages

C) To translate government policies into regional languages

D) To offer technical education exclusively in Hindi

Question 12 of 16

13. Which of the following statements about the ‘Shabd’ glossary platform are correct?

1. It provides a searchable database of glossaries in Indian languages.
2. It allows users to give feedback on existing terms.
3. It exclusively covers technical terms related to the field of engineering.

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 13 of 16

14. What was India's primary proposal at the WTO regarding cross-border remittances?

A) Increasing cross-border remittance flow

B) Reducing the cost of cross-border remittances

C) Promoting electronic payment systems

D) Establishing new trade routes for remittances

Question 14 of 16

15. Which of the following statements about dark patterns in India’s e-commerce landscape is/are correct?

1. Dark patterns are deceptive design practices used to manipulate users into decisions they may not want to make.
2. The use of dark patterns has declined in India's e-commerce sector due to new regulations.
3. Dark patterns can include tactics such as hiding subscription cancellations or creating a false sense of urgency.

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 15 of 16

16. Which international regulations address concerns related to dark patterns?

A) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

B) California Privacy Rights Act

C) Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (UCPD)

D) All of the above

Question 16 of 16

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