1. Consider the following pairs:
- Metanoa App – neurodevelopment disorders
- AadhaarFaceRd App – face authentication
- Anamaya App – education
How many pairs given above are matched correctly?
[A] Only 1 pair
[B] Only 2 pairs
[C] Only 3 pairs
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 pairs]
Notes:- Metanoa app helps parents identify developmental disorders in children. It is a unique application which provides on-demand evidence-based therapy for children with Neurodevelopmental disorders.
- AadhaarFaceRd has been launched by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)with face authentication feature. For authentication, Aadhaar card holders no longer need to physically visit an enrollment centre for iris and fingerprint scans.
- ‘Anamaya’ is launched to boost the nutritional and health status of the tribal communities of India by converging efforts of various Government agencies and organizations. It is launched by the Union Health Ministry in collaboration with the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs.
2. With respect to the 20
th livestock census in India, consider the following statements:
- West Bengal showed the highest increase, followed by Telangana.
- Madhya Pradesh has observed a maximum decrease in cattle population.
- A decline in the total indigenous cattle population has been observed.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:- As per the 20thLivestock Census, the total Livestock population has shown an increase of 4.6% over Livestock Census-2012.
- West Bengal observed the highest increase of 23%, followed by Telangana (22%).
- The total number of cattle in the country has shown an increase of 0.8 %.
- Uttar Pradesh has observed a maximum decrease in cattle population.
- West Bengal has seen the highest rise of 15% in cattle population.
- The population of the total exotic/crossbred cattle has increased by 27%.
- A decline of 6%in the total indigenous cattle population has been observed.
- The total milch animals have shown an increase of 6%.
- The Livestock Census has been conducted in the country periodically since 1919-20.Since then, it has been conducted once every 5 years.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the recently released draft rules for e-waste management in India:
- The draft rules were released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- There is a provision for trading in certificates similar to carbon credits.
- The Central Pollution Control Board will act as the coordinating and monitoring agency for e-waste management.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2 and 3]
Notes:
The draft e-waste rules were released by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, not the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The provisions include trading in certificates akin to carbon credits, and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is designated as the central coordinating and monitoring agency. Thus, statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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