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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements in relation to Salt Pans:
1.They comprise parcels of low-lying lands where seawater flows in at certain times, and leaves behind salt and other minerals.
2.According to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification of 2011, the ecologically sensitive salt pans fall under CRZ-1B category where there is limited restriction on economic activities.
3.Andhra Pradesh has the largest expanse of salt pans in the country.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Why this question—>Controversy over Mumbai’s salt pans: why do these lands matter? | Explained News – The Indian Express
Statement 1 is correct—>They comprise parcels of low-lying lands where seawater flows in at certain times, and leaves behind salt and other minerals. Statement 2 is incorrect—>According to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification of 2011, the ecologically sensitive salt pans fall under CRZ-1B category, where no economic activity is allowed with the exception of salt extraction and natural gas exploration. Statement 3 is correct—>Nationally, some 60,000 acres have been demarcated as salt pan lands, spread across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gujarat, and Karnataka. Andhra Pradesh (20,716 acres) boasts the largest expanse of such land, followed by Tamil Nadu (17,095 acres) and Maharashtra (12,662 acres). Incorrect
Why this question—>Controversy over Mumbai’s salt pans: why do these lands matter? | Explained News – The Indian Express
Statement 1 is correct—>They comprise parcels of low-lying lands where seawater flows in at certain times, and leaves behind salt and other minerals. Statement 2 is incorrect—>According to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification of 2011, the ecologically sensitive salt pans fall under CRZ-1B category, where no economic activity is allowed with the exception of salt extraction and natural gas exploration. Statement 3 is correct—>Nationally, some 60,000 acres have been demarcated as salt pan lands, spread across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gujarat, and Karnataka. Andhra Pradesh (20,716 acres) boasts the largest expanse of such land, followed by Tamil Nadu (17,095 acres) and Maharashtra (12,662 acres). -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements in relation to Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
1.All senior citizens of the age 70 years and above irrespective of their socio- economic status would be eligible to avail the benefits of AB PM-JAY.
2.Senior citizens of 70 years and above who are under private health insurance policies will be eligible to avail benefits under AB PM-JAY.
3.Senior citizens who are already availing benefits of other public health insurance schemes such as Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) cannot opt for AB PMJAY.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Why this question—>Cabinet clears health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh for all aged 70 years and above | India News – The Indian Express
Statement 1 is correct—>.All senior citizens of the age 70 years and above irrespective of their socio- economic status would be eligible to avail the benefits of AB PM-JAY. Statement 2 is correct—> Senior citizens of 70 years and above who are under private health insurance policies or Employees’ State Insurance Scheme will be eligible to avail benefits under AB PM-JAY Statement 3 is incorrect—>Seniors aged 70 and above who are currently benefiting from other public health schemes like the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), or Ayushman Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) have the choice to either stick with their existing coverage or switch to AB PM-JAY. Additional Information
- THE UNION Cabinet has cleared the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to provide health coverage to “all senior citizens aged 70 years and above irrespective of their income”.
- Currently, the scheme is income-based and provides Rs 5 lakh shared annual coverage to all members of eligible families.
- Senior citizens of the age 70 years and above belonging to families already covered under AB PM-JAY will get an additional (shared) top-up cover up to Rs 5 lakh per year for themselves
- Senior citizens of the age 70 years and above who are already availing benefits of other public health insurance schemes such as Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Ayushman Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) may either choose their existing scheme or opt for AB PM-JAY.
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- PM-JAY is the world’s largest publicly funded health assurance scheme.
- It provides a cover of Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization across public and private empanelled hospitals in India.
- PM-JAY provides cashless access to health care services for the beneficiary at the point of service, that is, the hospital.
- All pre–existing conditions are covered from day one.
- It covers up to 3 days of pre-hospitalization and 15 days post-hospitalization expenses such as diagnostics and medicines.
- Benefits of the scheme are portable across the country i.e. a beneficiary can visit any empanelled public or private hospital in India to avail cashless treatment.
- Public hospitals are reimbursed for the healthcare services at par with the private hospitals.
- There is no restriction on the family size, age or gender.
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Why this question—>Cabinet clears health insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh for all aged 70 years and above | India News – The Indian Express
Statement 1 is correct—>.All senior citizens of the age 70 years and above irrespective of their socio- economic status would be eligible to avail the benefits of AB PM-JAY. Statement 2 is correct—> Senior citizens of 70 years and above who are under private health insurance policies or Employees’ State Insurance Scheme will be eligible to avail benefits under AB PM-JAY Statement 3 is incorrect—>Seniors aged 70 and above who are currently benefiting from other public health schemes like the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), or Ayushman Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) have the choice to either stick with their existing coverage or switch to AB PM-JAY. Additional Information
- THE UNION Cabinet has cleared the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to provide health coverage to “all senior citizens aged 70 years and above irrespective of their income”.
- Currently, the scheme is income-based and provides Rs 5 lakh shared annual coverage to all members of eligible families.
- Senior citizens of the age 70 years and above belonging to families already covered under AB PM-JAY will get an additional (shared) top-up cover up to Rs 5 lakh per year for themselves
- Senior citizens of the age 70 years and above who are already availing benefits of other public health insurance schemes such as Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Ayushman Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) may either choose their existing scheme or opt for AB PM-JAY.
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- PM-JAY is the world’s largest publicly funded health assurance scheme.
- It provides a cover of Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization across public and private empanelled hospitals in India.
- PM-JAY provides cashless access to health care services for the beneficiary at the point of service, that is, the hospital.
- All pre–existing conditions are covered from day one.
- It covers up to 3 days of pre-hospitalization and 15 days post-hospitalization expenses such as diagnostics and medicines.
- Benefits of the scheme are portable across the country i.e. a beneficiary can visit any empanelled public or private hospital in India to avail cashless treatment.
- Public hospitals are reimbursed for the healthcare services at par with the private hospitals.
- There is no restriction on the family size, age or gender.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements in relation to Mission Mausam:
1.Mission Mausam aims to cover all aspects of weather and forecasting services offered in the country.
2.Mission Masum will be spearheaded by the IMD.
3.Under Mission Mausam IMD will collaborate with weather forecasting agencies of SouthEast Asia.
4.Under Mission Mausam ISRO will launch a remote sensing satellite for studying climate change over the Indian Subcontinent.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Why this question—>Mission Mausam: Rs 2,000 crore fillip for weather forecasting | India News – The Indian Express
Statement 1 is correct—>Mission Mausam aims to cover all aspects of weather and forecasting services offered in the country. Statement 2 is incorrect—>Mission Masum will be spearheaded by three institutions funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences — the IMD, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, and National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting, Noida. Statement 3 is incorrect—>There is no such provision under the scheme. Statement 4 is incorrect—>There is no such provision under the scheme. Additional Information
- Mission Mausam will have a budget of Rs 2,000 crore for the first two years of its implementation.
- The mission aims to invest heavily in improving weather surveillance, modelling, forecasting to directly benefit key sectors — from agriculture, aviation and defence to disaster management, tourism and health.
- The mission’s primary objective is to provide accurate and timely weather forecasts and alerts at various geographical and temporal scales, provide alerts and warnings ahead of extreme weather events, introduce weather interventions that will help manage fog, hail and rainfall in addition to capacity building and training of personnel.
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Why this question—>Mission Mausam: Rs 2,000 crore fillip for weather forecasting | India News – The Indian Express
Statement 1 is correct—>Mission Mausam aims to cover all aspects of weather and forecasting services offered in the country. Statement 2 is incorrect—>Mission Masum will be spearheaded by three institutions funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences — the IMD, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, and National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting, Noida. Statement 3 is incorrect—>There is no such provision under the scheme. Statement 4 is incorrect—>There is no such provision under the scheme. Additional Information
- Mission Mausam will have a budget of Rs 2,000 crore for the first two years of its implementation.
- The mission aims to invest heavily in improving weather surveillance, modelling, forecasting to directly benefit key sectors — from agriculture, aviation and defence to disaster management, tourism and health.
- The mission’s primary objective is to provide accurate and timely weather forecasts and alerts at various geographical and temporal scales, provide alerts and warnings ahead of extreme weather events, introduce weather interventions that will help manage fog, hail and rainfall in addition to capacity building and training of personnel.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statement in relation to The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR):
1.It has been created by an executive order of the government.
2.The Members for the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams.
3.It is headed by a retired judge of the Supreme Court.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Why this question—>Madrasas ‘unfit’ for proper education, child rights panel tells Supreme Court – The Hindu
Statement 1 is incorrect—>The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is an Indian statutory body established by an Act of Parliament, the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005. Statement 2 and 3 are incorrect—>The commission consist of the following members namely- - A chairperson who, is a person of eminence and has done an outstanding work for promoting the welfare of children; and
- Six members, out of which at least two are woman, from the following fields, is appointed by the Central Government from amongst person of eminence, ability, integrity, standing and experience in,-
- Education;
- Child health, care, welfare or child development;
- Juvenile justice or care of neglected or marginalized children or children with disabilities;
- Elimination of child labour or children in distress;
- Child psychology or sociology;
- Laws relating to children.
Additional Information
- The Commission is mandated to monitor the proper and effective implementation of
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009
- Appointment:
- The Chairperson and Members of the Commission are appointed by the Central government.
- The Chairperson shall be appointed on the recommendation of the three members committee constituted by the Central government under the chairmanship of the Minister of Education.
- Removal: The Central Government may by order remove the Chairperson or any other Member from office if the Chairperson other Member:
- Is adjudged insolvent.
- Engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office.
- Refuses to act or becomes incapable of acting.
- Is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court.
- Has so abused his office as to render his continuance in office detrimental to the public interest.
- Is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offense, which in the opinion of the Central Government, involves moral turpitude.
Note: No person shall be removed until that person has been given an opportunity of being heard in the matter.
- The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has the following functions:
- Examine and review existing safeguards for the protection of child rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.
- Report annually and at other intervals to the central government on the effectiveness of these safeguards.
- Investigate violations of child rights and recommend legal proceedings in appropriate cases.
- Review existing policies, programs, and activities related to child rights and make recommendations for their improvement.
- Promote research in the field of child rights.
- Raise awareness of child rights and available safeguards through various means, such as publications, media, and seminars.
- Inspect institutions where children are detained or reside, including juvenile homes, and recommend remedial action if necessary.
- Investigate complaints and take suo motu notice of issues related to the deprivation and violation of child rights and the non-implementation of laws protecting and developing children.
- The Commission, while investigating, shall have all the powers of a Civil court in respect of the following matters:
- Summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India and examining him/her on oath.
- Requiring the discovery and production of any document.
- Receiving evidence on affidavits.
- Requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office.
- Issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses and documents.
- After the inquiry, the Commission has the power to can take actions like
- Recommending to the concerned Government or authority the initiation of proceedings for prosecution against the concerned person(s).
- Approaching the Supreme Court or the High Court concerned for directions, orders, or writs.
- Recommending to the concerned Government or authority for the grant of such interim relief to the victim or the members of the family.
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Why this question—>Madrasas ‘unfit’ for proper education, child rights panel tells Supreme Court – The Hindu
Statement 1 is incorrect—>The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is an Indian statutory body established by an Act of Parliament, the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005. Statement 2 and 3 are incorrect—>The commission consist of the following members namely- - A chairperson who, is a person of eminence and has done an outstanding work for promoting the welfare of children; and
- Six members, out of which at least two are woman, from the following fields, is appointed by the Central Government from amongst person of eminence, ability, integrity, standing and experience in,-
- Education;
- Child health, care, welfare or child development;
- Juvenile justice or care of neglected or marginalized children or children with disabilities;
- Elimination of child labour or children in distress;
- Child psychology or sociology;
- Laws relating to children.
Additional Information
- The Commission is mandated to monitor the proper and effective implementation of
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009
- Appointment:
- The Chairperson and Members of the Commission are appointed by the Central government.
- The Chairperson shall be appointed on the recommendation of the three members committee constituted by the Central government under the chairmanship of the Minister of Education.
- Removal: The Central Government may by order remove the Chairperson or any other Member from office if the Chairperson other Member:
- Is adjudged insolvent.
- Engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside the duties of his office.
- Refuses to act or becomes incapable of acting.
- Is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court.
- Has so abused his office as to render his continuance in office detrimental to the public interest.
- Is convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offense, which in the opinion of the Central Government, involves moral turpitude.
Note: No person shall be removed until that person has been given an opportunity of being heard in the matter.
- The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has the following functions:
- Examine and review existing safeguards for the protection of child rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.
- Report annually and at other intervals to the central government on the effectiveness of these safeguards.
- Investigate violations of child rights and recommend legal proceedings in appropriate cases.
- Review existing policies, programs, and activities related to child rights and make recommendations for their improvement.
- Promote research in the field of child rights.
- Raise awareness of child rights and available safeguards through various means, such as publications, media, and seminars.
- Inspect institutions where children are detained or reside, including juvenile homes, and recommend remedial action if necessary.
- Investigate complaints and take suo motu notice of issues related to the deprivation and violation of child rights and the non-implementation of laws protecting and developing children.
- The Commission, while investigating, shall have all the powers of a Civil court in respect of the following matters:
- Summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of India and examining him/her on oath.
- Requiring the discovery and production of any document.
- Receiving evidence on affidavits.
- Requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office.
- Issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses and documents.
- After the inquiry, the Commission has the power to can take actions like
- Recommending to the concerned Government or authority the initiation of proceedings for prosecution against the concerned person(s).
- Approaching the Supreme Court or the High Court concerned for directions, orders, or writs.
- Recommending to the concerned Government or authority for the grant of such interim relief to the victim or the members of the family.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Recently,the Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme to promote electric vehicles in India. The scheme, called PM Electric Drive Revolution In Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE), will replace the existing FAME programme.In this context consider the following statements:
1.Primary objective of the PM E-DRIVE scheme is to expedite the adoption of EVs by providing upfront incentives for their purchase.
2.Under the scheme there is no support for electric cars and hybrid cars .
3.Government will install electric vehicle public charging stations (EVPCS) along the National Highways only.
How many of the statements given above are correct?Correct
Why this question—>EV push: Cabinet approves Rs 10,900 crore for new scheme | Business News – The Indian Express
Statement 1 is correct—>The primary objective of the PM E-DRIVE scheme is to expedite the adoption of EVs by providing upfront incentives for their purchase, as well as by facilitating the establishment of essential charging infrastructure for EVs. Statement 2 is correct—>Under the scheme there is no support for electric cars and hybrid cars . Statement 3 is incorrect—>These EVPCS would be installed in the selected cities with high EV penetration and also on selected highways Additional Information
- The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) will implement the new scheme with a total outlay of Rs 10,900 crore over a period of two years.
- The PM E-DRIVE will replace Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II).
- The new scheme offers subsidies/demand incentives worth Rs 3,679 crore to incentivise adoption of electric two-wheelers, electric three-wheelers, e-ambulances, e-trucks and other emerging EVs.
- Intercity and interstate e-buses will also be supported in consultation with states.
- For availing benefits under the scheme, the ministry will introduce e-vouchers for EV buyers.
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Why this question—>EV push: Cabinet approves Rs 10,900 crore for new scheme | Business News – The Indian Express
Statement 1 is correct—>The primary objective of the PM E-DRIVE scheme is to expedite the adoption of EVs by providing upfront incentives for their purchase, as well as by facilitating the establishment of essential charging infrastructure for EVs. Statement 2 is correct—>Under the scheme there is no support for electric cars and hybrid cars . Statement 3 is incorrect—>These EVPCS would be installed in the selected cities with high EV penetration and also on selected highways Additional Information
- The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) will implement the new scheme with a total outlay of Rs 10,900 crore over a period of two years.
- The PM E-DRIVE will replace Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II).
- The new scheme offers subsidies/demand incentives worth Rs 3,679 crore to incentivise adoption of electric two-wheelers, electric three-wheelers, e-ambulances, e-trucks and other emerging EVs.
- Intercity and interstate e-buses will also be supported in consultation with states.
- For availing benefits under the scheme, the ministry will introduce e-vouchers for EV buyers.