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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is related to Johannesburg Declaration of BRICS :
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https://www.mea.gov.in/bilateral-documents.htm?dtl/30190/10th_BRICS_Summit_Johannesburg_Declaration
Explanation:
10th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Summit had adopted the ‘Johannesburg Declaration’. The BRICS leaders have used the summit to reject the growing unilateralism and instead reiterate their commitment to the strengthening of multilateral institutions, calling for stronger intra-trade within member states
The Brics Summit 2017 at Xiamen ,China adopted a comprehensive approach to combat terrorism.
During the sixth BRICS Summit in Fortaleza (2014),Brazil the leaders signed the Agreement establishing the New Development Bank (NDB).
Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) was established in 2015 during 7th BRICS summit held in the Ufa in Bashkortostan, Russia.
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https://www.mea.gov.in/bilateral-documents.htm?dtl/30190/10th_BRICS_Summit_Johannesburg_Declaration
Explanation:
10th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Summit had adopted the ‘Johannesburg Declaration’. The BRICS leaders have used the summit to reject the growing unilateralism and instead reiterate their commitment to the strengthening of multilateral institutions, calling for stronger intra-trade within member states
The Brics Summit 2017 at Xiamen ,China adopted a comprehensive approach to combat terrorism.
During the sixth BRICS Summit in Fortaleza (2014),Brazil the leaders signed the Agreement establishing the New Development Bank (NDB).
Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) was established in 2015 during 7th BRICS summit held in the Ufa in Bashkortostan, Russia.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO):
1. It is a collaborative model of medical education and care management that empowers health workers.
2. It is developed by Ministry of Health and Family welfare.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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Statement 2 is incorrect : It is developed by Indian-origin doctor Dr Sanjeev Arora in Albuquerque
ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes)
Developed by Indian-origin doctor Dr Sanjeev Arora in Albuquerque, ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a collaborative model of medical education and care management that empowers health workers.
For the Health Worker Communities (HWCs), ECHO is one of several programmes that will be used to train ASHAs as, for the first time, primary care in India moves beyond reproductive health and vaccination to include screening for non-communicable diseases, geriatric care and mental health.
The ECHO model does not actually ‘provide care to patients,
but it dramatically increases access to specialty treatment in rural and underserved areas through the use of teleconferencing.Incorrect
Statement 2 is incorrect : It is developed by Indian-origin doctor Dr Sanjeev Arora in Albuquerque
ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes)
Developed by Indian-origin doctor Dr Sanjeev Arora in Albuquerque, ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a collaborative model of medical education and care management that empowers health workers.
For the Health Worker Communities (HWCs), ECHO is one of several programmes that will be used to train ASHAs as, for the first time, primary care in India moves beyond reproductive health and vaccination to include screening for non-communicable diseases, geriatric care and mental health.
The ECHO model does not actually ‘provide care to patients,
but it dramatically increases access to specialty treatment in rural and underserved areas through the use of teleconferencing. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following regarding National Skill Development Corporation India (NSDC):
1. NDSC is established as not- for- profit company by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
2. NSDC aims to promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large, quality and for-profit vocational institutions.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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statement 1 is incorrect. National Skill Development Corporation India (NSDC) established in 2009 is a not- for- profit company set up by the Ministry of Finance.
NSDC: National Skill Development Corporation India (NSDC) established in 2009 is a not- for- profit company set up by the Ministry of Finance.
NSDC was set up by Ministry of Finance as Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. The Government of India through Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) holds 49% of the share capital of NSDC while the private sector has the balance 51% of the share capital.
Functions: NSDC aims to promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large quality and for-profit vocational institutions.
It also provides funding to build scalable and profitable vocational training initiatives.Its mandate is also to enable support system which focuses on quality assurance information systems and train the trainer academies either directly or through partnerships.
It also develops appropriate models to enhance support and coordinate private sector initiatives.
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statement 1 is incorrect. National Skill Development Corporation India (NSDC) established in 2009 is a not- for- profit company set up by the Ministry of Finance.
NSDC: National Skill Development Corporation India (NSDC) established in 2009 is a not- for- profit company set up by the Ministry of Finance.
NSDC was set up by Ministry of Finance as Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. The Government of India through Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) holds 49% of the share capital of NSDC while the private sector has the balance 51% of the share capital.
Functions: NSDC aims to promote skill development by catalyzing creation of large quality and for-profit vocational institutions.
It also provides funding to build scalable and profitable vocational training initiatives.Its mandate is also to enable support system which focuses on quality assurance information systems and train the trainer academies either directly or through partnerships.
It also develops appropriate models to enhance support and coordinate private sector initiatives.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements,
1. The Raisina Dialogue is an annual geo-political event, with Observer Research Foundation (ORF) being the sole organizer.
2. The Raisina Dialogue is organized on the lines of the Shangri-La Dialogue.
3. The Gateway of India Dialogue is a geo-economic event hosted by Ministry of External Affairs.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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statement 1 is incorrect-It is an annual geo-political event organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and Observer Research
Foundation (ORF).statement 3 is incorrect- The Gateway of India Dialogue is a geo-economic conference co-hosted by Ministry of External Affairs India and the
Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations.explanation
Raisana Dialogue
The Raisina Dialogue is an annual conference held in New Delhi envisioned to be India’s flagship conference of geopolitics and geo-economics. The conference is held jointly by Ministry of External Affairs
India and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) an independent think tank based in India.It is structured as a multi-stakeholder cross-sectorial conclave involving policy and decision makers including cabinet ministers from various Governments high-level Government officials and policy practitioners leading personalities from business and industry etc.
The Gateway of India Dialogue is a geo-economic conference held in Mumbai India’s financial and commercial capital.[1] It is co-hosted by Ministry of External Affairs India and the Gateway House: Indian Council on
Global Relations. The conference name as well as its logo comes from Gateway of India the famous monument of Mumbai.It seeks to focus on bringing together geopolitics and business leaders under one roof. The inaugural edition was held on 13-14 June
2016 and had participants from 20 countries.[2] The objective is to make it a signature international conference on the lines of Davos Forum.[1]Incorrect
statement 1 is incorrect-It is an annual geo-political event organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and Observer Research
Foundation (ORF).statement 3 is incorrect- The Gateway of India Dialogue is a geo-economic conference co-hosted by Ministry of External Affairs India and the
Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations.explanation
Raisana Dialogue
The Raisina Dialogue is an annual conference held in New Delhi envisioned to be India’s flagship conference of geopolitics and geo-economics. The conference is held jointly by Ministry of External Affairs
India and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) an independent think tank based in India.It is structured as a multi-stakeholder cross-sectorial conclave involving policy and decision makers including cabinet ministers from various Governments high-level Government officials and policy practitioners leading personalities from business and industry etc.
The Gateway of India Dialogue is a geo-economic conference held in Mumbai India’s financial and commercial capital.[1] It is co-hosted by Ministry of External Affairs India and the Gateway House: Indian Council on
Global Relations. The conference name as well as its logo comes from Gateway of India the famous monument of Mumbai.It seeks to focus on bringing together geopolitics and business leaders under one roof. The inaugural edition was held on 13-14 June
2016 and had participants from 20 countries.[2] The objective is to make it a signature international conference on the lines of Davos Forum.[1] -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to a conservation organization called ‘Wetlands International’, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention.
2. It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
2014 UPSC Prelims Question
Statement 1 is wrong because:
This organization is in partnership but not formed by Ramsar convention. The organization was formed in 1954 and Ramsar convention was signed in 1971.
https://www.wetlands.org/Aboutus/Networks,partnersanddonors/tabid/2664/Default.aspx
https://www.wetlands.org/Aboutus/Ourorganisation/Governance/AssociationofMembers/tabid/1200/Default.aspxStatement 2 is right because it provides advice to governments
https://www.wetlands.org/Aboutus/Howwework/tabid/2728/Default.aspxIncorrect
2014 UPSC Prelims Question
Statement 1 is wrong because:
This organization is in partnership but not formed by Ramsar convention. The organization was formed in 1954 and Ramsar convention was signed in 1971.
https://www.wetlands.org/Aboutus/Networks,partnersanddonors/tabid/2664/Default.aspx
https://www.wetlands.org/Aboutus/Ourorganisation/Governance/AssociationofMembers/tabid/1200/Default.aspxStatement 2 is right because it provides advice to governments
https://www.wetlands.org/Aboutus/Howwework/tabid/2728/Default.aspx
In Q4 the word “sole” should be used in statement 3 as in statement 1 otherwise one is certain to marks statement 3 as correct.