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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Generic Medicines in India:
- Generic medicines are those which contain same amount of same active ingredient(s) in same dosage form, and are intended to be administered by the same route of administration as that of branded medicine.
- Generic medicines are explicitly defined under the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
- They are not required to comply with the standards as specified in the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Which of the given statements is/are not correct?
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Inspired by: http://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1576624
Answer: (c)
Regulation of Generic Medicines in India
- The quality of drugs imported, manufactured and sold in the country is regulated under the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945 made there under.
- There is no definition of ‘generic drugs’ in the said Act & Rules.
- However, generic medicines are generally those which contain same amount of same active ingredient(s) in same dosage form, and are intended to be administered by the same route of administration as that of branded medicine.
- The medicines, whether branded, generic or branded-generic, imported or manufactured for sale/distribution in the country, are required to comply with the same standards as specified in the Second Schedule to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
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Inspired by: http://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1576624
Answer: (c)
Regulation of Generic Medicines in India
- The quality of drugs imported, manufactured and sold in the country is regulated under the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Drugs & Cosmetics Rules, 1945 made there under.
- There is no definition of ‘generic drugs’ in the said Act & Rules.
- However, generic medicines are generally those which contain same amount of same active ingredient(s) in same dosage form, and are intended to be administered by the same route of administration as that of branded medicine.
- The medicines, whether branded, generic or branded-generic, imported or manufactured for sale/distribution in the country, are required to comply with the same standards as specified in the Second Schedule to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the cultivation of Genetically Modified (GM) Crops in India:
- Provisions under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 provides for regulatory framework for approval of GM Crops for commercial cultivation in India.
- Commercial cultivation of Bt. Brinjal and Herbicides Tolerant (HT) cotton are completely banned in India.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
Correct
Inspired by: http://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1576710
Answer: (c)
GM Crops in India
- cotton is the only Genetically Modified (GM) crop approved in 2002 by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee of MoEFCC for commercial cultivation in the Country and, therefore, cultivation of other unapproved GM crops are banned in India.
- Recently few incidences of suspected open cultivation of Bt. brinjal and HT cotton were reported in Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.
- There is a well established regulatory framework for approval of GM Crops as per “Rules for the Manufacture/Use/Import/Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms, Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells, 1989” under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 in the Country.
- Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has issued advisories to States to take appropriate necessary action to curb and control the spread of Bt. Brinjal and HT cotton.
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Inspired by: http://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1576710
Answer: (c)
GM Crops in India
- cotton is the only Genetically Modified (GM) crop approved in 2002 by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee of MoEFCC for commercial cultivation in the Country and, therefore, cultivation of other unapproved GM crops are banned in India.
- Recently few incidences of suspected open cultivation of Bt. brinjal and HT cotton were reported in Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.
- There is a well established regulatory framework for approval of GM Crops as per “Rules for the Manufacture/Use/Import/Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms, Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells, 1989” under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 in the Country.
- Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has issued advisories to States to take appropriate necessary action to curb and control the spread of Bt. Brinjal and HT cotton.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the Ramayana Circuit:
- Ramayana Circuit is one of the thematic circuits identified for development under the Swadesh Darshan scheme of Ministry of Tourism.
- The circuit will be fully developed by the central government.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Inspired by: [pib] Ramayana Circuit
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-ramayana-circuit/
Answer: (a)
Ramayana Circuit
- Ramayana Circuit is one of the fifteen thematic circuits identified for development under the Swadesh Darshan scheme of Ministry of Tourism.
- The destinations under the circuit will be developed by bridging infrastructural gaps like provision of drinking water, accommodation facilities, etc.
- Then the 15 places will be connected to form a circuit.
- The scheme will be a joint effort of the states and the central government. It has a larger aim of providing job opportunities to local artisans, as it promotes local art and craft.
Incorrect
Inspired by: [pib] Ramayana Circuit
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-ramayana-circuit/
Answer: (a)
Ramayana Circuit
- Ramayana Circuit is one of the fifteen thematic circuits identified for development under the Swadesh Darshan scheme of Ministry of Tourism.
- The destinations under the circuit will be developed by bridging infrastructural gaps like provision of drinking water, accommodation facilities, etc.
- Then the 15 places will be connected to form a circuit.
- The scheme will be a joint effort of the states and the central government. It has a larger aim of providing job opportunities to local artisans, as it promotes local art and craft.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
- Blue Mormon: Maharashtra
- Southern bird wings: Karnataka
- Malabar banded peacock: Kerala
- Common peacock: Uttarakhand
Which of the given pairs is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Inspired by: Tamil Yeoman declared Tamil Nadu’s state butterfly
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/tamil-yeoman-declared-tamil-nadus-state-butterfly/
Answer: (d)
- For the first time Tamil Nadu has declared its state butterfly and only fifth in the country to do so.
- Maharashtra was the first to declare Blue Mormon as its state butterfly, followed by Uttarakhand (Common peacock), Karnataka (Southern bird wings) and Kerala (Malabar banded peacock).
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Inspired by: Tamil Yeoman declared Tamil Nadu’s state butterfly
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/tamil-yeoman-declared-tamil-nadus-state-butterfly/
Answer: (d)
- For the first time Tamil Nadu has declared its state butterfly and only fifth in the country to do so.
- Maharashtra was the first to declare Blue Mormon as its state butterfly, followed by Uttarakhand (Common peacock), Karnataka (Southern bird wings) and Kerala (Malabar banded peacock).
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsIn the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation technique?
- It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in nature.
- Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms.
- Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Inspired by: CSP 2017
Answer: (c)
Tikdam: S2 is an exaggerated overstatement.
Bioremediation
- Bioremediation is a process used to treat contaminated media, including water, soil and subsurface material, by altering environmental conditions to stimulate growth of microorganisms and degrade the target pollutants.
- In many cases, bioremediation is less expensive and more sustainable than other remediation alternatives.
- Heavy metals including cadmium, chromium, lead and uranium are elements so they cannot be biodegraded.
- However, bioremediation processes can potentially be used to reduce the mobility of these material in the subsurface, reducing the potential for human and environmental exposure.
Incorrect
Inspired by: CSP 2017
Answer: (c)
Tikdam: S2 is an exaggerated overstatement.
Bioremediation
- Bioremediation is a process used to treat contaminated media, including water, soil and subsurface material, by altering environmental conditions to stimulate growth of microorganisms and degrade the target pollutants.
- In many cases, bioremediation is less expensive and more sustainable than other remediation alternatives.
- Heavy metals including cadmium, chromium, lead and uranium are elements so they cannot be biodegraded.
- However, bioremediation processes can potentially be used to reduce the mobility of these material in the subsurface, reducing the potential for human and environmental exposure.
