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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding AKTOCYTE, seen recently in news
1. It aims to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.
2. It has been developed by Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
3. It has been approved by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
How many of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
All of the above are correct.
Scientists from the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and M/s. IDRS Labs Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru have collaboratively developed a breakthrough nutraceutical named AKTOCYTE tablets.
These tablets aim to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy by minimizing the side effects associated with the treatment.
AKTOCYTE tablets have shown remarkable results, particularly in pelvic cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy-induced Cystitis, leading to extraordinary recovery and eliminating the need for surgical interventions like the removal of the urinary bladder.
AKTOCYTE has received approval from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), ensuring its safety and compliance with quality standards.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1985981#:~:text=The%20AKTOCYTE%20tablets%20have%20shown,removal%20of%20the%20urinary%20bladder.Incorrect
All of the above are correct.
Scientists from the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and M/s. IDRS Labs Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru have collaboratively developed a breakthrough nutraceutical named AKTOCYTE tablets.
These tablets aim to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy by minimizing the side effects associated with the treatment.
AKTOCYTE tablets have shown remarkable results, particularly in pelvic cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy-induced Cystitis, leading to extraordinary recovery and eliminating the need for surgical interventions like the removal of the urinary bladder.
AKTOCYTE has received approval from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), ensuring its safety and compliance with quality standards.
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1985981#:~:text=The%20AKTOCYTE%20tablets%20have%20shown,removal%20of%20the%20urinary%20bladder. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWho among the following has the power to include or exclude communities from the list of Scheduled Castes according to the Constitution of India?
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According to the Constitution of India, Parliament has the power to include or exclude communities from the list of Scheduled Castes. Article 341(2) of the Constitution states that “Parliament may by law include in or exclude from the list of Scheduled Castes specified in a notification issued under clause (1) any caste, race, or tribe or part of or group within any caste, race, or tribe.
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According to the Constitution of India, Parliament has the power to include or exclude communities from the list of Scheduled Castes. Article 341(2) of the Constitution states that “Parliament may by law include in or exclude from the list of Scheduled Castes specified in a notification issued under clause (1) any caste, race, or tribe or part of or group within any caste, race, or tribe.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about the Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
1. It is a type of loan offered by the IMF to low-income countries.
2. The role of the IMF’s Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) in the global monetary system is to finance infrastructure projects in developing countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. SDRs are not loans provided by the IMF. They are reserve assets created by the IMF and allocated to its member countries in proportion to their quotas in the organization. SDRs can be used by member countries to settle international payments, supplement their official reserves, and diversify their holdings. SDRs are not specifically used to finance infrastructure projects in developing countries.
The primary role of SDRs is to: supplement the official reserves of member countries, promote global financial stability, enhance international cooperation.Incorrect
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. SDRs are not loans provided by the IMF. They are reserve assets created by the IMF and allocated to its member countries in proportion to their quotas in the organization. SDRs can be used by member countries to settle international payments, supplement their official reserves, and diversify their holdings. SDRs are not specifically used to finance infrastructure projects in developing countries.
The primary role of SDRs is to: supplement the official reserves of member countries, promote global financial stability, enhance international cooperation. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
1. National income is the sum of all incomes earned by all citizens of India.
2. Gross Value Added (GVA) is the sum of a country’s GDP and net of subsidies and taxes in the economy.
3. GVA calculates the national income from the supply side by looking at the value added in each sector of the economy.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
National income is not the sum of all incomes earned by all citizens, but only those incomes which accrue due to participation in the production process.
Gross Value Added (GVA):
GVA is the sum of a country’s GDP and net of subsidies and taxes in the economy.
It calculates the national income from the supply side by looking at the value added in each sector of the economy. GVA is defined as the value of output minus the value of intermediate consumption and is a measure of the contribution to growth made by an individual producer, industry or sector.
It provides the rupee value for the number of goods and services produced in an economy after deducting the cost of inputs and raw materials that have gone into the production of those goods and services.
Gross Value Added = GDP + subsidies on products – taxes on products.Incorrect
Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
National income is not the sum of all incomes earned by all citizens, but only those incomes which accrue due to participation in the production process.
Gross Value Added (GVA):
GVA is the sum of a country’s GDP and net of subsidies and taxes in the economy.
It calculates the national income from the supply side by looking at the value added in each sector of the economy. GVA is defined as the value of output minus the value of intermediate consumption and is a measure of the contribution to growth made by an individual producer, industry or sector.
It provides the rupee value for the number of goods and services produced in an economy after deducting the cost of inputs and raw materials that have gone into the production of those goods and services.
Gross Value Added = GDP + subsidies on products – taxes on products. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich one of the following statements best describes “Katabatic Winds”?
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Katabatic winds are cold, dense winds that sink down slopes due to gravity. Katabatic winds are created when the air near the ground becomes denser than the air above it, causing it to sink down slopes due to the force of gravity. These winds are typically cold and dry, as they are formed when cold air is cooled further by contact with snow or ice-covered surfaces.
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Katabatic winds are cold, dense winds that sink down slopes due to gravity. Katabatic winds are created when the air near the ground becomes denser than the air above it, causing it to sink down slopes due to the force of gravity. These winds are typically cold and dry, as they are formed when cold air is cooled further by contact with snow or ice-covered surfaces.
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