Current Affairs Quiz 03 July 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 03 July 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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- Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Regarding “carbon credits”, which one of the following statements is not correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
IncorrectAns: (d)
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission
- The mission aims to tackle the significant health challenges associated with sickle cell disease (SCD), with a particular focus on the tribal population.
- It represents a crucial milestone in the Government’s ongoing efforts to eliminate SCD as a public health issue by 2047.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectCorrect Answer : C
National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission:
- The mission aims to tackle the significant health challenges associated with sickle cell disease (SCD), with a particular focus on the tribal population.
- It represents a crucial milestone in the Government’s ongoing efforts to eliminate SCD as a public health issue by 2047.
Objectives of the Mission:
Provision of Affordable and Accessible Care:
- Ensure that all SCD patients have access to affordable and easily accessible healthcare services.
- Improve the availability and affordability of SCD treatments and medications.
Quality of Care:
- Enhance the quality of care provided to SCD patients.
- Implement measures to ensure that healthcare facilities meet the required standards for SCD management.
Prevalence Reduction:
- Implement strategies to reduce the prevalence of SCD in the population.
- Focus on early detection and prevention methods to minimize the number of new SCD cases.
Health Promotion:
- Raise awareness about SCD through health promotion campaigns.
- Provide pre-marital genetic counseling to educate individuals about the risks associated with SCD.
Prevention:
- Conduct universal screening programs to identify SCD cases at an early stage.
- Emphasize the importance of early detection and prompt intervention to prevent complications.
Holistic Management & Continuum of Care:
- Develop a comprehensive management approach for individuals with SCD.
- Establish coordinated care across primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare levels.
- Ensure adequate treatment facilities at tertiary healthcare institutions.
Patient Support System:
- Establish a robust support system for SCD patients.
- Provide guidance, counseling, and emotional support to patients and their families.
Community Adoption:
- Encourage community involvement in SCD prevention and care.
- Promote the adoption of preventive measures and support systems within local communities.
Coverage Targets:
- The mission aims to reach a total of 7 crore people.
- Provide screening, counseling, and care services for individuals with SCD within a three-and-a-half-year timeframe.
IncorrectCorrect Answer : C
National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission:
- The mission aims to tackle the significant health challenges associated with sickle cell disease (SCD), with a particular focus on the tribal population.
- It represents a crucial milestone in the Government’s ongoing efforts to eliminate SCD as a public health issue by 2047.
Objectives of the Mission:
Provision of Affordable and Accessible Care:
- Ensure that all SCD patients have access to affordable and easily accessible healthcare services.
- Improve the availability and affordability of SCD treatments and medications.
Quality of Care:
- Enhance the quality of care provided to SCD patients.
- Implement measures to ensure that healthcare facilities meet the required standards for SCD management.
Prevalence Reduction:
- Implement strategies to reduce the prevalence of SCD in the population.
- Focus on early detection and prevention methods to minimize the number of new SCD cases.
Health Promotion:
- Raise awareness about SCD through health promotion campaigns.
- Provide pre-marital genetic counseling to educate individuals about the risks associated with SCD.
Prevention:
- Conduct universal screening programs to identify SCD cases at an early stage.
- Emphasize the importance of early detection and prompt intervention to prevent complications.
Holistic Management & Continuum of Care:
- Develop a comprehensive management approach for individuals with SCD.
- Establish coordinated care across primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare levels.
- Ensure adequate treatment facilities at tertiary healthcare institutions.
Patient Support System:
- Establish a robust support system for SCD patients.
- Provide guidance, counseling, and emotional support to patients and their families.
Community Adoption:
- Encourage community involvement in SCD prevention and care.
- Promote the adoption of preventive measures and support systems within local communities.
Coverage Targets:
- The mission aims to reach a total of 7 crore people.
- Provide screening, counseling, and care services for individuals with SCD within a three-and-a-half-year timeframe.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to the Inter state council standing committee consider the following statements:
1. Home minister is the chairman of the Inter state council (ISC) standing committee.
2. Seven union cabinet ministers and nine chief ministers are part of this committee .
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?CorrectAnswer: A
The Standing Committee comprises Union Home Minister as Chairman and 5 Union Ministers of Cabinet Rank and 9 Chief Ministers of States as Members nominated by the Chairman of the Inter-State Council.
IncorrectAnswer: A
The Standing Committee comprises Union Home Minister as Chairman and 5 Union Ministers of Cabinet Rank and 9 Chief Ministers of States as Members nominated by the Chairman of the Inter-State Council.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following pairs regarding the inter state water disputes:
List 1 (River water disputes) List 2 States)
1. Cauvery dispute – Karnataka and Tamil nadu
2. Narmada dispute – Rajasthan and Madhya pradesh
3. Godavari water dispute – Maharashtra and Andhra pradesh
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: c
IncorrectAnswer: c
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the Inter-state water dispute, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. President may by law provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution and control of waters of any inter-state river and river valley
2. Parliament enacted the Inter-State Water Disputes Act 1956 for the adjudication of an inter- state water dispute between two or more states.
3. The first inter-state water disputes tribunal was the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal formed in 1969.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectAnswer: A
Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 262: It makes two provisions w.r.t. adjudication of inter- state
water disputes.
o Parliament may by law provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution and control of waters of any inter-state river and river valley.
o Parliament may also provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other court is to exercise jurisdiction in respect of any such dispute or complaintIncorrectAnswer: A
Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 262: It makes two provisions w.r.t. adjudication of inter- state
water disputes.
o Parliament may by law provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution and control of waters of any inter-state river and river valley.
o Parliament may also provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other court is to exercise jurisdiction in respect of any such dispute or complaint
