Q1:
Consider the following statements about the Peacock Soft-Shelled Turtle and choose the correct option:
- The species is confined to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh only.
- The species is found in rivers, lakes, and ponds with mud or sand bottoms.
- The turtle species is listed as near threatened in the IUCN Red List.
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer : a
Explanation
Recently, A Peacock soft-shelled turtle has been rescued from a fish market in
Assam’s Silchar.
This species is confined to India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
In India, it is widespread in the northern and central parts of the Indian subcontinent.
These are found in rivers, streams, lakes and ponds with mud or sand bottoms.
Conservation Status:
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I
IUCN Red List: Vulnerable.
CITES: Appendix I
Q2: Consider the following statements and choose the correct option:
- Influenza is a bacterial infection that attacks the respiratory system.
- Superinfection is infection occurring after or on top of an earlier infection.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : b
Explanation
Influenza is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory system i.e. nose, throat and lungs and is commonly called the flu. Superinfections are the infection occurring after or on top of an earlier infection, especially following treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics. It is an overgrowth of an opportunistic pathogen from the bacterial or yeast imbalance of systemic antibiotics.
For example, influenza is caused by a virus, but the most common cause of death in influenza patients is secondary pneumonia, which is caused by bacteria.
Q3:
Which of the following initiatives are launched to tackle HIV/AIDS?
- Project Sunrise
- The Red Ribbon
- 90-90-90 Target
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer : d
Explanation
World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December every year all over the world. Theme for 2020: “Global solidarity, resilient HIV services.”
On World AIDS Day 2020, WHO is calling on global leaders and citizens to rally for “global solidarity” to overcome the challenges posed by Covid-19 on the HIV response.
The term 90-90-90 refers to a target set by the UNAIDS programme. The “90-90-90” targets for 2020, ensures that the 90% of people living with HIV are aware of their status, 90% of people diagnosed with HIV are receiving treatment, and 90% of all people receiving treatment have achieved viral suppression.
Project Sunrise: A initiative called ‘Project Sunrise’ was launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2016, to tackle the rising HIV prevalence in north-eastern states in India, especially among people injecting drugs
The Red Ribbon: The red ribbon is the universal symbol of awareness and support for people living with HIV. Wearing a ribbon is a great way to raise awareness on and during the run up to World AIDS Day.
Q4:
With reference to Person with Disability (Pwd), consider the following statements and choose the correct options:
- Person with a disability means a person with long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments.
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated worldwide on 3 December
- Accessible India Campaign envisages for achieving universal accessibility to help PwD.
- 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
Answer : d
Explanation
According to Right of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, “Person with disability” means a person with long term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which, in interaction with barriers, hinders his full and effective participation in society equally with others.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated worldwide on 3 December and was proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3.
Accessible India Campaign is a nation-wide flagship campaign for achieving universal accessibility that will enable PwDs to gain access for equal opportunity and live independently and participate fully in all aspects of life in an inclusive society.
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