MCQS
Q1. Which of the following is another term that describes “Whale Beaching”?
- Cetacean Stranding
- Whaling
- Aqua Stranding
- None of the above
Answer: a
Explanation:
Whales are known to strand themselves on beaches across the world and they do so singularly or in groups. Whale beaching, also called Cetacean Stranding is the phenomenon in which cetaceans strand themselves on land (generally beaches).
Q2: With reference to Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), consider the following statements and choose the correct options:
- It aims to extend the coverage of branded medicines to reduce the out of pocket expenditure on medicines.
- The scheme was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : d
Explanation
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) aims to extend the coverage of quality generic medicines (not branded) so as to reduce the out of pocket expenditure on medicines and thereby redefine the unit cost of treatment per person.
To create awareness about generic medicines through education and publicity so that quality is not synonymous with an only high price.
The scheme was launched in 2015 by the department of pharmaceuticals of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Q3: Consider the following statements about the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and choose the correct options:
- Members of the Gulf Cooperation Council include Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and
Kuwait.
- The Secretariat of GCC is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : c
Explanation
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was established by an agreement concluded in 1981 among Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE in view of their special relations, geographic proximity, similar political systems based on Islamic beliefs, joint destiny and common objectives.
The structure of the GCC consists of the Supreme Council (the highest authority), the Ministerial Council and the Secretariat General. The Secretariat is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Q4: With reference to the National Monsoon Mission, consider the following statements and choose the correct options:
- It was launched to develop a dynamic monsoon prediction system.
- It was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in 2012.
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer : c
Explanation
The National Monsoon Mission was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences in 2012.
It aims to improve the forecasting skills by setting up a state-of-the-art dynamic prediction system for monsoon rainfall different time scales.
NMM builds a working partnership between the academic and research and development (R&D) organisations, both national and international.
Its augmentation with the HPC facilities has helped the country in achieving a paradigm shift in weather and climate modelling for operational weather forecasts
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