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21. Which of the following statements about LaQshya — a Labour Room Qualit

Which of the following statements about LaQshya — a Labour Room Quality Improvement Initiative, launched recently by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is/are correct ?

1. The initiative plans to conduct quality certification of labour rooms and also to incentivize facilities achieving the targets outlined.
2. The goal of this initiative is to reduce preventable maternal morbidity and mortality, morbidity and stillbirths associated with the care around delivery in Labour Room and Maternity OT.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Both statements about LaQshya — a Labour Room Quality Improvement Initiative — are correct. The initiative includes quality certification and incentives, and its primary goal is to reduce preventable maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity around the time of delivery.

– LaQshya was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to improve the quality of care in labour rooms and maternity operation theatres in public health facilities.
– Statement 1 is correct: The initiative aims for quality certification (using National Quality Assurance Standards – NQAS) and provides incentives to facilities that achieve defined quality targets.
– Statement 2 is correct: The core goal is to reduce preventable maternal mortality and morbidity, as well as stillbirths and newborn morbidity and mortality occurring around the time of delivery, by improving the quality of care provided during this critical period.

The initiative focuses on strengthening existing public health facilities, improving skills of healthcare providers, ensuring availability of essential equipment and drugs, and implementing supportive supervision and monitoring mechanisms to enhance the quality of care provided to pregnant women and newborns.

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22. Who among the following is the winner of Nobel Peace Prize for the yea

Who among the following is the winner of Nobel Peace Prize for the year 2017 ?

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Juan Manuel Santos

International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN)

Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet

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The Nobel Peace Prize for the year 2017 was awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).

– ICAN was awarded the prize for its work to draw attention to the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear weapons and for its groundbreaking efforts to achieve a treaty-based prohibition of such weapons.
– Juan Manuel Santos received the prize in 2016.
– The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons received the prize in 2013.
– The Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet received the prize in 2015.

The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the will of Swedish industrialist Alfred Nobel. It is awarded annually to the person who “shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses”.

23. According to the National Trachoma Survey Report (2014 – 17), India is

According to the National Trachoma Survey Report (2014 – 17), India is now free from infective trachoma. Trachoma is a chronic infective disease of

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Nose

Heart

Ear

Eye

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Trachoma is a chronic infective disease of the eye. The National Trachoma Survey Report (2014–17) declaring India free from infective trachoma refers specifically to this eye disease.

– Trachoma is caused by the bacterium *Chlamydia trachomatis*.
– It affects the eyes and is the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness.
– The infection causes scarring of the inside of the eyelid, which can lead to eyelashes turning inwards (trichiasis) and rubbing against the cornea, eventually causing irreversible blindness.

The declaration of India being free from infective trachoma is a significant public health achievement, a result of long-term efforts under the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment, focusing on the WHO’s SAFE strategy (Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness, Environmental improvement).

24. Who among the following was chosen for the literary award Vyas Samman

Who among the following was chosen for the literary award Vyas Samman for the year 2017 ?

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Surinder Verma

Mamta Kalia

Sunita Jain

Kamal Kishore Goenka

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Mamta Kalia was chosen for the prestigious Vyas Samman literary award for the year 2017.

– Vyas Samman is an annual literary award presented by the K.K. Birla Foundation.
– It is given for outstanding literary work in Hindi authored by an Indian citizen published in the last 10 years.
– Mamta Kalia received the 27th Vyas Samman in 2017 for her novel “Dukkham Sukkham”.

The Vyas Samman is one of the most prominent literary awards in India for Hindi literature, along with the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Jnanpith Award (which is for literature in any of the languages of India).

25. Which one of the following is the theme of International Anti-Corrupti

Which one of the following is the theme of International Anti-Corruption Day, 2017 ?

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United against corruption for development, peace and security

Break the corruption chain

Zero corruption - 100% development

Corruption - your NO counts

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The theme of International Anti-Corruption Day, observed annually on December 9th, for the year 2017 was “United against corruption for development, peace and security”.

– International Anti-Corruption Day is observed every year on 9 December since the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption on 31 October 2003.
– The day aims to raise public awareness of corruption and how to combat it.
– The specific theme for 2017 highlighted the interconnectedness of fighting corruption with achieving broader goals of development, peace, and security.

Each year, a theme is designated by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to guide the observances and campaigns associated with the day.

26. In December 2017, India was admitted as a member of Wassenaar Arrangem

In December 2017, India was admitted as a member of Wassenaar Arrangement, an elite arms export control regime, similar to NSG and MTCR. Which one of the following is not a member of the Wassenaar Arrangement ?

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Australia

China

Italy

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China is not a member of the Wassenaar Arrangement as of December 2017 (or currently). India was admitted as a member in December 2017. The USA, Australia, and Italy are all member states of the Wassenaar Arrangement.

– The Wassenaar Arrangement is a multilateral export control regime established in 1996 to prevent the accumulation of destabilizing military capabilities by coordinating national export control policies for conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies.
– India became the 42nd participating state in December 2017.
– China is not a member country of the Wassenaar Arrangement.

The Wassenaar Arrangement is one of the key international export control regimes, alongside the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), and the Australia Group. Membership in these regimes is considered significant for a country’s stature in international security and trade.

27. Which of the following is/are listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage o

Which of the following is/are listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO ?

1. Yoga
2. Nawrouz
3. Kumbh Mela

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1, 2 and 3

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 only

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All three items – Yoga, Nawrouz, and Kumbh Mela – are listed as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

– Yoga was inscribed on the list in 2016.
– Nawrouz is a multinational inscription (celebrated by several countries, including India) and was inscribed in 2009 and extended in 2016.
– Kumbh Mela was inscribed on the list in 2017.

UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage aims to protect important cultural practices and traditions around the world. India currently has several elements inscribed on this list, representing diverse cultural expressions.

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28. The first International Conference on Sports Medicine and Sports Scien

The first International Conference on Sports Medicine and Sports Sciences (SAICON 2017) was held recently in

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Chennai

Hyderabad

New Delhi

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The first International Conference on Sports Medicine and Sports Sciences (SAICON 2017) was held in New Delhi.

SAICON 2017, organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), was held in New Delhi.

The conference aimed to provide a platform for sports science experts, medical professionals, coaches, and athletes to discuss the latest developments and research in sports medicine and sports sciences. It was inaugurated by the then Union Minister of State (I/C) Youth Affairs and Sports.

29. Who among the following footballers was honoured with the Ballon d’Or

Who among the following footballers was honoured with the Ballon d’Or Award, 2017 ?

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Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldinho

Neymar

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Cristiano Ronaldo was honoured with the Ballon d’Or Award in 2017.

Cristiano Ronaldo won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award for the best male football player in the world for the year 2017.

This was Cristiano Ronaldo’s fifth Ballon d’Or award. The Ballon d’Or is an annual football award presented by France Football magazine. Lionel Messi is another multiple winner of this award and has often competed with Ronaldo for the top honour. Ronaldinho and Neymar are also renowned footballers but did not win the Ballon d’Or in 2017.

30. Which of the following statements regarding the election of the Presid

Which of the following statements regarding the election of the President and the Vice President of India is/are correct ?

1. The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of the Members of both the Houses of Parliament and the elected Members of State Legislative Assemblies and Councils.
2. The Vice President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of the Members of both Parliament.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Only Statement 2 is correct regarding the election of the President and the Vice President of India.

The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States and the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry. State Legislative Councils are not part of the President’s electoral college. The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of all the members (both elected and nominated) of both Houses of Parliament.

Statement 1 is incorrect because it includes “elected Members of State Legislative Assemblies and Councils”. Only elected members of Assemblies are included, not Councils. Statement 2 correctly describes the electoral college for the Vice President as comprising members of both Houses of Parliament.

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