Current Affairs MCQs Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams
Date: 6 December 2023
1. With reference to National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), consider the following statements:
1. It is a national level organization set up under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2. The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) is a center for coordination and networking for the procurement and distribution of organs and tissues.
3. It is primarily focused on importing organs and tissues from other countries to meet domestic demand.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: (B)
Explanation: Recently, the National Organ and Tissue Transplantation Organisation (NOTTO) have initiated an inquiry into allegations of a cash-for-kidney scam against Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) is a center for coordination and networking for the procurement and distribution of organs and tissues. It was launched in 2014. It is under Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, located in New Delhi. It also registers organ and tissue donations and transplantations in India. It’s main objective is to fill the gap between demand and supply, and to ensure the quality of various tissues. It handles the dissemination of information to all concerned organizations, hospitals and individuals. It consists of two divisions: the National Human Organ and Tissue Removal and Storage Network and the National Biomaterial Centre. NOTTO is not primarily focused on importing organs and tissues from other countries to meet domestic demand. In fact, NOTTO has a number of initiatives in place to promote organ donation and transplantation within India. For example, NOTTO has a national registry of potential organ donors, and it provides training and support to transplant centers across the country. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
2. Consider the following statements regarding Global Goal on Adaption:
Statement-I: The Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) is a collective commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce vulnerability to climate change, strengthen resilience, and enhance adaptive capacity.
Statement-II: It was proposed by the G20 group members in 2013 and established in 2015.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(B) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(C) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(D) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Answer: (C)
Explanation:Recently at COP28 summit, developing countries opposed the draft of the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) due to perceived inadequacies. The Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) is a collective commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce vulnerability to climate change, strengthen resilience, and enhance adaptive capacity. It was proposed by the African Group of Negotiators in 2013 and established in 2015. Its objective is to enhance adaptive capacity, strengthen resilience and diminish vulnerability to the effects of climate change. Hence, Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
3. Consider the following passage:
It is one of the largest indigenous festivals organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments with support from the Union Government. It has been organized since 2000. The festival is also known as the "Festival of Festivals". This festival is celebrated annually in the first week of December in Nagaland.
The above passage is related to which of the following festival?
(a) Hornbill Festival
(b) Losar Festival
(c) Moatsu Mong Festival
(d) Ambubachi Festival
Answer: (A)
Explanation: Recently, 24th edition of the Hornbill Festival commenced at Naga Heritage Village 'Kisama' in Nagaland. The Hornbill Festival is a 10-day (December 1 to 10) celebration that takes place annually in the first week of December. It has been organised since 2000. The festival is also known as the "Festival of Festivals". Germany, Columbia and USA are Country Partners and Assam is Partner state for this year's edition. It is one of the largest indigenous festivals organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments with support from the Union Government. The festival is named after the Indian hornbill, a bird that is often seen in Nagaland's forests and is significant in Naga folklore. Hence, option (a) is correct.
4. With reference to Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative, consider the following statements:
1. It was conceptualised with the mission to spread awareness about cybercrime and build the capacities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and frontline IT officials across all government departments.
2. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (C)
Explanation: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It was conceptualised with the mission to spread awareness about cybercrime and build the capacities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and frontline IT officials across all government departments. It is an initiative to fortify the cyber security system in India with regard to the Government’s vision of a Digital India. It was launched in cooperation with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and various industry partners in India. It can be entitled as the first public-private enterprise of its kind. The partners involved in the origination of this scheme include chief IT companies like Intel, Microsoft, etc. The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) recently organised the 40th Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) Deep-Dive training programme under the Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative. Hence, both statements are correct.
5.Consider the following statements regarding Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube, recently seen in news:
1. The World's first portable hospital, 'Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube' was unveiled in New Delhi.
2. It is designed indigenously under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri).
3. It is modular trauma management and aid system designed for rapid deployment in mass casualty incidents whether in times of peace and war.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: (B)
Explanation: The World's first portable hospital, 'Aarogya Maitri Aid Cube' was unveiled in Gurugram. It is designed indigenously under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri), the modular trauma management and aid system is made up of 72 detachable mini-cubes, each being a specialized station for emergency response and humanitarian efforts. It contains medical equipment and supplies such as a mini-ICU, an operation theatre, cooking station, food, water, a power generator, blood test equipment, an X-ray machine, and more. The cubes are capable of handling patients with severe injuries up to 25 major burns, long limb fractures, chest injuries, spinal injuries and approximately 10 head injuries. It can treat as many as 200 patients. These cubes are light and portable, and can be rapidly deployed anywhere, from airdrops to ground transportation. It consists of 72 cubes that can be combined to form a specialized cage capable of accommodating 36 mini-cubes. The mini-cubes are packed with everything essential for the survival of 100 individuals for duration of 48 hours. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
