15th July 2023 Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC Prelims
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Which of the following agencies is responsible for flood forecasting and warning in India?
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The answer is a.
Central Water Commission(CWC) is responsible for flood forecasting and warning in India.It is presently functioning as an attached office of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The Commission is entrusted with the general responsibilities of initiating, coordinating and furthering in consultation of the State Governments concerned, schemes for control, conservation and utilization of water resources throughout the country, for purposes of Flood Control, Irrigation, Navigation, Drinking Water Supply and Hydro Power Development. It also undertakes the investigations, construction and execution of any such schemes as required. CWC is headed by a Chairperson, with the status of Ex-Officio Secretary to the Government of India.
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The answer is a.
Central Water Commission(CWC) is responsible for flood forecasting and warning in India.It is presently functioning as an attached office of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The Commission is entrusted with the general responsibilities of initiating, coordinating and furthering in consultation of the State Governments concerned, schemes for control, conservation and utilization of water resources throughout the country, for purposes of Flood Control, Irrigation, Navigation, Drinking Water Supply and Hydro Power Development. It also undertakes the investigations, construction and execution of any such schemes as required. CWC is headed by a Chairperson, with the status of Ex-Officio Secretary to the Government of India.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
The Regional Anti-terrorist Structure (RATS) is related to :
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The answer is a.
The Regional Anti-terrorist Structure (RATS) is related to Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, international security and defence organization established by China and Russia in 2001. The members of the organisation are: China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan,India, Pakistan, Iran(joined in July 2023).
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The answer is a.
The Regional Anti-terrorist Structure (RATS) is related to Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a Eurasian political, economic, international security and defence organization established by China and Russia in 2001. The members of the organisation are: China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan,India, Pakistan, Iran(joined in July 2023).
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission:
a. The committee related to the mission is J. Satyanarayana Committee.
b. It aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country.
c. It is a part of the National Health Policy 2017.
d. Both modern and traditional systems of medicine are included in Health Professionals Registry.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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The answer is c.
All four statements are correct.
Statement 1: The committee related to the mission is J. Satyanarayana Committee.
Statement 2: It aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country. It will bridge the existing gap among different stakeholders of Healthcare ecosystem through digital highways.
Statement 3: It is a part of the National Health Policy 2017. The National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 seeks the attainment of the highest possible level of health and well-being for all at all ages, through a preventive and promotive healthcare orientation in all developmental policies, and universal access to good quality healthcare services without anyone having to face financial hardship as a consequence.
Statement 4: Both modern and traditional systems of medicine are included in Health Professionals Registry.
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The answer is c.
All four statements are correct.
Statement 1: The committee related to the mission is J. Satyanarayana Committee.
Statement 2: It aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country. It will bridge the existing gap among different stakeholders of Healthcare ecosystem through digital highways.
Statement 3: It is a part of the National Health Policy 2017. The National Health Policy (NHP) 2017 seeks the attainment of the highest possible level of health and well-being for all at all ages, through a preventive and promotive healthcare orientation in all developmental policies, and universal access to good quality healthcare services without anyone having to face financial hardship as a consequence.
Statement 4: Both modern and traditional systems of medicine are included in Health Professionals Registry.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following:
a. Egypt
b. Libya
c. Chad
d. South Sudan
e. Nigeria
How many of the above countries border Sudan?
Correct
The answer is c.
Nigeria does not border Sudan. The countries that border Sudan are Egypt, Libya, Chad, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. Also, the Red Sea borders Sudan to its right (Hence Sudan is not a landlocked country. It opens to the Red Sea). Djibouti does not border Sudan.
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The answer is c.
Nigeria does not border Sudan. The countries that border Sudan are Egypt, Libya, Chad, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. Also, the Red Sea borders Sudan to its right (Hence Sudan is not a landlocked country. It opens to the Red Sea). Djibouti does not border Sudan.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following :
a. Health ID
b. Healthcare Professionals Registry
c. Health Facility Registry
d. ABHA Mobile App
How many of the above are the building blocks of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission?
Correct
The answer is d.
All four are building blocks of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
1. Health ID – It is important to standardize the process of identification of an individual across healthcare providers. This is the only way to ensure that the created medical records are issued to the correct individual or accessed by Health Information User through appropriate consent.
2. Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) – It is a comprehensive repository of all healthcare professionals involved in the delivery of healthcare services across both modern and traditional systems of medicine.
3. Health Facility Registry (HFR) – It is a comprehensive repository of health facilities of the nation across different systems of medicine. It includes both public and private health facilities including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories and imaging centres, pharmacies, etc.
4. ABHA Mobile App (PHR) – A PHR(Personal Health Record) is an electronic record of health-related information on an individual that conforms to nationally recognized interoperability standards and that can be drawn from multiple sources while being managed, shared, and controlled by the individual. The information it contains is under the control of the individual.
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The answer is d.
All four are building blocks of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
1. Health ID – It is important to standardize the process of identification of an individual across healthcare providers. This is the only way to ensure that the created medical records are issued to the correct individual or accessed by Health Information User through appropriate consent.
2. Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) – It is a comprehensive repository of all healthcare professionals involved in the delivery of healthcare services across both modern and traditional systems of medicine.
3. Health Facility Registry (HFR) – It is a comprehensive repository of health facilities of the nation across different systems of medicine. It includes both public and private health facilities including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories and imaging centres, pharmacies, etc.
4. ABHA Mobile App (PHR) – A PHR(Personal Health Record) is an electronic record of health-related information on an individual that conforms to nationally recognized interoperability standards and that can be drawn from multiple sources while being managed, shared, and controlled by the individual. The information it contains is under the control of the individual.
