[UPSC PRELIMS 2014] Insights Secure Prelims-2014: Questions On Current Events June 25, 2014

With reference to Asian Development Bank (ADB), consider the following statements

1. The United States of America is the largest shareholder in ADB along with Japan
2. Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia are its prominent members from the West Asia region
3. Among its 67 members, no country from European continent is represented
4. Till now, its Presidents are all from Japan since its inception

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to National Mission on Food Processing (NMFP) and food processing sector, consider the following statements

1. The basic objective of NMFP is decentralization of implementation of Ministry of Food Processing Industries’ (MOFPI) schemes, which will lead to substantial participation of State Governments / UTs.
2. Processing of grains and cereals is also part of food processing Industry
3. Food and beverages sector employs more people than in textile or leather sectors which are also labour intensive sectors

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements

1. Siddha system of medicine is based on the ‘Humoral Theory’, which presupposes the presence of four Humors – blood,  phlegm, yellow bile and black bile – in the body.
2. Regimental therapy (Ilaj-bit-Tadbeer), dietotherapy (Ilaj-bit-ghiza), pharmacotherapy (Ilaj-bit-Dawa) and surgery (Jarahat) are part of Unani system of medicine

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA), consider the following statements

1. These are community workers who work as part of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
2. They are given monthly salary by the state governments recognising them as employees of the state
3. Married, widowed or divorced  women from villages who have at least completed class 12 education are selected as ASHAs
4. Over and above monthly salary, they are given incentives based on their performance such as success in ensuring objectives of NRHM

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to Eye Donations, consider the following statements

1.  Only corneal blinds can be benefited through this eye donation process,  not other Blinds
2. In eye donations, only  Cornea, the clear tissue covering the front of the eye is removed
3. Cornea can be removed from a deceased person within twenty four  hours of death for the use of cornea replacement of a damaged eye

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?