QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 23 November 2019
QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz
The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Health Profile.
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- It has been released by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI).
- It covers comprehensive information on demographic, socio-economic health status, health finance indicators, health infrastructure and health of human resources in the country.
- There has been consistent decrease in the birth rate, death rate and natural growth rate in India since 1991 to 2017.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
National Health Profile, 2019 has been released by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI). This is the 14th edition.
What is NHP?
- Prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI).
- Covers comprehensive information on demographic, socio-economic health status, health finance indicators, health infrastructure and health of human resources in the country.
- Objective: To create a versatile database of health information and making it available to all stakeholders in the healthcare sector.
Key findings:
- Life expectancy in India has increased from 49.7 years in 1970-75 to 68.7 years in 2012-16. life expectancy for females is 70.2 years and 67.4 years for males.
- Diabetes and hypertension rate are high among Indians while dengue and chikungunya are a cause of great concern to public health.
- Highest population density of 11,320 people per square kilometre was reported by the National Capital Territory of Delhi(NCT) whereas Arunachal Pradesh reported the lowest population density of 17.
- High incidence in the young and economically active population.
There has been consistent decrease in the birth rate, death rate and natural growth rate in India since 1991 to 2017.
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Solution: d)
National Health Profile, 2019 has been released by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI). This is the 14th edition.
What is NHP?
- Prepared by the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI).
- Covers comprehensive information on demographic, socio-economic health status, health finance indicators, health infrastructure and health of human resources in the country.
- Objective: To create a versatile database of health information and making it available to all stakeholders in the healthcare sector.
Key findings:
- Life expectancy in India has increased from 49.7 years in 1970-75 to 68.7 years in 2012-16. life expectancy for females is 70.2 years and 67.4 years for males.
- Diabetes and hypertension rate are high among Indians while dengue and chikungunya are a cause of great concern to public health.
- Highest population density of 11,320 people per square kilometre was reported by the National Capital Territory of Delhi(NCT) whereas Arunachal Pradesh reported the lowest population density of 17.
- High incidence in the young and economically active population.
There has been consistent decrease in the birth rate, death rate and natural growth rate in India since 1991 to 2017.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are considered as White goods?
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- Air conditioners
- Washing machine
- Computers
- Radio
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: b)
Heavy consumer durables such as air conditioners, refrigerators, stoves, etc., which used to be painted only in white enamel finish. Despite their availability in varied colors now, they are still called white goods.
Brown goods are relatively light electronic consumer durables such as TVs, radios, digital media players, and computers.
Incorrect
Solution: b)
Heavy consumer durables such as air conditioners, refrigerators, stoves, etc., which used to be painted only in white enamel finish. Despite their availability in varied colors now, they are still called white goods.
Brown goods are relatively light electronic consumer durables such as TVs, radios, digital media players, and computers.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Regulation of Foreign Funding.
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- The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010and rules framed under it regulate the receipt and usage of foreign contribution by non-governmental organisations in India.
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the regulator of Foreign Funding in India.
- Persons such as a candidate for election, judges and journalists cannot accept foreign funding as per Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 and rules framed under it (the “FCRA” or “Act”) regulate the receipt and usage of foreign contribution by non-governmental organisations (“NGOs”) in India. Since the Act is internal security legislation, despite being a law related to financial legislation, it falls into the purview of Home Ministry and not the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Prohibits acceptance and use of foreign contribution or foreign hospitality by a certain specified category of persons such as a candidate for election, judge, journalist, columnist, newspaper publication, cartoonist and others.
Incorrect
Solution: c)
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 and rules framed under it (the “FCRA” or “Act”) regulate the receipt and usage of foreign contribution by non-governmental organisations (“NGOs”) in India. Since the Act is internal security legislation, despite being a law related to financial legislation, it falls into the purview of Home Ministry and not the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Prohibits acceptance and use of foreign contribution or foreign hospitality by a certain specified category of persons such as a candidate for election, judge, journalist, columnist, newspaper publication, cartoonist and others.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Salmonella.
- It is a group of bacteria that can cause food-borne illnesses.
- World Health Organisation (WHO) identifies Salmonella as one of the key global causes of diarrhoeal diseases.
- Only children under the age of 5 are at highest risk for Salmonella infection.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: a)
Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause food-borne illnesses known as salmonellosis.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) identifies Salmonella as one of four key global causes of diarrhoeal diseases.
- Children under the age of 5 are at highest risk for Salmonella infection.
- Older adults and people with weakened immune systems too, are likely to have severe infections.
Incorrect
Solution: a)
Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause food-borne illnesses known as salmonellosis.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) identifies Salmonella as one of four key global causes of diarrhoeal diseases.
- Children under the age of 5 are at highest risk for Salmonella infection.
- Older adults and people with weakened immune systems too, are likely to have severe infections.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC).
- It is the first global health treaty negotiated under the auspices of the World Health Organization.
- is an evidence-based treaty that reaffirms the right of all people to the highest standard of health.
- It involves the demand reduction strategies as well as supply reduction issues for tobacco.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: d)
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the first global health treaty negotiated under the auspices of the World Health Organization. This convention is an evidence-based treaty that reaffirms the right of all people to the highest standard of health. It represents a paradigm shift in developing a regulatory strategy to address addictive substances; in contrast to previous drug control treaties, the WHO FCTC asserts the importance of demand reduction strategies as well as supply reduction issues.
The WHO FCTC was developed in response to the globalization of the tobacco epidemic.
Incorrect
Solution: d)
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the first global health treaty negotiated under the auspices of the World Health Organization. This convention is an evidence-based treaty that reaffirms the right of all people to the highest standard of health. It represents a paradigm shift in developing a regulatory strategy to address addictive substances; in contrast to previous drug control treaties, the WHO FCTC asserts the importance of demand reduction strategies as well as supply reduction issues.
The WHO FCTC was developed in response to the globalization of the tobacco epidemic.
