1. Which of the following describes the objective of SAANS Campaign?

(a) Fight against Respiratory ailments

(b) Improvement in Air Quality

(c) Awareness about MDR-TB

(d) None of the above

Answer: (d)

Explanation: . SAANS Campaign- Ministry for Health and Family Welfare launched the SAANS campaign to reduce child mortality due to pneumonia. It stands for 'Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully' (SAANS).

 

2. Counter-Terrorism Table-Top Exercise was held between members of:

(a) SAARC

(b) Quad

(c) ASEAN

(d) SCO

Answer: (b)

 

3. Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct about the Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF)?

1. It was established under the UNFCCC in 2001 to finance projects in all developing country parties.

2. GEF- Global Environment Facility has been entrusted to operate the fund.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both

(d) None

Answer: (d)

 

4. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the DHRUV Programme?

1. It is a scheme of Ministry of HRD.

2. It is a learning programme in which talented children will be mentored and nurtured by renowned experts in different areas.

3. It will cover students from classes 9 to 12, from all schools including government and private.

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3

(d) All

Answer: (d)

Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme-DHRUV

  • It will act as a platform to explore the talent of outshining and meritorious students, and help them achieve excellence in their specific areas of interest.
  • The programme is called DHRUV (after the Pole Star) and every student to be called „DHRUV TARA‟.
  • It will cover two areas i.e. Science and Performing Arts. There will be 60 students in all, 30 from each area.

 

5.  Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the Jeevan Kaushal initiative?

1. It is the initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

2. It aims for the development of life skills in every individual, as an essential part of wholesome learning.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both

(d) None

Answer: (b)

Explanation: Jeevan Kaushal- the Ministry of Human Resource Development