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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 19 August 2022
- August 19, 2022
- Posted by: Admin
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2022
This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to Civil Service Exams 2022 such as UPSC, MPPSC, BPSC, UPPCS, etc. It is not a test of your knowledge. If you score less, please do not mind.
The following quiz will have 5 MCQs. The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles, etc.
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 19 August 2022
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 points‘Roshni’ seen in news is related to
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a) Saline water LED lantern
It is India’s first saline water lantern, which uses seawater to power LED lamps. According to the Ministry of Earth Science, the first-of-its-kind lantern named “Roshni” was unveiled by The Minister during a visit to SAGAR ANVESHIKA, a Coastal Research Vessel, operated and used by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai for coastal research.
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a) Saline water LED lantern
It is India’s first saline water lantern, which uses seawater to power LED lamps. According to the Ministry of Earth Science, the first-of-its-kind lantern named “Roshni” was unveiled by The Minister during a visit to SAGAR ANVESHIKA, a Coastal Research Vessel, operated and used by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai for coastal research.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich institution announced performance-based fund allocation to States and UTs to strengthen health facilities?
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c) National Health Authority
National Health Authority (NHA) has announced performance based fund allocation to States and UTs for strengthening the registries of healthcare professionals and health facilities.
This performance based fund allocation will help in structured implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. R 500 crores was allocated for setting up of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission’s offices at State and UTs by the financial year 2025-26.Incorrect
c) National Health Authority
National Health Authority (NHA) has announced performance based fund allocation to States and UTs for strengthening the registries of healthcare professionals and health facilities.
This performance based fund allocation will help in structured implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. R 500 crores was allocated for setting up of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission’s offices at State and UTs by the financial year 2025-26. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsWhich state/UT launched the first flight of drone service – ‘Medicine from the sky’?
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d) Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh successfully launched the first flight of drone service ‘Medicine from the sky’ from Seppa to Chayang Tajo.
The government of Arunachal Pradesh has decided to conduct a pilot project of using drones in healthcare, agriculture and disaster management in association with the World Economic Forum (WEF).Incorrect
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh successfully launched the first flight of drone service ‘Medicine from the sky’ from Seppa to Chayang Tajo.
The government of Arunachal Pradesh has decided to conduct a pilot project of using drones in healthcare, agriculture and disaster management in association with the World Economic Forum (WEF). -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsIndia’s first 3D-printed Cornea has been developed in which city?
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b) Hyderabad
India’s first 3D-printed Cornea was Developed in Hyderabad by Researchers from L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H), and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB). The artificial cornea developed by the Hyderabad research team is the first step towards the development of a fully operational Artificial Human Cornea.
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b) Hyderabad
India’s first 3D-printed Cornea was Developed in Hyderabad by Researchers from L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H), and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB). The artificial cornea developed by the Hyderabad research team is the first step towards the development of a fully operational Artificial Human Cornea.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about ‘Paalan 1000’
1. It is an app launched under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission for parenting and early childhood development.
2. The programme is aligned with the mission of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK).
Choose the correct statements:Correct
b) 2 only
· Union Minister of State for Health launched ‘Paalan 1000’ National Campaign and Parenting App.
· ‘Paalan 1000’ focuses on the cognitive development of children in the first two years of their life.· The app will provide practical advice to caregivers on what they can do in their everyday routine and will help clear doubts. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
· The app combines coaching for parents, families and other caregivers with services designed to meet the families’ basic needs. The programme is aligned with the mission of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), emphasising responsive care and focused interventions during the first 1,000 days. Hence, statement 2 is correct.Incorrect
b) 2 only
· Union Minister of State for Health launched ‘Paalan 1000’ National Campaign and Parenting App.
· ‘Paalan 1000’ focuses on the cognitive development of children in the first two years of their life.· The app will provide practical advice to caregivers on what they can do in their everyday routine and will help clear doubts. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
· The app combines coaching for parents, families and other caregivers with services designed to meet the families’ basic needs. The programme is aligned with the mission of the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), emphasising responsive care and focused interventions during the first 1,000 days. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
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