Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 16 August 2020

Q1 Scientists have recently discovered that lack of oxygen to the brain for whatever reason can cause a wide range of neurological damages, and in some cases, even death. Therapeutic hypothermia can be a possible treatment against such cases. Which of the following statements regarding the same stands true ?

1) In India, after prematurity and infection, lack of oxygen to the brain is the cause of neonatal mortality or death within 28 days of birth. 
2) Newborn babies’ body temperature is usually at 36.5 to 37.5 degrees Celsius. But in this treatment, they are wrapped in a small blanket of 33.5 degrees Celsius for 72 hours and gradually rewarmed.
3) The neuroprotection offered by TH (Therapeutic hypothermia ) has been attributed to reducing cerebral metabolic demand by decreasing decreasing the rate of oxygen consumption and reducing ATP demand
Options :
a) 1 & 2only 
b) 2 & 3 only 
c) 1 & 3 only 
d) all the above

Q2 The Government of India has dispatched over 30 tonnes of technical equipment and material to Mauritius to supplement the country’s ongoing oil spill containment and salvage operations. Which of the following includes the possible effects of an oil spill ?

1) They can kill plants and animals.
2) They can disturb salinity/pH levels.
3) Increase fish availability at the surface due to algae growth.
4) They can pollute air/water.
5) Positively mitigate effect of climate change.
Options :
a) 1,2 & 3 only 
b) 2,3 & 5 only 
c) 1,2 & 4 only 
d) 2,4 & 5 only 

Q3 Defence Ministerhas approved a proposal of the National Cadet Corps for a major expansion scheme to meet the aspirations of youth in all the border and coastal districts recently. Which of the followings statements regarding the same stands true ?

1) The National Cadet Corps in India is a voluntary organisation which recruits cadets from high schools, higher secondary, colleges and universities all over India. The officers and cadets have liability for active military service once they complete their course.
2) The Army will provide training and administrative support to the NCC units located in the border areas. The Navy shall provide support to NCC units in the coastal areas. The Air Force will provide support to the NCC units located close to the Air Force stations.
3) This will not only provide exposure to the youth of the border and coastal areas to military training and disciplined way of life but will also motivate them to join the armed forces.
Options :
a) 1 & 2only 
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all the above

Q4 Prime Minister launched the National Digital Health Mission today, while addressing the nation from Delhi's iconic Red Fort on the occasion of India's 74th Independence Day. Which of the following statements regarding the same stands true ?

1) The National Digital Health Mission (NDHM), which comes under the Ayushman Bharat PradhanMantri Jan ArogyaYojana (AB PM-JAY), is expected to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of health services in the country, the government has said.
2) Under the scheme each patient will be given an ID card on which confidential medical data, such as prescriptions, diagnostic reports and discharge summaries, will be stored.
3) The NDHM will also allow patients to access health services remotely - through tele-consultation and e-pharmacies, as well as offer other health-related benefits.
Options :
a) 1 & 2only 
b) 2 & 3 only 
c) 1 & 3 only 
d) all the above

Q5 National Thermal Power Corporation, NTPC has developed an infrastructure at Rihandproject to transport fly ash in bulk to cement plants at a cheaper cost recently. The Rihand project is located in which of the following Indian states ?

a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttar Pradesh
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Uttarakhand
 

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