21 May, 2024

1. R21/Matrix-M vaccine, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India (SII), has started exporting to Africa as part of the global fight against which of the following diseases?

2. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) Programme’:

1. The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) is a NASA program that provides geospatial data and images to support decision-making in the management of natural or man-made disasters.

2. CEMS utilizes satellite and in-situ data to monitor Europe and the globe for signs of impending disasters or real-time evidence of ongoing events.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis, which recently resulted in the tragic death of a five-year-old girl from the Malappuram district in Kerala:

1. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare brain infection that is caused by Naegleria fowleri a free-living amoeba.

2. This amoeba can be found in warm freshwater, such as lakes and rivers, swimming pools, splash pads, surf parks, or other recreational venues that are poorly maintained or minimally chlorinated.

3. Primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is non-communicable.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

4. With reference to ‘Rangelands in India’ consider the following statements:

1. A rangeland is an arid or semi-arid land that is suitable for grazing.

2. Rangeland soils are typically thin and less fertile than those found in agricultural areas.

3. Rangeland soils are typically thick and more fertile than those found in agricultural areas.

4. Rangelands are mainly used for grazing by domestic animals like cattle, sheep, and goats.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

5. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Paris Principles on NHRIs’ recently seen in the news:

1. The Paris Principles are the international minimum standards for effective, credible National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs).

2. It is accredited by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)

3. India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established in 1993 and first accredited by the (GANHRI) in 1999.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?