30 May, 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding the 'eMigrate Project’ recently seen in the news:

  1. eMigrate project is undertaken to assist mainly the blue-collar workers going to Emigration Check Required (ECR) countries.
  2. The project was designed to facilitate seamless online emigration for migrant workers while fostering collaboration among foreign employers, registered recruitment agents, and insurance companies to promote safe and legal migration.
  3. The eMigrate Portal of MEA would be integrated with Common Services Centers (CSCs)’s portal, to provide the following eMigrate services to the citizens.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

2. With reference to ‘Microcephaly’ consider the following statements:

  1. Microcephaly is a condition where a baby's brain and head do not develop properly during pregnancy or after birth.
  2. A study recently revealed that a gene called SASS6 and its variants have been implicated in a developmental process that causes microcephaly.
  3. Infants with microcephaly are born with abnormally big heads compared to others of the same age and sex.
  4. Currently, there is no cure for microcephaly.

How many of the above statements is/are correct

3. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Dag Hammarskjold Medal’

  1. The Dag Hammarskjold medal is a prestigious honour commemorating the ultimate sacrifice made by United Nations peacekeepers.
  2. It is the highest posthumous award given to United Nations peacekeepers every year on UN Peacekeeper's Day.
  3. India is currently the top contributor of uniformed personnel to the UN Peacekeeping Mission.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

4. Consider the following statements regarding the New Light-based Tool to Detect Viral Infections:

  1. Its objective is to develop a tool to identify the fingerprints of cellular viral infection in a body for early detection.
  2. This approach has the potential to revolutionize viral disease diagnosis and monitoring, providing a simple, cost-effective, and powerful tool for detecting viral infections at the cellular level.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. With reference to ‘AMRUT 2.0 scheme, consider the following statements:

  1. AMRUT 2.0 will promote the circular economy of water through the development of a City Water Balance Plan (CWBP) for each city focusing on recycling/reuse of treated sewage, rejuvenation of water bodies and water conservation.
  2. Based on the projects identified in the City Water Balance Plan (CWBP), the Mission envisages making cities ‘water secure’ through a circular economy of water.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?