Q.1) Recently a new science communication platform DD Science was launched. With reference to this channel, consider the following statements:
- It is an initiative under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- It is a free-to-air channel available 24×7 throughout the country in all regional languages.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: DD Science and India Science channels launched
Q.2) Which of the following statements about the Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS) is correct?
a) CCHS is a disorder of the nervous system in which the cue to breathe is lost when the patient goes to sleep.
b) It is a viral disease whose cause is yet unknown.
c) It can be found amongst infants.
d) Presently no medical treatment is available for its cure.
Inspired by: CCHS: What makes sleep deadly in this rare disease?
Q.3) Consider the following statements about Womaniya on Government eMarketplace (GeM):
- It is a specialised initiative for facilitating e-commerce platform to products of women entrepreneurs and women SHGs.
- Their products will now be available to all customers throughout India.
Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Only 1
c) Only 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: Womaniya on GeM initiative
Q.4) Saksham 2019 is an initiative related to:
a) Defense Manufacturing
b) Green Mobility
c) Petroleum Conservation
d) Energy Sufficiency
Inspired by: [pib] Saksham 2019
Q.5) The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is published by:
a) UGC
b) RUSA
c) HRD Ministry
d) None of these
Inspired by: What ASER says about quality of learning in India
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