1. Consider the following:
- Heterologous boosters are more effective than homologous boosters.
- Sputnik Light is based on recombinant human adenovirus.
- Covaxin uses modified spike proteins from a chimpanzee adenovirus.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Homologous boosters use the same vaccine as prior doses, while heterologous boosters use a different vaccine platform and have displayed higher effectiveness. Sputnik Light is based on recombinant human adenovirus. Covaxin, however, is an inactivated whole virion vaccine (not using chimpanzee adenovirus); Covishield uses modified spike proteins from a chimpanzee adenovirus vector.
2. With respect to the policies of Indian government for persons with disabilities, India is a party to which of the following?
- Incheon Strategy for Asia Pacific Decade for PwD: 2013-2022.
- United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:- The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 recognizes 21 categories of disabilities.
- India is a party to the ‘Incheon Strategy for Asia Pacific Decade for PwD: 2013-2022’ prepared under the aegis of UNESCAP which identifies 10 goals for the Asia-Pacific countries to ensure inclusion and empowerment of PwD.
- The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities started implementing the Unique Disability ID (UDID) project for creating a national database for persons with disabilities.
- The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 was enacted for creating an inclusive environment for PwD which recognized 7 categories of disabilities.
- In 2006, Central Government formulated the National Policy for Persons with Disabilities based on the principles of equality, freedom, justice and dignity of all individuals.
- In 2007, India became a party to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Dimasa-Kachari tribe and their traditional practices:
- The Dimasa-Kachari tribe inhabits parts of Assam and Nagaland.
- Judima is a home-made rice wine of the Dimasa tribe.
- Judima is the first traditional brew in all of Northeast India to be awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] 1, 2 and 3
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
The Dimasa-Kachari tribe traditionally inhabits areas in Assam and parts of Nagaland. Judima is a home-made rice wine unique to the Dimasa tribe. Judima became the first traditional brew from the entire Northeast region to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, marking its cultural and geographical distinctiveness.
