12 DECEMBER 2024

12 DECEMBER 2024

1. Which of the following statements about Program Vasundhara are true?
1. It is a five-year initiative launched by American Express.
2. The program involves constructing a rainwater harvesting structure in Bengaluru.
3. Solar solutions are part of the initiatives in Gurugram.
4. It focuses solely on reforestation in rural areas.
A) 1 and 3
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 4
D) 2 and 4
2.Which of the following statements about the PM POSHAN Scheme is true?
1. The PM POSHAN Scheme replaced the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in 2020.
2. It covers students from Classes 1 to 8 and Balvatika in government and government-aided schools.
3. The Centre does not provide any support for foodgrain costs.
4. Tithi Bhojan is a concept of providing free textbooks under the scheme.
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 4
C) Only 2
D) 1, 2, and 3
3.Which of the following statements are true regarding the Inflation Expectations Survey and RBI forecasts?
1. The median inflation perception rose to 8.4% in November 2024.
2. Inflation forecasts for Q4 FY2025 were revised to 5.7%.
3. Rising food prices and housing costs contributed to increased inflation expectations.
4. The RBI’s revised overall inflation forecast for FY2025 is 4.8%.
A) 1, 3, and 4
B) 1, 2, and 4
C) 2 and 4 only
D) All of the above
4.Which of the following challenges in haemophilia treatment are addressed by the new gene therapy?
1. The need for frequent Factor VIII injections.
2. High treatment costs over time.
3. Use of adenovirus vectors requiring immune suppression.
4. Reduction in annual bleeding incidents.
A) All of the above
B) 1 and 2
C) 1, 2, and 4
D) 2, 3, and 4
5.Which of the following statements about the BLE Gateway System is true?
1. The BLE Gateway system can manage up to 100 BLE nodes simultaneously.
2. It offers data transmission over a range of up to 2 km in line-of-sight conditions.
3. The system includes features like humidity/temperature sensors and external RTC.
4. The BLE Gateway system relies solely on wired connectivity for data transmission.
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 4
D) 3 and 4