UPSC Daily Quiz 23 May 2026
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Vajiram & Ravi’s Daily UPSC Quiz is designed to help aspirants strengthen their preparation by focusing on current affairs and concepts from the UPSC Syllabus 2026 for both Prelims & Mains. It allows candidates to revise important topics while regularly assessing their understanding and progress. Practicing these quizzes daily can improve accuracy, speed, and problem-solving skills. This consistent practice also enhances confidence in tackling exam-level questions. Overall, it is a valuable tool for both UPSC Prelims preparation and Mains revision.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
1 pointsStaten Island, recently seen in the news, is located in which country?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
A civilian has died and around 36 people have been injured following a fire and 2 powerful explosions at a shipyard on Staten Island in New York City.
About Staten Island:
- It is an island located in New York City, United States.
- It lies in New York Harbor south of Manhattan and between New Jersey and Brooklyn.
- It is connected with Manhattan by the Staten Island Ferry, which carries passengers and automobiles; with New Jersey by several bridges; and with Brooklyn by the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
- Roughly triangular, the island has about 56 km of waterfront and an area of almost 155 sq.km.
- Historically, Staten Island was home to Native American Lenape people before European settlement by the Dutch and English.
- Located in the geographic center of the island, historic Richmond town includes 30 restored buildings dating back to the 17th century, including houses, farms and schools.
- It is often called the “Borough of Parks” because a large portion of its land is covered by parks, forests, and green spaces.
Hence option a is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
A civilian has died and around 36 people have been injured following a fire and 2 powerful explosions at a shipyard on Staten Island in New York City.
About Staten Island:
- It is an island located in New York City, United States.
- It lies in New York Harbor south of Manhattan and between New Jersey and Brooklyn.
- It is connected with Manhattan by the Staten Island Ferry, which carries passengers and automobiles; with New Jersey by several bridges; and with Brooklyn by the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
- Roughly triangular, the island has about 56 km of waterfront and an area of almost 155 sq.km.
- Historically, Staten Island was home to Native American Lenape people before European settlement by the Dutch and English.
- Located in the geographic center of the island, historic Richmond town includes 30 restored buildings dating back to the 17th century, including houses, farms and schools.
- It is often called the “Borough of Parks” because a large portion of its land is covered by parks, forests, and green spaces.
Hence option a is the correct answer.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
1 pointsSickle Cell Disease (SCD) primarily affects which component of the blood?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
A recent study by the AIIMS Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD).
About Sickle Cell Disease (SCD):
- It is a group of inherited blood cell disorders that affect hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells (RBCs) that delivers oxygen to cells throughout the body.
- SCD can cause episodes of severe pain and lead to life-threatening complications.
- The most common and severe type of SCD is sickle cell anemia.
- How Does it Affect Blood Flow?
- Normally, RBCs are disc-shaped and flexible enough to move easily through the blood vessels.
- People with SCD have atypical hemoglobin molecules called hemoglobin S, which can distort RBCs into a sickle, or crescent, shape.
- When RBCs sickle, they do not bend or move easily and can block blood flow to the rest of the body.
- The sickle-shaped cells can also stick to vessel walls, causing a blockage that slows or stops the flow of blood.
- What causes it?
- The cause of SCD is a defective gene, called a sickle cell gene.
- A person will be born with SCD only if two genes are inherited—one from the mother and one from the father.
- If you are born with one sickle cell gene, it’s called sickle cell trait. People with sickle cell trait are generally healthy, but they can pass the defective gene on to their children.
- Symptoms:
- Signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease usually begin in early childhood.
- Early stage: Extreme tiredness or fussiness from anemia (low number of RBCs), painfully swollen hands and feet, and jaundice.
- Later stage: Severe pain, anemia, organ damage, and infections.
- Treatments:
- A bone marrow transplant (stem cell transplant) can cure SCD.
- However, there are treatments that can help relieve symptoms, lessen complications, and prolong life.
- Gene therapy is also being explored as another potential cure.
- The UK recently became the first country to approve gene therapy treatment for SCD.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
A recent study by the AIIMS Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD).
About Sickle Cell Disease (SCD):
- It is a group of inherited blood cell disorders that affect hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells (RBCs) that delivers oxygen to cells throughout the body.
- SCD can cause episodes of severe pain and lead to life-threatening complications.
- The most common and severe type of SCD is sickle cell anemia.
- How Does it Affect Blood Flow?
- Normally, RBCs are disc-shaped and flexible enough to move easily through the blood vessels.
- People with SCD have atypical hemoglobin molecules called hemoglobin S, which can distort RBCs into a sickle, or crescent, shape.
- When RBCs sickle, they do not bend or move easily and can block blood flow to the rest of the body.
- The sickle-shaped cells can also stick to vessel walls, causing a blockage that slows or stops the flow of blood.
- What causes it?
- The cause of SCD is a defective gene, called a sickle cell gene.
- A person will be born with SCD only if two genes are inherited—one from the mother and one from the father.
- If you are born with one sickle cell gene, it’s called sickle cell trait. People with sickle cell trait are generally healthy, but they can pass the defective gene on to their children.
- Symptoms:
- Signs and symptoms of sickle cell disease usually begin in early childhood.
- Early stage: Extreme tiredness or fussiness from anemia (low number of RBCs), painfully swollen hands and feet, and jaundice.
- Later stage: Severe pain, anemia, organ damage, and infections.
- Treatments:
- A bone marrow transplant (stem cell transplant) can cure SCD.
- However, there are treatments that can help relieve symptoms, lessen complications, and prolong life.
- Gene therapy is also being explored as another potential cure.
- The UK recently became the first country to approve gene therapy treatment for SCD.
Hence option c is the correct answer.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- It is located in Nepal.
- It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The above statements correctly describe which temple?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
India recently gifted a special type of sandalwood to the Nepal government to be used at the Pashupatinath temple on Kathmandu’s outskirts.
About Pashupatinath Temple:
- It is a Hindu temple located on both banks of the Bagmati River on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal.
- It is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his form as Pashupati, protector of animals.
- There has been a religious foundation here since at least the 5th century BCE, though the oldest recorded temple dates from 400 CE.
- The original, mainly wooden, buildings were eaten by termites and replaced by the current stone and metal structures in the 15th century CE.
- In 1979, the temple was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Features:
- The main temple is designed in the Nepalese pagoda style, with a tiered roof and plinth.
- It is a cubic construction with four main doors, all covered with silver sheets.
- The two-storied roof is made from copper and is covered with gold.
- The temple has two interior rooms where the Pashupatinath idol is placed.
- One of the most astonishing decorations of the temple is the huge golden statue of Nandi, Shiva’s bull.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
India recently gifted a special type of sandalwood to the Nepal government to be used at the Pashupatinath temple on Kathmandu’s outskirts.
About Pashupatinath Temple:
- It is a Hindu temple located on both banks of the Bagmati River on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal.
- It is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his form as Pashupati, protector of animals.
- There has been a religious foundation here since at least the 5th century BCE, though the oldest recorded temple dates from 400 CE.
- The original, mainly wooden, buildings were eaten by termites and replaced by the current stone and metal structures in the 15th century CE.
- In 1979, the temple was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Features:
- The main temple is designed in the Nepalese pagoda style, with a tiered roof and plinth.
- It is a cubic construction with four main doors, all covered with silver sheets.
- The two-storied roof is made from copper and is covered with gold.
- The temple has two interior rooms where the Pashupatinath idol is placed.
- One of the most astonishing decorations of the temple is the huge golden statue of Nandi, Shiva’s bull.
Hence option b is the correct answer.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Lake Kariba, recently seen in the news:
- It is the world’s largest artificial lake by volume.
- It is located in Kazakhstan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
After a decade of erratic rains and heatwaves that devastated Lake Kariba’s levels, new inflows from the upper Zambezi are lifting the reservoir and restoring hope.
About Lake Kariba:
- It is located in central Africa, along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- It is located on the Zambezi River, about halfway between the river’s source and mouth.
- It can be found 1300 kilometers upstream from the Indian Ocean.
- It is the world’s largest artificial lake and reservoir by volume and the fourth largest by surface area.
- It is over 220 kilometers long and up to 40 kilometers in width. It covers an area of 5,200 sq.km.
- Lake Kariba was filled between 1958 and 1963 after the completion of the Kariba Dam, which flooded the Kariba Gorge on the Zambezi River.
- The Kariba Dam consists of a double-arch wall.
- The dam wall is 128 m high and 617 m (2029 feet) long when measured along the horizontal arch of the wall.
- It provides considerable electric power to both Zambia and Zimbabwe and supports a thriving commercial fishing industry.
- The lake encompasses a total of 102 islands, including well-known ones like Chete Island and Spurwing Island.
- Chete Island boasts the world’s largest expanse of protected, undeveloped wetlands and hosts the largest single population of African elephants.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
After a decade of erratic rains and heatwaves that devastated Lake Kariba’s levels, new inflows from the upper Zambezi are lifting the reservoir and restoring hope.
About Lake Kariba:
- It is located in central Africa, along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- It is located on the Zambezi River, about halfway between the river’s source and mouth.
- It can be found 1300 kilometers upstream from the Indian Ocean.
- It is the world’s largest artificial lake and reservoir by volume and the fourth largest by surface area.
- It is over 220 kilometers long and up to 40 kilometers in width. It covers an area of 5,200 sq.km.
- Lake Kariba was filled between 1958 and 1963 after the completion of the Kariba Dam, which flooded the Kariba Gorge on the Zambezi River.
- The Kariba Dam consists of a double-arch wall.
- The dam wall is 128 m high and 617 m (2029 feet) long when measured along the horizontal arch of the wall.
- It provides considerable electric power to both Zambia and Zimbabwe and supports a thriving commercial fishing industry.
- The lake encompasses a total of 102 islands, including well-known ones like Chete Island and Spurwing Island.
- Chete Island boasts the world’s largest expanse of protected, undeveloped wetlands and hosts the largest single population of African elephants.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
1 pointsFort St. George, the first English fortress in India, is located in which city?
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister toured the Secretariat campus and several iconic places within the historic Fort St. George complex recently.
About Fort St. George:
- It is a historic fort located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Built by the British East India Company in 1644, it was the first English fortress in India.
- It became both a trading base and a defensive outpost, protecting their interests along the Coromandel coast.
- It is made of brick & stone and has thick, tall walls to protect against attacks.
- The fort has a rectangular shape with strong, tall gates at the entrance.
- It includes important buildings like Mary’s Church, which is the oldest Anglican church in India, and the Fort Museum, which displays artifacts from the colonial period.
- The fortified settlement that grew around it served as the nucleus of Madras, which, in time, expanded and evolved into modern Chennai.
- Currently, it serves as the administrative centre of Tamil Nadu, with the Secretariat, Legislative Assembly, and other government offices housed within.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
Incorrect
Answer: d
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister toured the Secretariat campus and several iconic places within the historic Fort St. George complex recently.
About Fort St. George:
- It is a historic fort located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Built by the British East India Company in 1644, it was the first English fortress in India.
- It became both a trading base and a defensive outpost, protecting their interests along the Coromandel coast.
- It is made of brick & stone and has thick, tall walls to protect against attacks.
- The fort has a rectangular shape with strong, tall gates at the entrance.
- It includes important buildings like Mary’s Church, which is the oldest Anglican church in India, and the Fort Museum, which displays artifacts from the colonial period.
- The fortified settlement that grew around it served as the nucleus of Madras, which, in time, expanded and evolved into modern Chennai.
- Currently, it serves as the administrative centre of Tamil Nadu, with the Secretariat, Legislative Assembly, and other government offices housed within.
Hence option d is the correct answer.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Myopia:
- It is a common vision condition in which close objects look clear but far objects look blurry.
- It usually begins in old age people across the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, Myopia (Nearsightedness ) has become a major global public health concern and it was estimated that nearly half the world’s population are expected to be myopic by 20250.
- It is a common vision condition in which close objects look clear but far objects look blurry. The medical term for nearsightedness is myopia.
- How it occurs?
- For people with normal vision, light passes through the clear cornea at the front of the eye and is focused by the lens onto the surface of the retina.
- People who are having myopic typically have eyeballs that are too long from front to back.
- As a result, light entering the eye is focused too far forward, in front of the retina instead of on its surface.
- It is this change that causes distant objects to appear blurry.
- The longer the eyeball is, the farther forward light rays will be focused and the more severely nearsighted a person will be.
- Eye experts are still unsure of the exact cause of myopia, but believe it to be a mix of hereditary and environmental factors.
- It usually begins in childhood or adolescence.
- It tends to worsen with age until adulthood, when it may stop getting worse (stabilize). In some people, nearsightedness improves in later adulthood.
- Symptoms: Nearsightedness can lead to squinting, eyestrain, headaches, and significant visual impairment.
- Treatment:
- Glasses or contact lenses can correct myopia in children and adults.
- For adults only (with rare exceptions for children), there are several types of refractive surgeries that can also correct myopia.
- Negative (minus) powered lenses are used to correct nearsightedness.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/the-myopia-pandemic-how-changing-childhoods-are-blurring-our-future/article70977912.ece
Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation:
Recently, Myopia (Nearsightedness ) has become a major global public health concern and it was estimated that nearly half the world’s population are expected to be myopic by 20250.
- It is a common vision condition in which close objects look clear but far objects look blurry. The medical term for nearsightedness is myopia.
- How it occurs?
- For people with normal vision, light passes through the clear cornea at the front of the eye and is focused by the lens onto the surface of the retina.
- People who are having myopic typically have eyeballs that are too long from front to back.
- As a result, light entering the eye is focused too far forward, in front of the retina instead of on its surface.
- It is this change that causes distant objects to appear blurry.
- The longer the eyeball is, the farther forward light rays will be focused and the more severely nearsighted a person will be.
- Eye experts are still unsure of the exact cause of myopia, but believe it to be a mix of hereditary and environmental factors.
- It usually begins in childhood or adolescence.
- It tends to worsen with age until adulthood, when it may stop getting worse (stabilize). In some people, nearsightedness improves in later adulthood.
- Symptoms: Nearsightedness can lead to squinting, eyestrain, headaches, and significant visual impairment.
- Treatment:
- Glasses or contact lenses can correct myopia in children and adults.
- For adults only (with rare exceptions for children), there are several types of refractive surgeries that can also correct myopia.
- Negative (minus) powered lenses are used to correct nearsightedness.
Hence only statement 1 is correct.
News: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/the-myopia-pandemic-how-changing-childhoods-are-blurring-our-future/article70977912.ece
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Sanghmitra Patrol Vessel:
- It is indigenously built Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV).
- It was built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, Indian Navy’s next generation offshore patrol vessel ‘Sanghmitra’ launched at GRSE Kolkata.
- It is indigenously built the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV).
- It was built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata.
- Sanghmitra is part of the Indian Navy’s ambitious programme to build 11 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels simultaneously at two shipyards.
- It is named ‘Sanghmitra’, after the daughter of King Ashoka.
- The crest design of the ship depicts the constellation of Ursa Major and a red and white coloured lighthouse.
- Features:
- The vessel measures around 113 metres in length and 14.6 metres in width, with a displacement of 3,000 tonnes
- The ship, they added, has an endurance of 8,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 14 knots and can achieve a maximum speed of 23 knots.
- Capabilities: It has a capability in surveillance and defence in area of interest, search and rescue, protection of offshore assets, HADR, and anti-piracy missions.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://ddindia.co.in/2026/05/indian-navys-next-generation-offshore-patrol-vessel-sanghmitra-launched-at-grse-kolkata/
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, Indian Navy’s next generation offshore patrol vessel ‘Sanghmitra’ launched at GRSE Kolkata.
- It is indigenously built the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV).
- It was built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata.
- Sanghmitra is part of the Indian Navy’s ambitious programme to build 11 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels simultaneously at two shipyards.
- It is named ‘Sanghmitra’, after the daughter of King Ashoka.
- The crest design of the ship depicts the constellation of Ursa Major and a red and white coloured lighthouse.
- Features:
- The vessel measures around 113 metres in length and 14.6 metres in width, with a displacement of 3,000 tonnes
- The ship, they added, has an endurance of 8,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 14 knots and can achieve a maximum speed of 23 knots.
- Capabilities: It has a capability in surveillance and defence in area of interest, search and rescue, protection of offshore assets, HADR, and anti-piracy missions.
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://ddindia.co.in/2026/05/indian-navys-next-generation-offshore-patrol-vessel-sanghmitra-launched-at-grse-kolkata/
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Agni-1 Missile:
- It is a single-stage, solid-fuel missile powered by a solid-propellant booster.
- It is designed to be launched from rail-based platforms or road-mobile transporter erector launchers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, India successfully tested the short-range ballistic missile Agni-1 from the Integrated Test Range in Balasore, Odisha.
- It is a single-stage, solid-fuel missile.
- It is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) with a heavy payload but can travel up to 1200 km with lighter payloads, which makes it a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM).
- Range: 700 km- 1200 km
- It is powered by a solid-propellant booster based on the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) SLV-3.
- It is nuclear-capable road-mobile missile was first deployed by the Indian Army’s Strategic Forces Command in 2007.
- The Agni-I is designed to be launched from rail-based platforms or road-mobile transporter erector launchers (TELs).
- The Agni missile series includes missiles I–V, with the most advanced, Agni-V. In addition to the Agni-V, India currently has the following Agni missiles: Agni-I, Agni-II, Agni-III, and Agni-IV and Agni Prime.
- The Agni-I originated from India’s 1983 Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP).
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-successfully-test-fires-agni-1-ballistic-missile-from-odisha/article71011988.ece
Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, India successfully tested the short-range ballistic missile Agni-1 from the Integrated Test Range in Balasore, Odisha.
- It is a single-stage, solid-fuel missile.
- It is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) with a heavy payload but can travel up to 1200 km with lighter payloads, which makes it a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM).
- Range: 700 km- 1200 km
- It is powered by a solid-propellant booster based on the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) SLV-3.
- It is nuclear-capable road-mobile missile was first deployed by the Indian Army’s Strategic Forces Command in 2007.
- The Agni-I is designed to be launched from rail-based platforms or road-mobile transporter erector launchers (TELs).
- The Agni missile series includes missiles I–V, with the most advanced, Agni-V. In addition to the Agni-V, India currently has the following Agni missiles: Agni-I, Agni-II, Agni-III, and Agni-IV and Agni Prime.
- The Agni-I originated from India’s 1983 Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP).
Hence both statements are correct.
News: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-successfully-test-fires-agni-1-ballistic-missile-from-odisha/article71011988.ece
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Ethiopia, consider the following statements:
- It is a landlocked country in East Africa.
- It is mainly consists of tropical type of climate.
- It is bordered by Somalia and Zimbabwe.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, India and Ethiopia signed the bilateral accession protocol in the context of Ethiopia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva.
- It is a landlocked country in East Africa.
- It lies entirely within tropical latitudes.
- Bordering Countries: It is bordered by six countries namely Eritrea (North), Djibouti (Northeast), Somalia (East), Kenya (South), South Sudan and Sudan (West).
- Capital City: Addis Ababa
- Geographical Features of Ethiopia:
- Topography: The five major topographic features of the country are the Rift Valley, Western and Eastern Highlands, and Western and Eastern Lowlands.
- Climate: Most of Ethiopia has a tropical climate.
- Highest Point: Mount Ras Dejen which is 4,533 m high
- Major Rivers: The three main rivers in Ethiopia are the Blue Nile, the Omo River, and the Awash River.
- Lakes: Lake Tana which is located in the northwest of the Ethiopian Highlands.
- Natural Resources: It has reserves of precious metals and other natural resources such as gold, potash, natural gas, copper, and platinum.
Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2264383®=3&lang=2
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, India and Ethiopia signed the bilateral accession protocol in the context of Ethiopia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva.
- It is a landlocked country in East Africa.
- It lies entirely within tropical latitudes.
- Bordering Countries: It is bordered by six countries namely Eritrea (North), Djibouti (Northeast), Somalia (East), Kenya (South), South Sudan and Sudan (West).
- Capital City: Addis Ababa
- Geographical Features of Ethiopia:
- Topography: The five major topographic features of the country are the Rift Valley, Western and Eastern Highlands, and Western and Eastern Lowlands.
- Climate: Most of Ethiopia has a tropical climate.
- Highest Point: Mount Ras Dejen which is 4,533 m high
- Major Rivers: The three main rivers in Ethiopia are the Blue Nile, the Omo River, and the Awash River.
- Lakes: Lake Tana which is located in the northwest of the Ethiopian Highlands.
- Natural Resources: It has reserves of precious metals and other natural resources such as gold, potash, natural gas, copper, and platinum.
Hence only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2264383®=3&lang=2
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission:
- It is implemented by the NITI Aayog.
- It was launched to build a comprehensive digital health ecosystem for the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has achieved a major milestone with over 100 crore health records successfully linked with Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA).
- It was launched to build a comprehensive digital health ecosystem for the country.
- The mission aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country.
- Time Period: The flagship scheme was launched with an outlay of ₹1,600 crore for 5 years from 2021-2022 to 2025-2026.
- Key Components of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission:
- Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) Number: It is a 14 digit health ID for hassle-free method of accessing and sharing your health records digitally.
- Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR): It is a comprehensive repository of all healthcare professionals involved in delivery of healthcare services across both modern and traditional systems of medicine.
- Health Facility Registry (HFR): It includes both public and private health facilities including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories and imaging centers, pharmacies
- Health Information Exchange and Consent Manager (HIE-CM): It empowers citizens to securely access and share their health records, ensuring that data exchange is driven by informed consent.
- Unified Health Interface (UHI): It is envisioned as an open protocol for various digital health services. UHI Network will be an open network of End User Applications (EUAs) and participating Health Service Provider (HSP) applications.
- National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX): It enables exchange of standardized health claim-related information between payers, providers, beneficiaries, and other relevant entities.
- It is implemented by the National Health Authority under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
News: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2264241®=3&lang=1
Incorrect
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has achieved a major milestone with over 100 crore health records successfully linked with Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA).
- It was launched to build a comprehensive digital health ecosystem for the country.
- The mission aims to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country.
- Time Period: The flagship scheme was launched with an outlay of ₹1,600 crore for 5 years from 2021-2022 to 2025-2026.
- Key Components of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission:
- Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) Number: It is a 14 digit health ID for hassle-free method of accessing and sharing your health records digitally.
- Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR): It is a comprehensive repository of all healthcare professionals involved in delivery of healthcare services across both modern and traditional systems of medicine.
- Health Facility Registry (HFR): It includes both public and private health facilities including hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories and imaging centers, pharmacies
- Health Information Exchange and Consent Manager (HIE-CM): It empowers citizens to securely access and share their health records, ensuring that data exchange is driven by informed consent.
- Unified Health Interface (UHI): It is envisioned as an open protocol for various digital health services. UHI Network will be an open network of End User Applications (EUAs) and participating Health Service Provider (HSP) applications.
- National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX): It enables exchange of standardized health claim-related information between payers, providers, beneficiaries, and other relevant entities.
- It is implemented by the National Health Authority under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Hence only statement 2 is correct.
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