RBI Grade B Economic and Social Issues (ESI) Questions | Test-12

Correct Answer:  A. UN Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat

Explanation:  The first ever Draft “Global Biodiversity Framework” has been released by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat. This framework contains guidelines to be converted into world wide actions to be performed by 2030, for conservation and protection of nature. The framework includes 21 targets to be achieved by the year 2030.

Correct Answer – B. Maharshtra

Explanation: In a first of its kind project in the country, the Maharashtra government has developed a website-based migration tracking system (MTS) application to map the movement of vulnerable seasonal migrant workers through individual unique identity numbers.The MTS project is envisaged to maintain the continuity of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) like nutrition supply, immunisation and health check-up etc. to migrant beneficiaries including children aged up to 18 years, lactating mothers and pregnant women registered with the anganwadi centres.Their migration will be tracked for ensuring the portability of the ICDS for their families in their destination districts within or outside the state until their return to their native places.

Correct Answer:  C. National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO)

Explanation:  The official data on poverty released in India is estimated on the basis of consumption expenditure data collected by the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO).

Correct Answer:  D. Results

Explanation:  STARS is a project to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states. STARS stands for Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program.

Correct Answer – B. Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission

Explanation: The paragraph is talking about the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission that was launched by the government of India in September 2021.However, the pilot project of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission was announced by the prime minister from the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15, 2020.Under the scheme a digital health ID will be provided to every citizen of India, and that ID will contain their health records.It is a digital health ecosystem under which every Indian citizen will now have unique health IDs, digitised health records with identifiers for doctors and health facilities.The scheme will come under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.

Correct Answer – D. National Health Authority (NHA)

Explanation:

• Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission was launched in September 2021 by the Prime Minister through a video conference.
• It aims to provide digital health IDs for all Indian citizens to help hospitals, insurance firms, and citizens access health records electronically when required.
• The pilot project of the Mission had been announced by the Prime Minister from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 15th August 2020.
• The project is being implemented in the pilot phase in six States & Union Territories.
• The National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will be the implementing Agency.

Correct Answer – A. Aarogya Setu app

Explanation: The National Health Authority has announced the integration of its flagship Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission with the Aarogya Setu app, allowing users to create the 14-digit unique Ayushman Bharat Health Account numbers from the app. The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission will provide a digital health ID to the people who will hold their health records. It is a digital health ecosystem under which every Indian citizen will now have unique health IDs, digitised health records with identifiers for doctors and health facilities. The scheme will come under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.

Correct Answer:  B. Kasturirangan committee

Explanation:  Kasturirangan committee has submitted the draft of National Educational Policy 2019 to the Ministry of Human Resource Department (HRD). The National Policy on Education, 1986 modified in 1992 required changes to meet the contemporary and futuristic needs of our large youth population. Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal is the new Union Minister of HRD while Sanjay Shamrao is the Minister of State in the Ministry of HRD.

Correct Answer – B. 2 and 3 only

Explanation: With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable price to all, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jaaushadhi Pariyojna (PMBJP) was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in November 2008. With a vision to provide quality medicines at an affordable rate for the common man especially the poor, Govt. has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to 10000 by March 2024.

Correct Answer:  B. Unemployment and inflation

Explanation:  The Phillips curve is an economic concept developed by A. W. Phillips showing that inflation and unemployment have a stable and inverse relationship. The theory states that with economic growth comes inflation, which in turn should lead to more jobs and less unemployment.