Daily Quiz

Solution (d)
Explanation:
• The ‘Five-Point Consensus’ is associated with Myanmar. In April 2021, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) formulated this consensus to address the political crisis in Myanmar following the military coup. The consensus includes:
o Immediate cessation of violence in Myanmar.
o Constructive dialogue among all parties concerned.
o Appointment of a special ASEAN envoy to facilitate mediation.
o Provision of humanitarian assistance by ASEAN.
o A visit by the special envoy to Myanmar to meet with all parties.
• Despite this agreement, implementation has faced significant challenges, with ongoing violence and limited progress in dialogue. (Option (d) is correct)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-collective-effort-towards-peace-in-myanmar/article68811082.ece

Solution (a)

Explanation:

• The registration of births and deaths in India is carried out by functionaries appointed by the State Government. Under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, each State Government is responsible for appointing Registrars and Sub-Registrars in their respective jurisdictions. These officials are tasked with recording all births and deaths occurring within their assigned areas. The State Governments ensure that the registration process complies with national standards while catering to local administrative needs. (Option (a) is correct)
• The Union Government has launched initiatives like the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application and maintains the central portal (dc.crsorgi.gov.in) to digitize and streamline the process. However, the appointment of local registrars and officials is the prerogative of the State Governments. (Option (b) is incorrect)
• Local representatives, such as elected members of municipalities or panchayats, do not have the authority to appoint functionaries responsible for registering births and deaths. While they may facilitate awareness and encourage citizens to register vital events, the official appointment of registrars is done by the State Government. (Option (c) is incorrect)
• The recent launch of the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application by Union Home Minister Amit Shah aims to integrate technology with governance by making the registration of births and deaths seamless and accessible. According to the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023, all births and deaths from October 1, 2023, are to be digitally registered through the central portal (dc.crsorgi.gov.in).

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/amit-shah-launches-mobile-app-for-birth-death-registration-unveils-statue-of-sardar-patel-ahead-of-his-birth-anniversary/article68812058.ece & https://services.india.gov.in/service/detail/civil-registration-system-birth-and-death-certificate

Solution (c)

Explanation:

• While the Ministry of Home Affairs oversees the Department of Official Language, responsible for promoting the usage of Hindi as an official language, it is not involved in decisions regarding the Classical Language status.
• The Ministry of Education has a role in language education and promoting regional languages through schools and higher education institutions, especially under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• The Ministry of Culture is responsible for preserving and promoting India’s cultural heritage, including language. Under the Sahitya Akademi, which is an organization dedicated to promoting literature and languages, the Ministry of Culture established the Linguistic Experts Committee (LEC) in November 2004.
• The LEC’s primary role is to examine and recommend languages that could be designated as “Classical Languages,” a status that confers recognition for linguistic and literary traditions. Classical Language status is granted to languages with a rich heritage and an ancient literary tradition, independent of contemporary influences or borrowings from other speech communities. (Option (c) is correct)
• The Ministry of Finance does not engage in cultural or language-related matters. Its focus remains on economic policies, budgetary management, and financial regulations, with no direct influence on linguistic or cultural classifications.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bihar/maithili-language-missed-out-on-classical-status-for-lack-of-proposal-from-bihar-government/article68810651.ece

Solution (a)

Explanation:

• The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) was established in 1949, following the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict, not after the Yom Kippur War of 1971. It was created to provide assistance to Palestinian refugees who lost their homes and livelihoods due to the conflict, offering support in areas such as education, healthcare, and emergency relief. (Statement 1 is incorrect)
• UNRWA is funded primarily through voluntary contributions from UN Member States, along with some contributions from other international donors. The funding structure relies heavily on donations, as it is not funded directly through the UN’s regular budget, which often leads to financial shortfalls and reliance on additional donor pledges. (Statement 2 is correct)
• The UN General Assembly has repeatedly renewed UNRWA’s mandate since its establishment in 1949, not only once. In the absence of a solution to the Palestine refugee problem, the General Assembly has repeatedly renewed UNRWA’s mandate, most recently extending it until 30 June 2026. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
• Recently, Israeli lawmakers passed laws that could restrict the operations of UNRWA by prohibiting it from operating on Israeli soil and barring it from conducting any activities or providing services within Israel. Although these laws do not immediately take effect, they reflect a growing strain in the relationship between Israel and the UN, particularly regarding support for Palestinian refugees.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/israel-passes-two-laws-to-restrict-the-work-of-unrwa-in-gaza/article68808271.ece & https://www.unrwa.org/who-we-are

Solution (a)

Explanation:

• Long-lasting plasma cells (LLPCs) are predominantly found in the bone marrow, where they reside in specialized niches. These niches provide them with survival signals necessary for their long-term maintenance, which is essential for sustained antibody production over time. (Statement 1 is correct)
• LLPCs play a crucial role in long-term immunity and humoral memory by continuously producing antibodies against previously encountered pathogens. This production enables a rapid immune response upon re-exposure to the same pathogen, providing lasting protection without the need for repeated immune activation. (Statement 2 is correct)
• LLPCs actually have a high metabolic demand and actively import glucose to sustain their function. Plasma cells, including LLPCs, require significant energy to produce large amounts of antibodies, and glucose is an essential source of energy. Therefore, they do not have a low rate of glucose import; rather, they actively take in glucose to support their metabolic needs. (Statement 3 is incorrect)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/study-offers-clues-to-why-covid-19-vaccine-protection-wanes-quickly/article68810068.ece