DART 09-07-26 - Questlink IAS

#210 Sci

Q1. With reference to Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, consider the following statements:

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
Type 2 diabetes is caused only by insufficient insulin production, while insulin resistance plays no significant role.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

The world's first once-weekly insulin analogue (Insulin Icodec) has recently been launched in India, offering a more convenient option for diabetes management.
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by persistently elevated blood glucose levels due to inadequate insulin secretion, impaired insulin action, or both.
The two most common forms are Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes results from the autoimmune destruction of pancreatic β-cells, leading to little or no insulin production. Patients require lifelong insulin therapy. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Type 2 diabetes is primarily characterised by insulin resistance, often accompanied by a gradual decline in insulin secretion. Many patients eventually require insulin therapy when oral medications fail to maintain adequate blood glucose control. Hence, Statement 2 is not correct.

Hence, option (a) is correct.

#133 Gov

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding Mission Poshan 2.0:

It integrates POSHAN Abhiyaan and Anganwadi Services under a unified framework for improving nutritional outcomes.
It is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
It adopts a life-cycle approach by addressing the nutritional needs of children, pregnant women, lactating mothers and adolescent girls.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

The Poshan Tracker functions as the digital backbone of Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, strengthening nutrition governance through technology-driven monitoring.
Mission Poshan 2.0 integrates POSHAN Abhiyaan, Anganwadi Services, and the Scheme for Adolescent Girls under a single umbrella programme to improve nutrition outcomes through convergence. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Mission Poshan 2.0 is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), not the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Hence, Statement 2 is not correct.
The programme follows a life-cycle approach, covering beneficiaries from early childhood to adolescence, including children, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and adolescent girls, thereby addressing nutritional needs at different stages of life. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.

Hence, option (b) is correct.

#131 Pol

Q3. 'X' was delivering a lecture on the Right to be Forgotten in India. 'X' stated that although the right is not expressly mentioned in the Constitution, it has evolved as a part of the Right to Privacy under Article 21, and courts may direct masking or de-indexing of personal information in appropriate cases. 'Y' argued that the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 already provides a comprehensive statutory framework governing the removal of judicial records and court judgments from the public domain. 'X' disagreed with this view.

Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below:

(a) Both the views of 'X' and 'Y' are correct.

(b) 'X' is correct only with regard to the constitutional basis of the Right to be Forgotten, but 'Y' is correct regarding the DPDP Act.

(d) The view of only 'X' is correct.

Ans: (d)

Explanation:

The Delhi High Court recently evolved a structured framework for the Right to be Forgotten, recognising it as an aspect of informational privacy under Article 21.
The Right to be Forgotten is not expressly guaranteed under the Constitution. It has evolved judicially from the Right to Privacy recognised in K.S. Puttaswamy (2017). Courts generally prefer masking or de-indexing names instead of deleting judicial records altogether. Hence, the view of 'X' is Correct.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 provides only a limited statutory right to erasure of personal data. It does not comprehensively regulate judicial records, court judgments, or public archives, where the Right to be Forgotten primarily operates. Hence, the view of 'Y' is not correct.

Hence, option (d) is correct.

#132 IR

Q4. Consider the following pairs:

Geneva Convention	Primary Objective
1. First Geneva Convention	Protection of wounded and sick armed forces on land
2. Second Geneva Convention	Protection of prisoners of war
3. Third Geneva Convention	Protection of wounded, sick and shipwrecked at sea
4. Fourth Geneva Convention	Protection of civilians during armed conflict

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(d) All four

Ans: (b)

Explanation:

The recent debate on alleged war crimes has brought renewed attention to the Geneva Conventions (1949) , which form the core of International Humanitarian Law.
The First Geneva Convention protects wounded and sick members of armed forces on land. Hence, Pair 1 is correctly matched.
The Second Geneva Convention protects wounded, sick and shipwrecked members of armed forces at sea, not prisoners of war. Protection of prisoners of war is covered under the Third Geneva Convention. Hence, Pair 2 is not correctly matched.
The Third Geneva Convention deals with the treatment and protection of prisoners of war, not wounded, sick and shipwrecked at sea. Hence, Pair 3 is not correctly matched.
Pair 4: The Fourth Geneva Convention provides protection to civilians during armed conflict and occupation. Hence, Pair 4 is correctly matched.

Hence, option (b) is correct.

#110 His

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the Prambanan Temple Complex:

It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Indonesia.
It is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and is primarily dedicated to the Trimurti.
It was built during the reign of the Sailendra dynasty, which patronised Mahayana Buddhism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: (a)

Explanation:

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Indonesia, India and Indonesia launched a joint conservation project for the UNESCO-listed Prambanan Temple, with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as the Indian partner.
Prambanan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Yogyakarta in Indonesia. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Built in the 9th century CE, it is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and is dedicated to the Trimurti - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, with the central shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
Prambanan was constructed under the Sanjaya (Mataram) dynasty, which patronised Hinduism. The Sailendra dynasty is associated with the construction of the Buddhist monument Borobudur. Hence, Statement 3 is not correct.

Hence, option (a) is correct.