1. Which of the following statements about the Karnataka Innovation Authority (KIA) are true?
1. KIA is India’s first pan-sector regulatory sandbox initiative.
2. The sandbox allows testing of illegal but innovative technologies.
3. KIA aims to promote innovation in areas lacking policy frameworks.
4. KIA’s sandbox environment is designed to affect host systems during testing.
A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 2 and 4
C) Only 1, 2, and 3
D) All of the above
2. Which of the following statements are true about the “Blindness-Free Shivamogga” initiative?
1. It is the first universal eye care initiative in India.
2. Free eye treatment is provided only to families below the poverty line (BPL).
3. ASHA workers use a mobile app to help detect eye disorders.
4. The initiative provides free treatment for cataract and glaucoma.
A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 1, 3, and 4
C) 2, 3, and 4
D) 1, 2, and 4
3. Which of the following statements are true regarding greater Bengaluru authority and its outcomes?
1. Activity mapping has been suggested to clarify responsibilities among new corporations.
2. Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd. (BSWML) will only manage ward-level garbage collection.
3. BWSSB may take over responsibility for lakes and stormwater drains.
4. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will approve high-rise buildings and issue occupancy certificates
A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 2, 3, and 4
C) 1, 3, and 4
D) 1, 2, and 4
4. Which of the following statements are true regarding AdFalciVax?
1. It targets the Plasmodium vivax parasite.
2. It provides protection at both pre-erythrocytic and sexual stages.
3. The vaccine is currently approved for clinical use.
4. It remains effective at room temperature for over 9 months.
A) Only 1 and 3
B) Only 2 and 2
C) Only 1 and 4
D) Only 2 and 4
5. Which of the following statements are true regarding recent study on Vitamin D?
1. The Danish study found a strong link between low vitamin D levels and depression.
2. Vitamin D deficiency is common in India, even with abundant sunlight.
3. Polygenic risk scores were used to eliminate the chance of reverse causation.
4. Higher levels of vitamin D-binding protein were associated with reduced risk of schizophrenia.
A) 1, 2, and 3
B) 2, 3, and 4
C) 1, 3, and 4
D) 1, 2, and 4
