UPSC EXAM QUIZ 23.08.2024

Explanation:

• A recent study published in the journal Cancer predicts that global cancer cases in men will increase by 84.3% and the number of cancer deaths will increase by 93.2% by 2050 compared to the 2022 estimate.
• This alarming trend underscores a significant public health challenge that requires urgent attention.

Key Findings of the Study

• Projected Increase in Cancer Cases and Deaths: The study predicts that cancer cases among men will rise to 19 million by 2050 while cancer deaths are expected to reach 10.5 million.
• Projection of Specific Cancer Types: From 2022 to 2050, mesothelioma (the most common kind of lung cancer) cases are expected to increase by 105.5%, prostate cancer deaths by 136.4%, while testicular cancer will see the smallest rises, with incidents up by 22.7% and deaths by 40%.

Explanation:

• Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the third developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). It placed the Earth observation satellite EOS-08 precisely into orbit. It also marked the completion of ISRO/Department of Space’s SSLV Development Project.

Key Facts about SSLV

• ISRO’s SSLV is a three-stage Launch Vehicle configured with three Solid Propulsion Stages.
• It also has a liquid propulsion-based Velocity Trimming Module (VTM) as a terminal stage to help adjust the velocity to place the satellite in orbit.

Explanation:

• Union Public Service Commission has recently released a notification for the recruitment of 45 posts including Joint Secretary, Director and Deputy Secretary through lateral entry.
• The main objective of this notification released by the Union Public Service Commission is to bring experts from outside the traditional government service cadres, including private sector professionals, into the Indian bureaucracy to fill the post of these senior officials in various government departments.

Lateral Entry in Bureaucracy

• Lateral entry into the Indian bureaucracy is a system designed to recruit individuals from outside the traditional civil service cadre to fill middle and senior level government positions. Under this system, candidates are generally appointed on contractual terms ranging from three to five years, with the possibility of extension based on their performance and contribution.

Explanation:

• BIS launched a hackathon to raise awareness about Indian standards.
• The main aim of this hackathon is to raise awareness about Indian standards. It also aware people about its role in ensuring quality and safety.
• This hackathon has been launched for students across institutes that have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
• Participants have been given the task of designing and developing a platform for online activities and games focused on Indian Standards.
• All entries have to be submitted by 23rd August.
• The online activities include various BIS activities to increase awareness and quality consciousness.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS):

• It is an Indian national standard body that works under the aegis of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
• It is a statutory body that was established by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.
• Its headquarters is located in New Delhi.

Explanation:

• The Reserve Bank of India released a framework for recognition of self-regulatory organisations in financial markets towards strengthening compliance culture and providing a consultation forum for policy formulation.
• The proposed SROs can play a key role in developing industry standards and best practices and ensuring compliance by members.
• Under the new framework, SROs should be not-for-profit companies (registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013) with a minimum net worth of Rs 10 crore, diversified shareholding, with no single entity holding 10% or more of the paid-up share capital.
• SROs regulate their respective industries or sectors, often in collaboration with government regulators.
• The SRO will act as a bridge between its members and the regulator. It will ensure better compliance with regulatory guidelines, development of early warning signals, protection of stakeholder interests and promotion of innovation.