Fix the house: On social media, social media access

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements:

1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and six months post-delivery health care service in any government health facility.
2. Under this scheme, private sector health care providers of certain specialities can volunteer to provide services at nearby government health facilities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 2 only
3. C. Both 1 and 2
4. D. Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements :
Statement-I :India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care.
Statement-II: Under India's decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
2. B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
3. C. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. D. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

With reference to land reforms in independent India, which one of the following statements is correct?

1. A. The ceiling laws were aimed at family holdings and not individual holdings.
2. B. The major aim of land reforms was providing agricultural land to all the landless.
3. C. It resulted in cultivation of cash crops as a predominant form of cultivation.
4. D. Land reforms permitted no exemptions to the ceiling limits.

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana:
1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.
2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.
3. It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.
4. Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. A. Only one
2. B. Only two
3. C. Only three
4. D. All four

Mr. X, a senior officer, was overseeing a critical vaccination programme during a pandemic. He found that a private service provider responsible for vaccine distribution was compromising on quality to make profits. Despite immense pressure to manage the issue due to vested interests, he raised his voice based on the principles of public administration which he learnt during various training programmes attended across his career. He reported the issue to the appropriate vigilance authority and halted the contract to ensure citizen welfare.

Which one among the following principles of public administration was most strongly demonstrated by Mr. X's actions?

1. A. Esprit de corps
2. B. Equity
3. C. Accountability
4. D. Delegation

Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct ?

1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2018, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination.
2. The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities across three key domains — built infrastructure, transport systems and information and communication technology.
3. The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a public sector organisation set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a not-for-profit company to promote entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

Select the answer using the code given below :

1. A. 1 and 2
2. B. 2 only
3. C. 1 and 3
4. D. 1 only

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:

1. A. Operation Sankalp
2. B. Operation Maitri
3. C. Operation Sadbhavana
4. D. Operation Madad

What is the purpose of ‘Vidyanjali Yojana’?

1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India.
2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community.
3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1. A. 2 only
2. B. 3 only
3. C. 1 and 2 only
4. D. 2 and 3 only

Which of the following are the objectives of ‘National Nutrition Mission’?

1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers.
2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women.
3. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice.
4. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. A. 1 and 2 only
2. B. 1, 2 and 3 only
3. C. 1, 2 and 4 only
4. D. 3 and 4 only

‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to -

1. A. Immunization of children and pregnant women
2. B. Construction of smart cities across the country
3. C. India’ own search for Earth-like planets in outer space
4. D. New Educational policy

Discuss the distribution and density of population in the Ganga River Basin with special reference to land, soil and water resources.

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones be effectively used along with GIS and RS techniques in locational and areal planning?

Give a geographical explanation of the distribution of off-shore oil reserves of the world. How are they different from the on-shore occurrences of oil reserves?

Given below is the quotation of a great thinker. What does this quotations convey to you in the present context?

"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes." – William James

Explain briefly the ecological and economic benefits of solar energy generation in India with suitable examples.

Women's social capital complements in advancing empowerment and gender equity. Explain.

What is the primary criticism leveled by Australian experts against the age-based social media ban for those aged 16 and below, as mentioned in the article?

1. A. The ban has led to a significant increase in offline bullying among teenagers.
2. B. There is a lack of conclusive evidence linking age-based access bans to improved mental health outcomes for teenagers.
3. C. The ban disproportionately affects rural teenagers who have fewer alternative recreational activities.
4. D. It has resulted in a complete cessation of social media use among the targeted age group, leading to social isolation.

According to the article, which of the following is NOT suggested as an alternative policy approach to age-based social media bans for minors?

1. A. Including digital literacy in school education.
2. B. Mandating a chronological feed for minors.
3. C. Imposing a complete ban on all social media platforms for a trial period.
4. D. Enforcing stronger content moderation and improving privacy protections.

The article highlights that social media use among teenagers has mixed effects. Which of the following is presented as a potential *positive* aspect of social media use for adolescents?

1. A. Increased exposure to cyber-bullying and content about self-harm.
2. B. Disruption of sleep patterns due to late-night usage.
3. C. Facilitating identity exploration and increasing access to peer support and mental health information.
4. D. Promotion of addictive recommendation patterns and passive engagement.

Critically examine the efficacy of age-based social media bans as a solution to address mental health concerns among teenagers. In light of the complexities, what alternative policy approaches can governments adopt to ensure a safer and more beneficial online environment for youth?

Introduce the debate on social media's impact and age-based bans. Discuss the arguments against bans, citing lack of evidence and ineffectiveness. Then, elaborate on comprehensive alternative policy measures focusing on platform regulation, digital literacy, and parental controls, concluding with a balanced perspective.

The article suggests that rather than regulating 'who may enter', governments should change 'how platforms operate' to address the mixed effects of social media on youth. Elaborate on this statement, highlighting the nuanced impact of social media and the policy shift it advocates.

Begin by explaining the 'mixed effects' of social media on adolescents, covering both positive and negative aspects. Then, detail the proposed policy shift from age-based access restrictions to regulating platform operations, providing specific examples of such regulatory measures mentioned in the article.