MCQs - 2026-05

The expansion includes providing financial incentives and support for artisans to adopt modern tools and technologies to improve their product quality and market reach.

The PM-Vikas (Prime Minister's Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman) scheme focuses on upskilling and providing financial assistance to traditional artisans and craftsmen.

A primary goal is to equip women with the skills to navigate the digital world, thereby improving their access to essential government schemes and services.

While other ministries may be involved, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is the nodal ministry for digital literacy programs.

The Nari Shakti Digital Literacy Initiative specifically targets rural women to enhance their digital literacy and access to online resources.

Genetic counseling and carrier screening allow individuals to understand their risk of passing on thalassaemia to their children. Identifying carriers enables informed decisions about family planning, which is crucial for preventing the birth of children with thalassaemia major.

Thalassaemia leads to reduced hemoglobin production, causing anemia, which manifests as chronic fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and shortness of breath. While headaches can occur due to anemia, chronic fatigue and weakness are more direct and common symptoms.

World Thalassaemia Day aims to educate the public about thalassaemia, its causes, symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. It also encourages support for patients and research.

The primary mission of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity, especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies.

The core principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality. Nationalism is not a core principle.