PPSC GK PYQ

21. The terms 'three parent baby' and 'Spindle transfer' often heard in news are related to:




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Mitochondrial donation

Solution:

The terms "three parent baby" and "spindle transfer" are associated with mitochondrial donation, a medical technique designed to prevent mitochondrial diseases. This involves transferring healthy mitochondria from a donor's egg into the mother's egg or embryo.

22. Who among the following was last to hold Governship of contemporary Punjab?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Shivraj Patil

Solution:

Among the individuals listed, Shivraj Patil was the most recent to serve as the Governor of Punjab. He held office from 2010 to 2015. The other individuals served in earlier periods:

  • S.S. Sandhawalia: Served as Governor of Punjab from 1985 to 1986.

  • S.F. Rodrigues: Held the position from 2004 to 2010.

  • S.D. Sharma: Served as Governor from 1986 to 1989.

Therefore, Shivraj Patil was the last among them to hold the governorship of contemporary Punjab.

23. According to the NEP - 2020, four structures will be set up as four independent verticals within one umbrella Institution by the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI).

Which among the following does not come under the four independent verticals?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

National Vocational Education and Teacher Training Commission (NVETTC)

Solution:

According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) will have four verticals:

  1. National Higher Education Regulatory Council (NHERC): For regulation.
  2. Higher Education Grants Council (HEGC): For funding.
  3. General Education Council (GEC): For setting academic standards.
  4. National Accreditation Council (NAC): For accreditation.

The National Vocational Education and Teacher Training Commission (NVETTC) is not mentioned as part of these four independent verticals under HECI.

24. As per NEP-2020, which of the following statement in relation to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is wrong?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Each teacher will be expected to participate in at least 60 hours of CPD opportunities in every five years.

Solution:

According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, teachers are expected to participate in at least 50 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities every year, not in five years.

Correct statements from NEP 2020 regarding CPD include:

  • Opportunities for self-improvement are encouraged for teachers.
  • CPD will be provided in multiple formats such as workshops and online modules.
  • Platforms will be developed for sharing ideas and best practices among teachers.

25. NPST, as suggested by NEP-2020, stands for




Answer & Solution
Answer:

National Professional Standards for Teachers

Solution:

The National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST), as proposed in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aims to:

  • Define the expected competencies and standards for teachers at various career stages.
  • Promote high-quality teaching practices.
  • Serve as a framework for teacher recruitment, training, and evaluation.