APSC MCQs / APSC Prelims Practice Questions based on Assam Tribune (Daily) –02/08/2025
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From The Assam Tribune, 2 August 2025
Topic 1: Boosting Health Infrastructure in Northeast
1. Which of the following components are part of the PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)?
- Establishment of Integrated Public Health Laboratories
- Setting up Critical Care Hospital Blocks in all districts
- National Telemedicine Service – eSanjeevani
- Development of Health & Wellness Centres in urban areas
Select the correct answer using the code below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
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Answer: (d) All of the above
Explanation: All are components under PM-ABHIM, aiming to build health infrastructure from primary to critical care.
✅ Topic 2: NEIGRIHMS Cancer Protocol
2. NEIGRIHMS, recently in the news for developing a radiation-free cancer protocol, is located in which of the following states?
(a) Assam
(b) Nagaland
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Manipur
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Answer: (c) Meghalaya
Explanation: NEIGRIHMS is situated in Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. Consider the following statements regarding immunotherapy in cancer treatment:
- It directly attacks cancer cells using radiation.
- It enhances the body’s immune system to fight cancer.
- It is effective in certain pediatric cancers and lymphomas.
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect; immunotherapy does not use radiation.
✅ Topic 3: INS Sumedha in Kenya – Maritime Diplomacy
4. ‘SAGAR’ (Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative of India primarily focuses on:
(a) Promoting Indian culture in East Asia
(b) Expanding trade routes in Eurasia
(c) Enhancing regional maritime cooperation and security
(d) Deepening cyber and digital cooperation in ASEAN
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Answer: (c) Enhancing regional maritime cooperation and security
Explanation: SAGAR is India’s strategic vision for the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), involving naval outreach and security partnerships.
5. INS Sumedha is best described as:
(a) Aircraft carrier used for humanitarian aid
(b) Stealth destroyer used for long-range attacks
(c) Offshore patrol vessel used for EEZ surveillance and anti-piracy
(d) Submarine used for strategic nuclear deterrence
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Answer: (c) Offshore patrol vessel used for EEZ surveillance and anti-piracy
Explanation: INS Sumedha is designed for coastal patrolling and maritime law enforcement.
✅ Topic 4: National Electricity Plan – Northeast Focus
6. Consider the following statements about the National Electricity Plan (NEP):
- It is a statutory document prepared every 5 years by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA).
- The NEP 2023–27 targets at least 50% of total energy generation from non-fossil sources by 2030.
- It mandates closure of all coal-based plants by 2027.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Statement 3 is incorrect; NEP aims to reduce dependence on coal but doesn’t mandate full closure.
7. The ‘NERPSIP’ project, sometimes seen in the news, is related to:
(a) Promoting organic farming in Northeast India
(b) Enhancing power grid and transmission infrastructure in the Northeast
(c) Solar energy development in tribal districts
(d) Livelihood training for Northeast artisans
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Answer: (b) Enhancing power grid and transmission infrastructure in the Northeast
Explanation: The North Eastern Region Power System Improvement Project (NERPSIP) is aimed at improving the region’s electricity transmission.
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