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1. Consider the following statements about the Project BHISHM.
1. It is a part of Project Aarogya Maitri.
2. It created compact, portable "mini cubes" filled with essential medicines and equipment,
designed for rapid deployment in various emergencies.

Answer: C
Soln:
Project BHISHM:
● The Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri (BHISHM), part of Project
Aarogya Maitri, is an innovative emergency medical aid program. At its core are compact,
portable "mini cubes" filled with essential medicines and equipment, designed for
rapid deployment in various emergencies. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
● The BHISHM system is highly modular and scalable. Thirty-six mini cubes combine to
form a mother cube, and two mother cubes create a full BHISHM Cube.
● Each complete cube can support medical care for up to 200 cases, including surgical
procedures.
● The system incorporates advanced technology, featuring inventory management via Radio-
frequency identification (RFID) and digital support in 180 languages.
● A standout feature of the BHISHM Cube is its rapid deployment capability. In mass
casualty incidents, the entire unit can be set up within 12 minutes, bridging the crucial gap
between primary and definitive care during the critical "golden hour" of emergencies.
● The cube comprises 72 easily transportable components, designed for versatile delivery
methods including hand-carry, bicycle, or even drone transport.
● The cubes are also built to withstand harsh conditions, being robust, waterproof, and
lightweight. Their flexible configuration allows deployment in diverse emergency
scenarios. The system can be quickly dispatched via airdrop or ground transportation,
ensuring swift response to crises anywhere.

2. Which of the following has/have been included under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that
Deplete the Ozone Layer?
1. Chlorofluorocarbons
2. Halons
3. Hydrofluorocarbons

Answer: D
Soln

● The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is an international
environmental treaty that regulates the production and consumption of nearly 100
man-made chemicals referred to as ozone depleting substances (ODS) including
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). Hence,
options 1 and 2 are correct.
● The stratospheric ozone layer protects humans and the environment from harmful
levels of ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The widespread use of ODS had caused a
hole in the Ozone layer of the atmosphere, which allowed some harmful radiation to reach
the earth. These radiations were considered potential health hazards.
● Adopted in 1987, the Montreal Protocol is the only UN treaty that has been ratified by
every country.
● Under this treaty, all parties have specific responsibilities related to the phase out of the
different groups of ODS, control of ODS trade, annual reporting of data, national licensing
systems to control ODS imports and exports, and other matters. 
● Developing and developed countries have equal but differentiated responsibilities along
with binding, time-targeted and measurable commitments.
● The Montreal Protocol has been a far more effective and successful agreement than the
climate change instruments. It has already resulted in the phase-out of nearly 99% of
ozone-depleting substances.
About Hydrofluorocarbons
● Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are a group of industrial chemicals primarily used for cooling
and refrigeration. 
● HFCs are powerful greenhouse gases and a substantial number are short-lived climate
pollutants with a lifetime of between 15 and 29 years in the atmosphere.
● HFCs are widespread in air conditioners, refrigerators, aerosols, foams and other
products.
● HFCs were introduced as non-ozone depleting alternatives to support the timely phase out
of CFCs and HCFCs under Montreal Protocol.
● While these chemicals do not deplete the stratospheric ozone layer, HFCs were found to be
extremely potent in causing global warming. Some of them have high Global Warming
Potentials (GWPs) ranging from 12 to 14,000. 
● So, the HFCs solved one problem, but were contributing in a major way to another. But these
could not be eliminated under the original provisions of Montreal Protocol which was meant
to phase-out ozone-destroying chemicals only. The Kigali Amendment enabled the Montreal
Protocol to mandate the elimination of HFCs as well.
Kigali Agreement
● The Parties to the Montreal Protocol reached an agreement at their 28th Meeting of the
Parties in 2016 in Kigali, Rwanda. The Agreement particularly aims at phasing out the
production and consumption of Hydrofluorocarbons which were first introduced as a
substitute to ODSs namely CFCs and Hydrochlorofluorocarbons HCFCs. Hence, option 3 is
correct.
● Parties to the agreement agreed to curtail the use of HFC by at least 85 per cent before the
middle of this century. Countries have different timelines to do this. India has to achieve
this target by 2047 while the developed countries have to do it by 2036. China and some
other countries have a target of 2045.
● The agreement came into force on 1st January 2019 and has been ratified by more than 130
countries (including India) so far.
● Kigali Agreement legally binds the signatory countries with non-compliance measures.

3. With reference to the Agni class of missiles, consider the following statements.

1. Agni series was one of the components under the Integrated Guided Missile Development
Program.
2. The longest of the Agni series, Agni-V is an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile with a range of
over 5,000 km.
3. All missiles of Agni series have a range of 2000 kms and above.

Answer: A
Soln;
Agni Class of Missiles
● Agni class of missiles are the mainstay of India’s nuclear launch capability which also
includes the Prithvi short range ballistic missiles, submarine launched ballistic missiles and
fighter aircraft.
● The longest of the Agni series, Agni-V, an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a
range of over 5,000 km. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
Evolution of Agni
● Agni I: Range of 700-800 km. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
● Agni II: Range more than 2000 km.
● Agni III: Range of more than 2,500 Km
● Agni IV: Range is more than 3,500 km and can fire from a road mobile launcher.
● Agni-V: The longest of the Agni series, an Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with a
range of over 5,000 to 8000 km. An intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is a missile with a
minimum range of 5,500 kilometres primarily designed for nuclear weapons delivery
IGMDP (Integrated Guided Missile Development Program)
● It was conceived by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to enable India attain self-sufficiency in the field of
missile technology.
● The 5 missiles developed under this program are:
○ Agni: Ballistic missiles with different ranges, i.e. Agni (1,2,3,4,5) Hence, statement 1
is correct.
○ Akash: Medium range surface to air missile.
○ Prithvi: Short range surface to surface ballistic missile.
○ Trishul: Short range low level surface to air missile.
○ Nag: 3rd generation anti-tank missile.

4. The terms ‘neutral’, ‘calibrated tightening’, accommodative ; sometimes seen in the news are
related to