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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsAccording to Economic Survey 2019-20, arrange in the descending order, India’s top five imports.
- Gold
- Petroleum Products
- Crude Petroleum
- Coal
- Coke and briquettes
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: b)
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Solution: b)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following tiger reserves and its location, recently in news are correctly matched.
- Bor Tiger Reserve: Maharashtra
- Bandipur Tiger Reserve: Karnataka
- Satkosia Tiger Reserve: Odisha
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: d)
Bor Tiger Reserve (BTR) is the country’s smallest tiger reserve, and now faces a serious threat from road upgradation.
T-1 tiger (Mahavir) and T-2 tigress (Sundri) were translocated from Madhya Pradesh to Satkosia Tiger Reserve (STR), Odisha under the project- Augmentation and Recovery of Tiger Population in STR.
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Solution: d)
Bor Tiger Reserve (BTR) is the country’s smallest tiger reserve, and now faces a serious threat from road upgradation.
T-1 tiger (Mahavir) and T-2 tigress (Sundri) were translocated from Madhya Pradesh to Satkosia Tiger Reserve (STR), Odisha under the project- Augmentation and Recovery of Tiger Population in STR.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding District Mineral Foundation (DMF).
- District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body, in those districts affected by the mining works, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations.
- Its manner of operation comes under the jurisdiction of Central Government.
- Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Khanij Khsetra Kalyana Yojna (PMKKKY) which will be implemented under DMF.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body, in those districts affected by the mining works, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations. It is funded through the contributions from miners.
Its manner of operation comes under the jurisdiction of the relevant State Government.
Setting up of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in all districts in the country affected by mining related operations was mandated through the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, (MMDRA) 2015.
GoI launched Pradhan Mantri Khanij Khsetra Kalyana Yojna (PMKKKY) which will be implemented under DMF. At least 60% of PMKKKY funds will be utilized for high priority areas like: (i) drinking water supply; (ii) environment preservation and pollution control measures; (iii) health care (iv)education; (v) welfare of women and children; (vi) welfare of aged and disabled people; (vii) skill development; and (viii) Sanitation. Remaining funds will be utilized for works like : (i) physical infrastructure; (ii) irrigation; (iii) energy and watershed development; and (iv) any other measures for enhancing environmental quality in mining district.
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Solution: b)
District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is a trust set up as a non-profit body, in those districts affected by the mining works, to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining related operations. It is funded through the contributions from miners.
Its manner of operation comes under the jurisdiction of the relevant State Government.
Setting up of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in all districts in the country affected by mining related operations was mandated through the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, (MMDRA) 2015.
GoI launched Pradhan Mantri Khanij Khsetra Kalyana Yojna (PMKKKY) which will be implemented under DMF. At least 60% of PMKKKY funds will be utilized for high priority areas like: (i) drinking water supply; (ii) environment preservation and pollution control measures; (iii) health care (iv)education; (v) welfare of women and children; (vi) welfare of aged and disabled people; (vii) skill development; and (viii) Sanitation. Remaining funds will be utilized for works like : (i) physical infrastructure; (ii) irrigation; (iii) energy and watershed development; and (iv) any other measures for enhancing environmental quality in mining district.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsArrange in the descending order, the human sources of Methane.
- Fossil Fuel production, distribution and use
- Livestock farming
- Landfills and waste
- Biomass burning
- Rice agriculture
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: d)
Incorrect
Solution: d)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS).
- They are the landscapes of aesthetic beauty that combine agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems and a cultural heritage.
- Kuttanad region is designated as GIAHS.
- GIAHS is the initiative of UNEP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems” (GIAHS) are outstanding landscapes of aesthetic beauty that combine agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems and a valuable cultural heritage. It is designated by FAO.
Located in specific sites around the world, they sustainably provide multiple goods and services, food and livelihood security for millions of small-scale farmers.
Unfortunately, these agricultural systems are threatened by many factors including climate change and increased competition for natural resources. They are also dealing with migration due to low economic viability, which has resulted in traditional farming practices being abandoned and endemic species and breeds being lost.
These ancestral agricultural systems constitute the foundation for contemporary and future agricultural innovations and technologies.
The sites in India designated as GIAHS are: Kuttanad Below Sea Level Farming System, Koraput Traditional Agriculture and Saffron Heritage of Kashmir.
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Solution: c)
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems” (GIAHS) are outstanding landscapes of aesthetic beauty that combine agricultural biodiversity, resilient ecosystems and a valuable cultural heritage. It is designated by FAO.
Located in specific sites around the world, they sustainably provide multiple goods and services, food and livelihood security for millions of small-scale farmers.
Unfortunately, these agricultural systems are threatened by many factors including climate change and increased competition for natural resources. They are also dealing with migration due to low economic viability, which has resulted in traditional farming practices being abandoned and endemic species and breeds being lost.
These ancestral agricultural systems constitute the foundation for contemporary and future agricultural innovations and technologies.
The sites in India designated as GIAHS are: Kuttanad Below Sea Level Farming System, Koraput Traditional Agriculture and Saffron Heritage of Kashmir.
