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INSIGHTS CURRENT EVENTS QUIZ 2019
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Sundarbans.
- The Sundarbans mangrove forest, one of the largest such forests lies on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers on the Bay of Bengal.
- According to the census conducted for the year 2019-20, the number of Royal Bengal Tigers in the Sundarbans has increased.
- The entire Sundarbans mangrove forest is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
The number of Royal Bengal Tigers in West Bengal’s Sundarbans has risen to 96, up by eight, according to the latest census.
The Sundarbans is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal.
Four protected areas in the Sundarbans are enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, viz Sundarbans National Park, Sundarbans West, Sundarbans South and Sundarbans East Wildlife Sanctuaries.
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Solution: a)
The number of Royal Bengal Tigers in West Bengal’s Sundarbans has risen to 96, up by eight, according to the latest census.
The Sundarbans is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal.
Four protected areas in the Sundarbans are enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, viz Sundarbans National Park, Sundarbans West, Sundarbans South and Sundarbans East Wildlife Sanctuaries.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Board for Wildlife (NBWL).
- National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Environment(Protection) Act, 1986.
- Its roles is “advisory” in natureand advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country.
- It has power to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.
- NBWL meets at least twice a year for taking major policy decisions on wildlife clearance for a number of developmental projects.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
India’s National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) hasn’t met in six years. “Under the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (WLPA), the NBWL can constitute a Standing Committee, but the board has to meet at least twice a year.
National Board for Wildlife:
- It is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- Its roles is “advisory” in nature and advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country.
- Primary function of the Board is to promote the conservation and development of wildlife and forests.
- It has power to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.
- No alternation of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries can be done without approval of the NBWL.
- Composition: The NBWL is chaired by the Prime Minister. It has 47 members including the Prime Minister. Among these, 19 members are ex-officio members. Other members include three Members of Parliament (two from Lok Sabha and one from Rajya Sabha), five NGOs and 10 eminent ecologists, conservationists and environmentalists.
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Solution: b)
India’s National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) hasn’t met in six years. “Under the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (WLPA), the NBWL can constitute a Standing Committee, but the board has to meet at least twice a year.
National Board for Wildlife:
- It is a “Statutory Organization” constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- Its roles is “advisory” in nature and advises the Central Government on framing policies and measures for conservation of wildlife in the country.
- Primary function of the Board is to promote the conservation and development of wildlife and forests.
- It has power to review all wildlife-related matters and approve projects in and around national parks and sanctuaries.
- No alternation of boundaries in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries can be done without approval of the NBWL.
- Composition: The NBWL is chaired by the Prime Minister. It has 47 members including the Prime Minister. Among these, 19 members are ex-officio members. Other members include three Members of Parliament (two from Lok Sabha and one from Rajya Sabha), five NGOs and 10 eminent ecologists, conservationists and environmentalists.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsThe Happiness curriculum in the government schools, recently seen in news is one of the flagship schemes of which state
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Solution: c)
The happiness curriculum is one of the flagship schemes of the Delhi government in the education sector launched in July 2018 in all government schools.
The objectives of this curriculum include developing self-awareness and mindfulness, inculcating skills of critical thinking and inquiry, enabling learners to communicate effectively and helping learners to apply life skills to deal with stressful and conflicting situations around them.
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Solution: c)
The happiness curriculum is one of the flagship schemes of the Delhi government in the education sector launched in July 2018 in all government schools.
The objectives of this curriculum include developing self-awareness and mindfulness, inculcating skills of critical thinking and inquiry, enabling learners to communicate effectively and helping learners to apply life skills to deal with stressful and conflicting situations around them.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding open-ended procurement policy.
- The main aim of open-ended procurement policy is to help farmers get remunerative price and prevent distress sale.
- If any producer/farmer gets better price in comparison to MSP, he/she is free to sell his/her produce in open market.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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Solution: d)
The procurement policy of Government of India (GOI) is open ended, under which paddy and wheat offered by farmers all over the country within the stipulated period (conforming to specifications prescribed in advance by GOI) are purchased for Central Pool at Minimum Support Price (MSP) by Food Corporation of India (FCI)/State Governments/State Government Agencies to help farmers get remunerative price and prevent distress cell. However, if any producer/farmer gets better price in comparison to MSP, he/she is free to sell his/her produce in open market. Coarse grains are procured at MSP by State Government as per the procurement plan prepared in consultation with FCI and approved by the Central Government.
A Price Support Scheme (PSS) for procurement of oilseeds, pulses and cotton is implemented by Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) through Central Nodal Agencies at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) declared by the Government subject to certain conditions being met by the State Governments. Losses, if any, are reimbursed by the Government of India to the Central Nodal Agencies. Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) is implemented to protect the growers of crops not covered under MSP scheme from making distress sale.
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Solution: d)
The procurement policy of Government of India (GOI) is open ended, under which paddy and wheat offered by farmers all over the country within the stipulated period (conforming to specifications prescribed in advance by GOI) are purchased for Central Pool at Minimum Support Price (MSP) by Food Corporation of India (FCI)/State Governments/State Government Agencies to help farmers get remunerative price and prevent distress cell. However, if any producer/farmer gets better price in comparison to MSP, he/she is free to sell his/her produce in open market. Coarse grains are procured at MSP by State Government as per the procurement plan prepared in consultation with FCI and approved by the Central Government.
A Price Support Scheme (PSS) for procurement of oilseeds, pulses and cotton is implemented by Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) through Central Nodal Agencies at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) declared by the Government subject to certain conditions being met by the State Governments. Losses, if any, are reimbursed by the Government of India to the Central Nodal Agencies. Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) is implemented to protect the growers of crops not covered under MSP scheme from making distress sale.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP).
- South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) is an arm of Asian Development Bank to promote and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in the region.
- SACEP supports national government’s efforts for environmental protection and sustainable development.
- Afghanistan, India and Pakistan are the member countries of SACEP.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) is an inter-governmental organization, established in 1982 by the governments of South Asia to promote and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in the region. SACEP member countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Since its creation, SACEP has implemented a number of projects and programmes in the areas of environment education, environment legislation, biodiversity, air pollution, and the protection and management of the coastal environment. SACEP is also secretariat for the South Asian Seas Programme.
The Malé Declaration on control and prevention of air pollution and its likely transboundary effects for South Asia is another significant effort which encourages intergovernmental cooperation to combat the transboundary air pollution problem.
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Solution: c)
South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) is an inter-governmental organization, established in 1982 by the governments of South Asia to promote and support protection, management and enhancement of the environment in the region. SACEP member countries are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Since its creation, SACEP has implemented a number of projects and programmes in the areas of environment education, environment legislation, biodiversity, air pollution, and the protection and management of the coastal environment. SACEP is also secretariat for the South Asian Seas Programme.
The Malé Declaration on control and prevention of air pollution and its likely transboundary effects for South Asia is another significant effort which encourages intergovernmental cooperation to combat the transboundary air pollution problem.
