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INSIGHTS CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ 2020
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Developing an inventory of exotic live species by India will ensure better compliance under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
- Recently Supreme Court ordered an investigation and prosecution if one declared illegal acquisition or possession of exotic wildlife species.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
The Supreme Court upheld an Allahabad High Court order granting immunity from investigation and prosecution if one declared illegal acquisition or possession of exotic wildlife species between June and December. This was under a new amnesty scheme announced by the Centre.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has come out with an advisory on a one-time voluntary disclosure scheme that allows owners of exotic live species that have been acquired illegally, or without documents, to declare their stock to the government between June and December 2020. With this scheme, the government aims to address the challenge of zoonotic diseases, develop an inventory of exotic live species for better compliance under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and regulate their import.
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Solution: a)
The Supreme Court upheld an Allahabad High Court order granting immunity from investigation and prosecution if one declared illegal acquisition or possession of exotic wildlife species between June and December. This was under a new amnesty scheme announced by the Centre.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has come out with an advisory on a one-time voluntary disclosure scheme that allows owners of exotic live species that have been acquired illegally, or without documents, to declare their stock to the government between June and December 2020. With this scheme, the government aims to address the challenge of zoonotic diseases, develop an inventory of exotic live species for better compliance under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and regulate their import.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements.
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement between governments to ensure that international trade in wild animals, birds and plants does not endanger them.
- Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) enforces anti-smuggling laws in India.
- Government launched PARIVESHportal for Affordable Credit and Interest Subvention Access.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
CITES is an international agreement between governments to ensure that international trade in wild animals, birds and plants does not endanger them. India is a member. Appendices I, II and III of CITES list 5,950 species as protected against over-exploitation through international trade. Many of these animals, such as iguanas, lemurs, civets, albino monkeys, coral snakes, tortoises, are popular as exotic pets in India.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), which enforces anti-smuggling laws, says India has emerged as a big demand centre for exotic birds and animals with an increase in smuggling of endangered species from different parts of the world.
PARIVESH (Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and Environmental Single-window Hub) is a Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change initiative for single window clearances of Environment, Forests and Wildlife and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Clearances.
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Solution: a)
CITES is an international agreement between governments to ensure that international trade in wild animals, birds and plants does not endanger them. India is a member. Appendices I, II and III of CITES list 5,950 species as protected against over-exploitation through international trade. Many of these animals, such as iguanas, lemurs, civets, albino monkeys, coral snakes, tortoises, are popular as exotic pets in India.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), which enforces anti-smuggling laws, says India has emerged as a big demand centre for exotic birds and animals with an increase in smuggling of endangered species from different parts of the world.
PARIVESH (Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and Environmental Single-window Hub) is a Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change initiative for single window clearances of Environment, Forests and Wildlife and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Clearances.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsPlasmodium ovale, recently in news causes
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Solution: c)
A not very common type of malaria, Plasmodium ovale, has been identified in a jawan in Kerala. The soldier is believed to have contracted it during his posting in Sudan, from where he returned nearly a year ago, and where Plasmodium ovale is endemic.
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Solution: c)
A not very common type of malaria, Plasmodium ovale, has been identified in a jawan in Kerala. The soldier is believed to have contracted it during his posting in Sudan, from where he returned nearly a year ago, and where Plasmodium ovale is endemic.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsPrime editing, sometimes seen in news is related to
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Solution: d)
Prime editing is a ‘search-and-replace’ genome editing technology in molecular biology by which the genome of living organisms may be modified. The technology directly writes new genetic information into a targeted DNA site.
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Solution: d)
Prime editing is a ‘search-and-replace’ genome editing technology in molecular biology by which the genome of living organisms may be modified. The technology directly writes new genetic information into a targeted DNA site.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
- Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is a statutory body whose primary objective is of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy.
- BEE give financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation.
- The items covered under the Star Labeling Programme includes Deep Freezers, Light Commercial Air Conditioners, Domestic Gas Stove, Ballast and Microwave Oven.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
The Government of India set up Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on 1st March 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy.
The Major Promotional Functions of BEE include:
Create awareness and disseminate information on energy efficiency and conservation Arrange and organize training of personnel and specialists in the techniques for efficient use of energy and its conservation Strengthen consultancy services in the field of energy conservation Promote research and development Develop testing and certification procedures and promote testing facilities Formulate and facilitate implementation of pilot projects and demonstration projects Promote use of energy efficient processes, equipment, devices and systems Take steps to encourage preferential treatment for use of energy efficient equipment or appliances Promote innovative financing of energy efficiency projects Give financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation Prepare educational curriculum on efficient use of energy and its conservation Implement international co-operation programmes relating to efficient use of energy and its conservation In a step further towards its vision of building an energy efficient India, the government-backed Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has extended its list of items covered under the ‘Star Labeling Programme’ by adding Deep Freezers and Light Commercial Air Conditioners (LCAC).
Standards & Labeling Program: The scheme was launched by the Minister of Power in May, 2006 and is currently invoked for equipments/appliances Room Air Conditioner (Fixed Speed), Ceiling Fan, Colour Television, Computer, Direct Cool Refrigerator, Distribution Transformer, Domestic Gas Stove, Frost Free Refrigerator, General Purpose Industrial Motor, Monoset Pump, Openwell Submersible Pump Set, Stationary Type Water Heater, Submersible Pump Set, Tfl, Washing Machine (Semi/Top Load/Front Load), Ballast, Solid State Inverter, Office Automation Products, Diesel Engine Driven Monosetpumps For Agricultural Purposes, Diesel Generator Set, Led Lamps, Room Air Conditioner (Variable Speed), Chillers, Agricultural Pumpset, Microwave Oven, Deep Freezers, Light Commercial Ac Fixed Speed, Light Commercial Ac Variable Speed.
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Solution: d)
The Government of India set up Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on 1st March 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy.
The Major Promotional Functions of BEE include:
Create awareness and disseminate information on energy efficiency and conservation Arrange and organize training of personnel and specialists in the techniques for efficient use of energy and its conservation Strengthen consultancy services in the field of energy conservation Promote research and development Develop testing and certification procedures and promote testing facilities Formulate and facilitate implementation of pilot projects and demonstration projects Promote use of energy efficient processes, equipment, devices and systems Take steps to encourage preferential treatment for use of energy efficient equipment or appliances Promote innovative financing of energy efficiency projects Give financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation Prepare educational curriculum on efficient use of energy and its conservation Implement international co-operation programmes relating to efficient use of energy and its conservation In a step further towards its vision of building an energy efficient India, the government-backed Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has extended its list of items covered under the ‘Star Labeling Programme’ by adding Deep Freezers and Light Commercial Air Conditioners (LCAC).
Standards & Labeling Program: The scheme was launched by the Minister of Power in May, 2006 and is currently invoked for equipments/appliances Room Air Conditioner (Fixed Speed), Ceiling Fan, Colour Television, Computer, Direct Cool Refrigerator, Distribution Transformer, Domestic Gas Stove, Frost Free Refrigerator, General Purpose Industrial Motor, Monoset Pump, Openwell Submersible Pump Set, Stationary Type Water Heater, Submersible Pump Set, Tfl, Washing Machine (Semi/Top Load/Front Load), Ballast, Solid State Inverter, Office Automation Products, Diesel Engine Driven Monosetpumps For Agricultural Purposes, Diesel Generator Set, Led Lamps, Room Air Conditioner (Variable Speed), Chillers, Agricultural Pumpset, Microwave Oven, Deep Freezers, Light Commercial Ac Fixed Speed, Light Commercial Ac Variable Speed.
