UPSC Editorials Quiz : 11 June 2024

Solution: a)

Only Statement 3 is correct.

Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) was launched on the World Environment Day (5th June 2023). The aim of the MISHTI is to “Restoration of mangrove forests” by undertaking mangrove reforestation/ afforestation measures along the coast of India by adopting existing best practices in India and globally. 

Amrit Dharohar Yojana has been launched for conservation of Ramsar sites through community participation on the environment day 2023.

Blue Flag Beaches: There were no blue flag certified beaches in India in 2014. Government of India initiated the beach development work and 08 beaches conferred blue flag certification in 2020. In 2022, total 12 beaches had blue flag certification.

Solution: b)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

In pursuant to ‘Digital India’ and capturing the spirit of Minimum Government and Maximum Governance, a Single-Window named PARIVESH (Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous, and Environmental Single Window Hub) has been developed by the MOEFCC through NIC.

PARIVESH is a web based, role based workflow application which has been developed for online submission and monitoring of the proposals submitted by the proponents for seeking Environment, Forest, Wildlife and CRZ Clearances from Central, State and district level authorities. It automates the entire tracking of proposals which includes online submission of a new proposal, editing/updating the details of proposals and displays status of the proposals at each stage of the workflow.

To enhance users experience on PARIVESH with modern day web application, Ministry has expanded the scope of existing PARIVESH (2.0) leveraging on emerging technology such as GIS, Advance Data Analytics, etc. for providing faster decisions on Green Clearances and robust compliance monitoring by end-to-end online appraisal and grant of clearances. An upgraded version of existing PARIVESH is supplemented with unique modules (Know Your Approval, Know Your Customer, Decision Support System etc).

Solution: a)

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Solution: c)

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Solution: d)

What is the Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1950?

• The treaty talks about the reciprocal treatment of Indian and Nepali citizens in the two countries, in residence, property, business and movement.
• It establishes national treatment for both Indian and Nepalese businesses (i.e., once imported, foreign goods would be treated no differently than domestic goods).
• Weaponry access: It also gives Nepal access to weaponry from India.

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