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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Ashgabat agreement:
- It is the multimodal transport and transit corridor between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf.
- India is a founding member of Ashgabat agreement
Which of the following is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
- The aim of agreement is to establish an international multimodal transport and transit corridor between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf.
- The Agreement was first signed by Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Oman, and Qatar on 25 April 2011.
- India joined the Ashgabat Agreement in 2018.
- Qatar subsequently withdrew from the agreement in 2013, Kazakhstan and Pakistan joined the grouping in 2016.
- The Ashgabat Agreement came into force in April 2016.
- Its objective is to enhance connectivity within the Eurasian region and synchronize it with other regional transport corridors, including the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
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Solution (a)
- The aim of agreement is to establish an international multimodal transport and transit corridor between Central Asia and the Persian Gulf.
- The Agreement was first signed by Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Oman, and Qatar on 25 April 2011.
- India joined the Ashgabat Agreement in 2018.
- Qatar subsequently withdrew from the agreement in 2013, Kazakhstan and Pakistan joined the grouping in 2016.
- The Ashgabat Agreement came into force in April 2016.
- Its objective is to enhance connectivity within the Eurasian region and synchronize it with other regional transport corridors, including the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to MGNREGA:
- At least half of beneficiaries should be women.
- Wages must be paid according to the statutory minimum wages specified for agricultural laborers in the state under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
- MGNREGA is one of the largest work guarantee programmes in the world.
- The primary objective of the scheme is to guarantee 100 days of employment in every financial year to adult members of any rural household willing to do public work-related unskilled manual work.
- At least one-third of beneficiaries have to be women.
- Wages must be paid according to the statutory minimum wages specified for agricultural labourers in the state under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
- The most important part of MGNREGA’s design is its legally-backed guarantee for any rural adult to get work within 15 days of demanding it, failing which an ‘unemployment allowance’ must be given, this demand-driven scheme enables the self-selection of workers.
- The act mandates Gram sabhas to recommend the works that are to be undertaken and at least 50% of the works must be executed by them.
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Solution (b)
- MGNREGA is one of the largest work guarantee programmes in the world.
- The primary objective of the scheme is to guarantee 100 days of employment in every financial year to adult members of any rural household willing to do public work-related unskilled manual work.
- At least one-third of beneficiaries have to be women.
- Wages must be paid according to the statutory minimum wages specified for agricultural labourers in the state under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
- The most important part of MGNREGA’s design is its legally-backed guarantee for any rural adult to get work within 15 days of demanding it, failing which an ‘unemployment allowance’ must be given, this demand-driven scheme enables the self-selection of workers.
- The act mandates Gram sabhas to recommend the works that are to be undertaken and at least 50% of the works must be executed by them.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Living Planet Report 2020 is released by World Wildlife Fund.
- According to the report wildlife population is slightly increased increased over last 50 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
- Wildlife populations have fallen by more than two-thirds over the last 50 years, according to a Living Planet Report 2020 of the World Wildlife Fund.
Related to Biodiversity:
- There has been a reduction of 68% in the global wildlife population between 1970 and 2016.
- The highest biodiversity loss due to land use change:
- Europe and Central Asia at 57.9 %
- North America at 52.5 %
- Latin America and Caribbean at 51.2 %
- Africa at 45.9 %
- Asia at 43%.
- The sharpest declines have occurred throughout the world’s rivers and lakes, where freshwater wildlife has plummeted by 84% since 1970 — about 4% per year.
Related to Land and Oceans:
- 75% of the Earth’s ice-free land surface has already been significantly altered.
- Most of the oceans are polluted.
- More than 85% of the area of wetlands has been lost during 1970-2016.
India’s scenario:
- India has 2.4% global land share, about 8% global biodiversity and around 16% global population
- However, it has lost 12% of its wild mammals, 19% amphibians and 3% birds over the last five decades.
- India’s ecological footprint per person is less than 1.6 global hectares (gha)/person (smaller than that of many large countries). But, its high population size has made the gross footprint significantly high.
- Ecological Footprint: It is the amount of the environment necessary to produce the goods and services necessary to support a particular lifestyle.
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Solution (a)
- Wildlife populations have fallen by more than two-thirds over the last 50 years, according to a Living Planet Report 2020 of the World Wildlife Fund.
Related to Biodiversity:
- There has been a reduction of 68% in the global wildlife population between 1970 and 2016.
- The highest biodiversity loss due to land use change:
- Europe and Central Asia at 57.9 %
- North America at 52.5 %
- Latin America and Caribbean at 51.2 %
- Africa at 45.9 %
- Asia at 43%.
- The sharpest declines have occurred throughout the world’s rivers and lakes, where freshwater wildlife has plummeted by 84% since 1970 — about 4% per year.
Related to Land and Oceans:
- 75% of the Earth’s ice-free land surface has already been significantly altered.
- Most of the oceans are polluted.
- More than 85% of the area of wetlands has been lost during 1970-2016.
India’s scenario:
- India has 2.4% global land share, about 8% global biodiversity and around 16% global population
- However, it has lost 12% of its wild mammals, 19% amphibians and 3% birds over the last five decades.
- India’s ecological footprint per person is less than 1.6 global hectares (gha)/person (smaller than that of many large countries). But, its high population size has made the gross footprint significantly high.
- Ecological Footprint: It is the amount of the environment necessary to produce the goods and services necessary to support a particular lifestyle.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Theme of world Bamboo day 2020 is Bamboo Now
- India is the second richest country after China in terms of bamboo diversity
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
- World Bamboo Day is celebrated every year on 18th September. Theme of World Bamboo day 2020 is Bamboo Now
- World Bamboo Day was officially established by the World Bamboo organization at the 8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok in 2009.
- World Bamboo Organization was set up at the 1992 International Bamboo Congress in Japan.
- It is an international coordinating body for bamboo practitioners dedicated to promoting the use of bamboo and bamboo products for the sake of the environment and economy.
Indian Scenario:
- According to the National Bamboo Mission, India has the highest area (13.96 million hectares) under bamboo.
- It is the second richest country after China in terms of bamboo diversity with 136 species.
- The annual production of bamboo in India is 14.6 million tonnes and the bamboo-rattan industry in the country was worth Rs. 28,005 crore in 2017.
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Solution (c)
- World Bamboo Day is celebrated every year on 18th September. Theme of World Bamboo day 2020 is Bamboo Now
- World Bamboo Day was officially established by the World Bamboo organization at the 8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok in 2009.
- World Bamboo Organization was set up at the 1992 International Bamboo Congress in Japan.
- It is an international coordinating body for bamboo practitioners dedicated to promoting the use of bamboo and bamboo products for the sake of the environment and economy.
Indian Scenario:
- According to the National Bamboo Mission, India has the highest area (13.96 million hectares) under bamboo.
- It is the second richest country after China in terms of bamboo diversity with 136 species.
- The annual production of bamboo in India is 14.6 million tonnes and the bamboo-rattan industry in the country was worth Rs. 28,005 crore in 2017.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- GI tag is used only for agricultural, natural and manufactured goods.
- Patents and trademarks are owned by an individual or a business entity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Geographical Indication (GI) tag
- It is an indication which is definite to a geographical territory.
- It is used for agricultural, natural and manufactured goods.
- The goods need to be produced or processed or prepared in that region.The product must have a special quality or reputation.
- The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 provides registration and also protection of GI goods in India.
- The Geographical Indications Registry for India is located in Chennai.
- A registered GI tag prohibits a third party to use such products.
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Solution (c)
Geographical Indication (GI) tag
- It is an indication which is definite to a geographical territory.
- It is used for agricultural, natural and manufactured goods.
- The goods need to be produced or processed or prepared in that region.The product must have a special quality or reputation.
- The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 provides registration and also protection of GI goods in India.
- The Geographical Indications Registry for India is located in Chennai.
- A registered GI tag prohibits a third party to use such products.
