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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
With reference to India, the terms Abujhmadia, Baiga, Birhors and Pahari Korwa pertain to
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Solution (c)
The Abujhmadia tribes reside in Narayanpur, Dantewada and Abujhmad areas of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. Orchha can be called the gateway to Abujhmad.
The Kamar tribes reside mainly in Gariaband, Chura, Mainpur in Gariaband district and Nagri and Magarlod development blocks of Dhamtari district.
Baiga is a special backward tribe of Chhattisgarh. In Chhattisgarh, their population in census 2011 shows 89744.
The Birhors are a special backward tribe of Chhattisgarh. Most of their population in the country resides in the state of Jharkhand.
Pahari Korwa, a special backward tribes reside in Jashpur, Surguja, Balrampur and Korba districts. According to the survey year 2005-06, their total population was 34122.
Article Link:
http://cgtrti.gov.in/PVTG.html
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/malnutrition-deaths-of-pando-people-highlight-systemic-failure/article36976901.ece
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Solution (c)
The Abujhmadia tribes reside in Narayanpur, Dantewada and Abujhmad areas of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. Orchha can be called the gateway to Abujhmad.
The Kamar tribes reside mainly in Gariaband, Chura, Mainpur in Gariaband district and Nagri and Magarlod development blocks of Dhamtari district.
Baiga is a special backward tribe of Chhattisgarh. In Chhattisgarh, their population in census 2011 shows 89744.
The Birhors are a special backward tribe of Chhattisgarh. Most of their population in the country resides in the state of Jharkhand.
Pahari Korwa, a special backward tribes reside in Jashpur, Surguja, Balrampur and Korba districts. According to the survey year 2005-06, their total population was 34122.
Article Link:
http://cgtrti.gov.in/PVTG.html
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/malnutrition-deaths-of-pando-people-highlight-systemic-failure/article36976901.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Abnormal yellowing of leaf tissue is called chlorosis. Which of the following is/are the reason for chlorosis?
- poor drainage
- damaged roots
- low soil pH
- nutrient deficiencies
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
All India Areca Growers Association based in Puttur in Dakshina Kannada has urged the government to develop Yellow Leaf Disease-resistant variety of arecanut. Yellow Leaf Disease is gradually spreading to newer plantations in Puttur and Bantwal taluks in Dakshina Kannada, the association has said.
Abnormal yellowing of leaf tissue is called chlorosis. Leaves lack the essential green pigment chlorophyll. Possible causes include poor drainage, damaged roots, compacted roots, high soil pH, and nutrient deficiencies in the plant.
Nutrient deficiencies may occur due to insufficient amount in the soil or because the nutrients are unavailable due to high pH soil. Or nutrients may not be absorbed due to injured roots or poor root growth.
The most common nutrient problem associated with chlorosis is lack of iron, but yellowing may also be caused by manganese, zinc, or nitrogen deficiencies.
Treatment for chlorosis
Rule out or correct problems due to soil compaction, poor drainage, poor root growth, or root injury. Core aerification, tiling, mulching, or some other cultural practice may be needed.
Article Link:
https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/extensions-greatest-hits/2007-08-28-yellow-leaves-can-indicate-plant-problems
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/disease-resistant-areca-variety-sought/article36977307.ece
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Solution (b)
All India Areca Growers Association based in Puttur in Dakshina Kannada has urged the government to develop Yellow Leaf Disease-resistant variety of arecanut. Yellow Leaf Disease is gradually spreading to newer plantations in Puttur and Bantwal taluks in Dakshina Kannada, the association has said.
Abnormal yellowing of leaf tissue is called chlorosis. Leaves lack the essential green pigment chlorophyll. Possible causes include poor drainage, damaged roots, compacted roots, high soil pH, and nutrient deficiencies in the plant.
Nutrient deficiencies may occur due to insufficient amount in the soil or because the nutrients are unavailable due to high pH soil. Or nutrients may not be absorbed due to injured roots or poor root growth.
The most common nutrient problem associated with chlorosis is lack of iron, but yellowing may also be caused by manganese, zinc, or nitrogen deficiencies.
Treatment for chlorosis
Rule out or correct problems due to soil compaction, poor drainage, poor root growth, or root injury. Core aerification, tiling, mulching, or some other cultural practice may be needed.
Article Link:
https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/extensions-greatest-hits/2007-08-28-yellow-leaves-can-indicate-plant-problems
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/disease-resistant-areca-variety-sought/article36977307.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements:
- It is mandatory for producers of plastic packaging material to collect all of their produce by 2024.
- Plastic that cannot be recycled, can be disposed only by the method prescribed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
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Solution (d)
The Environment Ministry has issued draft rules that mandate producers of plastic packaging material to collect all of their produce by 2024 and ensure that a minimum percentage of it be recycled as well as used in subsequent supply.
It has also specified a system whereby makers and users of plastic packaging could collect certificates — called Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates — and trade in them.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach under which producers are given a significant responsibility – financial and/or physical – for the treatment or disposal of post-consumer products
Only a fraction of plastic that cannot be recycled — such as multi-layered multi-material plastics — would be eligible to be sent for end-of-life disposal such as road construction, waste to energy, and waste to oil and cement kilns. Only methods prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) would be permitted for their disposal.
Plastic packaging as per the rules fall into three categories: The first is “rigid” plastic; category 2 is “flexible plastic packaging of single layer or multilayer, plastic sheets and covers made of plastic sheet, carry bags, plastic sachet or pouches; and the third category is called multilayered plastic packaging, which has at least one layer of plastic and at least one layer of material other than plastic.
Producers of plastic would be obliged to declare to the government, via a centralized website, how much plastic they produce annually. Companies would have to collect at least 35% of the target in 2021-22, 70% by 2022-23 and 100% by 2024.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/govt-announces-plastic-waste-recycling-targets/article36976704.ece
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Solution (d)
The Environment Ministry has issued draft rules that mandate producers of plastic packaging material to collect all of their produce by 2024 and ensure that a minimum percentage of it be recycled as well as used in subsequent supply.
It has also specified a system whereby makers and users of plastic packaging could collect certificates — called Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates — and trade in them.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach under which producers are given a significant responsibility – financial and/or physical – for the treatment or disposal of post-consumer products
Only a fraction of plastic that cannot be recycled — such as multi-layered multi-material plastics — would be eligible to be sent for end-of-life disposal such as road construction, waste to energy, and waste to oil and cement kilns. Only methods prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) would be permitted for their disposal.
Plastic packaging as per the rules fall into three categories: The first is “rigid” plastic; category 2 is “flexible plastic packaging of single layer or multilayer, plastic sheets and covers made of plastic sheet, carry bags, plastic sachet or pouches; and the third category is called multilayered plastic packaging, which has at least one layer of plastic and at least one layer of material other than plastic.
Producers of plastic would be obliged to declare to the government, via a centralized website, how much plastic they produce annually. Companies would have to collect at least 35% of the target in 2021-22, 70% by 2022-23 and 100% by 2024.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/govt-announces-plastic-waste-recycling-targets/article36976704.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Anticipatory bail
- Anticipatory bail can only issued by the Sessions Court and High Court.
- The Supreme Court cannot set aside an anticipatory bail granted by the lower court.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Anticipatory bail is a direction to release a person on bail, issued even before the person is arrested. It is only issued by the Sessions Court and High Court.
The Supreme Court has held that a superior court can set aside an anticipatory bail order if there was enough material to suggest that factors like gravity of the offence and the role of the accused in the crime were not considered by the lower court.
A Bench led by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said a court, while considering an application for grant of anticipatory bail, had to consider the nature of the offence, the role of the person, the likelihood of his influencing the course of investigation, etc.
The apex court judgment set aside an anticipatory bail granted by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in a murder case. The High Court had granted the bail, despite refusal by the trial court earlier. A man was shot dead by two men while a third held him down over a rivalry.
The court reiterated the settled law that an appellate or superior court could set aside anticipatory bail granted by a lower court on the ground that the latter “did not consider material facts or crucial circumstances”.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/anticipatory-bail-can-be-set-aside-sc/article36976706.ece
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Solution (a)
Anticipatory bail is a direction to release a person on bail, issued even before the person is arrested. It is only issued by the Sessions Court and High Court.
The Supreme Court has held that a superior court can set aside an anticipatory bail order if there was enough material to suggest that factors like gravity of the offence and the role of the accused in the crime were not considered by the lower court.
A Bench led by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud said a court, while considering an application for grant of anticipatory bail, had to consider the nature of the offence, the role of the person, the likelihood of his influencing the course of investigation, etc.
The apex court judgment set aside an anticipatory bail granted by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in a murder case. The High Court had granted the bail, despite refusal by the trial court earlier. A man was shot dead by two men while a third held him down over a rivalry.
The court reiterated the settled law that an appellate or superior court could set aside anticipatory bail granted by a lower court on the ground that the latter “did not consider material facts or crucial circumstances”.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/anticipatory-bail-can-be-set-aside-sc/article36976706.ece
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The MRP of urea and non-urea fertilizer is statutorily fixed by the Government of India
- Potassic fertilizers is the most popular fertilizer after urea
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
MRP of urea is statutorily fixed by the Government of India
Di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) is the most popular fertilizer after urea
Non-urea fertilizer prices are decontrolled, with the government fixing nutrient-based subsidy rates instead.
The Centre has approved an additional fertilizer subsidy for the rabi or winter planting season. The subsidy is paid to fertilizer companies as compensation for selling their products to farmers below market prices. Thus, the price a farmer pays for a 50-kg bag of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), the most popular fertilizer after urea, would continue to remain at Rs. 1,200. The increased subsidy would offset the hike in global rates of DAP, nitrogen, phosphate and potassic fertilizers.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/govt-nod-for-fertilizer-subsidy/article36976677.ece
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Solution (d)
MRP of urea is statutorily fixed by the Government of India
Di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) is the most popular fertilizer after urea
Non-urea fertilizer prices are decontrolled, with the government fixing nutrient-based subsidy rates instead.
The Centre has approved an additional fertilizer subsidy for the rabi or winter planting season. The subsidy is paid to fertilizer companies as compensation for selling their products to farmers below market prices. Thus, the price a farmer pays for a 50-kg bag of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), the most popular fertilizer after urea, would continue to remain at Rs. 1,200. The increased subsidy would offset the hike in global rates of DAP, nitrogen, phosphate and potassic fertilizers.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/govt-nod-for-fertilizer-subsidy/article36976677.ece
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