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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Global Climate Risk Index (GCRI)?
- It is published annually by GermanWatch
- The index accounts for information on geological incidents like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions or tsunamis.
- The index also accounts for information on weather-related events like storms, floods, temperature extremes and mass movements.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (a)
Recent discussions around climate risk assessment and management have been based on the “Global Climate Risk Index” (GCRI), published annually by GermanWatch, a non-profit organisation. The latest version of the GCRI, published in January 2021, ranked 180 countries based on the impact of extreme weather events and associated socio-economic data from 2000-2019. According to the publishing agency, the rankings are meant to forewarn countries about the possibility of more frequent and/or severe climate-related events in the future. This index uses historical data to provide insights on exposure to extreme events.
The GCRI ranks countries based on four key indicators: number of deaths; number of deaths per 1,00,000 inhabitants; sum of losses in Purchasing Power Parity (in U.S. dollars); and losses per unit of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Of these indicators, two are absolute while the other two are relative. However, the GCRI report does not provide a rationale for the selection of these macro indicators.
The index accounts for information on weather-related events like storms, floods, temperature extremes and mass movements. However, it omits geological incidents like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions or tsunamis, which may be potentially triggered by climate change and can have economic and humanitarian impact.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/wide-fault-lines-within-the-global-climate-risk-index/article37550274.ece
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Solution (a)
Recent discussions around climate risk assessment and management have been based on the “Global Climate Risk Index” (GCRI), published annually by GermanWatch, a non-profit organisation. The latest version of the GCRI, published in January 2021, ranked 180 countries based on the impact of extreme weather events and associated socio-economic data from 2000-2019. According to the publishing agency, the rankings are meant to forewarn countries about the possibility of more frequent and/or severe climate-related events in the future. This index uses historical data to provide insights on exposure to extreme events.
The GCRI ranks countries based on four key indicators: number of deaths; number of deaths per 1,00,000 inhabitants; sum of losses in Purchasing Power Parity (in U.S. dollars); and losses per unit of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Of these indicators, two are absolute while the other two are relative. However, the GCRI report does not provide a rationale for the selection of these macro indicators.
The index accounts for information on weather-related events like storms, floods, temperature extremes and mass movements. However, it omits geological incidents like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions or tsunamis, which may be potentially triggered by climate change and can have economic and humanitarian impact.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/wide-fault-lines-within-the-global-climate-risk-index/article37550274.ece
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Sabz Burj
- Sabz Burj is one of Delhi’s earliest Mughal-era monuments
- It is the tomb of the first Mughal emperor Babur
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Sabz Burj restored to its Mughal-era glory.
Sabz Burj is one of Delhi’s earliest Mughal-era monuments
The monument stands at the entrance to Humayun’s Tomb
The tomb, which was built in 1530, does not have any markings pointing to the identity of those buried under it. However, it is of immense significance due to the ceiling on its double dome structure painted in pure gold and lapiz
Conservationists believe that the painting on the ceiling that has floral motifs predates similar work that was seen in miniature paintings and textiles from the Mughal era
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/sabz-burj-restored-to-its-mughal-era-glory/article37551558.ece
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Solution (a)
Sabz Burj restored to its Mughal-era glory.
Sabz Burj is one of Delhi’s earliest Mughal-era monuments
The monument stands at the entrance to Humayun’s Tomb
The tomb, which was built in 1530, does not have any markings pointing to the identity of those buried under it. However, it is of immense significance due to the ceiling on its double dome structure painted in pure gold and lapiz
Conservationists believe that the painting on the ceiling that has floral motifs predates similar work that was seen in miniature paintings and textiles from the Mughal era
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/sabz-burj-restored-to-its-mughal-era-glory/article37551558.ece
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Pochampally village which was recently named as one of the best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation is situated in which of the following Indian state?
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Solution (d)
Pochampally village in Telangana is set to be named as one of the best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation
India had nominated two other villages in the same category Kongthong in Meghalaya and Ladhpura Khas in Madhya Pradesh.
Pochampally about 50 kilometres from Hyderabad is an artisanal village known for its exceptional Ikat weaves and textures.
Pochampally Ikat received Geographical Indication status in 2004.
Recent UNESCO heritage tag for Ramappa Temple and now the Best Tourism Village Award to Pochampally will significantly boost tourism in Telangana
The UNWTO is a world body for promoting sustainable tourism and its meetings are considered the biggest tourism events in the world.
The Tourism Villages is a global initiative to highlight those villages where tourism preserves cultures and traditions, celebrates diversity, provides opportunities and safeguards biodiversity, according to UNWTO.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/pochampally-makes-it-to-list-of-best-tourism-villages-in-the-world/article37520208.ece
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Solution (d)
Pochampally village in Telangana is set to be named as one of the best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation
India had nominated two other villages in the same category Kongthong in Meghalaya and Ladhpura Khas in Madhya Pradesh.
Pochampally about 50 kilometres from Hyderabad is an artisanal village known for its exceptional Ikat weaves and textures.
Pochampally Ikat received Geographical Indication status in 2004.
Recent UNESCO heritage tag for Ramappa Temple and now the Best Tourism Village Award to Pochampally will significantly boost tourism in Telangana
The UNWTO is a world body for promoting sustainable tourism and its meetings are considered the biggest tourism events in the world.
The Tourism Villages is a global initiative to highlight those villages where tourism preserves cultures and traditions, celebrates diversity, provides opportunities and safeguards biodiversity, according to UNWTO.
Article Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/pochampally-makes-it-to-list-of-best-tourism-villages-in-the-world/article37520208.ece
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding STARS programme?
- The STARS programme is partly funded by the World Bank.
- The objective is to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states.
- A major component of the project is the establishment of PARAKH as a National Assessment Centre.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Solution (d)
The STARS programme is partly funded by the World Bank.
The Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project
A major component of the project is the establishment of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) as a National Assessment Centre.
It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education.
The objective is to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states.
Six states are– Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan.
Some 250 million students (between the age of 6 and 17) in 1.5 million schools and over 10 million teachers will benefit from the program.
Article Link:
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2021/01/28/world-bank-signs-project-to-improve-quality-of-india-s-education-system
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Solution (d)
The STARS programme is partly funded by the World Bank.
The Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) project
A major component of the project is the establishment of PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) as a National Assessment Centre.
It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education.
The objective is to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states.
Six states are– Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan.
Some 250 million students (between the age of 6 and 17) in 1.5 million schools and over 10 million teachers will benefit from the program.
Article Link:
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2021/01/28/world-bank-signs-project-to-improve-quality-of-india-s-education-system
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- Meghalaya’s Kongthong village is also known as the ‘whistling village’.
- People of this village use whistling as a method of conveying their messages to their fellow villagers and that is why it is known as the ‘whistling village’
- Recently this village was named as one of the best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organization
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The Ministry of Tourism has selected Meghalaya’s Kongthong village, which is also known as the ‘whistling village’, for entry to UNWTO’s (The World Tourism Organisation) “Best Tourism Villages” award along with two other villages in the country.
Kongthong village is located in the East Khasi Hills district, which is 60 km from Meghalaya’s capital city Shillong. People of this village have used whistling as a method of conveying their messages to their fellow villagers and that is why it is known as the ‘whistling village’.
The villagers here call each other with a unique tune. Each of them has a unique tune for calling each other and this tradition has been going on for generations.
The villagers have called this tune Jingrwai Lawbei which means mother’s love song.
The villagers have two names – one is a regular name and another is a song name.
The song names are two versions – a long song and a short song and the short song is normally used at home.
Article Link:
https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/travel/story/meghalaya-s-whistling-village-kongthong-selected-for-entry-to-best-tourism-village-1852743-2021-09-14
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Solution (c)
The Ministry of Tourism has selected Meghalaya’s Kongthong village, which is also known as the ‘whistling village’, for entry to UNWTO’s (The World Tourism Organisation) “Best Tourism Villages” award along with two other villages in the country.
Kongthong village is located in the East Khasi Hills district, which is 60 km from Meghalaya’s capital city Shillong. People of this village have used whistling as a method of conveying their messages to their fellow villagers and that is why it is known as the ‘whistling village’.
The villagers here call each other with a unique tune. Each of them has a unique tune for calling each other and this tradition has been going on for generations.
The villagers have called this tune Jingrwai Lawbei which means mother’s love song.
The villagers have two names – one is a regular name and another is a song name.
The song names are two versions – a long song and a short song and the short song is normally used at home.
Article Link:
https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/travel/story/meghalaya-s-whistling-village-kongthong-selected-for-entry-to-best-tourism-village-1852743-2021-09-14
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