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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Great Indian Bustard
- It is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN.
- It has been identified as one of the species for the recovery programme under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats of the Ministry of Environment.
- They are found only in the States of Gujarat and Rajasthan in India.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection)Act, 1972, in the CMS Convention and in Appendix I of CITES, as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and the National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016) · It has also been identified as one of the species for the recovery programme under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. · Historically, the great Indian bustard was distributed throughout Western India, spanning 11 states, as well as parts of Pakistan. · Its stronghold was once the Thar desert in the north-west and the Deccan plateau of the peninsula.
· Today, its population is confined mostly to Rajasthan and Gujarat.
· Small population occur in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
· Bustards generally favour flat open landscapes with minimal visual obstruction and disturbance, therefore adapt well in grasslands.
Context – The bird was in news
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect · Listed in Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection)Act, 1972, in the CMS Convention and in Appendix I of CITES, as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and the National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016) · It has also been identified as one of the species for the recovery programme under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. · Historically, the great Indian bustard was distributed throughout Western India, spanning 11 states, as well as parts of Pakistan. · Its stronghold was once the Thar desert in the north-west and the Deccan plateau of the peninsula.
· Today, its population is confined mostly to Rajasthan and Gujarat.
· Small population occur in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
· Bustards generally favour flat open landscapes with minimal visual obstruction and disturbance, therefore adapt well in grasslands.
Context – The bird was in news
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030 is based on which of the following declarations?
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct The Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030 · In line with the World health Organisation’s (WHO’s) global strategy on “Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030”, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued draft guidelines to improve the working conditions of all categories of nurses in all healthcare institutions across India.
· In May 2014, the 67th World Health Assembly, adopted this resolution as a follow-up of the Recife Political Declaration on Human Resources for Health.
· Member States requested the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop and submit a new global strategy for human resources for health (HRH) for consideration by the 69th World Health Assembly.
· The Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030 is primarily aimed at planners and policy-makers of Member States.
· However, its contents are of value to all relevant stakeholders in the health workforce area.
· This includes public and private sector employers, professional associations, education and training institutions, labour unions, bilateral and multilateral development partners, international organizations, and civil society.
Context – Government issued draft guidelines to improve working conditions of nurses.
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct The Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030 · In line with the World health Organisation’s (WHO’s) global strategy on “Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030”, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued draft guidelines to improve the working conditions of all categories of nurses in all healthcare institutions across India.
· In May 2014, the 67th World Health Assembly, adopted this resolution as a follow-up of the Recife Political Declaration on Human Resources for Health.
· Member States requested the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) to develop and submit a new global strategy for human resources for health (HRH) for consideration by the 69th World Health Assembly.
· The Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030 is primarily aimed at planners and policy-makers of Member States.
· However, its contents are of value to all relevant stakeholders in the health workforce area.
· This includes public and private sector employers, professional associations, education and training institutions, labour unions, bilateral and multilateral development partners, international organizations, and civil society.
Context – Government issued draft guidelines to improve working conditions of nurses.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme
- These are issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on behalf of the Government of India.
- Bonds are sold only through National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange.
- Bonds can be used as collateral for loans.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds in tranches for 2022-23. · The Gold Bonds are issued as Government of India Stock under the Government Securities (GS) Act, 2006.
· These are issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on behalf of the Government of India.
· Bonds are sold through Commercial banks, Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL), designated post offices and recognised stock exchanges viz., National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange, either directly or through agents. · Bonds can be used as collateral for loans. · The capital gains tax arising on redemption of SGB to an individual has been exempted.
Context – Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2022-23 (Series II) was in news.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct · The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds in tranches for 2022-23. · The Gold Bonds are issued as Government of India Stock under the Government Securities (GS) Act, 2006.
· These are issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on behalf of the Government of India.
· Bonds are sold through Commercial banks, Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL), designated post offices and recognised stock exchanges viz., National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange, either directly or through agents. · Bonds can be used as collateral for loans. · The capital gains tax arising on redemption of SGB to an individual has been exempted.
Context – Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2022-23 (Series II) was in news.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements Alternate Investment Fund(AIF)
- It is a fund of funds that invests in asset classes which includes bonds, stocks and cash.
- Alternative Investment funds are regulated together by Reserve Bank of India(RBI) and Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI)
Select the correct statement/s:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect It is a fund of funds that invests in asset classes “other than” bonds, stocks and cash. AIF consists of investment funds that are privately pooled that invest in private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, managed funds, etc. AIF means an investment that differs from conventional investments such as debt securities, stocks, etc. It is an investment option for high rollers, including domestic and foreign investors in India.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulates the alternative investment funds in India. AIFs are defined in the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012. RBI doesn’t have any role in it
Context: SEBI tightens overseas norms for alternative investment and VC funds
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect It is a fund of funds that invests in asset classes “other than” bonds, stocks and cash. AIF consists of investment funds that are privately pooled that invest in private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, managed funds, etc. AIF means an investment that differs from conventional investments such as debt securities, stocks, etc. It is an investment option for high rollers, including domestic and foreign investors in India.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulates the alternative investment funds in India. AIFs are defined in the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012. RBI doesn’t have any role in it
Context: SEBI tightens overseas norms for alternative investment and VC funds
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Har Ghar Jal Utsav’
- Goa and Chandigarh have become the first State and Union Territory to be Har Ghar Jal certified
- Har Ghar Jal Utsav is being held under Jal Jeevan Mission
Choose the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Goa has become the first Har Ghar Jal certified State and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has become the first Union Territory in the country to be Har Ghar Jal certified. In this state and UT, people from all the villages have declared their village as Har Ghar Jal through a resolution passed by the Gram Sabha. All two lakh 63 thousand rural households of Goa and over 85 thousand of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu have access to safe drinking water through tap connection. Har Ghar Jal Utsav is being held under Jal Jeevan Mission. This flagship mission aims of providing potable tap water supply to every rural household by 2024. Context – Prime Minister addressed Har Ghar Jal Utsav in Goa.
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Goa has become the first Har Ghar Jal certified State and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has become the first Union Territory in the country to be Har Ghar Jal certified. In this state and UT, people from all the villages have declared their village as Har Ghar Jal through a resolution passed by the Gram Sabha. All two lakh 63 thousand rural households of Goa and over 85 thousand of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu have access to safe drinking water through tap connection. Har Ghar Jal Utsav is being held under Jal Jeevan Mission. This flagship mission aims of providing potable tap water supply to every rural household by 2024. Context – Prime Minister addressed Har Ghar Jal Utsav in Goa.
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