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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Krishi Udan Scheme 2.0’
- The main objective of this scheme is to increase share of air carriage in the modal mix for transportation of Agri-produce
- There is a specific budget allocation under the Union budget to promote this scheme
- The Scheme is a convergence scheme between Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The main objective of the Krishi Udan Scheme 2.0 is to increase share of air carriage in the modal mix for transportation of Agri-produce, which includes horticulture, fishery, livestock and processed products. The scheme assists farmers in transporting agriculture products so that it improves their value realisation. There is no specific budget allocation under Krishi Udan Scheme Krishi Udan Scheme is a convergence scheme where eight Ministries/Departments namely Ministry of Civil Aviation, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region Context – 58 airports will be covered under Krishi Udan Scheme 2.0
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The main objective of the Krishi Udan Scheme 2.0 is to increase share of air carriage in the modal mix for transportation of Agri-produce, which includes horticulture, fishery, livestock and processed products. The scheme assists farmers in transporting agriculture products so that it improves their value realisation. There is no specific budget allocation under Krishi Udan Scheme Krishi Udan Scheme is a convergence scheme where eight Ministries/Departments namely Ministry of Civil Aviation, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region Context – 58 airports will be covered under Krishi Udan Scheme 2.0
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022’
- The central government can designate a Management Authority which grants export or import permit for the trade of specimens
- The bill reduces the number of schedules from six to five removing the schedule for vermin species
- The bill provides for any person to voluntarily surrender any captive animals or animal products for which appropriate compensation will be awarded
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The central government can designate a Management Authority, which grants export or import permits for the trade of specimens. Anyone who trades in a scheduled specimen must inform the appropriate authority of the transaction’s specifics. The amended bill reduces the total number of schedules to four by eliminating the schedule for vermin species and reducing the number of schedules for specially protected animals to two. It also inserts a new schedule for specimens listed under CITES. The bill provides for any person to voluntarily surrender any captive animals or animal products for which no compensation will be awarded and the items will become the property of the state government. Context – Rajya Sabha passed the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022
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Solution(b)
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Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect The central government can designate a Management Authority, which grants export or import permits for the trade of specimens. Anyone who trades in a scheduled specimen must inform the appropriate authority of the transaction’s specifics. The amended bill reduces the total number of schedules to four by eliminating the schedule for vermin species and reducing the number of schedules for specially protected animals to two. It also inserts a new schedule for specimens listed under CITES. The bill provides for any person to voluntarily surrender any captive animals or animal products for which no compensation will be awarded and the items will become the property of the state government. Context – Rajya Sabha passed the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2022
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘National party status’, consider the following statements
- The Representation of People’s Act has laid down the technical criterion for a party to be recognised as a national party
- A political party would be considered a national party if it is recognized as state party in four or more states
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The ECI’s Political Parties and Election Symbols, 2019 handbook has laid down the technical criterion for a party to be recognised as a national party. A party may gain or lose national party status from time to time, depending on the fulfilment of these laid-down conditions. A political party would be considered a national party if: it is ‘recognised’ in four or more states; or if its candidates polled at least 6% of total valid votes in any four or more states in the last Lok Sabha or Assembly elections and has at least four MPs in the last Lok Sabha polls; or if it has won at least 2% of the total seats in the Lok Sabha from not less than three states. Context – Aam Aadmi party is on track to be recognised as a national party by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The ECI’s Political Parties and Election Symbols, 2019 handbook has laid down the technical criterion for a party to be recognised as a national party. A party may gain or lose national party status from time to time, depending on the fulfilment of these laid-down conditions. A political party would be considered a national party if: it is ‘recognised’ in four or more states; or if its candidates polled at least 6% of total valid votes in any four or more states in the last Lok Sabha or Assembly elections and has at least four MPs in the last Lok Sabha polls; or if it has won at least 2% of the total seats in the Lok Sabha from not less than three states. Context – Aam Aadmi party is on track to be recognised as a national party by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘Short Duration Varieties (SDVs) of Rice’, consider the following statements
- SDV’s mature in half the time as compared to the regular varieties of rice thereby enabling farmers to prepare the fields for wheat sowing
- The cultivation of short-duration varieties does not offer scope for the adoption of multiple cropping systems due to higher requirement of irrigation
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect These early maturing varieties mature about 20-25 days in advance which enable farmers for straw management and preparation of the fields for wheat sowing. The short-duration varieties, besides offering a sufficient window for paddy residue management, also save irrigation water and input cost. Moreover, the cultivation of short-duration varieties offers scope for the adoption of multiple cropping systems. Context – Cultivation of Short Duration Varieties (SDVs) of Rice for Straw Management was promoted recently.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect These early maturing varieties mature about 20-25 days in advance which enable farmers for straw management and preparation of the fields for wheat sowing. The short-duration varieties, besides offering a sufficient window for paddy residue management, also save irrigation water and input cost. Moreover, the cultivation of short-duration varieties offers scope for the adoption of multiple cropping systems. Context – Cultivation of Short Duration Varieties (SDVs) of Rice for Straw Management was promoted recently.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
‘Geo-Ladakh’ seen in news recently is a
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Solution(a)
Geo-Ladakh project encompasses spatial database generation (water resources, vegetation and energy potential) using remote sensing, geospatial techniques and the development of a Geo-portal for hosting this database. The project also aims towards training of UT-Ladakh officials on Geospatial techniques and applications. Portal provides geospatial data visualization and analytics for UT-Ladakh, consisting of Spatial viewer, Carbon Neutrality, Geospatial utlility mapping and Geo-Tourism.
Context – ISRO to develop “Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal ‘Geo-Ladakh’ for UT-Ladakh”
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Solution(a)
Geo-Ladakh project encompasses spatial database generation (water resources, vegetation and energy potential) using remote sensing, geospatial techniques and the development of a Geo-portal for hosting this database. The project also aims towards training of UT-Ladakh officials on Geospatial techniques and applications. Portal provides geospatial data visualization and analytics for UT-Ladakh, consisting of Spatial viewer, Carbon Neutrality, Geospatial utlility mapping and Geo-Tourism.
Context – ISRO to develop “Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal ‘Geo-Ladakh’ for UT-Ladakh”
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