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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Marine Protected Areas’
- They are designated areas of the ocean that are set aside for the protection and conservation of marine ecosystems and their biodiversity
- These areas exclude fishing and other human activities but research work is allowed
- United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea provides a legal framework for establishing vast marine protected areas (MPAs) to protect against the loss of wildlife of the high seas.
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 MPAs are designated areas of the ocean that are set aside for the protection and conservation of marine ecosystems and their biodiversity. They support climate change adaptation and mitigation while providing other ecosystem services. MPAs do not necessarily exclude fishing, research or other human activities; in fact, many MPAs are multi-purpose areas. United Nations High Seas Treaty is the first-ever treaty to protect the world’s oceans that lie outside national boundaries. It is also known as the ‘Paris Agreement for the Ocean.’ It is a legally binding treaty to protect marine life in international waters. It will provide a legal framework for establishing vast marine protected areas (MPAs) to protect against the loss of wildlife and share out the genetic resources of the high seas. Context – The Union minister of state for science and technology and earth sciences recently said that India will continue to support setting up two Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in Antarctica to protect marine life and its ecosystem services.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect MPAs are designated areas of the ocean that are set aside for the protection and conservation of marine ecosystems and their biodiversity. They support climate change adaptation and mitigation while providing other ecosystem services. MPAs do not necessarily exclude fishing, research or other human activities; in fact, many MPAs are multi-purpose areas. United Nations High Seas Treaty is the first-ever treaty to protect the world’s oceans that lie outside national boundaries. It is also known as the ‘Paris Agreement for the Ocean.’ It is a legally binding treaty to protect marine life in international waters. It will provide a legal framework for establishing vast marine protected areas (MPAs) to protect against the loss of wildlife and share out the genetic resources of the high seas. Context – The Union minister of state for science and technology and earth sciences recently said that India will continue to support setting up two Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in Antarctica to protect marine life and its ecosystem services.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
‘CRISP app’ which was recently launched is related to
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Solution (d)
The Comprehensive Rubber Information System Platform (CRISP) application has been developed by the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) in collaboration with the Digital University of Kerala. It gives information to rubber cultivators related to production and productivity enhancement, reduction of cultivation cost, maintenance of soil fertility, disease control measures, etc.
Context – The Rubber Board has launched a mobile app CRISP to inform growers about rubber cultivation and provides solutions online.
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Solution (d)
The Comprehensive Rubber Information System Platform (CRISP) application has been developed by the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) in collaboration with the Digital University of Kerala. It gives information to rubber cultivators related to production and productivity enhancement, reduction of cultivation cost, maintenance of soil fertility, disease control measures, etc.
Context – The Rubber Board has launched a mobile app CRISP to inform growers about rubber cultivation and provides solutions online.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘LaQshya Programme’, consider the following statements
- The programme aims to eliminate maternal and newborn mortality, morbidity and stillbirths
- It covers all Government Medical College Hospitals, District Hospitals & equivalent health facilities in private settings
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect ‘LaQshya’ programme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare aims at improving quality of care in labour room and maternity Operation Theatre (OT). It aims to reduce preventable maternal and newborn mortality, morbidity and stillbirths associated with the care around delivery in Labour room and Maternity OT and ensure respectful maternity care. It covers all Government Medical College Hospitals, District Hospitals & equivalent health facilities, designated FRUs as well as high case load CHCs. It does not cover private hospitals. Context – 2,660 Labour Rooms and 1989 Maternity Operation Theatres certified facilities under the LaQshya programme conducted the sensitization/ orientation of the latest Labour Room protocols
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect ‘LaQshya’ programme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare aims at improving quality of care in labour room and maternity Operation Theatre (OT). It aims to reduce preventable maternal and newborn mortality, morbidity and stillbirths associated with the care around delivery in Labour room and Maternity OT and ensure respectful maternity care. It covers all Government Medical College Hospitals, District Hospitals & equivalent health facilities, designated FRUs as well as high case load CHCs. It does not cover private hospitals. Context – 2,660 Labour Rooms and 1989 Maternity Operation Theatres certified facilities under the LaQshya programme conducted the sensitization/ orientation of the latest Labour Room protocols
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
With reference to ‘International Monetary Fund Bailout’, consider the following statements
- The IMF lends money to the troubled economies often in the form of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs).
- This lending is carried out by a number of lending programs such as extended credit facility, flexible credit line and stand-by agreements
- India has sought IMF support only once and that was during Balance of Payments crisis in 1991
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The IMF lends money to the troubled economies often in the form of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). SDRs simply represent a basket of five currencies, namely the U.S. dollar, the euro, the Chinese yuan, the Japanese yen, and the British pound. The IMF carries out its lending to troubled economies through a number of lending programs such as the extended credit facility, the flexible credit line, the stand-by agreement, etc. India has sought financial assistance from the IMF seven times but never since 1993. The repayment of all the loans taken from the IMF were completed by May 2000. Context – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed a $3 billion bailout plan for Sri Lanka’s struggling economy and is also in negotiations with Pakistan for a $1.1 billion bailout plan.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect The IMF lends money to the troubled economies often in the form of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs). SDRs simply represent a basket of five currencies, namely the U.S. dollar, the euro, the Chinese yuan, the Japanese yen, and the British pound. The IMF carries out its lending to troubled economies through a number of lending programs such as the extended credit facility, the flexible credit line, the stand-by agreement, etc. India has sought financial assistance from the IMF seven times but never since 1993. The repayment of all the loans taken from the IMF were completed by May 2000. Context – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed a $3 billion bailout plan for Sri Lanka’s struggling economy and is also in negotiations with Pakistan for a $1.1 billion bailout plan.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Sarus Crane’
- It is a large migratory crane found in parts of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
- It is classified as Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List and is listed in Appendix II of CITES agreement
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The sarus crane (Antigone antigone) is a large nonmigratory crane found in parts of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. The tallest of the flying birds, standing at a height of up to 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in), they are a conspicuous species of open wetlands in South Asia It is classified as Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List and is listed in Appendix II of CITES agreement. The species is neither a novelty nor under threat in the Northern Indian landscape. Context – Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) Forest Department has relocated a sarus crane, U.P. ‘s State bird, from Mandka village in Amethi to Raebareli’s Samaspur Bird Sanctuary.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The sarus crane (Antigone antigone) is a large nonmigratory crane found in parts of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. The tallest of the flying birds, standing at a height of up to 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in), they are a conspicuous species of open wetlands in South Asia It is classified as Vulnerable under the IUCN Red List and is listed in Appendix II of CITES agreement. The species is neither a novelty nor under threat in the Northern Indian landscape. Context – Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) Forest Department has relocated a sarus crane, U.P. ‘s State bird, from Mandka village in Amethi to Raebareli’s Samaspur Bird Sanctuary.
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