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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Gandhi Peace Prize
- It is a biennial award instituted by the Government of India in 1965.
- It was instituted on the occasion of the 100th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi as a tribute to the ideals espoused by Mahatma Gandhi.
- The prize can be given to institutions, individuals and organisations.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Option a Correct · It is an annual award instituted by the Government of India in 1995, · It was instituted on the occasion of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi as a tribute to the ideals espoused by Mahatma Gandhi.
· The award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed or gender.
· The award carries an amount of 1 crore, a citation, a plaque and an exquisite traditional handicraft/handloom item.
· The prize can be given to institutions, individuals and organisations.
· Recent awardees include Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said, Oman (2019) and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (2020), Bangladesh.
Context: The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 will be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Option a Correct · It is an annual award instituted by the Government of India in 1995, · It was instituted on the occasion of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi as a tribute to the ideals espoused by Mahatma Gandhi.
· The award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed or gender.
· The award carries an amount of 1 crore, a citation, a plaque and an exquisite traditional handicraft/handloom item.
· The prize can be given to institutions, individuals and organisations.
· Recent awardees include Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said, Oman (2019) and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (2020), Bangladesh.
Context: The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 will be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
It is India’s second-largest mangrove ecosystem after the Sunderbans. This National Park is a network of creeks and canals which are inundated with waters from rivers Dhamra and Patasala, forming a unique ecosystem. It has one of the largest populations of endangered saltwater crocodiles in India.
The above description is related to which of the following National Park?
Correct
Correct: Option b
Bhitarkanika National Park:
- Location: It is located in Kendrapara district in the state of Odisha.
- It is India’s second-largest mangrove ecosystem after the Sunderbans.
- It is a 145 Sq. km large national park which was designated on 16th September 1998 and obtained the status of a Ramsar site in August 2002,e., the second Ramsar site of the State after the Chilika Lake.
- This National Park is a network of creeks and canals which are inundated with waters from rivers Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra and Patasala, forming a unique ecosystem.
Flora: Mangrove species, casuarinas, and grasses like the indigo bush.
Fauna:
- Bhitarkanika has one of the largest populations of endangered saltwater crocodiles in India.
- The Gahirmatha Beach, which forms the boundary of the park in the east, is the largest colony of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles.
Other mammals include monkeys, jackals, common langurs, otter, sambar deer, jungle cats, fox, Mongoose, wolfs, fishing cats, hyenas, etc.
Context: A 10-year-old boy was allegedly killed recently following an attack by a crocodile sparking fresh bouts of man-animal conflict in areas in the close vicinity of Bhitarkanika National Park.
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Correct: Option b
Bhitarkanika National Park:
- Location: It is located in Kendrapara district in the state of Odisha.
- It is India’s second-largest mangrove ecosystem after the Sunderbans.
- It is a 145 Sq. km large national park which was designated on 16th September 1998 and obtained the status of a Ramsar site in August 2002,e., the second Ramsar site of the State after the Chilika Lake.
- This National Park is a network of creeks and canals which are inundated with waters from rivers Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra and Patasala, forming a unique ecosystem.
Flora: Mangrove species, casuarinas, and grasses like the indigo bush.
Fauna:
- Bhitarkanika has one of the largest populations of endangered saltwater crocodiles in India.
- The Gahirmatha Beach, which forms the boundary of the park in the east, is the largest colony of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles.
Other mammals include monkeys, jackals, common langurs, otter, sambar deer, jungle cats, fox, Mongoose, wolfs, fishing cats, hyenas, etc.
Context: A 10-year-old boy was allegedly killed recently following an attack by a crocodile sparking fresh bouts of man-animal conflict in areas in the close vicinity of Bhitarkanika National Park.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
- It is an international financial institution and a specialised agency of the United Nations.
- It brings out the Rural Development Report every year.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · IFAD is an international financial institution and specialized United Nations agency working in the field of poverty eradication in the rural areas of developing countries providing grants and loans with low interest for allied projects. · It works with marginalized and vulnerable groups such as farmers with small holdings, foresters, Pastoralists, Fishermen and small scale entrepreneurs by giving them disaster preparedness, access to weather information, technology transfer and social learning.
Objectives: · To increase the productive capacity of poor people.
· To increase benefits for them from market participation.
· To strengthen the environmental sustainability & climate resilience of their economic activities.
Reports:
· It brings out the Rural Development Report every year.
Context: The International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD) recently lauded India for reviving focus on millets and exporting 1.8 million tonnes of wheat to 18 countries that faced an acute shortage of food last year.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · IFAD is an international financial institution and specialized United Nations agency working in the field of poverty eradication in the rural areas of developing countries providing grants and loans with low interest for allied projects. · It works with marginalized and vulnerable groups such as farmers with small holdings, foresters, Pastoralists, Fishermen and small scale entrepreneurs by giving them disaster preparedness, access to weather information, technology transfer and social learning.
Objectives: · To increase the productive capacity of poor people.
· To increase benefits for them from market participation.
· To strengthen the environmental sustainability & climate resilience of their economic activities.
Reports:
· It brings out the Rural Development Report every year.
Context: The International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD) recently lauded India for reviving focus on millets and exporting 1.8 million tonnes of wheat to 18 countries that faced an acute shortage of food last year.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Drugs Technical Advisory Board
- It is the highest statutory decision-making body on technical matters related to drugs in India.
- It functions under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is the highest statutory decision-making body on technical matters related to drugs in India. · It is established as per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
· It is part of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
· Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. · Function: It advises the Central Government and the State Governments on technical matters arising out of the administration of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, of 1940 and to carry out the other functions assigned to it by this Act.
Context: Recently, the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) recommended banning the manufacture, sale and distribution of two non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · It is the highest statutory decision-making body on technical matters related to drugs in India. · It is established as per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
· It is part of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
· Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. · Function: It advises the Central Government and the State Governments on technical matters arising out of the administration of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, of 1940 and to carry out the other functions assigned to it by this Act.
Context: Recently, the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) recommended banning the manufacture, sale and distribution of two non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is the only legally binding framework set up to address desertification and the effects of drought.
- UN Environment Assembly is the world’s highest level decision making body on the environment.
- Great Green Wall and Changwon are the initiatives of United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was established in 1994 to protect and restore our land and ensure a safer, just, and more sustainable future. · UNCCD promote practices that avoid, reduce and reverse land degradation and are the driving force behind Sustainable Development Goal 15 and Land Degradation Neutrality.
· UNCCD is the only legally binding framework set up to address desertification and the effects of drought.
· It is the governing body of the UN Environment Programme. · It is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment.
· The Assembly is made up of the 193 UN Member States and convenes every two years to advance global environmental governance.
· It was created in June 2012, during the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, also referred to as RIO+20.
The flagship initiatives of UNCCD includes · Great Green Wall Initiative
· Changwon Initiative
· International Drought Resilience Alliance
· Greening Drylands Partnership
· The Drought Initiative
· The Ankara Initiative
Context: On World Desertification Day (june 17 2023) United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification highlighted that granting equal land rights to women can reduce world hunger significantly.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was established in 1994 to protect and restore our land and ensure a safer, just, and more sustainable future. · UNCCD promote practices that avoid, reduce and reverse land degradation and are the driving force behind Sustainable Development Goal 15 and Land Degradation Neutrality.
· UNCCD is the only legally binding framework set up to address desertification and the effects of drought.
· It is the governing body of the UN Environment Programme. · It is the world’s highest-level decision-making body on the environment.
· The Assembly is made up of the 193 UN Member States and convenes every two years to advance global environmental governance.
· It was created in June 2012, during the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, also referred to as RIO+20.
The flagship initiatives of UNCCD includes · Great Green Wall Initiative
· Changwon Initiative
· International Drought Resilience Alliance
· Greening Drylands Partnership
· The Drought Initiative
· The Ankara Initiative
Context: On World Desertification Day (june 17 2023) United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification highlighted that granting equal land rights to women can reduce world hunger significantly.
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