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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature and People
- It is an intergovernmental group championing a global deal that can halt the accelerating loss of species and protect vital ecosystems.
- It was launched in COP26 summit of UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.
- Its central goal is to protect at least 30 percent of world’s land and ocean by 2030.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct It is an intergovernmental group championing a global deal for nature and people that can halt the accelerating loss of species, and protect vital ecosystems that are the source of our economic security It was launched in 2019 by Costa Rica, France and Britain Aim · To promote an international agreement to protect at least 30% of the world’s land and ocean by 2030 (Global 30×30 target).
· To manage the planet sustainably with no net loss of natural habitats, supported by a circular economy, and strives for the sustainable and equitable sharing of benefits from nature.
Context – The coalition was in news
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct It is an intergovernmental group championing a global deal for nature and people that can halt the accelerating loss of species, and protect vital ecosystems that are the source of our economic security It was launched in 2019 by Costa Rica, France and Britain Aim · To promote an international agreement to protect at least 30% of the world’s land and ocean by 2030 (Global 30×30 target).
· To manage the planet sustainably with no net loss of natural habitats, supported by a circular economy, and strives for the sustainable and equitable sharing of benefits from nature.
Context – The coalition was in news
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- Singapore topped the list of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity flows into India in FY2021-22.
- Karnataka and Maharashtra are the top 2 States receiving the highest FDI.
- In India FDI up to 100% is allowed through the automatic route in telecommunication and civil aviation.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Singapore (27.01%), USA (17.94%), Mauritius (15.98%), Netherland (7.86%) and Switzerland (7.31%) emerge as top 5 countries for FDI equity inflows into India FY 2021-22 Top 5 States receiving highest FDI Equity Inflow during FY 2021-22 are Karnataka (37.55%), Maharashtra (26.26%), Delhi (13.93%), Tamil Nadu (5.10%) and Haryana (4.76%) · In India FDI up to 100% is allowed in non-critical sectors through the automatic route, not requiring security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). · Prior government approval or security clearance from MHA is required for investments in sensitive sectors such as defence, media, telecommunication, satellites, private security agencies, civil aviation and mining, besides any investment from Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Context – Trend on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India was released.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Singapore (27.01%), USA (17.94%), Mauritius (15.98%), Netherland (7.86%) and Switzerland (7.31%) emerge as top 5 countries for FDI equity inflows into India FY 2021-22 Top 5 States receiving highest FDI Equity Inflow during FY 2021-22 are Karnataka (37.55%), Maharashtra (26.26%), Delhi (13.93%), Tamil Nadu (5.10%) and Haryana (4.76%) · In India FDI up to 100% is allowed in non-critical sectors through the automatic route, not requiring security clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). · Prior government approval or security clearance from MHA is required for investments in sensitive sectors such as defence, media, telecommunication, satellites, private security agencies, civil aviation and mining, besides any investment from Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Context – Trend on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India was released.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Forest Rights Act, 2006
- Under the act, Gram Sabha is the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of Community Forest Rights
- The act gives forest-dwelling tribal communities right to ownership to land farmed by tribals subject to a maximum of 4 hectares.
- The act allows ownership of minor forest produce to forest dwellers.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · FRA enacted in 2006 recognises the rights of forest-dwelling tribal communities (FDST) and other traditional forest dwellers (OTFD) to forest resources on which these communities were dependent for a variety of needs, including livelihood, habitation and other sociocultural needs. · It recognizes and vests the forest rights and occupation FDST and OTFD who have been residing in such forests for generations.
· The Gram Sabha is the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of Individual Forest Rights (IFR) or Community Forest Rights (CFR) or both that may be given to FDST and OTFD.
Rights Under the Forest Rights Act: Title rights:
· It gives FDST and OTFD the right to ownership to land farmed by tribals or forest dwellers subject to a maximum of 4 hectares.
· Ownership is only for land that is actually being cultivated by the concerned family and no new lands will be granted.
Use rights: · The rights of the dwellers extend to extracting Minor Forest Produce, grazing areas etc.
Context – The act was in news due to recent amendments
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · FRA enacted in 2006 recognises the rights of forest-dwelling tribal communities (FDST) and other traditional forest dwellers (OTFD) to forest resources on which these communities were dependent for a variety of needs, including livelihood, habitation and other sociocultural needs. · It recognizes and vests the forest rights and occupation FDST and OTFD who have been residing in such forests for generations.
· The Gram Sabha is the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of Individual Forest Rights (IFR) or Community Forest Rights (CFR) or both that may be given to FDST and OTFD.
Rights Under the Forest Rights Act: Title rights:
· It gives FDST and OTFD the right to ownership to land farmed by tribals or forest dwellers subject to a maximum of 4 hectares.
· Ownership is only for land that is actually being cultivated by the concerned family and no new lands will be granted.
Use rights: · The rights of the dwellers extend to extracting Minor Forest Produce, grazing areas etc.
Context – The act was in news due to recent amendments
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements The Food Corporation of India(FCI)
- FCI is a statutory body which functions under the supervision of Ministry of Agriculture
- High Level Committee (HLC) under the chairmanship Shanta Kumar was formed for the restructuring for FCI.
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is a statutory body created and run by the Government of India. It is under the ownership of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India formed by the enactment of Food Corporation Act, 1964 by the Parliament of India. The HCL was set up by the Government in 2014 under the chairmanship of Shanta kumar. The major issue before the Committee was how to make the entire food grain management system more efficient by reorienting the role of FCI in MSP operations, procurement, storage and distribution of grains under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). Context: Arunachal Pradesh State Food Commission (APSFC) has asked the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to stop supplying substandard, bad quality rice to the State.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is a statutory body created and run by the Government of India. It is under the ownership of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India formed by the enactment of Food Corporation Act, 1964 by the Parliament of India. The HCL was set up by the Government in 2014 under the chairmanship of Shanta kumar. The major issue before the Committee was how to make the entire food grain management system more efficient by reorienting the role of FCI in MSP operations, procurement, storage and distribution of grains under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). Context: Arunachal Pradesh State Food Commission (APSFC) has asked the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to stop supplying substandard, bad quality rice to the State.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
United Nations Relief and Works Agency has a mandate to work in the region of
Correct
Solution(a)
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is a UN agency that supports the relief and human development of Palestinian refugees. UNRWA’s mandate encompasses Palestinians displaced by the 1948 Palestine War and subsequent conflicts, as well as their descendants, including legally adopted children. As of 2019, more than 5.6 million Palestinians are registered with UNRWA as refugees.
Context – India contributed 2.5 million US Dollars to UNRWA
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Solution(a)
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is a UN agency that supports the relief and human development of Palestinian refugees. UNRWA’s mandate encompasses Palestinians displaced by the 1948 Palestine War and subsequent conflicts, as well as their descendants, including legally adopted children. As of 2019, more than 5.6 million Palestinians are registered with UNRWA as refugees.
Context – India contributed 2.5 million US Dollars to UNRWA
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