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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
‘Apis Karinjodian’ seen in news recently is a species of
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Solution(b)
A new species of endemic honeybee named Apis karinjodian or Indian black honeybee, has been discovered in the Western Ghats, taking the species of honeybees in the world to 11. The distribution of Apis karinjodian ranges from the central Western Ghats and Nilgiris to the southern Western Ghats, covering the States of Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Context – A new species of endemic honeybee has been discovered in the Western Ghats.
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Solution(b)
A new species of endemic honeybee named Apis karinjodian or Indian black honeybee, has been discovered in the Western Ghats, taking the species of honeybees in the world to 11. The distribution of Apis karinjodian ranges from the central Western Ghats and Nilgiris to the southern Western Ghats, covering the States of Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Context – A new species of endemic honeybee has been discovered in the Western Ghats.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups’
- It was formed on the basis of recommendations of the Bhuria Commission
- The PVTGs are identified and designated by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect In 1973, the Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category, who are less developed among the tribal groups. In 1975, the Government of India initiated to identify the most vulnerable tribal groups as a separate category called PVTGs and declared 52 such groups, while in 1993 an additional 23 groups were added to the category, making it a total of 75 PVTGs, spread over 18 states and one Union Territory (A&N Islands) in the country (2011 census). As per Census 2011, there are a total of 75 PVTGs out of 705 Scheduled Tribes, spread over 17 states and one Union Territory (UT). The categorization is done by the Ministry of Home Affairs and not by the Ministry of Tribal affairs. Context – The Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) has recreated the huts of several Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs at its different regional centres.
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Solution(d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect In 1973, the Dhebar Commission created Primitive Tribal Groups (PTGs) as a separate category, who are less developed among the tribal groups. In 1975, the Government of India initiated to identify the most vulnerable tribal groups as a separate category called PVTGs and declared 52 such groups, while in 1993 an additional 23 groups were added to the category, making it a total of 75 PVTGs, spread over 18 states and one Union Territory (A&N Islands) in the country (2011 census). As per Census 2011, there are a total of 75 PVTGs out of 705 Scheduled Tribes, spread over 17 states and one Union Territory (UT). The categorization is done by the Ministry of Home Affairs and not by the Ministry of Tribal affairs. Context – The Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) has recreated the huts of several Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs at its different regional centres.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Bioenergy Programme’
- The programme support setting up of pellets and briquettes for use in power generation and non-bagasse based power generation projects
- It is an initiative of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
- Waste to Energy sub-component of the programme supports setting up of large Biogas, BioCNG and power plants using municipal solid waste
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 Biomass Programme under the NBP (Scheme to Support Manufacturing of Briquettes & Pellets and Promotion of Biomass (non-bagasse) based cogeneration in Industries) will support setting up of pellets and briquettes for use in power generation and non-bagasse based power generation projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India has notified the National Bioenergy Programme. MNRE has continued the National Bioenergy Programme for the period from FY 2021-22 to 2025-26. The Programme has been recommended for implementation in two Phases. Waste to Energy Programme (Programme on Energy from Urban, Industrial and Agricultural Wastes /Residues) will support setting up of large Biogas, BioCNG and Power plants (excluding MSW to Power projects). Context – The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India notified the National Bioenergy Programme
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Biomass Programme under the NBP (Scheme to Support Manufacturing of Briquettes & Pellets and Promotion of Biomass (non-bagasse) based cogeneration in Industries) will support setting up of pellets and briquettes for use in power generation and non-bagasse based power generation projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India has notified the National Bioenergy Programme. MNRE has continued the National Bioenergy Programme for the period from FY 2021-22 to 2025-26. The Programme has been recommended for implementation in two Phases. Waste to Energy Programme (Programme on Energy from Urban, Industrial and Agricultural Wastes /Residues) will support setting up of large Biogas, BioCNG and Power plants (excluding MSW to Power projects). Context – The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India notified the National Bioenergy Programme
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘District Mineral Foundation’
- The concept of DMF was introduced through amendment in Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) MMDR Act of 1957
- Union Government is mandated to establish a DMF in every district of the country affected by mining operations
- A District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY)
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 concept of DMF was introduced through amendment in Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) MMDR Act, 1957. The State Government can establish a DMF as a trust or non-profit body, and contributions from miners fund a DMF.
Section 9B of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act) mandates that the State Governments shall, by notification, establish a District Mineral Foundation in every district in the country affected by mining related operations. A District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) Context – As per the latest figures of Ministry of Mines, District Mineral Foundation (DMF) has been constituted in 622 Districts spread across 23 States of India
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Solution(c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The concept of DMF was introduced through amendment in Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) MMDR Act, 1957. The State Government can establish a DMF as a trust or non-profit body, and contributions from miners fund a DMF.
Section 9B of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act) mandates that the State Governments shall, by notification, establish a District Mineral Foundation in every district in the country affected by mining related operations. A District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) Context – As per the latest figures of Ministry of Mines, District Mineral Foundation (DMF) has been constituted in 622 Districts spread across 23 States of India
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Electoral Bonds’
- All the political parties registered under the Representation of the People Act, 1951 are eligible to receive these bonds
- Electoral Bonds may be purchased by a person who is a citizen of India or incorporated or established in India.
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Only the Political Parties registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951) and which secured not less than one per cent of the votes polled in the last General Election to the House of the People or the Legislative Assembly of the State, shall be eligible to receive the Electoral Bonds. The Electoral Bonds shall be encashed by an eligible Political Party only through a Bank account with the Authorised Bank. As per provisions of the Scheme, Electoral Bonds may be purchased by a person (as defined in item No. 2 (d) of Gazette Notification), who is a citizen of India or incorporated or established in India. A person being an individual can buy Electoral Bonds, either singly or jointly with other individuals. Context – Sale of Electoral Bonds at Authorised Branches of State Bank of India (SBI) has been notified recently
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Solution(b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Only the Political Parties registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (43 of 1951) and which secured not less than one per cent of the votes polled in the last General Election to the House of the People or the Legislative Assembly of the State, shall be eligible to receive the Electoral Bonds. The Electoral Bonds shall be encashed by an eligible Political Party only through a Bank account with the Authorised Bank. As per provisions of the Scheme, Electoral Bonds may be purchased by a person (as defined in item No. 2 (d) of Gazette Notification), who is a citizen of India or incorporated or established in India. A person being an individual can buy Electoral Bonds, either singly or jointly with other individuals. Context – Sale of Electoral Bonds at Authorised Branches of State Bank of India (SBI) has been notified recently
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