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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
‘Global Resources Outlook Report’ is published by
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Solution (c)
Global Resource Outlook is the flagship report of the International Resource Panel of the United Nations Environment Programme. This year’s report sheds light on how resources are essential to the effective implementation of the Agenda 2030 and multilateral environmental agreements to tackle the triple planetary crisis. It brings together the best available data, modelling and assessments from 180 countries, seven world regions and four income groups, to analyse trends, impacts and distributional effects of resource use.
Context – Global Resource Outlook 2024 was launched on the final day of the Sixth United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA-6) at the UNEP headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Solution (c)
Global Resource Outlook is the flagship report of the International Resource Panel of the United Nations Environment Programme. This year’s report sheds light on how resources are essential to the effective implementation of the Agenda 2030 and multilateral environmental agreements to tackle the triple planetary crisis. It brings together the best available data, modelling and assessments from 180 countries, seven world regions and four income groups, to analyse trends, impacts and distributional effects of resource use.
Context – Global Resource Outlook 2024 was launched on the final day of the Sixth United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA-6) at the UNEP headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO)’
Statement 1 – The scheme aims to cultivate an innovation ecosystem by collaborating with startups, innovators, MSMEs, incubators, and academia.
Statement 2 – It offers grants and support for R&D with significant potential for future adoption in Indian defence and aerospace.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India launched in 2018. Objective: The objective of the scheme is to cultivate an innovation ecosystem in the Defence and Aerospace sector by collaborating with startups, innovators, MSMEs, incubators, and academia It will be funded and managed by a ‘Defence Innovation Organization (DIO)’ which has been formed as a ‘not for profit’ company as per the Companies Act 2013 for this purpose, by the two founder memberse. Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) – HAL & BEL. It offers grants and support for R&D with significant potential for future adoption in Indian defence and aerospace. Context – The Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO), under the aegis of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, is organising DefConnect 2024 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on March 04, 2024.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India launched in 2018. Objective: The objective of the scheme is to cultivate an innovation ecosystem in the Defence and Aerospace sector by collaborating with startups, innovators, MSMEs, incubators, and academia It will be funded and managed by a ‘Defence Innovation Organization (DIO)’ which has been formed as a ‘not for profit’ company as per the Companies Act 2013 for this purpose, by the two founder memberse. Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) – HAL & BEL. It offers grants and support for R&D with significant potential for future adoption in Indian defence and aerospace. Context – The Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO), under the aegis of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, is organising DefConnect 2024 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on March 04, 2024.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Commission for Protection of Child Rights’
- It is an executive body working under the Ministry of Women and Child Development
- It is mandated to monitor the proper and effective implementation of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
- The members are appointed by the President for a term of 5 years
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has been constituted by the Government of India, under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005. The Commission is mandated under section 13 of the CPCR Act, 2005 “to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.” It is also mandated to monitor the proper and effective implementation of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012; Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009. A chairperson who, is a person of eminence and has done outstanding work for promoting the welfare of children Six members, out of which at least two are woman, from the following fields, is appointed by the Central Government from amongst person of eminence, ability, integrity, standing and experience in Education, Child health, care, welfare or child development; Juvenile justice or care of neglected or marginalized children or children with disabilities, Elimination of child labour or children in distress, Child psychology or sociology; and Laws relating to children. These members are appointed by the Central Government for a term of 3 years. Context – The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has sought action against an app for allegedly disseminating explicit and objectionable material, including content targeted at children.
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has been constituted by the Government of India, under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005. The Commission is mandated under section 13 of the CPCR Act, 2005 “to ensure that all Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child Rights perspective as enshrined in the Constitution of India and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.” It is also mandated to monitor the proper and effective implementation of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012; Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009. A chairperson who, is a person of eminence and has done outstanding work for promoting the welfare of children Six members, out of which at least two are woman, from the following fields, is appointed by the Central Government from amongst person of eminence, ability, integrity, standing and experience in Education, Child health, care, welfare or child development; Juvenile justice or care of neglected or marginalized children or children with disabilities, Elimination of child labour or children in distress, Child psychology or sociology; and Laws relating to children. These members are appointed by the Central Government for a term of 3 years. Context – The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has sought action against an app for allegedly disseminating explicit and objectionable material, including content targeted at children.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following countries
- Azerbaijan
- Russia
- Malaysia
- Oman
- Kazakhstan
- Mexico
- Brunei
How many of the above mentioned countries are a part of OPEC+?
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Solution (d)
OPEC+ is a group of oil-exporting countries which meets regularly to decide how much crude oil to sell on the world market. These nations came to an accord towards the end of 2016 “to institutionalize a framework for cooperation between OPEC and non-OPEC producing countries on a regular and sustainable basis.” OPEC+ controls about 40% of global oil supplies and more than 80% of proven oil reserves. At the core of this group are the members of OPEC (the Organization of the Oil Exporting Countries), which are mainly Middle Eastern and African countries. It comprises OPEC countries plus Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Russia, Mexico, Malaysia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Oman.
Context – OPEC+ members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia recently agreed to extend voluntary oil output cuts first announced in 2023 as part of an agreement among oil producers to boost prices following economic uncertainty.
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Solution (d)
OPEC+ is a group of oil-exporting countries which meets regularly to decide how much crude oil to sell on the world market. These nations came to an accord towards the end of 2016 “to institutionalize a framework for cooperation between OPEC and non-OPEC producing countries on a regular and sustainable basis.” OPEC+ controls about 40% of global oil supplies and more than 80% of proven oil reserves. At the core of this group are the members of OPEC (the Organization of the Oil Exporting Countries), which are mainly Middle Eastern and African countries. It comprises OPEC countries plus Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brunei, Kazakhstan, Russia, Mexico, Malaysia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Oman.
Context – OPEC+ members led by Saudi Arabia and Russia recently agreed to extend voluntary oil output cuts first announced in 2023 as part of an agreement among oil producers to boost prices following economic uncertainty.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about ‘Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP)’
- The goal is to convert at least 50% of all tugs into Green Tugs by 2030 and to have Green Tugs operating at all ports
- It aims to convert all tugboats working in the country into ‘Green Hybrid Tugs’, running on non-fossil fuel like Methanol, Ammonia, Hydrogen.
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The goal of the GTTP is to convert at least 50% of all tugs into Green Tugs by 2030 and to have Green Tugs operating at all major ports. It will convert all tugboats working in the country into ‘Green Hybrid Tugs’, running on non-fossil fuel like Methanol, Ammonia, Hydrogen. By implementing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, domestic/short sea shipping ferries, port vessels (tugs/crafts/dredgers) India aims to achieve a remarkable reduction of 50% by 2030 to 70% by 2047. Context – Union Minister of MoPSW & AYUSH inaugurated the 60T bollard pull tug named ‘Ocean Grace’ and the Medical Mobile Unit (MMU).
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct The goal of the GTTP is to convert at least 50% of all tugs into Green Tugs by 2030 and to have Green Tugs operating at all major ports. It will convert all tugboats working in the country into ‘Green Hybrid Tugs’, running on non-fossil fuel like Methanol, Ammonia, Hydrogen. By implementing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, domestic/short sea shipping ferries, port vessels (tugs/crafts/dredgers) India aims to achieve a remarkable reduction of 50% by 2030 to 70% by 2047. Context – Union Minister of MoPSW & AYUSH inaugurated the 60T bollard pull tug named ‘Ocean Grace’ and the Medical Mobile Unit (MMU).
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