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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the outbreak of the Marburg Viral disease.
Statement 1: It is a severe, highly infectious hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola.
Statement 2: Marburg virus is only found in avian species and human transmission has not been reported till date.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · The virus was first identified in 1967 in Marburg, Germany, after workers contracted it from infected green monkeys. · It is a severe, highly infectious hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola belongs to the filovirus family.
· Marburg virus can spread from person to person through direct contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces. · The natural host of the Marburg virus is the African fruit bat, which carries the pathogen. The virus can be transmitted from bats to primates, including humans.
Context – Many people have died in Rwanda following an outbreak of the Marburg Viral Disease.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect · The virus was first identified in 1967 in Marburg, Germany, after workers contracted it from infected green monkeys. · It is a severe, highly infectious hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola belongs to the filovirus family.
· Marburg virus can spread from person to person through direct contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids or contaminated surfaces. · The natural host of the Marburg virus is the African fruit bat, which carries the pathogen. The virus can be transmitted from bats to primates, including humans.
Context – Many people have died in Rwanda following an outbreak of the Marburg Viral Disease.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban(SBM-U) 2.0
- It was launched in 2021 for a period of 5 years.
- It consists of a new component of Used Water Management (UWM) for cities with more than one lakh population.
- The nodal ministry for SBM- U is the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
How many statement(s) mentioned above are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect It was launched in 2021 for a period of five years with a vision of achieving Garbage Free Status for all cities through · 100% source segregation,
· Door to door collection and
· Scientific management of all fractions of waste including safe disposal in scientific landfills.
To ensure that no untreated faecal sludge or used water is discharged into the environment, a new component of Used Water Management (UWM) for Cities with less than one lakh population has been included. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is the nodal ministry for the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U). Context – Three years into the five-year Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0, big cities have cleared less than half of their legacy landfill sites, with only 38% of dumped waste remediated.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect It was launched in 2021 for a period of five years with a vision of achieving Garbage Free Status for all cities through · 100% source segregation,
· Door to door collection and
· Scientific management of all fractions of waste including safe disposal in scientific landfills.
To ensure that no untreated faecal sludge or used water is discharged into the environment, a new component of Used Water Management (UWM) for Cities with less than one lakh population has been included. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is the nodal ministry for the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U). Context – Three years into the five-year Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0, big cities have cleared less than half of their legacy landfill sites, with only 38% of dumped waste remediated.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about Parivesh 2.0 portal.
- The website is designed , updated and maintained by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate change.
- It provides a single window platform for environmental clearance, forest clearance, coastal regulation zone clearance etc
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · PARIVESH stands for (Pro-Active Responsive Facilitation by Interactive and Virtuous Environmental Singlewindow Hub). · The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal ministry for Parivesh 2.0, a web-based application for environmental clearances
· Parivesh was originally launched in 2018 to provide a single window for various environmental, forest, wildlife, and coastal regulation zone clearances etc. · Parivesh 2.0 introduces a mobile app that allows project proponents to track their clearance applications and compliance submissions.
Context – The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) received only 32 applications to register exotic species on the Parivesh 2.0 portal.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct · PARIVESH stands for (Pro-Active Responsive Facilitation by Interactive and Virtuous Environmental Singlewindow Hub). · The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal ministry for Parivesh 2.0, a web-based application for environmental clearances
· Parivesh was originally launched in 2018 to provide a single window for various environmental, forest, wildlife, and coastal regulation zone clearances etc. · Parivesh 2.0 introduces a mobile app that allows project proponents to track their clearance applications and compliance submissions.
Context – The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) received only 32 applications to register exotic species on the Parivesh 2.0 portal.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with regards to Commision for Air Quality Management ( CAQM)
- CAQM was constituted under the Environment Protection Act 1986.
- The powers of the Commission include; preparing codes and guidelines, issuing directions etc which will be binding on the concerned person or entities.
- The Commission has the power to impose and collect environmental compensation from farmers involved in stubble burning.
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct CAQM was constituted under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021. Objective: The Act provides for the constitution of a Commission for better coordination, research, identification, and resolution of problems related to air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas.
Powers of the Commission include; 1. Restricting activities influencing air quality,
2. Preparing codes and guidelines to prevent and control air pollution,
3. Issuing directions on matters including inspections, or regulation which will be binding on the concerned person or authority.
The Commission may impose and collect environmental compensation from farmers causing pollution by stubble burning prescribed by the central government. Context – The Supreme Court questioned the effectiveness of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in controlling air pollution caused by stubble burning in North India
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct CAQM was constituted under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021. Objective: The Act provides for the constitution of a Commission for better coordination, research, identification, and resolution of problems related to air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas.
Powers of the Commission include; 1. Restricting activities influencing air quality,
2. Preparing codes and guidelines to prevent and control air pollution,
3. Issuing directions on matters including inspections, or regulation which will be binding on the concerned person or authority.
The Commission may impose and collect environmental compensation from farmers causing pollution by stubble burning prescribed by the central government. Context – The Supreme Court questioned the effectiveness of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in controlling air pollution caused by stubble burning in North India
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The three nation grouping IBSA( India, Brazil and South Africa) established in 2003 under which declaration.
Correct
Solution (c)
IBSA is a unique Forum which brings together India, Brazil and South Africa established in 2003 after the Brasilia Declaration. It has the rotating presidency of India, Brazil, South Africa. The grouping completed 20 years in 2023.
Context – A meeting was held under the framework of the three-nation grouping IBSA (India-Brazil-South Africa) on actions against all UN-listed terrorists and terror entities.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
IBSA is a unique Forum which brings together India, Brazil and South Africa established in 2003 after the Brasilia Declaration. It has the rotating presidency of India, Brazil, South Africa. The grouping completed 20 years in 2023.
Context – A meeting was held under the framework of the three-nation grouping IBSA (India-Brazil-South Africa) on actions against all UN-listed terrorists and terror entities.
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