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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Tso Kar Wetland was recently in news, is located in which State?
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Solution (a)
India has added Tso Kar Wetland Complex in Ladakh as its 42nd Ramsar site.
It is also a second one in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh.
The Tso Kar Basin is a high-altitude wetland complex.
It consists of two principal waterbodies, Startsapuk Tso, a freshwater lake and Tso Kar itself, a hypersaline lake situated in the Changthang region of Ladakh.
It is called Tso Kar, meaning white lake, because of the white salt efflorescence found on the margins due to the evaporation of highly saline water.
The Tso Kar Basin is an A1 Category Important Bird Area (IBA) as per Bird Life International and a key staging site in the Central Asian Flyway.
The site is also one of the most important breeding areas of the Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) in India.
This IBA is also the major breeding area for Great Crested Grebe (Podicepscristatus), Bar-headed Geese (Anserindicus), Ruddy Shelduck (Tadornaferruginea), Brown-headed Gull (Larusbrunnicephalus), Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadriusmongolus) and many other species.
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Solution (a)
India has added Tso Kar Wetland Complex in Ladakh as its 42nd Ramsar site.
It is also a second one in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh.
The Tso Kar Basin is a high-altitude wetland complex.
It consists of two principal waterbodies, Startsapuk Tso, a freshwater lake and Tso Kar itself, a hypersaline lake situated in the Changthang region of Ladakh.
It is called Tso Kar, meaning white lake, because of the white salt efflorescence found on the margins due to the evaporation of highly saline water.
The Tso Kar Basin is an A1 Category Important Bird Area (IBA) as per Bird Life International and a key staging site in the Central Asian Flyway.
The site is also one of the most important breeding areas of the Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) in India.
This IBA is also the major breeding area for Great Crested Grebe (Podicepscristatus), Bar-headed Geese (Anserindicus), Ruddy Shelduck (Tadornaferruginea), Brown-headed Gull (Larusbrunnicephalus), Lesser Sand-Plover (Charadriusmongolus) and many other species.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Sabarimala temple
- It is situated inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu.
- It is located on the banks of river Pamba.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
In news: Kerala wants cap on Sabarimala pilgrims.
The Sabarimala Temple is a temple complex located at sabarimala inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Perinad Village, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala,
Sabarimala temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is located on the banks of the river Pamba.
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Solution (b)
In news: Kerala wants cap on Sabarimala pilgrims.
The Sabarimala Temple is a temple complex located at sabarimala inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Perinad Village, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala,
Sabarimala temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is located on the banks of the river Pamba.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Central Information Commission:
- It is a constitutional body.
- Chief Information Commissioner is not eligible for reappointment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (b)
Central Information Commission
Formation:
- It was established by the Central Government in 2005, under the provisions of the Right to Information Act (2005). It is not a constitutional body.
Composition:
- It shall consist of the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and such number of Central Information Commissioners not exceeding 10 as may be deemed necessary.
Appointment:
- They are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.
Tenure:
- The Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner shall hold office for such a term as prescribed by the Central Government or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
- They are not eligible for reappointment.
Power and Functions of CIC:
- It is the duty of the Commission to receive and inquire into a complaint from any person regarding information request under RTI, 2005.
- The Commission can order an inquiry into any matter if there are reasonable grounds (suo-moto power).
- While inquiring, the Commission has the powers of a civil court in respect of summoning, requiring documents etc.
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Solution (b)
Central Information Commission
Formation:
- It was established by the Central Government in 2005, under the provisions of the Right to Information Act (2005). It is not a constitutional body.
Composition:
- It shall consist of the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and such number of Central Information Commissioners not exceeding 10 as may be deemed necessary.
Appointment:
- They are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.
Tenure:
- The Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner shall hold office for such a term as prescribed by the Central Government or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
- They are not eligible for reappointment.
Power and Functions of CIC:
- It is the duty of the Commission to receive and inquire into a complaint from any person regarding information request under RTI, 2005.
- The Commission can order an inquiry into any matter if there are reasonable grounds (suo-moto power).
- While inquiring, the Commission has the powers of a civil court in respect of summoning, requiring documents etc.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to National Aquifer Mapping and Management program (NAQUIM):
- It is being implemented by the central ground water board.
- NAQUIM was initiated as a part of the ground water management and regulation scheme.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
In news: A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) has been recently signed between Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Ministry of Jal Shakti and Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research–National Geophysical Research Institute, for use of advanced heliborne geophysical survey (through helicopter) and other scientific studies under the Aquifer Mapping Programme.
The National Aquifer Mapping and Management program (NAQUIM) is being implemented by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).
NAQUIM envisages mapping of aquifers (water bearing formations), their characterization and development of Aquifer Management Plans to facilitate sustainable management of groundwater resources.
NAQUIM was initiated as a part of the Ground Water Management and Regulation Scheme to delineate and characterize the aquifers to develop plans for ground water management.
Ground Water Management and Regulation Scheme
- It is a Central Sector Scheme of the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation.
Central Ground Water Board
- It is a subordinate office of the Ministry of Water Resources and is the National Apex Agency entrusted with the responsibilities of providing scientific inputs for management, exploration, monitoring, assessment, augmentation and regulation of groundwater resources of the country.
- It was established in 1970 by renaming the Exploratory Tubewells Organization under the Ministry of Agriculture and later on merged with the Groundwater Wing of the Geological Survey of India during 1972.
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Solution (c)
In news: A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) has been recently signed between Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Ministry of Jal Shakti and Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research–National Geophysical Research Institute, for use of advanced heliborne geophysical survey (through helicopter) and other scientific studies under the Aquifer Mapping Programme.
The National Aquifer Mapping and Management program (NAQUIM) is being implemented by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB).
NAQUIM envisages mapping of aquifers (water bearing formations), their characterization and development of Aquifer Management Plans to facilitate sustainable management of groundwater resources.
NAQUIM was initiated as a part of the Ground Water Management and Regulation Scheme to delineate and characterize the aquifers to develop plans for ground water management.
Ground Water Management and Regulation Scheme
- It is a Central Sector Scheme of the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation.
Central Ground Water Board
- It is a subordinate office of the Ministry of Water Resources and is the National Apex Agency entrusted with the responsibilities of providing scientific inputs for management, exploration, monitoring, assessment, augmentation and regulation of groundwater resources of the country.
- It was established in 1970 by renaming the Exploratory Tubewells Organization under the Ministry of Agriculture and later on merged with the Groundwater Wing of the Geological Survey of India during 1972.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
e-Sewa Kendra at court was recently inaugurated at Tripura High court, which of the following statement is not true with respect to e- Sewa Kendra
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Solution (a)
In news: Recently, an e-Sewa Kendra was inaugurated by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) at the High Court of Tripura.
e-Seva Kendras have been created in the High Courts and in one District Court in each State on a pilot basis.
They are dedicated to serve as a one-stop center for all legal aid and assistance for common litigants and advocates.
It enables litigants to obtain information with respect to case status and to obtain copies of judgments and orders.
These centres also extend assistance in e-filing of cases.
These Kendras represent a significant step for the common man and his right to access to justice.
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Solution (a)
In news: Recently, an e-Sewa Kendra was inaugurated by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) at the High Court of Tripura.
e-Seva Kendras have been created in the High Courts and in one District Court in each State on a pilot basis.
They are dedicated to serve as a one-stop center for all legal aid and assistance for common litigants and advocates.
It enables litigants to obtain information with respect to case status and to obtain copies of judgments and orders.
These centres also extend assistance in e-filing of cases.
These Kendras represent a significant step for the common man and his right to access to justice.
