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Consider the following statements
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Correct |
| · These are a type of renewable fuel made from organic materials such as wood, agricultural residues, and energy crops.
· These are produced by compressing organic materials under high pressure. |
These are two kinds
· Torrefied: It is processed at 250-350°C in the absence of oxygen, leading to the formation of torrefied biomass. · Non-torrefied: In this biomass is shredded, grinded and sent to a pellet reactor, where it is compressed into pellet form with the help of binders such as sawdust, bagasse, molasses, starch and others. |
· The policy to use biomass pellets in coal-burning thermal power plants came into force in October 2022.
· It is mandatory in India to use biomass or agricultural residue as combustion fuel along with coal in coal-fired thermal power plants. · The biomass used for co-combustion in the power plants is processed and refined into pellets with a calorific value comparable to coal. |
Context: Recently, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) revised the financial grants for biomass pellet manufacturing units.
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Incorrect | Correct |
| · These are a type of renewable fuel made from organic materials such as wood, agricultural residues, and energy crops.
· These are produced by compressing organic materials under high pressure. |
These are two kinds
· Torrefied: It is processed at 250-350°C in the absence of oxygen, leading to the formation of torrefied biomass. · Non-torrefied: In this biomass is shredded, grinded and sent to a pellet reactor, where it is compressed into pellet form with the help of binders such as sawdust, bagasse, molasses, starch and others. |
· The policy to use biomass pellets in coal-burning thermal power plants came into force in October 2022.
· It is mandatory in India to use biomass or agricultural residue as combustion fuel along with coal in coal-fired thermal power plants. · The biomass used for co-combustion in the power plants is processed and refined into pellets with a calorific value comparable to coal. |
Context: Recently, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) revised the financial grants for biomass pellet manufacturing units.
Consider the following statements about Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS)
Choose the incorrect statements:
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| BHS are unique ecosystems having rich biodiversity comprising of any one or more of the following components:
· Richness of wild as well as domesticated species or intra-specific categories. · High endemism. · Presence of rare and threatened species, keystone species, and species of evolutionary significance. · Wild ancestors of domestic/cultivated species or their varieties. · Past pre-eminence of biological components represented by fossil beds and having significant cultural, ethical or aesthetic values and are important for the maintenance of cultural diversity, with or without a long history of human association with them. |
· Under Section-37 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, the State Government, in consultation with local bodies, may notify areas of biodiversity importance as BHS.
· The State Government, in consultation with the Central Government, may frame rules for the management and conservation of BHS. · The creation of BHS may not put any restriction on the prevailing practices and usages of the local communities other than those voluntarily decided by them. |
Context: West Bengal recently notified four more biodiversity heritage sites (BHS), taking the tally in the state to eight.
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| BHS are unique ecosystems having rich biodiversity comprising of any one or more of the following components:
· Richness of wild as well as domesticated species or intra-specific categories. · High endemism. · Presence of rare and threatened species, keystone species, and species of evolutionary significance. · Wild ancestors of domestic/cultivated species or their varieties. · Past pre-eminence of biological components represented by fossil beds and having significant cultural, ethical or aesthetic values and are important for the maintenance of cultural diversity, with or without a long history of human association with them. |
· Under Section-37 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, the State Government, in consultation with local bodies, may notify areas of biodiversity importance as BHS.
· The State Government, in consultation with the Central Government, may frame rules for the management and conservation of BHS. · The creation of BHS may not put any restriction on the prevailing practices and usages of the local communities other than those voluntarily decided by them. |
Context: West Bengal recently notified four more biodiversity heritage sites (BHS), taking the tally in the state to eight.
Consider the following statements about United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| · It is the United Nations’ flagship catalytic financing entity for the world’s 46 Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
· It is an autonomous, voluntarily funded UN organization, affiliated with the UN Development Programme (UNDP). · It is the only UN agency mandated to focus primarily on the least developed countries (LDCs). |
· It works to invest and catalyse capital to support to LDCs in achieving the sustainable growth and inclusiveness envisioned by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Doha Programme of Action for the least developed countries, 2022–2031.
· It provides investment capital and technical support to both the public and the private sectors. |
Context: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) recently launched a white paper aimed at making India a global leader in agritech innovation.
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| · It is the United Nations’ flagship catalytic financing entity for the world’s 46 Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
· It is an autonomous, voluntarily funded UN organization, affiliated with the UN Development Programme (UNDP). · It is the only UN agency mandated to focus primarily on the least developed countries (LDCs). |
· It works to invest and catalyse capital to support to LDCs in achieving the sustainable growth and inclusiveness envisioned by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Doha Programme of Action for the least developed countries, 2022–2031.
· It provides investment capital and technical support to both the public and the private sectors. |
Context: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) recently launched a white paper aimed at making India a global leader in agritech innovation.
Consider the following statements about Hakki Pikkis Tribes
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct |
| · Hakki Pikkis are semi-nomadic tribe, traditionally of bird catchers and hunters. (Hakki in Kannada means ‘bird’ and Pikki means ‘catchers’).
· They are believed to hail originally from the bordering districts of Gujarat and Rajasthan. · They live in several states in west and south India, particularly concentrated in Karnataka. |
· They are divided into four clans, Gujaratia, Panwar, Kaliwala and Mewaras.
· Men of the tribe would hunt while women begged in villages. · The Hakki-Pikkis are said to be a matriarchal group. |
· The community speaks an Indo-Aryan language.
· Their mother tongue was designated ‘Vaagri’ by scholars. · UNESCO has listed ‘Vaagri’ as one of the endangered languages. |
Context: Hakki Pikkis, a semi-nomadic tribes were caught in Sudan conflict
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct |
| · Hakki Pikkis are semi-nomadic tribe, traditionally of bird catchers and hunters. (Hakki in Kannada means ‘bird’ and Pikki means ‘catchers’).
· They are believed to hail originally from the bordering districts of Gujarat and Rajasthan. · They live in several states in west and south India, particularly concentrated in Karnataka. |
· They are divided into four clans, Gujaratia, Panwar, Kaliwala and Mewaras.
· Men of the tribe would hunt while women begged in villages. · The Hakki-Pikkis are said to be a matriarchal group. |
· The community speaks an Indo-Aryan language.
· Their mother tongue was designated ‘Vaagri’ by scholars. · UNESCO has listed ‘Vaagri’ as one of the endangered languages. |
Context: Hakki Pikkis, a semi-nomadic tribes were caught in Sudan conflict
Global Food Policy Report 2023, recently seen in news is published by which of the organization?
Solution (c)
| Option c |
| Correct |
| Key highlights of the report:
· The report called for a more proactive response to food system shocks with a focus on three key areas: · Crisis prediction and preparation · Building resilience before and during crises · Making crisis response supportive and inclusive of women, forced migrants and other vulnerable groups. · It advocated for strengthening agrifood value chains to support livelihoods and food security during crises. · It advised governments to maintain a business environment that fosters flexibility, and technical and financial innovation. |
Context: Recently, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) published Global Food Policy Report, 2023 which said that investing in early warning systems is essential to save lives, livelihoods and money.
Solution (c)
| Option c |
| Correct |
| Key highlights of the report:
· The report called for a more proactive response to food system shocks with a focus on three key areas: · Crisis prediction and preparation · Building resilience before and during crises · Making crisis response supportive and inclusive of women, forced migrants and other vulnerable groups. · It advocated for strengthening agrifood value chains to support livelihoods and food security during crises. · It advised governments to maintain a business environment that fosters flexibility, and technical and financial innovation. |
Context: Recently, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) published Global Food Policy Report, 2023 which said that investing in early warning systems is essential to save lives, livelihoods and money.
