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Consider the following statements about ‘People’s Biodiversity Register’
How many of the statement(s) given above are correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| The Biological Diversity Act (2002) mandates the development of Peoples’ Biodiversity Registers (PBRs) at the local level to document as well as safe guard bio-resources and associated knowledge. | People’s Biodiversity Register serves as a comprehensive record of various aspects of biodiversity, including the conservation of habitats, preservation of land races, domesticated stocks and breeds of animals, micro-organisms, and the accumulation of knowledge related to the area’s biological diversity. | PBR will help local bodies in preparing various projects in agriculture, drinking water, and waste management, among other sectors, with a focus on biodiversity conservation and equitable sharing of benefits. |
Context – Thazhakara has become the first grama panchayat in Alappuzha and one of the first in Kerala to update and publish a comprehensive People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| The Biological Diversity Act (2002) mandates the development of Peoples’ Biodiversity Registers (PBRs) at the local level to document as well as safe guard bio-resources and associated knowledge. | People’s Biodiversity Register serves as a comprehensive record of various aspects of biodiversity, including the conservation of habitats, preservation of land races, domesticated stocks and breeds of animals, micro-organisms, and the accumulation of knowledge related to the area’s biological diversity. | PBR will help local bodies in preparing various projects in agriculture, drinking water, and waste management, among other sectors, with a focus on biodiversity conservation and equitable sharing of benefits. |
Context – Thazhakara has become the first grama panchayat in Alappuzha and one of the first in Kerala to update and publish a comprehensive People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)
With respect to ‘Zorawar Light Tank’, consider the following statements
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| Zorawar Light Tank is an indigenously designed and developed Light Tank. It will be equipped with all the modern technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Drone Integration, a high degree of situational awareness, and amphibious operation capability. | It was jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) along with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) as the lead integrator. It was named after a military general, Zorawar Singh Kahluria, who had served under Jammu’s Raja Gulab Singh in the 19th Century. |
Context – Defence officials said that the prototype of the country’s indigenous light tank Zorawar is ready and will soon be subjected to extensive trials
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| Zorawar Light Tank is an indigenously designed and developed Light Tank. It will be equipped with all the modern technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, Drone Integration, a high degree of situational awareness, and amphibious operation capability. | It was jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) along with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) as the lead integrator. It was named after a military general, Zorawar Singh Kahluria, who had served under Jammu’s Raja Gulab Singh in the 19th Century. |
Context – Defence officials said that the prototype of the country’s indigenous light tank Zorawar is ready and will soon be subjected to extensive trials
With respect to ‘3D Hologram Technology, consider the following statements
Statement 1 – It is a virtual three-dimensional image created by the interference of light beams that reflect real physical objects
Statement 2 – It uses the principles of interference and diffraction of light waves to record and reconstruct 3D images of objects.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| 3D Hologram Technology is a virtual three-dimensional image created by the interference of light beams that reflect real physical objects. Holograms preserve the depth, parallax, and other properties of the original item. Unlike conventional 3D projections, holograms can be seen with the naked eye. | It uses the principles of interference and diffraction of light waves to record and reconstruct 3D images of objects. There are two methods for creating holograms: computer-generated holograms for augmented reality glasses and actual holograms for optical displays. |
Context – Japan issued its first new banknotes in two decades, yen packed with 3D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting.
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| 3D Hologram Technology is a virtual three-dimensional image created by the interference of light beams that reflect real physical objects. Holograms preserve the depth, parallax, and other properties of the original item. Unlike conventional 3D projections, holograms can be seen with the naked eye. | It uses the principles of interference and diffraction of light waves to record and reconstruct 3D images of objects. There are two methods for creating holograms: computer-generated holograms for augmented reality glasses and actual holograms for optical displays. |
Context – Japan issued its first new banknotes in two decades, yen packed with 3D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting.
Consider the following statements about ‘SEHER Programme’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| SEHER Programme is a comprehensive credit education program designed to enhance financial literacy and business skills among women entrepreneurs. This initiative is expected to enable women to access the financial tools necessary for business growth and job creation. | It is an initiative of NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and TransUnion CIBIL. This initiative supports WEP’s goal of improving financing access for women in India’s 63 million MSMEs. |
Context – Women Entrepreneurship Platform and TransUnion CIBIL Partner to Launch SEHER Program to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| SEHER Programme is a comprehensive credit education program designed to enhance financial literacy and business skills among women entrepreneurs. This initiative is expected to enable women to access the financial tools necessary for business growth and job creation. | It is an initiative of NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and TransUnion CIBIL. This initiative supports WEP’s goal of improving financing access for women in India’s 63 million MSMEs. |
Context – Women Entrepreneurship Platform and TransUnion CIBIL Partner to Launch SEHER Program to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
‘Habrocestum swaminathan and Habrocestum benjamin’ which were recently discovered belong to a species of
Solution (b)
The newly discovered species, Habrocestum swaminathan and Habrocestum benjamin, which have been added to the illustrious roster of the genus Habrocestum. These spider species are the unsung heroes of natural pest control and vital indicators of ecosystem health. They have been discovered from the evergreen forests of the southern Western Ghats
Context – Two new species of jumping spiders discovered from Western Ghats
Solution (b)
The newly discovered species, Habrocestum swaminathan and Habrocestum benjamin, which have been added to the illustrious roster of the genus Habrocestum. These spider species are the unsung heroes of natural pest control and vital indicators of ecosystem health. They have been discovered from the evergreen forests of the southern Western Ghats
Context – Two new species of jumping spiders discovered from Western Ghats
