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Yasuni National Park

Syllabus

Context: Recently, Ecuadorians voted against the oil drilling of the protected area in Yasuni National Park in the Amazon recently.

About Yasuni National Park:-

IMAGE SOURCE: pbs.org

About Amazon Rainforests:-

 MUST READ: Amazon forests are no longer acting as a carbon sink

SOURCE: THE HINDU

 PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS

Q.1) Consider the following statements: (2022)

  1. The Climate Group is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and running them.
  2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative “EP100”.
  3. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals.
  4. Some Indian companies are members of EP100.
  5. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the “Under2 Coalition”.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1,2, 4 and 5
  2. 1,3 and 4 only
  3. 2,3 and 5 only
  4. 1,2, 3, 4 and 5

Q.2) The ‘Fortaleza Declaration’ recently in the news, is related to the affairs of: (2015)

  1. ASEAN
  2. BRICS
  3. OECD
  4. WTO

Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur

Syllabus

Context: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur on his 115th birth anniversary.

About Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur:-

Education:-

Infrastructure:-

Land Reforms:-

Healthcare:-

Administrative Efficiency

Cultural Preservation:-

MUST READ: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

SOURCE: AIR

 PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS

Q.1) By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal, designated as the Governor General of India? (2023)

  1. The Regulating Act
  2. The Pitt’s India Act
  3. The Charter Act of 1793
  4. The Charter Act of 1833

Q.2) Consider the following freedom fighters: (2022)

  1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh
  2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee
  3. Rash Behari Bose

Who of the above was/were actively associated with the Ghadar Party?

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 3 only

Global Maritime India Summit 2023(GIMS 2023)

Syllabus

Context: Recently, a roadshow was organized in Visakhapatnam as a run-up to the Global Maritime India Summit 2023(GIMS 2023).

Background:-

About Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GIMS 2023):-

 MUST READ: ( GREEN MARITIME SECTOR)

SOURCE:  THE HINDU

 PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS

Q.1) Consider the following in respect of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS): (2017)

  1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy.
  2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Q.2) Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with which of the following countries? (2019)

  1. Japan
  2. Russia
  3. The United Kingdom
  4. The United States of America

Likaru-Mig La-Fukche road

Syllabus

Context: The construction of the world’s new highest motorable Likaru-Mig La-Fukche road began in Ladakh recently.

Background:-

About Likaru-Mig La-Fukche road:-

IMAGE SOURCE: The Times of India

Significance:-

MUST READ: India’s first-ever night sky sanctuary in Ladakh

SOURCE: HINDUSTAN TIMES

PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS

Q.1) Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems are generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following? (2022)

  1. Brakes of motor vehicles
  2. Engines of motor vehicles
  3. Microwave stoves within homes
  4. Power plants
  5. Telephone lines

Select the correct answer using the code given below

  1. 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
  2. 1, 2 and 4 only
  3. 3, 4 and 5 only
  4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Q.2) R2 Code of Practices” constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of (2022)

  1. Environmentally responsible practices in the electronics recycling industry
  2. Ecological management of ‘’Wetlands of International Importance” under the Ramsar Convention
  3. Sustainable practices in the cultivation of agricultural crops in degraded lands
  4. Environmental Impact Assessment’’ in the exploitation of natural resources

National Conference on e-Governance

Syllabus

Context: Recently, the 26th National Conference on e-Governance was organized

About the National Conference on e-Governance:-

National Awards for e-Governance:-

MUST READ: E-RUPI & Governance

SOURCE: AIR

PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS

Q.1) Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of the “Digital India” Plan of the Government of India? (2018)

  1. Formation of India’s own Internet companies like China did.
  2. Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centres within our national geographical boundaries.
  3. Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places, and major tourist centres.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Q.2) Regarding DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? (2016)

  1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under the Digital India Programme.
  2. It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Sloth bear

Syllabus

Context: A Sloth bear was captured and relocated near Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu.

About Sloth Bear:-

Threats:-

Protection Status:-

MUST READ: Nandankanan Zoological Park: Odisha

SOURCE: THE HINDU

PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS

Q.1) Which one of the following makes a tool with a stick to scrape insects from a hole in a tree or a log of wood? (2023)

  1. Fishing cat
  2. Orangutan
  3. Otter
  4. Sloth bear

Q.2) With reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements is correct? (2020)

  1. It is spread over two districts.
  2. There is no human habitation inside the Park.
  3. It is one of the natural habitats of the Great Indian Bustard.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Mains:

India's Hunger Challenge

Syllabus

Context: India has lifted 135 million people out of poverty; however, malnutrition remains an onerous challenge.

About Hunger:

India’s achievements till date with regard to hunger and poverty:

Challenges of Hunger:

Consequences of the prevalence of hunger in India:

Govt. Initiatives to tackle hunger in India:

Source:  Indian Express


Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Amendment Bill 2023

Syllabus

Context: The Lok Sabha has recently passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

About IIMs:

Key provisions of IIM (Amendment) Bill, 2023:

Need for the Amendment:

Criticism:

Way Forward:

The Indian Institutes of Management play a vital role in shaping the nation’s future leaders and contributing to economic growth. The 2023 IIM Amendment Bill represents a significant step by the government to address concerns of governance and accountability in the IIM system. By introducing the position of a Visitor and empowering them with oversight authority, the government seeks to strike a balance between autonomy and accountability.

Source:   The Hindu


Practice MCQs

Daily Practice MCQs

Q1) Consider the following pairs:

National Parks in news Country
1.Yasuni National Park Brazil
2.Yellowstone National Park Ecuador
3.Kuno National Park Madhya Pradesh

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. All three
  4. None

Q2) Consider the following statements

Statement-I:

Sloth bear are Endangered as per the IUCN Red List.

Statement-II:

They are found in India, Sri Lanka, and southern Nepal.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Q3) Consider the following statements

Statement-I:

Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur established the Maharaja Bir Bikram College (MBB College) in Agartala, Tripura.

Statement-II:

He believed in the modernization and development of the state and did not support local arts, crafts, and traditions.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Mains Practice Questions

Q.1) There is a growing divergence in the relationship between poverty and hunger in India. The shrinking of social expenditure by the government is forcing the poor to spend more on Non- Food essential items squeezing their food – budget. – Elucidate. (250 words)

Q.2) Analyze the role and powers of the proposed Visitor in the 2023 IIM Amendment Bill and its potential impact on the functioning of IIMs. Compare the balance between autonomy and accountability in the IIMs and other state-controlled educational bodies like IITs. (250 Words)


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