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Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Indian Pangolin’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| Indian Pangolin is widely distributed in India, except the arid region, high Himalayas and the North-East. It can be found at elevation up to 2500 m. The species also occurs in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The species is understood to occur in various types of tropical forests as well as open land, grasslands and degraded habitats, including in close proximity to villages. The species can adapt well to modified habitats, provided its ant and termite prey remains abundant. | It is listed in Schedule I of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and classified as Endangered on IUCN Red List. The Indian pangolin is listed on CITES Appendix I since January 2017 and is protected in all range countries. |
Context – International non-profit organization TRAFFIC recently reported that 1,203 pangolins had been found in illegal wildlife trade in India from 2018 to 2022.
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Incorrect | Correct |
| Indian Pangolin is widely distributed in India, except the arid region, high Himalayas and the North-East. It can be found at elevation up to 2500 m. The species also occurs in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The species is understood to occur in various types of tropical forests as well as open land, grasslands and degraded habitats, including in close proximity to villages. The species can adapt well to modified habitats, provided its ant and termite prey remains abundant. | It is listed in Schedule I of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and classified as Endangered on IUCN Red List. The Indian pangolin is listed on CITES Appendix I since January 2017 and is protected in all range countries. |
Context – International non-profit organization TRAFFIC recently reported that 1,203 pangolins had been found in illegal wildlife trade in India from 2018 to 2022.
If a geomagnetic storm reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth?
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Solution (c)
The hazards associated with geomagnetic storms are ->
It is not known to cause slowing down of ocean currents and intensification of glacier melting.
Context – A Geomagnetic Storm was caused by a solar wind that passed through a gap created in the Earth’s magnetic field recently.
Solution (c)
The hazards associated with geomagnetic storms are ->
It is not known to cause slowing down of ocean currents and intensification of glacier melting.
Context – A Geomagnetic Storm was caused by a solar wind that passed through a gap created in the Earth’s magnetic field recently.
With reference to ‘Rhododendrons’, consider the following statements
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| Rhododendron is a large genus of flowering plants and is found mainly in Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas and Nilgiris. Some plants of Rhododendron are evergreen and some are deciduous in nature. The species is found in varied habitats from subtropical forests to alpine shrubs, rhododendrons range from dwarf shrubs to large trees. They are not found in central highlands | Rhododendron, meaning rose tree in Greek, is considered an indicator species for climate change. They have been used in traditional medicine for their medicinal properties. In some regions, the bark, leaves, and flowers of these plants are used to treat a range of ailments, including fever, headache, and inflammation. | Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas are home to more than one-third of all types of rhododendrons found in India. The publication titled ‘ Rhododendrons of Sikkim and Darjeeling Himalaya- An Illustrated Account’ lists 45 taxa of rhododendrons (36 species, 1 subspecies, 1 variety, and 7 natural hybrids). There are 132 taxa (80 species, 25 subspecies and 27 varieties) of rhododendrons found in India. Of the 45 taxa recorded in the publication, 24 are found in the Darjeeling Himalayas and 44 in the Sikkim Himalayas. |
Context – A report on rhododendrons in Sikkim and Darjeeling Himalayas was published
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Incorrect | Correct | Correct |
| Rhododendron is a large genus of flowering plants and is found mainly in Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas and Nilgiris. Some plants of Rhododendron are evergreen and some are deciduous in nature. The species is found in varied habitats from subtropical forests to alpine shrubs, rhododendrons range from dwarf shrubs to large trees. They are not found in central highlands | Rhododendron, meaning rose tree in Greek, is considered an indicator species for climate change. They have been used in traditional medicine for their medicinal properties. In some regions, the bark, leaves, and flowers of these plants are used to treat a range of ailments, including fever, headache, and inflammation. | Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas are home to more than one-third of all types of rhododendrons found in India. The publication titled ‘ Rhododendrons of Sikkim and Darjeeling Himalaya- An Illustrated Account’ lists 45 taxa of rhododendrons (36 species, 1 subspecies, 1 variety, and 7 natural hybrids). There are 132 taxa (80 species, 25 subspecies and 27 varieties) of rhododendrons found in India. Of the 45 taxa recorded in the publication, 24 are found in the Darjeeling Himalayas and 44 in the Sikkim Himalayas. |
Context – A report on rhododendrons in Sikkim and Darjeeling Himalayas was published
‘Dharma Guardian’ is a bilateral military exercise conducted between India and
Solution (d)
Exercise Dharma Guardian-2023 is the 4th joint military exercise between India and Japan which is being conducted since 2018. The scope of this exercise covers platoon-level joint training on operations in jungle and semi-urban or urban terrain. Troops of the Garhwal Rifles Regiment of the Indian Army and an Infantry Regiment from the Middle Army of the Japan Ground Self Defence Force are participating in the exercise.
Context – A joint military exercise Dharma Guardian between India and Japan to begin from 17 February 2023 at Camp Imazu in Japan.
Solution (d)
Exercise Dharma Guardian-2023 is the 4th joint military exercise between India and Japan which is being conducted since 2018. The scope of this exercise covers platoon-level joint training on operations in jungle and semi-urban or urban terrain. Troops of the Garhwal Rifles Regiment of the Indian Army and an Infantry Regiment from the Middle Army of the Japan Ground Self Defence Force are participating in the exercise.
Context – A joint military exercise Dharma Guardian between India and Japan to begin from 17 February 2023 at Camp Imazu in Japan.
Consider the following statements about ‘GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)’
Select the correct statement(s)
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| Section 109 of Chapter XVIII Chapter of Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 Act empowers the Central Government to constitute an Appellate Tribunal known as the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal for hearing on the recommendation of Council, by notification, with effect from such date as may be specified therein on the recommendation of GST Council. | Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal is the form of the second appeal in GST laws and the first common forum of dispute resolution between Centre and States. The appeals against the orders in first appeals issued by the Appellate Authorities under the Central GST (CGST) and State GST (SGST) Acts lie before the GST Appellate Tribunal. |
Context – The GST Council in its 49th meeting accepted the Group of Ministers’ (GoM) recommendations on long pending constitution of GST appellate tribunal in the country with some modifications
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Incorrect |
| Section 109 of Chapter XVIII Chapter of Central Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 Act empowers the Central Government to constitute an Appellate Tribunal known as the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal for hearing on the recommendation of Council, by notification, with effect from such date as may be specified therein on the recommendation of GST Council. | Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal is the form of the second appeal in GST laws and the first common forum of dispute resolution between Centre and States. The appeals against the orders in first appeals issued by the Appellate Authorities under the Central GST (CGST) and State GST (SGST) Acts lie before the GST Appellate Tribunal. |
Context – The GST Council in its 49th meeting accepted the Group of Ministers’ (GoM) recommendations on long pending constitution of GST appellate tribunal in the country with some modifications
