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Consider the following statements regarding the SAMPANN portal:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation:
• SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) is an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications for efficient online pension processing and timely disbursement. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The portal offers services such as grievance redressal, status tracking, and direct communication for pensioners. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
Explanation:
• SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) is an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications for efficient online pension processing and timely disbursement. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The portal offers services such as grievance redressal, status tracking, and direct communication for pensioners. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation:
• CITES controls and monitors international trade in threatened species using a permit-based system to ensure sustainability. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Appendix I species face the highest level of protection and commercial trade is generally prohibited, except in exceptional non-commercial cases. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
• Although CITES is legally binding, it does not replace domestic law; parties must enact national legislation to enforce the treaty provisions. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
Explanation:
• CITES controls and monitors international trade in threatened species using a permit-based system to ensure sustainability. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Appendix I species face the highest level of protection and commercial trade is generally prohibited, except in exceptional non-commercial cases. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
• Although CITES is legally binding, it does not replace domestic law; parties must enact national legislation to enforce the treaty provisions. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
Explanation:
• Majuli Island is situated in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, making it one of the largest inhabited river islands globally.
Explanation:
• Majuli Island is situated in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, making it one of the largest inhabited river islands globally.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation:
• NSIL was created to commercially exploit ISRO’s technologies, including satellite launches, communication capacities, and space-based services. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Under the demand-driven approach, NSIL takes responsibility for owning, operating, and providing satellites and launch services as per market requirements. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
Explanation:
• NSIL was created to commercially exploit ISRO’s technologies, including satellite launches, communication capacities, and space-based services. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• Under the demand-driven approach, NSIL takes responsibility for owning, operating, and providing satellites and launch services as per market requirements. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation:
• The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list focuses on preserving living cultural traditions, including rituals, social practices, festivals, and craftsmanship. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The list does not grant legally binding protection; it promotes awareness, documentation, and safeguarding measures but carries no enforceable legal obligations. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
• Nations may nominate heritage elements individually or jointly as multinational nominations when cultural practices are shared across borders. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
Explanation:
• The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list focuses on preserving living cultural traditions, including rituals, social practices, festivals, and craftsmanship. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The list does not grant legally binding protection; it promotes awareness, documentation, and safeguarding measures but carries no enforceable legal obligations. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
• Nations may nominate heritage elements individually or jointly as multinational nominations when cultural practices are shared across borders. Hence Statement 3 is Correct
