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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation:
• The Champions of the Earth Award, instituted by UNEP, is the UN’s highest environmental honour and celebrates transformative action by individuals, organizations, and governments. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The award is open to a wide range of recipients, including individuals, NGOs, corporations, and public institutions, not governments alone. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
Explanation:
• The Champions of the Earth Award, instituted by UNEP, is the UN’s highest environmental honour and celebrates transformative action by individuals, organizations, and governments. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The award is open to a wide range of recipients, including individuals, NGOs, corporations, and public institutions, not governments alone. Hence Statement 2 is Incorrect
Explanation:
• GlowCas9 is a fluorescently tagged CRISPR-Cas9 system that allows researchers to visually track gene-editing activity in real time.
Explanation:
• GlowCas9 is a fluorescently tagged CRISPR-Cas9 system that allows researchers to visually track gene-editing activity in real time.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation:
• Buxa Tiger Reserve is situated in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal and represents the ecological transition between the Eastern Himalayas and the Gangetic plains. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• It is part of the Terai Arc Landscape and shares a northern boundary with Bhutan, enhancing transboundary wildlife connectivity. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
Explanation:
• Buxa Tiger Reserve is situated in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal and represents the ecological transition between the Eastern Himalayas and the Gangetic plains. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• It is part of the Terai Arc Landscape and shares a northern boundary with Bhutan, enhancing transboundary wildlife connectivity. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation:
• PM Vishwakarma Scheme focuses on uplifting traditional artisans and craftspeople by integrating them into the formal economy. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The scheme offers components such as skill training, toolkit incentives, concessional credit, and marketing support. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• The scheme is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Government of India with active central involvement. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
Explanation:
• PM Vishwakarma Scheme focuses on uplifting traditional artisans and craftspeople by integrating them into the formal economy. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• The scheme offers components such as skill training, toolkit incentives, concessional credit, and marketing support. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• The scheme is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Government of India with active central involvement. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation:
• The National Green Tribunal was constituted under the NGT Act, 2010 to provide speedy environmental justice. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• NGT deals with civil cases involving environmental disputes under laws such as the Environment Protection Act and Water Act. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• NGT does not have criminal jurisdiction; criminal offences are handled by regular courts. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
Explanation:
• The National Green Tribunal was constituted under the NGT Act, 2010 to provide speedy environmental justice. Hence Statement 1 is Correct
• NGT deals with civil cases involving environmental disputes under laws such as the Environment Protection Act and Water Act. Hence Statement 2 is Correct
• NGT does not have criminal jurisdiction; criminal offences are handled by regular courts. Hence Statement 3 is Incorrect
