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Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct regarding the initiatives taken by the Government of India in the field of education sector?
Solution (c)
Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM):
Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP):
Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA):
Article Link: Prime Minister addresses the education community to mark the first anniversary of National Education Policy 2020
Solution (c)
Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM):
Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP):
Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA):
Article Link: Prime Minister addresses the education community to mark the first anniversary of National Education Policy 2020
Consider the following protected areas:
Which of the above protected areas received the accreditation of the Global Conservation Assured|Tiger Standards (CA|TS)?
Solution (a)
Global Conservation Assured|Tiger Standards (CA|TS):
CA|TS is a set of criteria which allows tiger sites to check if their management will lead to successful tiger conservation. CA|TS is organised under seven pillars and 17 elements of critical management activity.
CA|TS was developed by tiger and protected area experts. It was officially launched in 2013.
Sites taking part will initially be ‘registered’ (standards not yet attained) then, when all required standards are met, ‘approved’ (standards achieved). An approved site has achieved excellence in tiger site management. Sites are evaluated through an assessment and independent review process.
14 Tiger Reserves which have been accredited are:
Article Link: India’s 14 Tiger Reserves get Global CA/TS recognition for good Tiger Conservation
Solution (a)
Global Conservation Assured|Tiger Standards (CA|TS):
CA|TS is a set of criteria which allows tiger sites to check if their management will lead to successful tiger conservation. CA|TS is organised under seven pillars and 17 elements of critical management activity.
CA|TS was developed by tiger and protected area experts. It was officially launched in 2013.
Sites taking part will initially be ‘registered’ (standards not yet attained) then, when all required standards are met, ‘approved’ (standards achieved). An approved site has achieved excellence in tiger site management. Sites are evaluated through an assessment and independent review process.
14 Tiger Reserves which have been accredited are:
Article Link: India’s 14 Tiger Reserves get Global CA/TS recognition for good Tiger Conservation
Which among the following is/are Tiger Range Countries?
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Solution (d)
The Tiger Range Countries (TRC) are the countries where tigers still roam free in wild.
There are currently 13 tiger range countries – India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia, Thailand and Vietnam.
India is home to over 70% of the tiger population globally.
India is home to 51 tiger reserves spread across 18 states and the last tiger census of 2018 showed a rise in the tiger population.
India’s strategy of tiger conservation attaches topmost importance to involving local communities.
Solution (d)
The Tiger Range Countries (TRC) are the countries where tigers still roam free in wild.
There are currently 13 tiger range countries – India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia, Thailand and Vietnam.
India is home to over 70% of the tiger population globally.
India is home to 51 tiger reserves spread across 18 states and the last tiger census of 2018 showed a rise in the tiger population.
India’s strategy of tiger conservation attaches topmost importance to involving local communities.
What is the objective of I-MESA scheme, seen recently in news?
Solution (c)
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a scheme, namely Information-Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA) in FY 2021-22.
Under this scheme, Social Audits are to be conducted for all the schemes of the Department starting FY 2021-22.
These social audits are done through Social Audit Units (SAU) of the States and National Institute for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.
Article Link: Social Audit of Social Sector Schemes
Solution (c)
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a scheme, namely Information-Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA) in FY 2021-22.
Under this scheme, Social Audits are to be conducted for all the schemes of the Department starting FY 2021-22.
These social audits are done through Social Audit Units (SAU) of the States and National Institute for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.
Article Link: Social Audit of Social Sector Schemes
Which of the following is NOT an alternate name of river Sutlej?
Solution (b)
The Sutlej River is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historic crossroads region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan.
It is the easternmost tributary of the Indus River. The Bhakra Dam is built around the river Sutlej to provide irrigation and other facilities to the states of Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana.
The waters of the Sutlej are allocated to India under the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan, and are mostly diverted to irrigation canals in India.
Alternate names of Sutlej River are: Sutudri (Ancient name); Zarodros (Greek name); Langechen Khambab (Tibetan name).
Article Link: Sutlej river pollution: Millions on verge of health risks, NGT raises alarm
Solution (b)
The Sutlej River is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historic crossroads region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan.
It is the easternmost tributary of the Indus River. The Bhakra Dam is built around the river Sutlej to provide irrigation and other facilities to the states of Punjab, Rajasthan and Haryana.
The waters of the Sutlej are allocated to India under the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan, and are mostly diverted to irrigation canals in India.
Alternate names of Sutlej River are: Sutudri (Ancient name); Zarodros (Greek name); Langechen Khambab (Tibetan name).
Article Link: Sutlej river pollution: Millions on verge of health risks, NGT raises alarm
