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In a report published recently highlighted that climate change will lead to increase in Sea Level in Lakshadweep Islands. In this respect what are the impacts of rising sea level in coastal areas?
Choose the correct statement from the codes given below:
Solution (d)
Sea level rise is a complex response to Earth’s shifting climate. Because climate change is largely dependent on greenhouse gases, from both natural and human activities, it is challenging to accurately predict changes, including the timing and magnitude of sea level rise.
The main physical effects of sea level rise include:
Article Link: Climate change to increase sea level in Lakshadweep Islands
Solution (d)
Sea level rise is a complex response to Earth’s shifting climate. Because climate change is largely dependent on greenhouse gases, from both natural and human activities, it is challenging to accurately predict changes, including the timing and magnitude of sea level rise.
The main physical effects of sea level rise include:
Article Link: Climate change to increase sea level in Lakshadweep Islands
National Parks in India are notified under:
Solution (c)
Protected Areas in India comprise National Parks, Sanctuaries, Conservation / Community Reserves and Tiger Reserves. Protected Area (PA) has been defined in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 was a major step towards wildlife conservation. The Act classified animals into different schedules based on the need for protection, and hunting of these species was outlawed and penalties were prescribed in case of violations. This legislation played a major role in protecting India’s rich wildlife.
Article Link: Tribal hunting rights vs wildlife protection laws
Solution (c)
Protected Areas in India comprise National Parks, Sanctuaries, Conservation / Community Reserves and Tiger Reserves. Protected Area (PA) has been defined in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 was a major step towards wildlife conservation. The Act classified animals into different schedules based on the need for protection, and hunting of these species was outlawed and penalties were prescribed in case of violations. This legislation played a major role in protecting India’s rich wildlife.
Article Link: Tribal hunting rights vs wildlife protection laws
Consider the following statements regarding Unmukt Project, seen recently in news:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution (c)
To commemorate the World Sickle Cell Disease Day, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs organized 2nd Online National Conclave on Sickle Cell Disease in India.
Mobile Vans were flagged off under Unmukt project for strengthening screening and timely management of SCD in Khunti district of Jharkhand and Kanker in Chhattisgarh, 2 tribal sdistricts with high prevalence of sickle Cell disease among tribals.
Sickle cell disease (SCD), which is the most prevalent inherited blood disorder, is widespread amongst many tribal population groups in India, posing a considerable health burden in several states. While there are several cost-effective interventions, which have dramatically reduced morbidity and mortality from SCD in India, the access to care for SCD in the tribal regions of India is limited.The disease in India is prevalent predominantly in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, western Odisha, eastern Gujarat and in pockets of the Nilgiri Hills in north Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Article Link: Unmukt project to eliminate Sickle Cell Disease launched
Solution (c)
To commemorate the World Sickle Cell Disease Day, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs organized 2nd Online National Conclave on Sickle Cell Disease in India.
Mobile Vans were flagged off under Unmukt project for strengthening screening and timely management of SCD in Khunti district of Jharkhand and Kanker in Chhattisgarh, 2 tribal sdistricts with high prevalence of sickle Cell disease among tribals.
Sickle cell disease (SCD), which is the most prevalent inherited blood disorder, is widespread amongst many tribal population groups in India, posing a considerable health burden in several states. While there are several cost-effective interventions, which have dramatically reduced morbidity and mortality from SCD in India, the access to care for SCD in the tribal regions of India is limited.The disease in India is prevalent predominantly in Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, western Odisha, eastern Gujarat and in pockets of the Nilgiri Hills in north Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Article Link: Unmukt project to eliminate Sickle Cell Disease launched
Which of the following is a Ramsar Sites in India?
Solution (b)
Deepor Beel is located to the south-west of Guwahati city, in Kamrup district of Assam.
It is a permanent freshwater lake, in a former channel of the Brahmaputra River, to the south of the main river.
It was declared as Ramsar site in 2002 for undertaking conservation measures on the basis of its biological and environmental importance.
Recently, The Assam government has proposed the realignment of a broad gauge railway line through the Deepor Beel. Several elephants have been run over on the railway track between the elevated Rani Reserve Forest and the Deepor Beel wildlife sanctuary.
Article Link: Assam seeks realignment of rail track through sanctuary
Solution (b)
Deepor Beel is located to the south-west of Guwahati city, in Kamrup district of Assam.
It is a permanent freshwater lake, in a former channel of the Brahmaputra River, to the south of the main river.
It was declared as Ramsar site in 2002 for undertaking conservation measures on the basis of its biological and environmental importance.
Recently, The Assam government has proposed the realignment of a broad gauge railway line through the Deepor Beel. Several elephants have been run over on the railway track between the elevated Rani Reserve Forest and the Deepor Beel wildlife sanctuary.
Article Link: Assam seeks realignment of rail track through sanctuary
With reference to Green Hydrogen, consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution (b)
Hydrogen is a clean fuel that, when consumed in a fuel cell, produces only water. Hydrogen can be produced from a variety of domestic resources, such as natural gas, nuclear power, biomass, and renewable power like solar and wind.
Hydrogen generated entirely from renewable power sources is called green hydrogen. In this process, electricity generated from renewable energy is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Green Hydrogen as energy source is a clean burning molecule which can decarbonise a range of sectors including iron and steel, chemicals and transportation.
Article Link: India to organise 2 days summit on Green Hydrogen Initiative
Solution (b)
Hydrogen is a clean fuel that, when consumed in a fuel cell, produces only water. Hydrogen can be produced from a variety of domestic resources, such as natural gas, nuclear power, biomass, and renewable power like solar and wind.
Hydrogen generated entirely from renewable power sources is called green hydrogen. In this process, electricity generated from renewable energy is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Green Hydrogen as energy source is a clean burning molecule which can decarbonise a range of sectors including iron and steel, chemicals and transportation.
Article Link: India to organise 2 days summit on Green Hydrogen Initiative
