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Which of the following protected areas is a tiger reserve and hosts two-thirds of the world’s great one horned rhinoceroses?
Solution (b)
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam hosts two- thirds of the world’s great one horned rhinoceroses. It was declared as a National Park in 1974 and has been declared tiger reserve since 2007.
Much of the focus of conservation efforts in Kaziranga are focused on the ‘big four’ species- Rhino, Elephant, Royal Bengal Tiger and Asiatic water buffalo. It was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 and is recognised as an important Bird Area by Bird Life International.
Article Link: More firepower for Kaziranga guards approved
Solution (b)
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam hosts two- thirds of the world’s great one horned rhinoceroses. It was declared as a National Park in 1974 and has been declared tiger reserve since 2007.
Much of the focus of conservation efforts in Kaziranga are focused on the ‘big four’ species- Rhino, Elephant, Royal Bengal Tiger and Asiatic water buffalo. It was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 and is recognised as an important Bird Area by Bird Life International.
Article Link: More firepower for Kaziranga guards approved
Consider the following statements regarding YUVA scheme, seen recently in news:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution (a)
YUVA scheme is launched by the Department of Higher Education, the Ministry of Education. It is an Author Mentorship programme to train young and budding authors (below 30 years of age) in order to promote reading, writing and book culture in the country, and project India and Indian writings globally.
YUVA stands for “Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors”. The scheme is in line with PM’s vision of encouraging young writers to write about India’s freedom stuggle. YUVA is a part of India@75 Project (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav) to bring to the fore the perspectives of the young generation of writers on themes like Unsung Heroes, Freedom Fighters, Unknown and Forgotten Places and their role in National Movement, and other related themes in an innovative and creative manner. This scheme will thus help to develop a stream of writers who can write on a spectrum of subjects to promote Indian heritage, culture and knowledge system.
The National Book Trust, India under the Ministry of Education as the Implementing Agency will ensure phase-wise execution of the Scheme under well-defined stages of mentorship. The books prepared under this scheme will be published by National Book Trust, India; and will also be translated into other Indian languages ensuring the exchange of culture and literature, thereby promoting ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.
Article Link: Government launches YUVA – Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors
Solution (a)
YUVA scheme is launched by the Department of Higher Education, the Ministry of Education. It is an Author Mentorship programme to train young and budding authors (below 30 years of age) in order to promote reading, writing and book culture in the country, and project India and Indian writings globally.
YUVA stands for “Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors”. The scheme is in line with PM’s vision of encouraging young writers to write about India’s freedom stuggle. YUVA is a part of India@75 Project (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav) to bring to the fore the perspectives of the young generation of writers on themes like Unsung Heroes, Freedom Fighters, Unknown and Forgotten Places and their role in National Movement, and other related themes in an innovative and creative manner. This scheme will thus help to develop a stream of writers who can write on a spectrum of subjects to promote Indian heritage, culture and knowledge system.
The National Book Trust, India under the Ministry of Education as the Implementing Agency will ensure phase-wise execution of the Scheme under well-defined stages of mentorship. The books prepared under this scheme will be published by National Book Trust, India; and will also be translated into other Indian languages ensuring the exchange of culture and literature, thereby promoting ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.
Article Link: Government launches YUVA – Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors
Which of the following protected areas is/are located in Great Nicobar Island?
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Solution (a)
Galathea National Park and Campbell Bay National Park are located in Great Nicobar Island while Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is located in Andaman Islands.
Article Link: Experts fear biodiversity loss in Andaman, Nicobar Islands
Solution (a)
Galathea National Park and Campbell Bay National Park are located in Great Nicobar Island while Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is located in Andaman Islands.
Article Link: Experts fear biodiversity loss in Andaman, Nicobar Islands
Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Solution (c)
Rishiganga River springs from the Nanda Devi Glacier. Continuing through the Nanda Devi National Park, it flows into the Dhauliganga River near the village Rini.
Dhauliganga River rises in the vicinity of the Niti Pass in the border regions between Garhwal and southwestern Tibet. It meets Alaknanda River at Vishnuprayag.
Article Link: Rishiganga glacier not yet in critical condition: Uttarakhand DGP
Solution (c)
Rishiganga River springs from the Nanda Devi Glacier. Continuing through the Nanda Devi National Park, it flows into the Dhauliganga River near the village Rini.
Dhauliganga River rises in the vicinity of the Niti Pass in the border regions between Garhwal and southwestern Tibet. It meets Alaknanda River at Vishnuprayag.
Article Link: Rishiganga glacier not yet in critical condition: Uttarakhand DGP
Which of the following organizations is the result of Treaty of Lagos?
Solution (d)
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was created by the Treaty of Lagos in 1975 in Lagos, Nigeria. ECOWAS was established to promote cooperation and integration in order to create an economic and monetary union for promoting economic growth and development in West Africa.
Article Link: West African leaders meet to discuss Mali
Solution (d)
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was created by the Treaty of Lagos in 1975 in Lagos, Nigeria. ECOWAS was established to promote cooperation and integration in order to create an economic and monetary union for promoting economic growth and development in West Africa.
Article Link: West African leaders meet to discuss Mali
