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Q.1) Recently organic certified jackfruit was exported to Germany. Which of the following states cover largest area under organic certification?
Q.1) Solution (b)
Organic farming is a type of agriculture or farming which avoids the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators and livestock feed additives.
The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) provides for Standards for organic production, systems, criteria and procedure for accreditation of Certification Bodies, the National (India Organic) Logo and the regulations governing its use.
Madhya Pradesh has covered largest area under organic certification followed by Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Sikkim and Uttar Pradesh.
Article Link: Processed & organic certified jackfruit from Bengaluru exported to Germany
Q.1) Solution (b)
Organic farming is a type of agriculture or farming which avoids the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators and livestock feed additives.
The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) provides for Standards for organic production, systems, criteria and procedure for accreditation of Certification Bodies, the National (India Organic) Logo and the regulations governing its use.
Madhya Pradesh has covered largest area under organic certification followed by Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Sikkim and Uttar Pradesh.
Article Link: Processed & organic certified jackfruit from Bengaluru exported to Germany
Q.2) A rare atmospheric phenomenon, Sun Halo was seen recently. Consider the following statements regarding this:
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Q.2) Solution (a)
Sun’s halo, also known as 22 degree halo, is produced by the refraction of light in ice crystals in cirrus clouds, causing the halo to have colours. It takes the form of a ring with a radius of approximately 22 degrees around the sun.
The cloud contains millions of tiny ice crystals, which refract, split and even refract the light to give an impression of a circular rainbow ring.
The ice crystals have to be oriented and positioned just so with respect to your eye, in order for the halo to appear.
Similar halo can appear around the moon also, or around any source of light when such a refraction process takes place.
Article Link: What is sun halo?
Q.2) Solution (a)
Sun’s halo, also known as 22 degree halo, is produced by the refraction of light in ice crystals in cirrus clouds, causing the halo to have colours. It takes the form of a ring with a radius of approximately 22 degrees around the sun.
The cloud contains millions of tiny ice crystals, which refract, split and even refract the light to give an impression of a circular rainbow ring.
The ice crystals have to be oriented and positioned just so with respect to your eye, in order for the halo to appear.
Similar halo can appear around the moon also, or around any source of light when such a refraction process takes place.
Article Link: What is sun halo?
Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Banni Grasslands, seen recently in news:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q.3) Solution (a)
Banni Grassland is spread over 2,618 kilometer and account for almost 45% of the pastures in Gujarat. Two ecosystems, wetland and grasslands, are juxtaposed in Banni.
The area is rich in flora and fauna, with 192 species of plants, 262 species of birds, several species of mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
The tribal herdsmen community, Maldharies live in Banni grassland. Maldharis breed Banni Buffaloes, a species endemic to the region. The buffaloes are adaptive to the Kutch’s hot weather conditions and yield 12-18 litres milk a day.
Article Link: NGT upholds rights of pastoralists in Banni grasslands, wants encroachments removed
Q.3) Solution (a)
Banni Grassland is spread over 2,618 kilometer and account for almost 45% of the pastures in Gujarat. Two ecosystems, wetland and grasslands, are juxtaposed in Banni.
The area is rich in flora and fauna, with 192 species of plants, 262 species of birds, several species of mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
The tribal herdsmen community, Maldharies live in Banni grassland. Maldharis breed Banni Buffaloes, a species endemic to the region. The buffaloes are adaptive to the Kutch’s hot weather conditions and yield 12-18 litres milk a day.
Article Link: NGT upholds rights of pastoralists in Banni grasslands, wants encroachments removed
Q.4) Jardalu mango, Katarni rice and Magahi paan are GI certified agricultural products from which of the following states?
Q.4) Solution (c)
Jardalu mango, Katarni rice and Magahi paan are GI certified agricultural products from the state of Bihar.
Recently, first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to United Kingdom. Shahi Litchi is the fourth GI certified agricultural product from Bihar after Jardalu mango, Katarni rice and Magahi paan.
India is the second largest producer of litchi (Litchi chin) in the world, after China. Bihar tops in terms of production of litchi in India.
Article Link: First consignment of GI certified Shahi Litchi from Bihar exported to the U.K
Q.4) Solution (c)
Jardalu mango, Katarni rice and Magahi paan are GI certified agricultural products from the state of Bihar.
Recently, first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to United Kingdom. Shahi Litchi is the fourth GI certified agricultural product from Bihar after Jardalu mango, Katarni rice and Magahi paan.
India is the second largest producer of litchi (Litchi chin) in the world, after China. Bihar tops in terms of production of litchi in India.
Article Link: First consignment of GI certified Shahi Litchi from Bihar exported to the U.K
Q.5) Vesak- Buddha Purnima, is considered as the Triple Blessed Day. It commemorates which of the following important events of Buddha’s life?
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Q.5) Solution (d)
Vesak- Buddha Purnima, is considered the Triple Blessed Day as it commemorates three important events of Buddha’s life:
This year the Buddha Poornima is dedicated to Global Peace and Relief from the Pandemic- Covid 19. Ministry of Culture, Government of India in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), a global Buddhist umbrella organised the Virtual Prayer Event with the participation of heads of Buddhist Sanghas from around the world.
Ceremonies and prayers were simultaneously held at Bodhgaya-India, Lumbini-Nepal, Kandy- Sri Lanka and the main Buddhist temples in Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Russia, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan for expressing solidarity with India for the difficult phase the world is experiencing.
Mahabhinishkramanana- When Buddha left his home at the age of 29 years to live a life of an ascetic which is known as Mahabhinishkramanana (the great departure).
Article Link: Prime Minister delivers keynote address at the virtual Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddh Poornima
Q.5) Solution (d)
Vesak- Buddha Purnima, is considered the Triple Blessed Day as it commemorates three important events of Buddha’s life:
This year the Buddha Poornima is dedicated to Global Peace and Relief from the Pandemic- Covid 19. Ministry of Culture, Government of India in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), a global Buddhist umbrella organised the Virtual Prayer Event with the participation of heads of Buddhist Sanghas from around the world.
Ceremonies and prayers were simultaneously held at Bodhgaya-India, Lumbini-Nepal, Kandy- Sri Lanka and the main Buddhist temples in Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Russia, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan for expressing solidarity with India for the difficult phase the world is experiencing.
Mahabhinishkramanana- When Buddha left his home at the age of 29 years to live a life of an ascetic which is known as Mahabhinishkramanana (the great departure).
Article Link: Prime Minister delivers keynote address at the virtual Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddh Poornima
