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1. Question
Which of the following is not correct regarding “Earthquake in India”?
Correct
Solution (c)
Explanation:
Considering the recorded history of earthquakes in the country, a total of ~59% of the land mass of India is prone to earthquakes of different intensities.
As per the seismic zoning map of the country, the total area is classified into four seismic zones.
Zone V is seismically the most active region, while zone II is the least.
Approximately, ~ 11% area falls in zone V, ~18% in zone IV, ~ 30% in zone III and remaining of 41% in zone II.
Earthquake Preparedness:
NDMA has been conducting regular awareness campaigns every year through print, electronic as well as social media from time to time, on earthquakes that include precautions for building safety from earthquakes.
Also, Guidelines have been published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC) and Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) etc. for design and construction of earthquake resistant structures to minimize the loss of life and damage to property caused by earthquakes. .
Presently, no proven system exists in the country to provide the early warning of earthquakes. Moreover, there is no scientific technique available anywhere in the world to predict an earthquake precisely in terms of time, location and its magnitude.
Considering the recorded history of earthquakes in the country, a total of ~59% of the land mass of India is prone to earthquakes of different intensities.
As per the seismic zoning map of the country, the total area is classified into four seismic zones.
Zone V is seismically the most active region, while zone II is the least.
Approximately, ~ 11% area falls in zone V, ~18% in zone IV, ~ 30% in zone III and remaining of 41% in zone II.
Earthquake Preparedness:
NDMA has been conducting regular awareness campaigns every year through print, electronic as well as social media from time to time, on earthquakes that include precautions for building safety from earthquakes.
Also, Guidelines have been published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC) and Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) etc. for design and construction of earthquake resistant structures to minimize the loss of life and damage to property caused by earthquakes. .
Presently, no proven system exists in the country to provide the early warning of earthquakes. Moreover, there is no scientific technique available anywhere in the world to predict an earthquake precisely in terms of time, location and its magnitude.
Consider the following statements about National AYUSH Mission (NAM):
It is a central sector scheme for development and promotion of AYUSH system of medicine including Homoeopathy.
Under it, yearly targets have been fixed by central government and unused fund will be lapsed after financial year.
Setting up of AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries comes under the purview of respective State/UT Governments
Which of the above statement is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
Government of India is implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) through States/UTs for development and promotion of AYUSH system of medicine including Homoeopathy. (So, Statement 1 is incorrect)
Under NAM, Grant-in-aid is being provided to State/UT Governments for development and promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) as per their proposed State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs).
Specific resource pool with respect to NAM for each State/UT Government is allocated and communicated by the Central Government.
Accordingly, the State/UT Governments submit their State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) to the Ministry as per their felt need in accordance with NAM guidelines.
Since NAM is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and implementation of the programme comes under the purview of respective States/UT Government, no specific targets have been fixed by Government of India in the States/UTs. (So, Statement 2 is incorrect)
As Public Health is a State subject, setting up of AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries comes under the purview of respective State/UT Governments. (So, statement 3 is correct)
However, under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM), there is provision of financial assistance for upgradation of Government/ Panchayat/ Government aided AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries for undertaking addition/ alteration of existing premises, furniture, fixtures, equipment etc.
State/UT Governments are eligible for seeking grant-in-aid under this activity as per NAM guidelines.
Government of India is implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) through States/UTs for development and promotion of AYUSH system of medicine including Homoeopathy. (So, Statement 1 is incorrect)
Under NAM, Grant-in-aid is being provided to State/UT Governments for development and promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) as per their proposed State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs).
Specific resource pool with respect to NAM for each State/UT Government is allocated and communicated by the Central Government.
Accordingly, the State/UT Governments submit their State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs) to the Ministry as per their felt need in accordance with NAM guidelines.
Since NAM is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and implementation of the programme comes under the purview of respective States/UT Government, no specific targets have been fixed by Government of India in the States/UTs. (So, Statement 2 is incorrect)
As Public Health is a State subject, setting up of AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries comes under the purview of respective State/UT Governments. (So, statement 3 is correct)
However, under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission (NAM), there is provision of financial assistance for upgradation of Government/ Panchayat/ Government aided AYUSH Hospitals and Dispensaries for undertaking addition/ alteration of existing premises, furniture, fixtures, equipment etc.
State/UT Governments are eligible for seeking grant-in-aid under this activity as per NAM guidelines.
Consider the following statements regarding “Medicinal Plants in India”:
Out 17000-18000 flowering plants species, more than 7000 are estimated to have medicinal usage in folk and documented systems of medicine.
National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB) has been established under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
NMBP focuses on in-situ & ex-situ conservation and augmenting local medicinal plants and aromatic species of medical significance.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
About Medicinal Plants
India is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biodiversity, has 15 agro-climatic zones.
Out of the 17000-18000 species of flowering plants, more than 7000 are estimated to have medicinal usage in folk and documented systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homoeopathy (AYUSH System of Medicine).
About 1178 species of medicinal plants are estimated to be in trade of which 242 species have annual consumption levels in excess of 100 metric tons/year.
National Medicinal Plants Board
In order to promote medicinal plants sector, Government of India set up National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) on 24th November 2000.
Currently the board is working under the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homoeopathy), Government of India.
The primary mandate of NMPB is to develop an appropriate mechanism for coordination between various ministries/ departments/ organization and implementation of support policies/programs for overall (conservation, cultivation, trade and export) growth of medicinal plants sector both at the Central /State and International level.
India is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of biodiversity, has 15 agro-climatic zones.
Out of the 17000-18000 species of flowering plants, more than 7000 are estimated to have medicinal usage in folk and documented systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha & Homoeopathy (AYUSH System of Medicine).
About 1178 species of medicinal plants are estimated to be in trade of which 242 species have annual consumption levels in excess of 100 metric tons/year.
National Medicinal Plants Board
In order to promote medicinal plants sector, Government of India set up National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) on 24th November 2000.
Currently the board is working under the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha & Homoeopathy), Government of India.
The primary mandate of NMPB is to develop an appropriate mechanism for coordination between various ministries/ departments/ organization and implementation of support policies/programs for overall (conservation, cultivation, trade and export) growth of medicinal plants sector both at the Central /State and International level.
Which of the following are objectives of Deep Ocean Mission?
Development of technologies for deep sea mining, underwater vehicles and underwater robotics.
Privatization of deep ocean minerals.
Deep ocean survey and exploration
Establishing advanced marine station for ocean biology
Choose correct option:
Correct
Solution (b)
Explanation:
The Deep Ocean Mission is proposed as multi-ministerial multi-disciplinary programme with emphasis on development of deep sea technology, exploration of deep sea mineral resources and biodiversity, acquisition of a research vessel for exploration, deep sea observations, and capacity building.
Ministry of Earth Sciences is the nodal agency for implementing the programme.
The major objectives proposed under Deep Ocean Mission are as follows:
Development of technologies for deep sea mining, underwater vehicles and underwater robotics;
Development of ocean climate change advisory services;
Technological innovations for exploration and conservation of deep-sea biodiversity;
Deep ocean survey and exploration;
Proof of concept studies on energy and freshwater from the ocean; and
Establishing advanced marine station for ocean biology
The Deep Ocean Mission is proposed as multi-ministerial multi-disciplinary programme with emphasis on development of deep sea technology, exploration of deep sea mineral resources and biodiversity, acquisition of a research vessel for exploration, deep sea observations, and capacity building.
Ministry of Earth Sciences is the nodal agency for implementing the programme.
The major objectives proposed under Deep Ocean Mission are as follows:
Development of technologies for deep sea mining, underwater vehicles and underwater robotics;
Development of ocean climate change advisory services;
Technological innovations for exploration and conservation of deep-sea biodiversity;
Deep ocean survey and exploration;
Proof of concept studies on energy and freshwater from the ocean; and
Establishing advanced marine station for ocean biology
iDEX is an initiative taken by the government to contribute towards modernization of the Defence Industry.
It was launched by the Government in April 2018.
iDEX aims to promote innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace by engaging Industries (which includes MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes & academia).
And provide them grants/funding and other support to carry out R&D which has good potential for future adoption for Indian defence and aerospace needs.
iDEX will be funded and managed by a ‘Defence Innovation Organization (DIO)’ which has been formed as a ‘not for profit’ company as per Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013 for this purpose, by the two founder members i.e. Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) – HAL & BEL.
iDEX will function as the executive arm of DIO, carrying out all the required activities while DIO will provide high level policy guidance to iDEX.
iDEX is an initiative taken by the government to contribute towards modernization of the Defence Industry.
It was launched by the Government in April 2018.
iDEX aims to promote innovation and technology development in Defence and Aerospace by engaging Industries (which includes MSMEs, start-ups, individual innovators, R&D institutes & academia).
And provide them grants/funding and other support to carry out R&D which has good potential for future adoption for Indian defence and aerospace needs.
iDEX will be funded and managed by a ‘Defence Innovation Organization (DIO)’ which has been formed as a ‘not for profit’ company as per Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013 for this purpose, by the two founder members i.e. Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) – HAL & BEL.
iDEX will function as the executive arm of DIO, carrying out all the required activities while DIO will provide high level policy guidance to iDEX.
