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According to the CPCB data, Air Quality Index (AQI) keeps a tab on which of the major air pollutants in the atmosphere?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Solution (c)
Air Quality is measured using a metric called Air Quality Index (AQI). AQI will display the changes in air pollution in the atmosphere. AQI keeps a tab on 8 major air pollutants in the atmosphere namely,
Additional information:
Air Quality Index:
National Air Quality Index was launched in 2014 to measure the air quality in terms of six categories: Good (0-50), Satisfactory (51-100), Moderately Polluted (101-200), Poor (201-300), Very Poor (301-400) and Severe (401-500).
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has developed this Air Quality Index in consultation with IIT-Kanpur and air quality-professionals and experts.
Article Link: Delhi’s air ‘poor’; may worsen today
Solution (c)
Air Quality is measured using a metric called Air Quality Index (AQI). AQI will display the changes in air pollution in the atmosphere. AQI keeps a tab on 8 major air pollutants in the atmosphere namely,
Additional information:
Air Quality Index:
National Air Quality Index was launched in 2014 to measure the air quality in terms of six categories: Good (0-50), Satisfactory (51-100), Moderately Polluted (101-200), Poor (201-300), Very Poor (301-400) and Severe (401-500).
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has developed this Air Quality Index in consultation with IIT-Kanpur and air quality-professionals and experts.
Article Link: Delhi’s air ‘poor’; may worsen today
According to a recent study, the wildlife corridor of the Aravallis harbours a richer “variety of mammals” than the Asola Wildlife Sanctuary. Asola WLS is spread across which of the following states?
Solution (b)
Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary covering 32.71 sq km areas on the Southern Delhi Ridge of Aravali hill range on Delhi-Haryana border lies in Southern Delhi as well as northern parts of Faridabad and Gurugram districts of Haryana state. This protected area contains one of the last surviving remnants of Delhi Ridge hill range and its semi-arid forest habitat and its dependent wildlife. Once the whole Delhi Ridge was a forested area, but development has destroyed several parts of it.
Article Link: More wildlife in Aravallis at Faridabad, Gurgaon than at Asola, need better protection: Study
Solution (b)
Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary covering 32.71 sq km areas on the Southern Delhi Ridge of Aravali hill range on Delhi-Haryana border lies in Southern Delhi as well as northern parts of Faridabad and Gurugram districts of Haryana state. This protected area contains one of the last surviving remnants of Delhi Ridge hill range and its semi-arid forest habitat and its dependent wildlife. Once the whole Delhi Ridge was a forested area, but development has destroyed several parts of it.
Article Link: More wildlife in Aravallis at Faridabad, Gurgaon than at Asola, need better protection: Study
Recently, Startup India International Summit was held in New Delhi which saw participation of members of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries, under the event name –
Solution (d)
Prarambh, a two day Startup India International Summit was organized by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry and saw participation of members of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries .
Prarambh is expected to bring together top policy makers, industry, academia, investors, startups and all stakeholders from across the globe. In addition to deliberating on good practices from best of the ecosystems across the world, the sessions of the Summit are designed to showcase the spread and depth of entrepreneurship based on innovation in India.
Article link: PM Modi to interact with startups and address ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’
Solution (d)
Prarambh, a two day Startup India International Summit was organized by the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry and saw participation of members of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries .
Prarambh is expected to bring together top policy makers, industry, academia, investors, startups and all stakeholders from across the globe. In addition to deliberating on good practices from best of the ecosystems across the world, the sessions of the Summit are designed to showcase the spread and depth of entrepreneurship based on innovation in India.
Article link: PM Modi to interact with startups and address ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’
Which of the following Act is exclusively intended to deal with combating hunting and poaching?
Solution (b)
The Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species. The Act provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants; and for matters connected there with or ancillary or incidental thereto. It extends to the whole of India.
There are six schedules which give varying degrees of protection.
Article Link: Supreme Court tells Centre to arm forest officers to fight poachers
Solution (b)
The Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted for protection of plants and animal species. The Act provides for the protection of wild animals, birds and plants; and for matters connected there with or ancillary or incidental thereto. It extends to the whole of India.
There are six schedules which give varying degrees of protection.
Article Link: Supreme Court tells Centre to arm forest officers to fight poachers
Dzukou valley is a popular trekking destination known for its exotic flowers, is spread across which of the following states?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Solution (c)
The Dzüko Valley is a valley located at the borders of the states of Nagaland and Manipur in Northeast India. This valley is well known for its natural environment, seasonal flowers and flora & fauna.
It is situated at an altitude of 2452 m above sea level. The valley is famous for its wide range of flowers in every season but the most famous one is the Dzüko Lily and it is found only in this valley.
Article Link: Dzukou Valley wildfire doused
Solution (c)
The Dzüko Valley is a valley located at the borders of the states of Nagaland and Manipur in Northeast India. This valley is well known for its natural environment, seasonal flowers and flora & fauna.
It is situated at an altitude of 2452 m above sea level. The valley is famous for its wide range of flowers in every season but the most famous one is the Dzüko Lily and it is found only in this valley.
Article Link: Dzukou Valley wildfire doused
