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Consider the following statements with reference to Gangetic River Dolphin:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q.1) Solution (c)
The Ganges River Dolphin or also called ‘Susu,’ is the National Aquatic Animal of India. Gangetic Dolphins are found in the river systems of Ganga, Brahmaputra, Meghna, and Karnaphuli- Sangu in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.
The reason to declare Ganges River Dolphin as the National Aquatic Animal of India was to save it from extinction. Also, the Ganges Dolphin is seen as the reflector of the health of the Ganga River.
Ganges River Dolphin is found only in freshwater and as the name goes, the Ganges Dolphins are endemic to the river Ganga. It cannot breathe in the water, it being a mammal. It surfaces above the water every 30-40 seconds to breathe.
Article link: Youth kill endangered dolphin in U.P.
Q.1) Solution (c)
The Ganges River Dolphin or also called ‘Susu,’ is the National Aquatic Animal of India. Gangetic Dolphins are found in the river systems of Ganga, Brahmaputra, Meghna, and Karnaphuli- Sangu in Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.
The reason to declare Ganges River Dolphin as the National Aquatic Animal of India was to save it from extinction. Also, the Ganges Dolphin is seen as the reflector of the health of the Ganga River.
Ganges River Dolphin is found only in freshwater and as the name goes, the Ganges Dolphins are endemic to the river Ganga. It cannot breathe in the water, it being a mammal. It surfaces above the water every 30-40 seconds to breathe.
Article link: Youth kill endangered dolphin in U.P.
From the below options, identify the dreadful battle where the Maratha army led by Sadashivrao Bhau was defeated by the forces of the Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Durrani, and left an indelible scar on the Maratha psyche –
Q.2) Solution (b)
Before Waterloo 1815, there was Panipat 1761 – the dreadful battle where the Maratha army led by Sadashivrao Bhau was defeated by the forces of the Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Durrani, and left an indelible scar on the Maratha psyche.
Basic information:
The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761 at Panipat, between the Maratha Empire and the invading Afghan army of (Ahmad Shah Durrani), supported by three Indian allies—the Rohilla (Najib-ud-daulah), Afghans of the Doab region, and Shuja-ud-Daula (the Nawab of Awadh).
The Maratha army was led by Sadashivrao Bhau who was third in authority after the Chhatrapati (Maratha King) and the Peshwa (Maratha Prime Minister). The main Maratha army was stationed in Deccan with the Peshwa.
The battle is considered one of the largest and most eventful fought in the 18th century, and it has perhaps the largest number of fatalities in a single day reported in a classic formation battle between two armies.
Article link: Understanding Panipat 1761 through rare paintings
Q.2) Solution (b)
Before Waterloo 1815, there was Panipat 1761 – the dreadful battle where the Maratha army led by Sadashivrao Bhau was defeated by the forces of the Afghan invader Ahmad Shah Durrani, and left an indelible scar on the Maratha psyche.
Basic information:
The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761 at Panipat, between the Maratha Empire and the invading Afghan army of (Ahmad Shah Durrani), supported by three Indian allies—the Rohilla (Najib-ud-daulah), Afghans of the Doab region, and Shuja-ud-Daula (the Nawab of Awadh).
The Maratha army was led by Sadashivrao Bhau who was third in authority after the Chhatrapati (Maratha King) and the Peshwa (Maratha Prime Minister). The main Maratha army was stationed in Deccan with the Peshwa.
The battle is considered one of the largest and most eventful fought in the 18th century, and it has perhaps the largest number of fatalities in a single day reported in a classic formation battle between two armies.
Article link: Understanding Panipat 1761 through rare paintings
Tadoba Andhari National Park is located in which of the following states?
Q.3) Solution (a)
“Tadoba Andhari National Park”, also known as the “Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve” is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest national park and is one of India’s project tiger reserves existing in India.
Article link: Here’s how national parks are doing after the pandemic-induced hiatus
Q.3) Solution (a)
“Tadoba Andhari National Park”, also known as the “Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve” is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest national park and is one of India’s project tiger reserves existing in India.
Article link: Here’s how national parks are doing after the pandemic-induced hiatus
Consider the following statements about Equalization levy or Google tax:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q.4) Solution (c)
About Equalization levy or Google tax:
Equalisation Levy 2.0: The Equalisation Levy introduced by the Finance Act 2016, was charged at 6% on certain online advertising and related services.
Article link: USTR: India’s equalisation levy is discriminatory, burdens firms
Q.4) Solution (c)
About Equalization levy or Google tax:
Equalisation Levy 2.0: The Equalisation Levy introduced by the Finance Act 2016, was charged at 6% on certain online advertising and related services.
Article link: USTR: India’s equalisation levy is discriminatory, burdens firms
Consider the following statements about taxes levied on imported goods
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Q.5) Solution (d)
Countervailing duty is levied on the imported goods to counterbalance (Countervail) the subsidies provided by the exporting country’s Government. Many of the governments provide subsides either during production or during exports to create price advantage for their products, this can be harmful to the products of the importing country, so Countervailing duties are levied to equalize the advantage.
Anti-dumping Duties are levied on the goods that are either sold either, below the cost of production or below the prices in the home country. This is considered predatory as it tries to drive-out the products of importing country and create a monopoly. To prevent this from happening, anti-dumping duty is levied.
Article link: Anti-dumping duties on phthalic anhydride: 5-year extension proposed for Russia
Q.5) Solution (d)
Countervailing duty is levied on the imported goods to counterbalance (Countervail) the subsidies provided by the exporting country’s Government. Many of the governments provide subsides either during production or during exports to create price advantage for their products, this can be harmful to the products of the importing country, so Countervailing duties are levied to equalize the advantage.
Anti-dumping Duties are levied on the goods that are either sold either, below the cost of production or below the prices in the home country. This is considered predatory as it tries to drive-out the products of importing country and create a monopoly. To prevent this from happening, anti-dumping duty is levied.
Article link: Anti-dumping duties on phthalic anhydride: 5-year extension proposed for Russia
