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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsThe Bonn Challenge sometimes seen in news is related to:
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Inspired by: United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/united-nations-convention-to-combat-desertification-unccd/
Answer: (c)
The Bonn Challenge
- Ahead of the COP-14, MoEFCC launched a flagship project, part of a larger international initiative called the Bonn Challenge, to enhance India’s capacity for forest landscape restoration (FLR).
- The Bonn Challenge is a global effort to bring 150 million hectares of the world’s deforested and degraded land under restoration by 2020, and 350 million hectares by 2030.
- It will be implemented during a pilot phase of three-and-a-half years in Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Nagaland and Karnataka.
- The project will aim to develop and adapt the best practices and monitoring protocols for the country, and build capacity within the five pilot States.
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Inspired by: United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/united-nations-convention-to-combat-desertification-unccd/
Answer: (c)
The Bonn Challenge
- Ahead of the COP-14, MoEFCC launched a flagship project, part of a larger international initiative called the Bonn Challenge, to enhance India’s capacity for forest landscape restoration (FLR).
- The Bonn Challenge is a global effort to bring 150 million hectares of the world’s deforested and degraded land under restoration by 2020, and 350 million hectares by 2030.
- It will be implemented during a pilot phase of three-and-a-half years in Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Nagaland and Karnataka.
- The project will aim to develop and adapt the best practices and monitoring protocols for the country, and build capacity within the five pilot States.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD):
- UNCCD is the only legally binding international agreement linking environment and development issues to the land agenda.
- India will host the 14th session of the Conference of Parties (COP-14) of the UNCCD in 2019 for the first time.
- 2006 was declared “International Year of Deserts and Desertification” by UNCCD.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Inspired by: United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/united-nations-convention-to-combat-desertification-unccd/
Answer: (d)
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
- Established in 1994, the UNCCD is the only legally binding international agreement linking environment and development issues to the land agenda.
- It addresses specifically the arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas, known as the drylands, where some of the most vulnerable ecosystems and peoples can be found.
- 2006 was declared “International Year of Deserts and Desertification”.
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Inspired by: United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/united-nations-convention-to-combat-desertification-unccd/
Answer: (d)
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
- Established in 1994, the UNCCD is the only legally binding international agreement linking environment and development issues to the land agenda.
- It addresses specifically the arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas, known as the drylands, where some of the most vulnerable ecosystems and peoples can be found.
- 2006 was declared “International Year of Deserts and Desertification”.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to the use of Genetically Modified crops in India:
- It is the responsibility of the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) to assess the safety of a genetically modified plant, and decide whether it is fit for cultivation.
- GEAC works under the Ministry of Agriculture.
- The GEAC comprises experts and government representatives, and a decision it takes has to be approved by the Environment Minister before any crop is allowed for cultivation.
- The GEAC has cleared BT Cotton along with BT brinjal and GM mustard.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Inspired by: Controversial: BT Cotton
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/controversial-bt-cotton/
Answer: (b)
GMO in India
- In India, it is the responsibility of the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the MoEFCC to assess the safety of a genetically modified plant, and decide whether it is fit for cultivation.
- The GEAC comprises experts and government representatives, and a decision it takes has to be approved by the Environment Minister before any crop is allowed for cultivation.
- Besides Bt cotton, the GEAC has cleared two other genetically modified crops — brinjal and mustard — but these have not received the consent of the MoEFCC.
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Inspired by: Controversial: BT Cotton
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/controversial-bt-cotton/
Answer: (b)
GMO in India
- In India, it is the responsibility of the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the MoEFCC to assess the safety of a genetically modified plant, and decide whether it is fit for cultivation.
- The GEAC comprises experts and government representatives, and a decision it takes has to be approved by the Environment Minister before any crop is allowed for cultivation.
- Besides Bt cotton, the GEAC has cleared two other genetically modified crops — brinjal and mustard — but these have not received the consent of the MoEFCC.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe Feni Bridge also known as Maitree Setu is being constructed to provide direct road connectivity between:
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Inspired by: All India Radio news
http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=365026
Answer: (a)
- Recently the High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh has inspected the ongoing construction of the Feni Bridge known as Maitree Setu in Chattogram (formerly Chittagong).
- Being developed as a corridor for trade and commerce between India’s North-East and Bangladesh, the bridge will connect Tripura with Chittagong port of Bangladesh.
- It will provide direct road connectivity between South Tripura and Chittagong allowing India to use Chittagong as a “port of call” and promoting trade, tourism and people-to-people ties.
- The bridge will facilitate carrying of heavy machines and goods to and from the northeastern states and the rest of India via Bangladesh through Chattogram.
Incorrect
Inspired by: All India Radio news
http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=365026
Answer: (a)
- Recently the High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh has inspected the ongoing construction of the Feni Bridge known as Maitree Setu in Chattogram (formerly Chittagong).
- Being developed as a corridor for trade and commerce between India’s North-East and Bangladesh, the bridge will connect Tripura with Chittagong port of Bangladesh.
- It will provide direct road connectivity between South Tripura and Chittagong allowing India to use Chittagong as a “port of call” and promoting trade, tourism and people-to-people ties.
- The bridge will facilitate carrying of heavy machines and goods to and from the northeastern states and the rest of India via Bangladesh through Chattogram.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsIn the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms ‘amber box, blue box and green box’ in the news?
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Inspired by: CSP 2016
Answer: (a)
In WTO terminology, subsidies in general are identified by “Boxes” which are given the colours of traffic lights: green (permitted), amber (slow down — i.e. be reduced), red (forbidden).
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Inspired by: CSP 2016
Answer: (a)
In WTO terminology, subsidies in general are identified by “Boxes” which are given the colours of traffic lights: green (permitted), amber (slow down — i.e. be reduced), red (forbidden).
2006 was declared “International Year of Deserts and Desertification”. is it declared by UNCCD or UN general assembly? I think any declaration for specific objectives for a particular year is done by UNGA, any county or organisation may suggest to declare a year for a particular objectives but the responsibility of declaration lies with the UNGA. As an example India has suggested to declare a year for “International year of Millet”. Correct me if i am wrong with my understanding.
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