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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsQ.1) Prime Minister recently attended the World Government Summit 2024 as a guest of honour. Consider the following statements regarding the World Government Summit:
1. It is an annual global event that convenes world leaders, policymakers, experts, and intellectuals across various domains to deliberate on critical global issues.
2. It was established by the World Economic Forum.
3. It is held annually in New York.
How many of the above statements are correct?Correct
Answer: (a)
Only statement 1 is correct.
World Government Summit (WGS):
• An annual global event that convenes world leaders, policymakers, experts, and intellectuals across various domains to deliberate on critical global issues.
• Established in 2013 under the leadership of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE.
• Held annually in Dubai, UAE.
• The Summit delves into the future agenda of governance, emphasizing the utilization of innovation and technology to tackle global challenges.
• Since its establishment, the Summit has been committed to shaping the governance of tomorrow and fostering a brighter future for humanity.Incorrect
Answer: (a)
Only statement 1 is correct.
World Government Summit (WGS):
• An annual global event that convenes world leaders, policymakers, experts, and intellectuals across various domains to deliberate on critical global issues.
• Established in 2013 under the leadership of the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE.
• Held annually in Dubai, UAE.
• The Summit delves into the future agenda of governance, emphasizing the utilization of innovation and technology to tackle global challenges.
• Since its establishment, the Summit has been committed to shaping the governance of tomorrow and fostering a brighter future for humanity. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsQ.2) The Swachhata Green Leaf Rating often seen in news is related to:
Correct
Answer: (d)
Swachhata Green Leaf Rating
• A government-led initiative to implement a rating system within the hospitality sector, aimed at ensuring top-tier hygiene and sanitation standards in hotels, resorts, and homestays, has encountered limited uptake with no state currently adopting it.
• The primary goal is to mitigate pollution in water bodies and uphold environmental cleanliness.
• The rating system applies to hotels, lodges, homestays, ‘Dharamshalas,’ and camps equipped with portable toilets. Ratings will be determined based on adherence to safe sanitation practices outlined in the provided guidelines.Incorrect
Answer: (d)
Swachhata Green Leaf Rating
• A government-led initiative to implement a rating system within the hospitality sector, aimed at ensuring top-tier hygiene and sanitation standards in hotels, resorts, and homestays, has encountered limited uptake with no state currently adopting it.
• The primary goal is to mitigate pollution in water bodies and uphold environmental cleanliness.
• The rating system applies to hotels, lodges, homestays, ‘Dharamshalas,’ and camps equipped with portable toilets. Ratings will be determined based on adherence to safe sanitation practices outlined in the provided guidelines. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsQ.3) Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana:
1. The central government will allocate 300 units of electricity free of charge each month to its beneficiaries.
2. Charging of electric vehicles is one of the expected benefit of this scheme.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?Correct
Answer: (c)
Both statements are correct.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
• Under this scheme, the central government plans to allocate 300 units of electricity free of charge each month to its beneficiaries, with an investment of ₹75,000 crores.
• The scheme for free electricity was initially announced during an interim budget speech by the Finance Minister.
• Target: The objective is to provide electricity to 1 crore households.
• As part of the scheme, Urban Local Bodies and Panchayats will be encouraged to promote rooftop solar systems within their jurisdictions.
• The Central Government intends to ensure that individuals face no financial burden by providing substantial subsidies directly to their bank accounts and offering highly concessional bank loans.
• Expected Benefits – Annual savings of ₹15,000 to ₹18,000 for households – Charging of electric vehicles – Entrepreneurship opportunities – Employment opportunities for youth with technical skills.Incorrect
Answer: (c)
Both statements are correct.
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
• Under this scheme, the central government plans to allocate 300 units of electricity free of charge each month to its beneficiaries, with an investment of ₹75,000 crores.
• The scheme for free electricity was initially announced during an interim budget speech by the Finance Minister.
• Target: The objective is to provide electricity to 1 crore households.
• As part of the scheme, Urban Local Bodies and Panchayats will be encouraged to promote rooftop solar systems within their jurisdictions.
• The Central Government intends to ensure that individuals face no financial burden by providing substantial subsidies directly to their bank accounts and offering highly concessional bank loans.
• Expected Benefits – Annual savings of ₹15,000 to ₹18,000 for households – Charging of electric vehicles – Entrepreneurship opportunities – Employment opportunities for youth with technical skills. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsQ.4) The specie ‘Cuscuta Dodder’ recently seen in news is basically an:
Correct
Answer: (b)
An invasive weed, Cuscuta dodder, is gradually strangling the Chengalpet forests and Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu), posing a severe threat to local vegetation, ecology, and the habitat of migratory birds.
It is a parasitic vine devoid of roots, already infesting acres of trees in reserve forests and beginning to spread within India’s oldest bird sanctuary.
Origin: Native to North America.
As a holoparasitic plant, it forms a canopy on the host plant and extends thousands of tendrils, eventually forming a dense spectacle before strangling and killing the host.Incorrect
Answer: (b)
An invasive weed, Cuscuta dodder, is gradually strangling the Chengalpet forests and Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu), posing a severe threat to local vegetation, ecology, and the habitat of migratory birds.
It is a parasitic vine devoid of roots, already infesting acres of trees in reserve forests and beginning to spread within India’s oldest bird sanctuary.
Origin: Native to North America.
As a holoparasitic plant, it forms a canopy on the host plant and extends thousands of tendrils, eventually forming a dense spectacle before strangling and killing the host. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsQ.5) The Fourteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) of Wild Animals (COP14) was recently held. In this regard, consider the following statements:
1. CMS COP is an Annual Event.
2. India hosted the last COP 13 of CMS at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
3. CMS is an intergovernmental treaty under UNEP, known as the Bonn Convention.
How many of the above statements are correct?Correct
Answer: (b)
Statement 1 is not correct, 2 and 3 are correct.
- CMS COP is a Triennial Event.
About Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS)
Information About - Intergovernmental treaty under UNEP, known as the Bonn Convention
- Signed in 1979, in force since 1983
- 133 Parties as of March 2022, including India since 1983
Aim - Conserve terrestrial, marine, and avian migratory species
- Lay legal foundation for global conservation measures
Legal Instruments under CMS Range from legally binding Agreements to less formal MoUs Appendices - Appendix I: Threatened Migratory Species
- Appendix II: Migratory Species requiring international cooperation
Incorrect
Answer: (b)
Statement 1 is not correct, 2 and 3 are correct.
- CMS COP is a Triennial Event.
About Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS)
Information About - Intergovernmental treaty under UNEP, known as the Bonn Convention
- Signed in 1979, in force since 1983
- 133 Parties as of March 2022, including India since 1983
Aim - Conserve terrestrial, marine, and avian migratory species
- Lay legal foundation for global conservation measures
Legal Instruments under CMS Range from legally binding Agreements to less formal MoUs Appendices - Appendix I: Threatened Migratory Species
- Appendix II: Migratory Species requiring international cooperation
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