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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements:
- Potassium Ferrocyanide is used in salt to give it anti-caking properties.
- It is a deadly toxic substance and releases the cyanide anion when consumed by a person with water.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
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Answer: (a)
Potassium Ferrocyanide used in common salt
- Citing a report from U.S.-based Lab, it was accused that some salt manufacturers in India of selling food-grade salt contained high levels of potassium ferrocyanide.
- This caused a panic which was aggravated by widespread sharing of the news item on social media.
- Indeed, potassium ferrocyanide is being used in salt to give it anti-caking properties.
- Firstly, while potassium cyanide (not Ferro-cyanide) is a toxic substance and releases the cyanide anion when consumed by a person, potassium ferrocyanide is not.
- In potassium ferrocyanide, the cyanide anion is strongly bonded to ferrous ion and hence does not get hydrolysed (when dissolved in water).
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Answer: (a)
Potassium Ferrocyanide used in common salt
- Citing a report from U.S.-based Lab, it was accused that some salt manufacturers in India of selling food-grade salt contained high levels of potassium ferrocyanide.
- This caused a panic which was aggravated by widespread sharing of the news item on social media.
- Indeed, potassium ferrocyanide is being used in salt to give it anti-caking properties.
- Firstly, while potassium cyanide (not Ferro-cyanide) is a toxic substance and releases the cyanide anion when consumed by a person, potassium ferrocyanide is not.
- In potassium ferrocyanide, the cyanide anion is strongly bonded to ferrous ion and hence does not get hydrolysed (when dissolved in water).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the given statements about National Green Tribunal (NGT) is/are correct?
- The NGT has been established in 2010 under the Environment Protection Act 1986.
- It has Original Jurisdiction on matters of “substantial question relating to environment” and & “damage to the environment due to specific activity”.
- NGT has the power to take suo-motu cognizance of a matter.
- New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the NGT.
Select the correct code from following alternatives:
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Inspired by: National Green Tribunal (NGT)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/national-green-tribunal-ngt/
Answer: (d)
Why in news again?
- The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a legal question whether the National Green Tribunal (NGT), established to deal with cases pertaining to environmental issues has the power to take cognizance of a matter on its own.
National Green Tribunal
- The NGT has been established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010.
- It draws inspiration from India’s constitutional provision of Article 21, which assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment.
- It aims for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to the environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
- It has Original Jurisdiction on matters of “substantial question relating to environment” and & “damage to the environment due to specific activity” (such as pollution).
- It follows principles of Natural Justice.
- New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the Tribunal and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai shall be the other place of sitting of the Tribunal.
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Inspired by: National Green Tribunal (NGT)
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/national-green-tribunal-ngt/
Answer: (d)
Why in news again?
- The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a legal question whether the National Green Tribunal (NGT), established to deal with cases pertaining to environmental issues has the power to take cognizance of a matter on its own.
National Green Tribunal
- The NGT has been established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010.
- It draws inspiration from India’s constitutional provision of Article 21, which assures the citizens of India the right to a healthy environment.
- It aims for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources including enforcement of any legal right relating to the environment and giving relief and compensation for damages to persons and property and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
- It has Original Jurisdiction on matters of “substantial question relating to environment” and & “damage to the environment due to specific activity” (such as pollution).
- It follows principles of Natural Justice.
- New Delhi is the Principal Place of Sitting of the Tribunal and Bhopal, Pune, Kolkata and Chennai shall be the other place of sitting of the Tribunal.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsHR 1044 recently seen in news is related to:
Correct
Inspired by: HR 1044
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/hr-1044/
Answer: (a)
HR 1044
- The US lawmakers passed a Bill titled Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (HR 1044).
- It is aimed at lifting the current seven per cent country-cap on issuing Green Cards, a development which would benefit thousands of highly-skilled Indian IT professionals.
Incorrect
Inspired by: HR 1044
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/hr-1044/
Answer: (a)
HR 1044
- The US lawmakers passed a Bill titled Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (HR 1044).
- It is aimed at lifting the current seven per cent country-cap on issuing Green Cards, a development which would benefit thousands of highly-skilled Indian IT professionals.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsThe ‘Jalyukta Shivar’ sometimes seen in news is a flagship initiative for water conservation in the state of:
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Inspired by: Jalyukta Shivar Scheme
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/jalyukta-shivar-scheme/
Answer: (c)
Jalyukta Shivar Scheme
- Jalyukta Shivar is the flagship programme of the Maharashtra government launched in December 2014 which aims to make 5,000 villages free of water scarcity.
- The scheme targeted drought-prone areas by improving water conservation measures in order to make them more water sustainable.
- It envisaged to arrest maximum run-off water, especially during the monsoon months, in village areas known to receive less rainfall, annually.
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Inspired by: Jalyukta Shivar Scheme
https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/jalyukta-shivar-scheme/
Answer: (c)
Jalyukta Shivar Scheme
- Jalyukta Shivar is the flagship programme of the Maharashtra government launched in December 2014 which aims to make 5,000 villages free of water scarcity.
- The scheme targeted drought-prone areas by improving water conservation measures in order to make them more water sustainable.
- It envisaged to arrest maximum run-off water, especially during the monsoon months, in village areas known to receive less rainfall, annually.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?
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Inspired by: CSP 2017
Answer: (a)
(Image source: Google Maps)
Incorrect
Inspired by: CSP 2017
Answer: (a)
(Image source: Google Maps)
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