Current Developments 2
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about Anaimalai flying frog:
- It is endemic to the tropical evergreen forests of the Anaimalai Hills.
- Its IUCN conservation status is endangered species.
- The main threat to the species is habitat loss due to cardamom plantations.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: It is endemic to the tropical evergreen forests of the Anaimalai Hills, a part of the southern Western Ghats in the Tamil Nadu and Kerala states.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Its IUCN conservation status is critically endangered species
- Statement 3 is correct: The main threat to this species is habitat loss due to the clearing of land for cardamom plantations and timber harvesting.
Incorrect
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: It is endemic to the tropical evergreen forests of the Anaimalai Hills, a part of the southern Western Ghats in the Tamil Nadu and Kerala states.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Its IUCN conservation status is critically endangered species
- Statement 3 is correct: The main threat to this species is habitat loss due to the clearing of land for cardamom plantations and timber harvesting.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following dams built across Krishna river:
- Srisailam dam
- Pulichintala dam
- Almatti dam
- Nagarjuna Sagar dam
Arrange them in sequence from origin to mouth of the river and select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
ANSWER: C
Incorrect
ANSWER: C
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements:
- UN Security Council has total of 15 members.
- India is a member of the UNSC at present.
- Coffee club is a group of countries that advocate for UNSC expansion.
Which of the above-given statements is/are correct?
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ANSWER: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: UN Security Council has total of 15 members (5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members).
- Statement 2 is correct: India is a non-permanent member of UNSC at present elected for two-year term 2021-22.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Coffee club is a group of countries that opposes UNSC expansion.
Incorrect
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: UN Security Council has total of 15 members (5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members).
- Statement 2 is correct: India is a non-permanent member of UNSC at present elected for two-year term 2021-22.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Coffee club is a group of countries that opposes UNSC expansion.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about IPCC:
- It was established in 1988 by WMO and UNDP.
- Its headquarter is hosted at WMO headquarters in Geneva.
- It is the scientific body that gathers, monitors, and do research on climate-related data.
Which of the above given statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: was established in 1988 by WMO and UNEP.
- Statement 2 is correct: Its headquarter is hosted at WMO headquarters in Geneva.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: It is the scientific body that reviews data submitted by countries and does not conduct any research nor does it monitor climate-related data or parameters.
Incorrect
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: was established in 1988 by WMO and UNEP.
- Statement 2 is correct: Its headquarter is hosted at WMO headquarters in Geneva.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: It is the scientific body that reviews data submitted by countries and does not conduct any research nor does it monitor climate-related data or parameters.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statements about the Ujjwala scheme:
- It was launched in 2015 with an aim to provide deposit-free LPG connections to BPL households.
- The LPG connection under the scheme is given only in the name of an adult woman of the household.
- The second phase of the scheme provides the first refill of the cylinder free of cost.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: It was launched in 2016 with an aim to provide deposit free LPG connection to BPL households
- Statement 2 is correct: LPG connection under scheme is given only in the name of adult woman (above 18 years of age) of household.
- Statement 3 is correct: Second phase of the scheme provides first refill of cylinder and cooking stove free of cost.
Incorrect
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: It was launched in 2016 with an aim to provide deposit free LPG connection to BPL households
- Statement 2 is correct: LPG connection under scheme is given only in the name of adult woman (above 18 years of age) of household.
- Statement 3 is correct: Second phase of the scheme provides first refill of cylinder and cooking stove free of cost.
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