Day-51 | Daily MCQs | UPSC Prelims | CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS

ANSWER: C
Explanation:

• Three species of rhino—black, Javan, and Sumatran—are critically endangered.
• White rhino- Near threatened
• One-horned rhino- Vulnerable

ANSWER: A

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: Cham dance is the traditional monastic dance form of Lamas in the Ladakh region.
• Statement 2 is correct: The costumes and masks are an integral part of the dance.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: Vajrayana form of Buddhism practised in Tibet has incorporated Cham dance.

ANSWER: C

Explanation:

Characteristics of cryptocurrencies:

• The absence of any centralised authority and is maintained through distributed networks.
• Funds transfer between two parties happens without the need for third parties like banks.
• Cryptocurrencies typically use decentralized control. It works through distributed ledger technology, typically a blockchain.
• The term “cryptocurrency in itself is derived from the encryption techniques used to secure the network. Therefore, safe and secure transactions or payments.

ANSWER: C

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: CDM is a market mechanism developed under Kyoto Protocol.
• Statement 2 is correct: It helps developed countries to compensate for excess emission of Greenhouse gases by acquiring carbon credits generated by green projects in developing countries like India.
• Statement 3 is correct: It is an example of carbon offsetting as overall carbon emissions are not reduced rather they are offset to other locations.

ANSWER: B

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: Decentralized Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Power Plants can be installed on barren land/Fallow land or on cultivable land on stilts where crops can also be grown below the solar panels.
• Statement 2 is correct: Individual farmers will be supported to install standalone solar Agriculture pumps of capacity up to 7.5 HP.