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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsConsider the following statement about Green Climate Fund:
- It is the finance mechanism for Paris Agreement.
- Its headquarter is located in Washington, U.S.
- It is mandated to invest 50% of its resources in mitigation and 50% in adaptation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: C
Explanation:- Statement 1 is correct: Green Climate Fund (GCF) – a critical element of the historic Paris Agreement – is the world’s largest climate fund, mandated to support developing countries raise and realize their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ambitions towards low-emissions, climate-resilient pathways.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The Green Climate Fund is headquartered in Songdo, Incheon City, Republic of Korea.
- Statement 3 is correct: GCF is mandated to invest 50% of its resources to mitigation and 50% to adaptation in grant equivalent. At least half of its adaptation resources must be invested in the most climate-vulnerable countries (SIDS, LDCs, and the African States).
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ANSWER: C
Explanation:- Statement 1 is correct: Green Climate Fund (GCF) – a critical element of the historic Paris Agreement – is the world’s largest climate fund, mandated to support developing countries raise and realize their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) ambitions towards low-emissions, climate-resilient pathways.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The Green Climate Fund is headquartered in Songdo, Incheon City, Republic of Korea.
- Statement 3 is correct: GCF is mandated to invest 50% of its resources to mitigation and 50% to adaptation in grant equivalent. At least half of its adaptation resources must be invested in the most climate-vulnerable countries (SIDS, LDCs, and the African States).
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs of armed forces exercises between India and the U.S.:
- Yudh Abhyas – Army
- Cope India – Tri-service
- Malabar – Navy
- Tiger Triumph – Air force
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
Correct
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
- YudhAbhyas – Army
- Cope India – Air force
- Malabar – Navy
- Tiger Triumph – Tri-service
Incorrect
ANSWER: B
Explanation:
- YudhAbhyas – Army
- Cope India – Air force
- Malabar – Navy
- Tiger Triumph – Tri-service
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following are application areas of seaweeds?
- Medicine
- Food industry
- Fertilizers
- Biofuels
- Animal feed
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
ANSWER: D
Explanation:
Please refer to the given flowchart.
Incorrect
ANSWER: D
Explanation:
Please refer to the given flowchart.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsWhich of the following initiatives have been taken by the government of India under Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)?
- Sub-mission on Breed Development of Livestock and Poultry.
- Kamdhenu awards
- Gokul Gram
- E-Pashu Haat
- Pashu Sanjivni
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) was launched in December 2014 for the development and conservation of indigenous breeds through selective breeding in the breeding tract and genetic up-gradation of the nondescript bovine population.
Significant initiatives under RGM:
- Awards for encouraging farmers/breeder societies to rear Indigenous breeds of Bovines:
- Gopal Ratna awards: For farmers maintaining the best herd of Indigenous Breed(s) and practising best management practices.
- Kamdhenu awards: For Best Managed Indigenous Herd by Institutions/Trusts/ NGOs/ Gaushalas or best-managed Breeders’ Societies.
- Gokul Gram: The RashtriyaGokul Mission also envisages the establishment of integrated cattle development centres ‘Gokul Grams’ to develop indigenous breeds including up to 40% nondescript breeds.
- National Kamdhenu Breeding Centre: Under RGM, two “National Kamdhenu Breeding Centres” (NKBC) are being established as Centres of Excellence to develop and conserve Indigenous Breeds in a holistic and scientific manner.
- “E-PashuHaat”- NakulPrajnan Bazaar: An e-market portal connecting breeders and farmers, an authentic market for quality- disease-free bovine germplasm in the form of i) semen; ii) embryos; iii) calves; iv) heifers and v) adult bovines with different agencies/stakeholders.
- PashuSanjivni: An Animal Wellness Programme encompassing provision of Animal Health cards (‘NakulSwasthyaPatra’) along with UID identification and uploading data on National Data Base.
- National Bovine Genomic Center for Indigenous Breeds (NBGC-IB) will be established for the selection of breeding bulls of high genetic merit at a young age using highly precise gene-based technology.
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ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) was launched in December 2014 for the development and conservation of indigenous breeds through selective breeding in the breeding tract and genetic up-gradation of the nondescript bovine population.
Significant initiatives under RGM:
- Awards for encouraging farmers/breeder societies to rear Indigenous breeds of Bovines:
- Gopal Ratna awards: For farmers maintaining the best herd of Indigenous Breed(s) and practising best management practices.
- Kamdhenu awards: For Best Managed Indigenous Herd by Institutions/Trusts/ NGOs/ Gaushalas or best-managed Breeders’ Societies.
- Gokul Gram: The RashtriyaGokul Mission also envisages the establishment of integrated cattle development centres ‘Gokul Grams’ to develop indigenous breeds including up to 40% nondescript breeds.
- National Kamdhenu Breeding Centre: Under RGM, two “National Kamdhenu Breeding Centres” (NKBC) are being established as Centres of Excellence to develop and conserve Indigenous Breeds in a holistic and scientific manner.
- “E-PashuHaat”- NakulPrajnan Bazaar: An e-market portal connecting breeders and farmers, an authentic market for quality- disease-free bovine germplasm in the form of i) semen; ii) embryos; iii) calves; iv) heifers and v) adult bovines with different agencies/stakeholders.
- PashuSanjivni: An Animal Wellness Programme encompassing provision of Animal Health cards (‘NakulSwasthyaPatra’) along with UID identification and uploading data on National Data Base.
- National Bovine Genomic Center for Indigenous Breeds (NBGC-IB) will be established for the selection of breeding bulls of high genetic merit at a young age using highly precise gene-based technology.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsConsider the following pairs of economic sectors in India and their market competition status:
- Telecommunication – Duopoly
- Coal sector – Monopoly
- Food delivery service – Oligopoly
Which of the above-given pairs is/are incorrectly matched?
Correct
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Telecommunication – Oligopoly
- Coal sector – Monopoly
- Food delivery service – Duopoly
Note:
- Monopoly: A monopoly is a dominant position of an industry or a sector by one company, to the point of excluding all other viable competitors. Examples in India include IRCTC, HAL, Coal India Ltd.
- Duopoly: A situation in which two suppliers dominate the market for a commodity or service. Examples in India include Zomato&Swiggy, Ola & Uber, Flipkart & Amazon.
- Oligopoly: A state of limited competition, in which a market is shared by a small number of producers or sellers. Examples in India include aviation, automobiles, telecommunication, cement, steel, aluminium sectors.
Incorrect
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
- Telecommunication – Oligopoly
- Coal sector – Monopoly
- Food delivery service – Duopoly
Note:
- Monopoly: A monopoly is a dominant position of an industry or a sector by one company, to the point of excluding all other viable competitors. Examples in India include IRCTC, HAL, Coal India Ltd.
- Duopoly: A situation in which two suppliers dominate the market for a commodity or service. Examples in India include Zomato&Swiggy, Ola & Uber, Flipkart & Amazon.
- Oligopoly: A state of limited competition, in which a market is shared by a small number of producers or sellers. Examples in India include aviation, automobiles, telecommunication, cement, steel, aluminium sectors.
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