Current Affairs Quiz 18 October 2023
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Current Affairs Quiz 18 October 2023 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Which of the following statements with respect to Ecologically Sensitive Areas are not correct?
1. ESAs are notified by the MoEFCC under Indian Forest act 2019.
2. Eco-Sensitive Zones are located within 100 km of Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?CorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are not correct, ESA’s under MOEFCC under Environment Protection Act 1986 and its 10 KM not 100 KM
• The Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) or Ecologically Fragile Areas (EFAs) are areas notified by the MoEFCC around Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. The purpose of declaring ESZs is to create some kind of “shock absorbers” to the protected areas by regulating and managing the activities around such areas.IncorrectAns;- c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation;-
• Both the statements are not correct, ESA’s under MOEFCC under Environment Protection Act 1986 and its 10 KM not 100 KM
• The Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) or Ecologically Fragile Areas (EFAs) are areas notified by the MoEFCC around Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. The purpose of declaring ESZs is to create some kind of “shock absorbers” to the protected areas by regulating and managing the activities around such areas. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Green Credit Programme are correct?
1. The Green Credit System aims to meet various environmental obligations, encouraging companies, individuals, and local bodies to undertake sustainable initiatives.
2. Unlike the carbon market’s focus on CO2 emissions, the Green Credit Programme promotes broader environmental goals.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAnswer: C
Green Credit Programme:
• The Green Credit Programme introduces a system of incentives, known as “Green Credits,” for activities that have a positive impact on the environment.
• It complements the domestic Carbon Market in India, expanding beyond CO2 emission reductions to incentivize a wider range of sustainable actions.Objectives:
• The Green Credit System aims to meet various environmental obligations, encouraging companies, individuals, and local bodies to undertake sustainable initiatives.
• Unlike the carbon market’s focus on CO2 emissions, the Green Credit Programme promotes broader environmental goals.Tradable Credits:
• Green credits earned through sustainable activities will be tradable, allowing participants to sell them on a proposed domestic market platform.
• This creates a market-based approach to incentivize and reward environmentally beneficial actions.Program Administrator:
• The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) will serve as the administrator of the Green Credit Programme.
• ICFRE will develop guidelines, processes, and procedures for the implementation of the programme, ensuring its effectiveness and integrity.IncorrectAnswer: C
Green Credit Programme:
• The Green Credit Programme introduces a system of incentives, known as “Green Credits,” for activities that have a positive impact on the environment.
• It complements the domestic Carbon Market in India, expanding beyond CO2 emission reductions to incentivize a wider range of sustainable actions.Objectives:
• The Green Credit System aims to meet various environmental obligations, encouraging companies, individuals, and local bodies to undertake sustainable initiatives.
• Unlike the carbon market’s focus on CO2 emissions, the Green Credit Programme promotes broader environmental goals.Tradable Credits:
• Green credits earned through sustainable activities will be tradable, allowing participants to sell them on a proposed domestic market platform.
• This creates a market-based approach to incentivize and reward environmentally beneficial actions.Program Administrator:
• The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) will serve as the administrator of the Green Credit Programme.
• ICFRE will develop guidelines, processes, and procedures for the implementation of the programme, ensuring its effectiveness and integrity. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Regarding “carbon credits”, which one of the following statements is not correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
IncorrectAns: (d)
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following committees are formed related to Poverty Estimation in India till now ?
1) Rangarajan Committee
2) Tendulkar committee
3) Lakadwala Committees
4) Y K Alagh CommitteeCorrectAns: D
Explanation : Six official committees have so far estimated the number of people living in poverty in India — the working group of 1962; V N Dandekar and N Rath in 1971; Y K Alagh in 1979; D T Lakdawala in 1993; Suresh Tendulkar in 2009; and C Rangarajan in 2014
IncorrectAns: D
Explanation : Six official committees have so far estimated the number of people living in poverty in India — the working group of 1962; V N Dandekar and N Rath in 1971; Y K Alagh in 1979; D T Lakdawala in 1993; Suresh Tendulkar in 2009; and C Rangarajan in 2014
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
“PUSA DECOMPOSER” is related to which of the following ?
CorrectAns : 2) To Curb Stubble Burning
Explanation :-
Pusa Decomposer the technique that will curb stubble burning Pollution.
PUSA Decomposers– The decomposers are in the form of capsules made by extracting fungi strains that help the paddy straw to decompose at a much faster rate than usual. The fungi helps to produce the essential enzymes for the degradation process.IncorrectAns : 2) To Curb Stubble Burning
Explanation :-
Pusa Decomposer the technique that will curb stubble burning Pollution.
PUSA Decomposers– The decomposers are in the form of capsules made by extracting fungi strains that help the paddy straw to decompose at a much faster rate than usual. The fungi helps to produce the essential enzymes for the degradation process.
