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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to Indian State of Forest Report:
1. The India State of Forest Report 2019 has been prepared by Forest Survey of India (FSI)
2. Tree and Forest cover was increased compared to last assessment
Which of the following codes given below is/are correct?Correct
Explanation: The India State of Forest Report 2019 has been prepared by Forest Survey of India (FSI). The report is a biennial exercise. It assesses the forest and tree cover, bamboo resources, carbon stock and forest fires. The forest cover in the country has increased by 3,976 square kilometer in the last two years. The tree and forest cover together made up 25.56% of India’s area. In the last assessment it was 24.39%.
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Explanation: The India State of Forest Report 2019 has been prepared by Forest Survey of India (FSI). The report is a biennial exercise. It assesses the forest and tree cover, bamboo resources, carbon stock and forest fires. The forest cover in the country has increased by 3,976 square kilometer in the last two years. The tree and forest cover together made up 25.56% of India’s area. In the last assessment it was 24.39%.
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2. Question
1 pointsWhich Islands in India is going to get first water aerodromes?
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Explanation: Airports Authority of India (AAI) is in the process of seeking environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for water aerodromes in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. A water aerodrome is an area of open water that can be used by seaplanes as well as amphibious aircraft to land and take off. Such aircraft are expected to take people across water faster and more safely than local boats. Moreover, depending on the volume of traffic, water aerodrome may have a terminal building on the shore or on a jetty where planes can dock, and bays where they can be parked.
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Explanation: Airports Authority of India (AAI) is in the process of seeking environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for water aerodromes in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. A water aerodrome is an area of open water that can be used by seaplanes as well as amphibious aircraft to land and take off. Such aircraft are expected to take people across water faster and more safely than local boats. Moreover, depending on the volume of traffic, water aerodrome may have a terminal building on the shore or on a jetty where planes can dock, and bays where they can be parked.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 points“Belum Caves Festival“is recently in news is celebrated in which of the following state?
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Explanation: The Belum Caves festival was named as Kandanavolu Sambaralu. It was being organised to popularize the Belum caves in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. Belum Caves are also known as Belum Guhalu. They are located in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. They are the second-longest cave in the Indian subcontinent open to the public. The first longest is the Krem Liat Prah caves in Meghalaya.
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Explanation: The Belum Caves festival was named as Kandanavolu Sambaralu. It was being organised to popularize the Belum caves in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. Belum Caves are also known as Belum Guhalu. They are located in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. They are the second-longest cave in the Indian subcontinent open to the public. The first longest is the Krem Liat Prah caves in Meghalaya.
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4. Question
1 pointsRecently which of the following state gets its first Elephant Colony?
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Explanation: Recently, Madhya Pradesh has got its first elephant colony in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Bandhavgarh National Park is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. It was declared a national park in 1968 and then became Tiger Reserve in 1993. The park resides on the extreme north eastern border of Madhya Pradesh and the northern edges of the Satpura mountain ranges. The park derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which was said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to his brother Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka.
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Explanation: Recently, Madhya Pradesh has got its first elephant colony in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Bandhavgarh National Park is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. It was declared a national park in 1968 and then became Tiger Reserve in 1993. The park resides on the extreme north eastern border of Madhya Pradesh and the northern edges of the Satpura mountain ranges. The park derives its name from the most prominent hillock of the area, which was said to be given by Hindu Lord Rama to his brother Lakshmana to keep a watch on Lanka.
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5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with respect to “eBkray”:
1. It was launched by Indian Banks Association (IBA)
2. “eBkray” platform enables the online auction of the attached assets transparently and cleanly for the improved realization of value by the Public Sector banks (PSBs)
Which of the following codes given below is/are correct?Correct
ANS: Union Finance Minister has launched an eBkray or eBक्रय which is a common e-auction platform. The eBkray platform enables the online auction of the attached assets transparently and cleanly for the improved realization of value by the Public Sector banks. The platform is equipped with property search features and navigational links to all PSB e-auction sites. It also provides single-window access to information on properties up for e-auction as well as facility for comparison of similar properties.
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ANS: Union Finance Minister has launched an eBkray or eBक्रय which is a common e-auction platform. The eBkray platform enables the online auction of the attached assets transparently and cleanly for the improved realization of value by the Public Sector banks. The platform is equipped with property search features and navigational links to all PSB e-auction sites. It also provides single-window access to information on properties up for e-auction as well as facility for comparison of similar properties.
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