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10 PM Quiz: June 29, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “ Ethanol Blended Petrol(EBP) programme”, which of the following statement is/are correct?
1. It was launched in 2003 on pilot basis to promote the use of alternative and environmental friendly fuels.
2. It is being implemented by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) under the guidance of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG).
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Statement 1 is correct: It was launched by the Government in 2003 on pilot basis which has been subsequently extended to the Notified 21 States and 4 Union Territories to promote the use of alternative and environmental friendly fuels. It aims at blending ethanol with petrol, thereby bringing it under the category of biofuels and saving millions of dollars by cutting fuel imports.
Statement 2 is correct: Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme is being implemented by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) under the guidance of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG).Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct: It was launched by the Government in 2003 on pilot basis which has been subsequently extended to the Notified 21 States and 4 Union Territories to promote the use of alternative and environmental friendly fuels. It aims at blending ethanol with petrol, thereby bringing it under the category of biofuels and saving millions of dollars by cutting fuel imports.
Statement 2 is correct: Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme is being implemented by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) under the guidance of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG). - Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are the major goals of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)?
- Conservation of biological diversity
- Sustainable use of its components
- Fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.
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The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) , also known as Biodiversity Convention, is a multilateral treaty. The Convention was opened for signature at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 5 June 1991 and entered into force on 29 December 1993. At the 2010, 10th Conference of Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity in October in Nagoya, Japan, the Nagoya Protocol was adopted
The Convention has three main goals including:
- The conservation of biological diversity
- Sustainable use of its components
- The fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.
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The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) , also known as Biodiversity Convention, is a multilateral treaty. The Convention was opened for signature at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 5 June 1991 and entered into force on 29 December 1993. At the 2010, 10th Conference of Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity in October in Nagoya, Japan, the Nagoya Protocol was adopted
The Convention has three main goals including:
- The conservation of biological diversity
- Sustainable use of its components
- The fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Global Environment Facility (GEF), which of the following statement is/are incorrect?
- It was established on the eve of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit.
- It is an international partnership of 185 countries.
- IMF serves as the trustee and administering authority of GEF.
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Statement 1 is correct: The Global Environment Facility was established on the eve of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit to help tackle our planet’s most pressing environmental problems.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is an international partnership of 183 countries, international institutions, civil society organizations and the private sector that addresses global environmental issues.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The World Bank serves as the GEF Trustee, administering the GEF Trust Fund.
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Statement 1 is correct: The Global Environment Facility was established on the eve of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit to help tackle our planet’s most pressing environmental problems.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is an international partnership of 183 countries, international institutions, civil society organizations and the private sector that addresses global environmental issues.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The World Bank serves as the GEF Trustee, administering the GEF Trust Fund.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith Reference to Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, consider the following statements
- Rules mandate increase in the thickness of plastic bags from 30 to 40 microns.
- Rules strengthen the concept of ‘Extended Producer Responsibility’
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Rules mandate increase in the thickness of plastic bags from 40 to 50 microns. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
The Rules strengthen the concept of ‘Extended Producer Responsibility, whereby plastic manufacturers/establishments are legally bound to introduce a system of collecting back plastic waste. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
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Rules mandate increase in the thickness of plastic bags from 40 to 50 microns. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect.
The Rules strengthen the concept of ‘Extended Producer Responsibility, whereby plastic manufacturers/establishments are legally bound to introduce a system of collecting back plastic waste. Therefore, statement 2 is correct.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following entities recommend Minimum Support Price for crops in India?
- Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
- State Governments
- Ministry of Finance
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MSP is decided for crops by Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs as per the recommendations made by Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
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MSP is decided for crops by Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs as per the recommendations made by Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsArrange the following islands in Indian ocean from north to south.
- Seychelles
- Lakshadweep
- Reunion Island
- Maldives
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