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- Question 1 of 7
1. Question
1 pointsThe first BIMSTEC DMEx-2017 was recently in news. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about it?
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The main focus of the BIMSTEC DMEx-2017 will be on testing the region’s preparedness and resilience towards effective activation of intergovernmental interaction for immediate deployment of regional resources for Disaster management in south Asia
The BIMSTEC DMEx-2017 will be conducted in two phases in India comprising of Tabletop Exercise (TTX), Field Training Exercise (FTX) and After Action Review (AAR).
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The main focus of the BIMSTEC DMEx-2017 will be on testing the region’s preparedness and resilience towards effective activation of intergovernmental interaction for immediate deployment of regional resources for Disaster management in south Asia
The BIMSTEC DMEx-2017 will be conducted in two phases in India comprising of Tabletop Exercise (TTX), Field Training Exercise (FTX) and After Action Review (AAR).
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsThe first BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise (BIMSTEC DMEx 2017) is to be held in which of the following country?
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To build regional capacities, India is hosting the first BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise in October 2017. The exercise aims to develop quicker, coordinated and comprehensive responses to disasters and provide timely relief and rehabilitation
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To build regional capacities, India is hosting the first BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise in October 2017. The exercise aims to develop quicker, coordinated and comprehensive responses to disasters and provide timely relief and rehabilitation
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsAccording to IUCN, which of the following is/are formally stated goals of the Red list?
1. To provide scientifically based information on the status of species and subspecies at a global level.
2. To draw attention to the magnitude and importance of threatened biodiversity.
3. To influence national and international policy and decision making.
Select the correct option using the code given below.
Which of the following statement is/are correct?Correct
According to IUCN (1996), the formally stated goals of the Red List are
Statement 1 is correct. To provide scientifically based information on the status of species and subspecies at a global level is one of the formally stated goal of the Red list.
Statement 2 is correct. To draw attention to the magnitude and importance of threatened biodiversity is one of the formally stated goal of the Red list.
Statement 3 is correct. To influence national and international policy and decision making is one of the formally stated goal of the Red list.Incorrect
According to IUCN (1996), the formally stated goals of the Red List are
Statement 1 is correct. To provide scientifically based information on the status of species and subspecies at a global level is one of the formally stated goal of the Red list.
Statement 2 is correct. To draw attention to the magnitude and importance of threatened biodiversity is one of the formally stated goal of the Red list.
Statement 3 is correct. To influence national and international policy and decision making is one of the formally stated goal of the Red list. - Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI), consider the following statements:
- It has been launched by the Ministry of Rural Development.
- It aims to reach pregnant women uncovered under the routine immunization programme.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
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The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI). Thus statement 1 is false.
Through this programme, Government aims to reach each and every child under the age of two and all those pregnant women who have been left uncovered under the routine immunization programme. Thus, statement 2 is true.
Mission Indradhanush was launched in December 2014. It aimed to fully immunize more than 90% of children under age of 2 years, as well as all pregnant women, against seven vaccine preventable diseases. These diseases are diphtheria, whooping cough, poliomyelitis, tetanus, tuberculosis, measles and Hepatitis B. In addition vaccines for Japanese Encephalitis and Haemophilus influenzae type B are also being provided Rubella, Injectable Polio Vaccine Bivalent and Rotavirus are also provided in selected states
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The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI). Thus statement 1 is false.
Through this programme, Government aims to reach each and every child under the age of two and all those pregnant women who have been left uncovered under the routine immunization programme. Thus, statement 2 is true.
Mission Indradhanush was launched in December 2014. It aimed to fully immunize more than 90% of children under age of 2 years, as well as all pregnant women, against seven vaccine preventable diseases. These diseases are diphtheria, whooping cough, poliomyelitis, tetanus, tuberculosis, measles and Hepatitis B. In addition vaccines for Japanese Encephalitis and Haemophilus influenzae type B are also being provided Rubella, Injectable Polio Vaccine Bivalent and Rotavirus are also provided in selected states
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is/are main mission(s) of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- Promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy by its member states.
- Implementing safeguards to verify that nuclear energy is not used for military purposes.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
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The IAEA is generally described as having three main missions: Promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear energy by its member states, implementing safeguards to verify that nuclear energy is not used for military purposes and promoting high standards for nuclear safety. Thus both statement 1 and 2 are true.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. The IAEA was established as an autonomous organisation on 29 July 1957.
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The IAEA is generally described as having three main missions: Promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear energy by its member states, implementing safeguards to verify that nuclear energy is not used for military purposes and promoting high standards for nuclear safety. Thus both statement 1 and 2 are true.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. The IAEA was established as an autonomous organisation on 29 July 1957.
- Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsWIth regard to Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) of India, India’s target is/are
- To produce 40 per cent of electricity from non-fossil fuel based energy resources by 2030.
- Complete elimination of elements depleting ozone layer by 2030.
- To Reduce emission intensity by 33 to 35 per cent by 2030.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Statement 2 is incorrect as under INDC target there is no mention of complete mitigation of elements that depletes ozone layer by 2030. Other 2 statements stand correct.
India has announced Intended Nationally Determined Contribution setting the target for its domestic effort against the climate change.
India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) targets are:
- Reduce emission intensity by 33 to 35 per cent by 2030.
- Produce 40 per cent of electricity from non-fossil fuel based energy resources by 2030.
- Create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030
- Develop robust adaptation strategies for agriculture, water and health sectors.
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Statement 2 is incorrect as under INDC target there is no mention of complete mitigation of elements that depletes ozone layer by 2030. Other 2 statements stand correct.
India has announced Intended Nationally Determined Contribution setting the target for its domestic effort against the climate change.
India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) targets are:
- Reduce emission intensity by 33 to 35 per cent by 2030.
- Produce 40 per cent of electricity from non-fossil fuel based energy resources by 2030.
- Create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030
- Develop robust adaptation strategies for agriculture, water and health sectors.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to The International Labour Organization (ILO) consider the following statements:
- ILO is the only tripartite U.N agency bringing together governments, employers and workers.
- ILO received the Nobel Peace Prize in the year 1969 for promoting peace among nations.
Which of the following statements is/are true?
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Statement 1 is correct. ILO is the only tripartite U.N. agency, bringing together governments, employers and workers representatives of 187 member states to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work.
Statement 2 is correct. Fifty years after the Versailles peace conference resolved to establish it, the International Labor Organization (ILO) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel Committee was thereby following up a tradition going back to 1951, when the Frenchman Léon Jouhaux received the Prize.
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Statement 1 is correct. ILO is the only tripartite U.N. agency, bringing together governments, employers and workers representatives of 187 member states to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work.
Statement 2 is correct. Fifty years after the Versailles peace conference resolved to establish it, the International Labor Organization (ILO) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel Committee was thereby following up a tradition going back to 1951, when the Frenchman Léon Jouhaux received the Prize.
