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Also, we need more sets of scores for releasing the cut offs in the night so, requesting all of you to sincerely put your scores in comment section. You can also take part in discussion with peers. Q.1) Chemputer are a type of computers where data are represented by Spin of the molecules. Potential energy of the system Varying concentrations of chemicals. Orientation of the molecules. Q.1) केम्प्यूटर (Chemputer) एक प्रकार के कंप्यूटर हैं, जहाँ डेटा किसके द्वारा दर्शाए जाते हैं अणुओं क चक्रण (Spin of the molecules) प्रणाली की संभावित ऊर्जा (Potential energy of the system) रसायनों की भिन्न सांद्रता (Varying concentrations of chemicals) अणुओं के उन्मुखीकरण (Orientation of the molecules) Q.2) Which of the following is/are disadvantage(s) of RO water purifier? Besides impurities, RO water purifier also removes essential natural mineral like sodium, iron, calcium, and magnesium. It does not work well in case of hard water. Home RO filters waste nearly 80% of the water during treatment. Select the correct option – 1 only 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only All of the above Q.2) RO जल शोधक के निम्नलिखित में से कौन से नुकसान है/ हैं? अशुद्धियों के अलावा, आरओ जल शोधक आवश्यक प्राकृतिक खनिज जैसे सोडियम, आयरन, कैल्शियम और मैग्नीशियम को भी हटा देता है। यह कठोर जल के मामले में अच्छी तरह से कार्य नहीं करता है। होम आरओ फिल्टर उपचार के दौरान पानी का लगभग 80% बर्बाद करता है। सही विकल्प का चयन करें - केवल 1 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.3) Consider the following – Oxide of Hydrogen Oxide of Nitrogen Oxide of Sulphur Oxide of Carbon Which of the above cause/causes acid rain? 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 only 2, 3 and 4 only All of the above Q.3) निम्नलिखित पर विचार करें - हाइड्रोजन के ऑक्साइड नाइट्रोजन के ऑक्साइड सल्फर के ऑक्साइड कार्बन के ऑक्साइड उपरोक्त में से कौन अम्ल वर्षा का कारण बनता है/ हैं? केवल 2 और 3 केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 2, 3 और 4 उपरोक्त सभी Q.4) Consider the following statements - One molecule of urea can release two nitrogenous molecules in the soil. Excessive use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture can cause proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil. Select the correct option - 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above Q.4) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें - यूरिया का एक अणु, दो नाइट्रोजनीकृत अणुओं को मिट्टी में जारी कर सकता है। कृषि में नाइट्रोजन उर्वरकों के अत्यधिक उपयोग से मिट्टी में नाइट्रोजन-स्थिरीकरण सूक्ष्मजीवों का प्रसार हो सकता है। सही विकल्प का चयन करें - केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.5) Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among – NO2, 03 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight CO, 02 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight CO, CO2 and N02 at low temperature High concentration of N02, O3 and CO in the evening Q.5) फोटोकैमिकल स्मॉग (Photochemical smog) किसके मध्य प्रतिक्रिया का परिणाम है - सूर्य के प्रकाश की उपस्थिति में NO2, 03 और पेरोक्सीसेटाइल नाइट्रेट सूर्य के प्रकाश की उपस्थिति में CO, 02 और पेरोक्सीसिटाइल नाइट्रेट निम्न तापमान पर CO, CO2 और N02 सायंकाल में N02, O3 और CO की उच्च सांद्रता Q.6) Consider the following examples regarding ‘green crackers’ – It has been developed by Indian Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). It does not have poisonous chemicals and uses only the rapid chemical reaction with nitrogen and water as the chief final product. The reaction in green crackers is endothermic. Select the correct option - 1 only 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only All of the above Q.6) 'हरित पटाखे' (green crackers) के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित उदाहरणों पर विचार करें - इसे भारतीय वैज्ञानिक और औद्योगिक अनुसंधान परिषद (CSIR) द्वारा विकसित किया गया है। इसमें जहरीले रसायन नहीं होते हैं तथा मुख्य अंतिम उत्पाद के रूप में नाइट्रोजन और पानी के साथ केवल तीव्र रासायनिक प्रतिक्रिया का उपयोग करता है। हरित पटाखे में प्रतिक्रिया ऊष्माशोषी (endothermic) है। सही विकल्प का चयन करें - केवल 1 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.7) Consider the following statements regarding cloud seeding? Silver Iodide is commonly used for cloud seeding. Free radicals are generated by the chemicals used and that helps in gathering more water vapour to form clouds. Select the correct option – 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above Q.7) क्लाउड सीडिंग (cloud seeding) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें? सिल्वर आयोडाइड का उपयोग आमतौर पर क्लाउड सीडिंग के लिए किया जाता है। रसायनों द्वारा उत्पन्न मुक्त कणों का उपयोग किया जाता है, जो बादलों को बनाने के लिए अधिक जल वाष्प को एकत्रित करने में सहायता करता है। सही विकल्प का चयन करें - केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.8) The definition of Kilogram (kg) has changed recently. How is the new definition fundamentally different from the old one? The new definition will allow multiple standard mass of 1 kg and will be helpful in calibrations worldwide. The new definition is more precise and given upto ten decimal. The new definition has been arrived at by consensus. The new definition is related to a constant of nature. Q.8) किलोग्राम (किग्रा) की परिभाषा हाल ही में बदल दी गई है। नई परिभाषा मौलिक रूप से पुरानी से कैसे भिन्न है? नई परिभाषा 1 किलो के कई मानक द्रव्यमान की अनुमति देगी तथा विश्व भर में मापांकन (calibrations) में सहायक होगी। नई परिभाषा अधिक सटीक है और दस दशमलव तक दी गई है। नई परिभाषा सर्वसम्मति से ली गई है। नई परिभाषा प्रकृति के एक स्थिरांक से संबंधित है। Q.9) The final Agent Orange raid in Vietnam took place in 1970– areas have begun to bloom again. But 19 years after the war’s end, it seems plain that Agent Orange is killing and maiming human beings, something it never intended to do. The apparent toxic fallout from those clouds–is a crop of human miseries including cancers, miscarriages and birth defects-that may persist for decades." The offensive substance referred to in this quotation is: DDT used as insecticide A complex mixture of herbicides and weedicides used to increase agricultural output in the South Vietnam under the U.S. aid programme A complex mixture of DDT and other insecticides used at aerial sprays for protection against malaria and other tropical diseases Dioxin used as defoliants Q.9) वियतनाम में अंतिम एजेंट ऑरेंज का आक्रमण 1970 में हुआ था, जो क्षेत्र में फिर से दिखाई देने लगा है। लेकिन युद्ध के समाप्त होने के 19 साल बाद भी, ऐसा लगता है कि एजेंट ऑरेंज मानव को मार रहा है और उसे प्रभावित कर रहा है, जबकि ऐसा कुछ भी करने का इरादा नहीं है। उन बादलों से स्पष्ट विषैला फॉलआउट - कैंसर, गर्भपात और जन्म दोष सहित मानव दुखों की एक त्रासदी है, जो दशकों तक निरंतर बनी रह सकती है। "इस उद्धरण में उल्लिखित आक्रामक पदार्थ है: DDT कीटनाशक के रूप में उपयोग किया जाता है यू.एस. सहायता कार्यक्रम के तहत दक्षिण वियतनाम में कृषि उत्पादन में वृद्धि करने के लिए उपयोग किए जाने वाले शाकनाशी और खरपतवारों का एक जटिल मिश्रण है मलेरिया और अन्य उष्णकटिबंधीय रोगों से सुरक्षा के लिए हवाई स्प्रे में डीडीटी और अन्य कीटनाशकों का एक जटिल मिश्रण पत्तियों /झाड़ियों को साफ करने (defoliants) के लिए डाईऑक्सीन (Dioxin) का प्रयोग Q.10) Why Barium in a suitable form is administered to patients before an X-ray examination of the stomach? barium allows X-rays to pass through the stomach on account of its transparency to X-rays barium compound, like magnesium sulphate helps in cleaning the stomach before X-ray examination barium is a good absorber of X-rays and this helps the stomach to appear clearly in contrast with the other regions in the picture barium salts are white in colour and this helps the stomach to appear clearly in contrast with other regions in the picture Q.10) अमाशय (stomach) के एक्स-रे परीक्षण से पहले, मरीजों को उपयुक्त रूप में बेरियम क्यों दिया जाता है? बेरियम एक्स-रे को इसकी पारदर्शिता के कारण अमाशय से होकर गुजरने देता है बेरियम यौगिक, जैसे मैग्नीशियम सल्फेट एक्स-रे परीक्षण से पहले अमाशय को साफ करने में मदद करता है बेरियम एक्स-रे का एक अच्छा अवशोषक है तथा इससे अमाशय को चित्र में अन्य क्षेत्रों के विपरीत स्पष्ट रूप से प्रकट होने में मदद मिलती है बेरियम लवण सफेद रंग के होते हैं तथा यह चित्र में अन्य क्षेत्रों के विपरीत अमाशय को स्पष्ट रूप से प्रकट करने में मदद करता है Q.11) Assertion (A): Large cold storage plants use ammonia as refrigerant. While domestic refrigerators use chlorofluorocarbons. Reason (R): Ammonia can be liquified at ambient temperature and low pressure. Select the correct option - Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Both A and R are true but T is not the correct explanation of A A is true but R is false A is false but R is true Q.11) अभिकथन (A): बड़े कोल्ड स्टोरेज संयंत्र अमोनिया को प्रशीतक के रूप में उपयोग करते हैं। जबकि घरेलू रेफ्रिजरेटर क्लोरोफ्लोरोकार्बन का उपयोग करते हैं। कारण (R): अमोनिया को परिवेश के तापमान और निम्न दाब पर तरलीकृत किया जा सकता है। सही विकल्प का चयन करें - A और R दोनों सत्य हैं तथा R, A की सही व्याख्या है A और R दोनों सत्य हैं लेकिन R, A की सही व्याख्या नहीं है A सत्य है लेकिन R असत्य है A असत्य है लेकिन R सत्य है Q.12) Coke is one of the materials of the charge added to the blast furnace for the production of Iron/steel. Its function is to – Act as the reducing agent Remove silica associated with the iron ore Function as fuel – to supply heat Act as an oxidizing agent. Select the correct option – 1 and 2 are correct 2 and 4 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 3 and 4 are correct Q.12) कोक (Coke), लोहा / इस्पात के उत्पादन के लिए वात्या भट्टी में जोड़े जाने वाली आवेश (charge) सामग्रियों में से एक है। इसका कार्य है - अपचायक कारक (reducing agent) के रूप में कार्य करने हेतु लौह अयस्क से संबद्ध सिलिका को हटाने हेतु ऊष्मा की आपूर्ति करने हेतु -ईंधन के रूप में कार्य ऑक्सीकरण एजेंट (oxidizing agent) के रूप में कार्य करने हेतु सही विकल्प का चयन करें - 1 और 2 सही हैं 2 और 4 सही हैं 1 और 3 सही हैं 3 और 4 सही हैं Q.13) Which of the following is incorrect? The presence of NaCl increases the rate of setting of plaster of Paris. Gypsum is added to the cement to slow down its rate of setting All alkaline earth metals form hydrated salts Barium and Strontium are found free in nature Q.13) निम्नलिखित में से कौन गलत है? NaCl की उपस्थिति से प्लास्टर ऑफ़ पेरिस की स्थिरीकरण दर बढ़ जाती है। जिप्सम को सीमेंट में जोड़े जाने से उसकी स्थिरीकरण दर धीमी हो जाती है। सभी क्षारीय पृथ्वी धातुएं हाइड्रेटेड लवण बनाती हैं बेरियम और स्ट्रोंशियम प्रकृति में मुक्त पाए जाते हैं Q.14) Consider the following pair – Characteristics Particle 1. Zero Mass Boson 2. Fractional charge Neutrino 3. Fractional spin Quark 4. Integral Spin Photon Choose the correctly matched pair form the above – A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1 A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1 A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 Q.14) निम्नलिखित युग्मों पर विचार करें - विशेषताएँ कण 1. शून्य द्रव्यमान (Zero Mass) बोसॉन 2. आंशिक आवेश (Fractional charge) न्युट्रीनो 3. आंशिक स्पिन (Fractional spin) क्वार्क 4. इंटीग्रल स्पिन (Integral Spin) फोटोन उपरोक्त मिलान की गई सही जोड़ी का चयन करें - A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1 A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1 A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1 Q.15) Aspartame is an artificial sweetener sold in the market. It consists of amino acids and provides calories like other amino acids. Yet, it is used as a low-calorie sweetening agent in food items. What is the basis of this use? Aspartame is as sweet as table sugar, but unlike table sugar, it is not readily oxidized in human body due to lack of requisite enzymes. When aspartame is used in food processing, the sweet taste remains, but it becomes resistant to oxidation. Aspartame is as sweet as sugar, but after ingestion into the body, it is converted into metabolites that yield no calories. Aspartame is several times sweeter than table sugar, hence food items made with small quantities of aspartame yield fewer calories on oxidation. Q.15) एस्पार्टेम (Aspartame) एक कृत्रिम स्वीटनर है जो बाजार में बेचा जाता है। इसमें अमीनो एसिड होते हैं और अन्य अमीनो एसिड की तरह कैलोरी प्रदान करता है। फिर भी, इसका उपयोग खाद्य पदार्थों में कम कैलोरी वाले स्वीटनिंग एजेंट के रूप में किया जाता है। इस उपयोग का आधार क्या है? एस्पार्टेम टेबल शुगर की तरह ही मीठा होता है, लेकिन टेबल शुगर के विपरीत, यह आवश्यक एंजाइमों की कमी के कारण मानव शरीर में आसानी से ऑक्सीकृत नहीं होता है। जब खाद्य प्रसंस्करण में एस्पार्टेम का उपयोग किया जाता है, तो मीठा स्वाद बना रहता है, लेकिन यह ऑक्सीकरण के लिए प्रतिरोधी हो जाता है। एस्पार्टेम चीनी की तरह मीठा होता है, लेकिन शरीर में प्रवेश के बाद, यह मेटाबोलाइट्स में परिवर्तित हो जाता है, जिसमें कोई कैलोरी नहीं होती है। एस्पार्टेम टेबल शुगर की तुलना में कई गुना अधिक मीठा होता है, इसलिए कम मात्रा में एस्पार्टेम से बने खाद्य पदार्थ ऑक्सीकरण पर कम कैलोरी प्राप्त करते हैं। Q.16) ‘Micelles formation’ is associated with which of the following? Sericulture Saponification Cloud seeding None of the above Q.16) ‘मिसेल गठन’ (Micelles formation), निम्नलिखित में से किसके साथ संबद्ध है? रेशम के कीड़ों का पालन (Sericulture) साबुनीकरण (Saponification) क्लाउड सीडिंग इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.17) Excessive release of the pollutant carbon monoxide (CO) into the air may produce a condition in which oxygen supply in the human body decreases. What causes this condition? When inhaled into the human body, CO is converted into CO2 The inhaled CO has much higher affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen The inhaled CO destroys the chemical structure of haemoglobin The inhaled CO adversely affects the respiratory centre in the brain Q.17) वायु में प्रदूषक कार्बन मोनोऑक्साइड (CO) का अत्यधिक उत्सर्जन एक ऐसी स्थिति उत्पन्न कर सकता है जिसमें मानव शरीर में ऑक्सीजन की आपूर्ति कम हो जाती है। इस स्थिति का कारण क्या है? जब मानव शरीर में साँस ली जाती है, CO, CO2 में परिवर्तित हो जाती है ऑक्सीजन की तुलना में श्वसन से शरीर द्वारा ली गयी CO में हीमोग्लोबिन के लिए अधिक उच्च आकर्षण होता है श्वसन से शरीर द्वारा ली गयी CO, हीमोग्लोबिन की रासायनिक संरचना को नष्ट कर देती है श्वसन से शरीर द्वारा ली गयी CO, मस्तिष्क में श्वसन केंद्र पर प्रतिकूल प्रभाव डालती है Q.18) Chlorofluorocarbons, known as ozone depleting substances, are used in the production of plastic foams in the production of tubeless tyres in cleaning certain electronic components as pressurizing agents in aerosol cans Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1,2 and 3 only 4 Only 1,3 & 4 Only 1,2,3 & 4 Q.18) क्लोरोफ्लोरोकार्बन, जिसे ओजोन क्षयकारी पदार्थ के रूप में जाना जाता है, का उपयोग किया जाता है प्लास्टिक फोम के उत्पादन में ट्यूबलेस टायर के उत्पादन में कुछ इलेक्ट्रॉनिक घटकों की सफाई में एरोसोल के डिब्बे में दाबकारी एजेंट के रूप में ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 4 केवल 1, 3 और 4 1, 2, 3 और 4 Q.19) Consider the following statements – Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after a decade or two. CFCs have a lifetime in the atmosphere of about 20 to 100 years Select the correct option – 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above Q.19) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें - वायुमंडल में मीथेन एक या दो दशक पश्चात् कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड में ऑक्सीकृत होता है। CFCs का जीवनकाल लगभग 20 से 100 वर्षों तक वायुमंडल में होता है सही विकल्प का चयन करें - केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.20) Which of the following is/are implication(s) of discovery of cryo-electron microscopy? It will enable structure determination of biomolecules in water-based samples. It will enable scientists to see how biomolecules move and interact as they perform their functions Select the correct option – 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above Q.20) निम्नलिखित में से कौन क्रायो-इलेक्ट्रॉन माइक्रोस्कोपी (cryo-electron microscopy) की खोज का निहितार्थ है? यह पानी आधारित नमूनों में बायोमोलेक्यूलस (biomolecules) की संरचना निर्धारण को सक्षम करेगा। यह वैज्ञानिकों को यह देखने में सक्षम करेगा कि बायोमोलेक्यूलस कैसे चलते हैं और अंतःक्रिया करते हैं, जैसे वे अपनी क्रिया करते हैं सही विकल्प का चयन करें - केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों इनमें से कोई भी नहीं Q.21) Consider the following statements: The Artificial Intelligence based ASKDISHA chatbot is developed to register complaints of women which are harassment related. The ASKDISHA Chatbot can converse even in Hindi language. Which of the statements given above is/are Correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.21) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता आधारित ASKDISHA चैटबॉट, उन महिलाओं की शिकायतों को दर्ज करने के लिए विकसित किया गया है जो उत्पीड़न से संबंधित हैं। ASKDISHA चैटबॉट हिंदी भाषा में भी बातचीत कर सकता है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.22) With reference to One Health, Consider the following statements: The concept of One Health recognizes that health of human beings is connected to health of animals and environment. The concept of One Health can be effectively implemented for reducing incidence of emerging zoonotic threats. Which of the statements given above is/are Correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.22) वन हेल्थ (One Health) के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: वन हेल्थ की अवधारणा यह मानती है कि मनुष्य का स्वास्थ्य जानवरों और पर्यावरण के स्वास्थ्य से संबद्ध है। उभरते जूनोटिक संबंधी खतरों की घटनाओं को कम करने के लिए वन हेल्थ की अवधारणा को प्रभावी ढंग से लागू किया जा सकता है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.23) Which of the following statements is/are Correct regarding Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY)? It is a central sector scheme. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Half of the cost of the scheme will be borne by the Government, while the other half will be funded by UN Water. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1, 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 2 only 1 and 2 only Q.23) अटल भुजल योजना (ABHY) के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है / हैं? यह एक केंद्रीय क्षेत्र की योजना है। इसे जल शक्ति मंत्रालय द्वारा कार्यान्वित किया जा रहा है। योजना की लागत का आधा हिस्सा सरकार द्वारा वहन किया जाएगा, जबकि अन्य आधा संयुक्त राष्ट्र-जल द्वारा वित्त पोषित किया जाएगा। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1, 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 केवल 1 और 2 Q.24) Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)? It enforces the prohibition of the smuggling of items including drugs, gold, diamonds, electronics, foreign currency, and counterfeit Indian currency. The NCB’s national headquarters is located in Mumbai. It comes under Ministry of Ministry of Home Affairs. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 3 only 1 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 Q.24) नारकोटिक्स कंट्रोल ब्यूरो (NCB) के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है / हैं? यह ड्रग्स, सोना, हीरे, इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स, विदेशी मुद्रा और नकली भारतीय मुद्रा सहित वस्तुओं की तस्करी पर रोक लगाने को प्रावधान लागू करता है। NCB का राष्ट्रीय मुख्यालय मुंबई में स्थित है। यह गृह मंत्रालय के अंतर्गत आता है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1 और 3 केवल 1 केवल 2 और 3 1, 2, और 3 Q.25) The term “Operation Vanilla” is sometimes seen in the news with reference to: It aims to unify the islands of Comoros, Mauritius, Madagascar, La Reunion, Seychelles Maldives and Mayotte, under one tourism brand through the affiliation of each of the islands. It is the operation launched by Indian Navy to assist the population of Madagascar affected by Cyclone Diane. It is the operation against fighting the vanilla thieves of Madagascar launched by government of Madagascar. It is an operation of Indian Air Force to bring back the Indians stuck in China due to Covid 19 Q.25) "ऑपरेशन वेनिला" (Operation Vanilla) शब्द को कभी-कभी समाचारों में किसके संदर्भ में देखा जाता है: इसका उद्देश्य प्रत्येक द्वीप के संबद्धता के माध्यम से एक पर्यटन ब्रांड के अंतर्गत कोमोरोस, मॉरीशस, मेडागास्कर, ला रीयूनियन, सेशेल्स, मालदीव और मैयट के द्वीपों को एकीकृत करना है। यह भारतीय नौसेना द्वारा चक्रवात डायने (Cyclone Diane) से प्रभावित मेडागास्कर की आबादी की सहायता के लिए आरंभ किया गया ऑपरेशन है। यह मेडागास्कर की सरकार द्वारा आरंभ किए गए मेडागास्कर के वैनिला चोरों से लड़ने के विरुद्ध ऑपरेशन है। यह कोविड- 19 की वजह से चीन में फंसे भारतीयों को वापस लाने के लिए भारतीय वायु सेना का एक ऑपरेशन है Q.26) Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Gandhinagar Declaration’. The Declaration urges Parties and other governments to ensure effective liaison between the national focal points of the Convention on Migratory Species and those of the Convention on Biodiversity and other biodiversity-related conventions and agreements, as well as the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Declaration recognizes the importance of synergies and cooperation among biodiversity-related conventions and other multilateral environmental agreements, and that their role should be clearly reflected in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. Select the correct statements 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.26) 'गांधीनगर घोषणा' (Gandhinagar Declaration) के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। घोषणा में पक्षों और अन्य सरकारों से आग्रह है कि वे प्रवासी प्रजातियों पर कन्वेंशन के राष्ट्रीय केंद्र बिंदु तथा जैव विविधता और अन्य जैव विविधता से संबंधित कन्वेंशनों और समझौतों पर कन्वेंशन के राष्ट्रीय फोकल बिंदुओं के साथ-साथ संयुक्त राष्ट्र फ्रेमवर्क कन्वेंशन के तहत जलवायु परिवर्तन पर पेरिस समझौते को सुनिश्चित करें। घोषणा जैव विविधता से संबंधित कन्वेंशनों और अन्य बहुपक्षीय पर्यावरण समझौतों के बीच तालमेल तथा सहयोग के महत्व को पहचानती है, एवं यह कि उनकी भूमिका को 2020 के बाद के वैश्विक जैव विविधता ढांचे में स्पष्ट रूप से प्रतिबिंबित किया जाना चाहिए। सही कथनों का चयन करें केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.27) According to FAO, which of the following areas are identified as hotspots of threatening locust activity? Horn of Africa Red Sea Area Southwest Asia Pearl River Delta Select the correct code: 1, 2 and 3 2, 3 and 4 1, 3 and 4 1, 2 and 4 Q.27) FAO के अनुसार, निम्न में से किस क्षेत्र को टिड्डियों (locust) की गतिविधि के खतरे के केंद्र के रूप में पहचाना जाता है? हॉर्न ऑफ़ अफ्रीका लाल सागर क्षेत्र दक्षिण-पश्चिम एशिया पर्ल नदी डेल्टा (Pearl River Delta) सही कूट का चयन करें: 1, 2 और 3 2, 3 और 4 1, 3 और 4 1, 2 और 4 Q.28) Which of the following statements is/are correct? Hundred percent income tax exemption is given from profit derived from activities such as post-harvest value addition to agriculture by Farmer Producers' Organisations (FPO)’s having annual turnover up to Rs 100 crores. Hundred percent FDI is permitted under the approval route in Food Processing Industries and forty nine percent FDI is allowed through automatic route for trading including e-commerce in respect of food products manufacture and produced in India. Select the correct statements 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.28) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है / हैं? कृषक उत्पादक संगठनों (FPO) के वार्षिक कारोबार में 100 करोड़ रुपये तक के कृषि उपरांत मूल्य वृद्धि (post-harvest value addition) जैसी गतिविधियों से प्राप्त लाभ पर सौ प्रतिशत आयकर छूट दी जाती है। खाद्य प्रसंस्करण उद्योगों में अनुमोदन मार्ग के तहत सौ प्रतिशत एफडीआई की अनुमति है तथा भारत में खाद्य उत्पादों के विनिर्माण और उत्पादन के संबंध में ई-कॉमर्स सहित व्यापार के लिए स्वचालित मार्ग के माध्यम से 49 प्रतिशत एफडीआई की अनुमति है। सही कथनों का चयन करें केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.29) ‘India Economic Strategy to 2035 (IES 2035)’ is associated with which of the following countries? USA Australia Japan France Q.29) ‘2035 के लिए भारत की आर्थिक रणनीति (IES 2035)’ निम्नलिखित में से किस देश से संबंधित है? अमेरिका ऑस्ट्रेलिया जापान फ्रांस Q.30) ‘National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)’ is set up under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Biological Diversity Act, 2002 None of the above Q.30) ‘राष्ट्रीय बाघ संरक्षण प्राधिकरण (NTCA)’ की स्थापना किसके तहत की गयी है? वन्यजीव संरक्षण अधिनियम, 1972 पर्यावरण (संरक्षण) अधिनियम, 1986 जैविक विविधता अधिनियम, 2002 इनमें से कोई भी नहीं DOWNLOAD THE SOLUTION ENGLISH HINDI NOTE- Follow this for Comments Mention- Time Taken after solving the Test After the release of Solution Edit your Comment to Mention- Correct/Incorrect and Score 2 Marks for Correct/0.66 minus for Incorrect. DOWNLOAD THE 60 DAYS PLAN 2020 PRELIMS EXCLUSIVE CURRENT AFFAIRS CLASSES (12 SESSIONS-By Tauseef Sir): STARTING 15 APRIL- JOIN NOW! All the Best! IASbaba
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IAS UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 23rd April 2020 Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Violence against health-care workers made punishable offence Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Health; Governance In News: The Union Cabinet has approved promulgation (put into effect) of Ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 in the light of COVID-19 pandemic situation. Key takeaways: The ordinance makes acts of violence against the healthcare workers as cognizable and non-bailable offences. Under it , there is also a provision to provide compensation for injury to healthcare service personnel or for causing damage or loss to the property. The investigation into the cases of attack will be completed within 30 days and judgment will be pronounced within one year. Accused of the attack can attract a punishment ranging from 3 months to 5 years and a fine from 50 thousand rupees to 2 lakh rupees. A compensation amounting to twice the market value of the damaged property will be taken from the accused if damage is done to the vehicles or clinics. Important value additions: Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 This law enables states to ban public gatherings, ask schools and large institutions to stop functioning, and issue advisories to companies to explore work-from-home models. It also gives the state a right to penalise media organisations spreading misinformation. For background and features, click here. Investments for 'India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package' approved Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Health In News: Union Cabinet has given its post facto approval for significant investments of around Rs.15,000 crore for 'India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package'. Key takeaways: The funds sanctioned will be utilized in 3 Phases. For immediate COVID-19 Emergency Response, an amount of Rs. 7,774 Crore, has been provisioned. Rest of the amount will be provided under mission mode approach for medium-term support (1-4 years). Important value additions: 'India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package' The key objectives of the package include mounting emergency response to slow and limit COVID-19 in India through: the development of diagnostics and COV1D-dedicated treatment facilities, centralized procurement of essential medical equipments and drugs required for treatment of infected patients, strengthen and build effective National and State health systems to support prevention and preparedness for future disease outbreaks, The package is launched under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Human activities responsible for zoonoses Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II - Health In News: According to experts, the coronavirus outbreak comes from the animal world. It is human activity that enabled the virus to jump to people. The specialists are also warning that if human activities continue at this pace, the world will suffer from many other pandemics of similar nature in the future. Important value additions: Zoonoses Zoonoses is the name given to diseases transmitted from animals to humans. They are not new. Tuberculosis, rabies, toxoplasmosis, malaria, etc., are all zoonoses. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), 60% of human infectious diseases originate from animals. Also, 75% of emerging diseases such as Ebola, HIV, avian flu, Zika, or SARS originate from animals. The emergence of such diseases is often associated with environmental changes or ecological disturbances, such as increase in human settlement, encroachments into forests and other habitats, etc. Miscellaneous Feluda Scientists at the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research — Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB) have developed a low-cost, paper-strip test which can detect the new coronavirus within an hour. The test is as named Feluda. It is named after a fictional detective character created by Satyajit Ray. It is expected to cost around Rs 500 against the RT-PCR test that costs Rs 4,500 in private labs. The test is based on a bacterial immune system protein called Cas9. It uses cutting-edge gene-editing tool Crispr-Cas9 system. The technology is not limited to COVID-19 and can work on any DNA-RNA or single mutations, disease mutations etc. (MAINS FOCUS) ECONOMY/GOVERNANCE/WELFARE Topic: General Studies 2,3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Developmental Strategy: The village is still relevant Context: The COVID-19 crisis should inspire society & governments to review past developmental policies particularly regarding the rural areas How did the developmental discourse change after 1990s? Changed role: Government was considered as facilitator in the free-market economy where private sector was considered as growth engine. As a result, state’s own infrastructure shrank Impact on Public goods: Health and education was opened up for private enterprise which was considered as part of the bigger package of economic reforms. Impact on Public employment: Several States decided to stop giving permanent appointment letters to doctors and teachers in the mid-1990s. Lack of safety nets: Working on short-term contracts, with little security or dignity, became common How did the changed developmental discourse (after 1990s) impact villages? Villages were no more considered viable as sites of public investment Providing basic amenities such as running water, electricity and jobs to rural people was considered easier if they moved to a city Hence, emigration from rural areas to cities was both justified and encouraged Rural-to-urban emigration was considered natural that happens in the course of economic development The village was considered as having no future other than becoming a copy of the urban and eventually dissolving into it. This resulted in overall shrinking of rural livelihoods Consequences on Urban-oriented developmental strategy It led to discriminatory funding in every sphere, including health and education leading to increased inequality between rural & urban areas Reduced quality of life in villages as the availability of qualified doctors and teachers willing to work in villages reduced drastically Growth of vast slums in mega-cities was considered as normal & inevitable Loss of HR in villages: Emigration led to depletion of working-age people in villages. Agriculture, the main resource of livelihood in villages, was declared as no longer profitable enough to attract the young which led to its stagnation Decline of village handicrafts: It was argued that handicrafts were destined to die as it was believed that craftsmen and women cannot survive without state support Loss of Gram Swaraj: Stuck between state minimalism and commercial entrepreneurship, villages lost the capacity they had for regenerating their economy or intellectual resources. Impact of Pandemic The new urban architecture denied the rural migrants their visibility. This lead to their issues being overlooked by administration while declaring the lockdown Cities could not offer protection to rural emigrants against such exigencies which lead to their mass migration often by foot It exposed the weakness of City driven developmental model. The crisis has demonstrated the unsustainable socio-economic arrangement of the post-1991 developmental model. Way Ahead Decentralised developmental strategy Regenerating rural economic capabilities Agriculture to be given prominence in policy making ( Ex: separate Agricultural budget) Skilling of rural people Conclusion As the pandemic crisis shows, villages have a right to flourish as habitations with their own distinctive future Connecting the dots: Gandhian Gram Swarajya Model Philosophy behind 73rd & 74th Constitutional Amendment Act POLITY/JUDICIARY Topic: General Studies 2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Judiciary: Pre-retirement judgments and post-retirement jobs Context: Post-retirement, former CJI Ranjan Gogoi was nominated to the Rajya Sabha Independence of the Judiciary is ensured by constitutional provisions like Judges do not hold their offices at the “pleasure” of the President They can only be impeached by a special majority of both houses (Article 124(4)) of Parliament Article 121 and 211 provides that there shall be no discussion in the legislature of the state with respect to the conduct of any judge of Supreme Court or of a High Court in the discharge of his duties The salaries and allowances of the judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India in case of Supreme Court judges Parliament can only add to the powers and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court but cannot curtail them Both the Supreme Court and the High Court have the power to punish any person for their contempt (Article 129 and 215) Why Former CJI Gogoi’s RS nomination caused controversy? He had presided over politically sensitive cases (Assam NRC, Sabarimala, Ayodhya, Rafale, CBI) where all the decisions went in favour of the government. This gave rise to the impression that his nomination was a reward for these ‘favours’. Consequences of such appointments The very fact that a judge accepts such an appointment could cast doubt on his judgements. The desire of a post-retirement job can influence pre-retirement judgments. It would signal that the judiciary is not independent, but is vulnerable to dictates of the executive It will undermine the very constitutional values of impartiality in the dispensation of justice. It will also go against the clear demarcation of separation of powers Deteriorates the Public Perception about the integrity of the Judiciary and thus the functioning of our Democracy Is it wrong for former CJI to accept RS nomination? No, as Article 124(7) of the Indian Constitution restricts post-retirement appointments in Judiciary itself, but not in posts of president, governor, member of parliament, etc Former CJI Gogoi has viewed that membership of the Rajya Sabha was not a job but a service and hence there accepting RS nomination is nott ethically conflicting With regard to judgements, former CJI has said that he did not deliver the judgements alone and that there were other judges also. Hence, there cannot be quid-pro-quo arrangements A possible Solution In constitutional democracy, it is time to have a law in place either by way of a constitutional amendment or a parliamentary enactment barring/regulating post-retirement appointments of Judges. Judges can be compensated by being given their last drawn salary as pension. Also, the age of retirement for judges can be increased by a year or two. These will undo the damage caused by post-retirement jobs Connecting the dots: Exploring the possibilities of cooling-off period before making such appointments Post-retirement prohibitions on Election Commissioners (TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE) Model questions: (You can now post your answers in comment section) Note: Correct answers of today’s questions will be provided in next day’s DNA section. Kindly refer to it and update your answers. Comments Up-voted by IASbaba are also the “correct answers”. Q.1 Consider the following statements regarding Ordinance to amend Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897: The acts of violence against Healthcare workers have been made bailable offence. The compensation for the damage to the vehicles of the Healthcare workers shall be made by the state government Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2 'India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package' has been launched under which of the following ministry? Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Ministry of Defence Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Science and Technology Q.3 Which of the following diseases can be regarded as zoonoses? HIV Malaria Avian flu Typhoid Select the correct code: 1 and 2 1 and 4 2, 3 and 4 1,2 and 3 Q.4 Consider the following statements regarding the test Feluda: It uses cutting-edge gene editing tool Crispr-Cas9 system. The test is limited only to covid 19 disease. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 ANSWERS FOR 22nd April 2020 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 C 2 B 3 B 4 A Must Read About economic trajectory post COVID-19 crisis: The Indian Express About Coronavirus and Social Prejudice: The Hindu About Trump’s immigration Policy: The Hindu
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Also, we need more sets of scores for releasing the cut offs in the night so, requesting all of you to sincerely put your scores in comment section. You can also take part in discussion with peers. Q.1) Which of the following forms the invisible account of the Balance of Payments of a country? International trade in services. Interest on loans. Remittance of worker income. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.1) निम्नलिखित में से कौन, देश के भुगतान संतुलन का अदृश्य खाता (invisible account) है? सेवाओं में अंतर्राष्ट्रीय व्यापार। ऋण पर ब्याज। श्रमिक आय का प्रेषण। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.2) Which of the following is a part of the capital account of a country? Export and import of goods Export and import of services NRI deposits Unilateral transfers from one country to another Q.2) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा, देश के पूंजीगत खाते का एक हिस्सा है? माल का निर्यात और आयात सेवाओं का निर्यात और आयात एनआरआई जमा एक देश से दूसरे देश में एकतरफा स्थानांतरण Q.3) Consider the following statements regarding Special Drawing Rights (SDR) holdings The SDR holdings of member countries are allocated by the World Bank. The SDR holdings form a component of Foreign exchange reserve of a country. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.3) विशेष आहरण अधिकार (SDR) होल्डिंग्स के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें सदस्य देशों की एसडीआर होल्डिंग्स को विश्व बैंक द्वारा आवंटित किया जाता है। एसडीआर होल्डिंग्स किसी देश के विदेशी मुद्रा रिजर्व का एक घटक होते हैं। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.4) Consider the following statements regarding External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) ECB is a loan availed by an Indian entity from a non-resident lender. ECBs cannot be used for investment in the stock market or speculation in real estate. Public Sector Enterprises are not eligible for External commercial borrowing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.4) बाह्य वाणिज्यिक उधार (ईसीबी) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। ईसीबी एक अनिवासी ऋणदाता से भारतीय इकाई द्वारा लिया गया ऋण है। ईसीबी का उपयोग शेयर बाजार में निवेश या रियल स्टेट में सट्टेबाज़ी (speculation) के लिए नहीं किया जा सकता है। सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र के उद्यम, बाह्य वाणिज्यिक उधार के लिए पात्र नहीं हैं। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.5) If a country has a Capital account deficit, it means that The Country is buying assets in other countries. Foreigners are buying assets in the country. Countries liability to foreigners is increasing. Value of import of Invisibles of the country exceeds the value of its exports. Q.5) यदि किसी देश के पास पूंजीगत खाता घाटा (Capital account deficit) है, तो इसका अर्थ है कि देश अन्य देशों में परिसंपत्ति खरीद रहा है। देश में विदेशी लोग परिसंपत्ति खरीद रहे हैं। विदेशियों के प्रति देश की देयता बढ़ रही है। देश के अदृश्य आयात का मूल्य, इसके निर्यात के मूल्य से अधिक है। Q.6) Which of the following are advantages of having full capital convertibility in India? Reduces volatility of currency. Increasing the confidence of foreign investors. Improved access to foreign markets. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.6) भारत में पूर्ण पूंजी परिवर्तनीयता (full capital convertibility) होने के निम्नलिखित में से कौन से लाभ हैं? मुद्रा की अस्थिरता को कम करता है। विदेशी निवेशकों का विश्वास बढ़ाता है। विदेशी बाजारों तक बेहतर पहुंच होती है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.7) Which of the following are effects of the depreciation of currency? Imported goods become more expensive. Increase in inflation. Increased demand for goods in International market. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.7) मुद्रा के मूल्यह्रास (depreciation of currency) के निम्नलिखित में से कौन से प्रभाव हैं? आयातित सामान अधिक महंगे हो जाते हैं। मुद्रास्फीति में वृद्धि। अंतर्राष्ट्रीय बाजार में माल की मांग में वृद्धि। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.8) India’s foreign exchange reserves consist of Foreign currency assets held by RBI. Foreign currency assets held by individual citizens. Gold stock by RBI. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.8) भारत के विदेशी मुद्रा भंडार ( foreign exchange reserves) में शामिल हैं RBI के पास विदेशी मुद्रा आस्तियाँ। व्यक्तिगत नागरिकों द्वारा आयोजित विदेशी मुद्रा संपत्ति। RBI के पास स्वर्ण भंडार। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.9) Consider the following statements regarding Agriculture Export Policy 2018 It aims to double agricultural exports by 2022. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare is the nodal ministry for its implementation Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.9) कृषि निर्यात नीति 2018 के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें इसका लक्ष्य 2022 तक कृषि निर्यात को दोगुना करना है। कृषि और किसान कल्याण मंत्रालय इसके कार्यान्वयन के लिए नोडल मंत्रालय है नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.10) Consider the following statements about Export-Import Bank (EXIM) EXIM Bank was created by an Act of Parliament. Bank’s primary objective is to assist importers and exporters of the country. Which of the above statement/s is/are incorrect? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.10) निर्यात-आयात बैंक (EXIM) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें। EXIM बैंक संसद के एक अधिनियम द्वारा बनाया गया था। बैंक का प्राथमिक उद्देश्य देश के आयातकों और निर्यातकों की सहायता करना है। उपरोक्त कथनों में से कौन गलत है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.11) The 7th Trade policy review of India is scheduled to be conducted in September 2020. Which of the following organizations conduct the Trade policy review? World Trade Organization World Customs Organization The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development International Monetary Fund Q.11) भारत की 7 वीं व्यापार नीति समीक्षा सितंबर 2020 में आयोजित होने वाली है। निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा संगठन व्यापार नीति की समीक्षा करता है? विश्व व्यापार संगठन विश्व सीमा शुल्क संगठन व्यापार और विकास पर संयुक्त राष्ट्र सम्मेलन अंतरराष्ट्रीय मुद्रा कोष Q.12) The “International Debt Statistics” report is released by World Trade Organization World Bank World Economic Forum International Monetary Fund Q.12) अंतर्राष्ट्रीय ऋण सांख्यिकी (International Debt Statistics) रिपोर्ट, किसके द्वारा जारी किया जाता है विश्व व्यापार संगठन विश्व बैंक विश्व आर्थिक मंच अंतरराष्ट्रीय मुद्रा कोष Q.13) Consider the following statements Trade in services is denoted as invisible trade because they are not seen to cross national borders. Total foreign trade as a proportion of GDP is a common measure of the degree of openness of an economy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.13) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें सेवाओं में व्यापार को अदृश्य व्यापार के रूप में निरूपित किया जाता है क्योंकि वे राष्ट्रीय सीमाओं को पार करते नहीं दिखाई देते हैं। जीडीपी के अनुपात के रूप में कुल विदेशी व्यापार एक अर्थव्यवस्था के खुलेपन की डिग्री की एक सामान्य माप है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.14) Consider the following statements The real exchange rate is often taken as a measure of a country’s international competitiveness. If the real exchange rate is equal to zero, currencies are at purchasing power parity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.14) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें वास्तविक विनिमय दर (real exchange rate) को अक्सर देश की अंतरराष्ट्रीय प्रतिस्पर्धा की माप के रूप में लिया जाता है। यदि वास्तविक विनिमय दर शून्य के बराबर है, तो मुद्राएं क्रय शक्ति समता (PPP) पर होती हैं। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.15) Recently, India signed a currency swap agreement with which of the following countries? USA China Brazil Japan Q.15) हाल ही में, भारत ने निम्नलिखित में से किस देश के साथ मुद्रा विनिमय समझौते (currency swap agreement) पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं? अमेरीका चीन ब्राज़ील जापान Q.16) Consider the following statements regarding Managed floating exchange rate system It is a mixture of a flexible exchange rate system and a fixed rate system. In it, central banks intervene, whenever required, to buy and sell foreign currencies in an attempt to moderate exchange rate movements. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.16) प्रबंधित फ्लोटिंग विनिमय दर प्रणाली (Managed floating exchange rate system) के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें यह एक लचीली विनिमय दर प्रणाली और एक निश्चित दर प्रणाली का मिश्रण है। इसमें, केंद्रीय बैंक तभी हस्तक्षेप करते हैं, जब आवश्यकता होती है, जैसे विदेशी मुद्राओं को खरीदने और बेचने के लिए विनिमय दर संचलन को मध्यम करने के प्रयास में। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.17) Consider the following statements regarding India’s trade ties China was India’s largest trading partner in 2018-19. India had a trade surplus with the USA in 2018-19. Choose the incorrect answer using the codes given below 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.17) भारत के व्यापार संबंधों के बारे में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें भारत का 2018-19 में चीन सबसे बड़ा व्यापारिक भागीदार था। भारत का 2018-19 में यूएसए के साथ व्यापार अधिशेष था। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके गलत उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.18) Which of the following factors determines the exchange rate of a currency? Market sentiment Interest rates Fiscal Policy Choose the correct answer using the codes given below 1 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only All of the above Q.18) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कारक, मुद्रा की विनिमय दर निर्धारित करता है? बाजार की धारणा ब्याज दर राजकोषीय नीति नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें केवल 1 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 2 और 3 उपरोक्त सभी Q.19) Which of the following leads to a Cost-push inflation when a currency is devalued? The Rise in the prices of imported raw materials. Increased demand for local goods as foreign goods become costlier. Increased demand for local goods as more goods are exported. Increased foreign investment. Q.19) निम्न में से कौन मुद्रा के अवमूल्यन होने पर लागत-प्रेरित मुद्रास्फीति (Cost-push inflation) की ओर जाता है? आयातित कच्चे माल की कीमतों में वृद्धि। विदेशी वस्तुओं के महंगे हो जाने के कारण स्थानीय वस्तुओं की मांग में वृद्धि। स्थानीय वस्तुओं की मांग में वृद्धि क्योंकि अधिक वस्तुओं को निर्यात किया जाता है। विदेशी निवेश में वृद्धि। Q.20) In the context of Balance of payment (BoP), what are accommodating transaction? Mismatches in Balance of payment records. Current account transactions. Transactions that are done to balance the surplus or deficit of Balance of payment. Transactions that are done with profit maximization motive. Q.20) भुगतान संतुलन (BoP) के संदर्भ में, लेन-देन समायोजन (accommodating transaction) क्या हैं? भुगतान संतुलन (BoP) रिकॉर्ड में असंतुलन चालू खाता लेनदेन। भुगतान संतुलन अधिशेष या घाटे को संतुलित करने के लिए किए गए लेन-देन। लेन-देन, जो लाभ अधिकतम करने के उद्देश्य से किए जाते हैं। Q.21) With reference to Masala Bonds, Consider the following statements: Masala bonds are bonds issued outside India. Unlike dollar bonds, where the investors take the currency risk, Masala bond makes the borrower bear the risk. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) named it as Masala Bonds. Which of the statements given above is/are Correct? 1, 2 and 3 1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 only Q.21) मसाला बांड (Masala Bonds) के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: मसाला बॉन्ड भारत के बाहर जारी किए गए बॉन्ड हैं। डॉलर बॉन्ड के विपरीत, जहां निवेशक मुद्रा जोखिम उठाते हैं, मसाला बांड उधारकर्ता पर जोखिम भार आरोपित करता है। अंतर्राष्ट्रीय वित्त निगम (IFC) ने इसे मसाला बॉन्ड्स का नाम दिया है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? 1, 2 और 3 केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 और 3 केवल 2 Q.22) Consider the following statements Budget 2020 provision seeks to tax income of non-resident Indians who are not paying taxes in any other tax jurisdictions. Income earned outside India by him shall not be taxed in India unless it is derived from an Indian business or profession. Which of the statements given above is/are Correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.22) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें बजट 2020 प्रावधान में अनिवासी भारतीयों की आय पर कर लगाने की मांग की गई है जो किसी अन्य कर प्राधिकार क्षेत्रों में कर का भुगतान नहीं कर रहे हैं। उनके द्वारा भारत के बाहर अर्जित आय पर भारत में तब तक कर नहीं लगाया जाएगा जब तक कि वह भारतीय व्यवसाय या पेशे से प्राप्त न हो। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.23) With reference to National War Memorial, Consider the following statements: The National War Memorial draws inspiration from the 'Chakravyuh' formation The National War Memorial pays tribute to soldiers who laid down their lives only in wars against Pakistan and China. Which of the statements given above is/are Correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.23) राष्ट्रीय युद्ध स्मारक (National War Memorial) के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: राष्ट्रीय युद्ध स्मारक 'चक्रव्यूह' (Chakravyuh) के निर्माण से प्रेरणा लेता है राष्ट्रीय युद्ध स्मारक उन सैनिकों को श्रद्धांजलि देता है जिन्होंने केवल पाकिस्तान और चीन के विरुद्ध युद्ध में अपने जीवन का त्याग दिया है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.24) Which of the following statements is/are Correct regarding Parambikulam Tiger Reserve? Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is a protected area in Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary is the home of four different tribes of indigenous peoples including the Kadar, Malasar, Muduvar and Mala Malasar. The oldest ever teak tree, Kannimara Teak exists here. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 2 only 1 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Q.24) परम्बिकुलम टाइगर रिजर्व के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा कथन सही है / हैं? परम्बिकुलम टाइगर रिज़र्व तमिलनाडु का एक संरक्षित क्षेत्र है। अभयारण्य चार अलग-अलग जनजातियों का घर है जिसमें कादर, मालासर, मुदुवर और माला मालासार शामिल हैं। अभी तक का सबसे पुराना सागौन का पेड़ (teak tree), कन्नीमारा सागौन यहीं मौजूद है। नीचे दिए गए कूट का उपयोग करके सही उत्तर चुनें: केवल 1 और 2 केवल 1 केवल 2 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.25) With reference to Sharang, Consider the following statements: The Sharang has been upgraded successfully from its previous specification by Bharat Dynamics Limited. Sharang is an Anti-Tank Guided Missile. Which of the statements given above is/are Correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.25) शारंग (Sharang) के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें: भारत डायनामिक्स लिमिटेड द्वारा शारंग को इसकी पूर्व विशिष्टताओं से सफलतापूर्वक उन्नत किया गया है। शारंग एक एंटी-टैंक निर्देशित मिसाइल है। ऊपर दिए गए कथनों में से कौन सा सही है / हैं? केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.26) Consider the following statements ‘Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulations (BEFR), 1873’ empowered the Lieutenant Governor to define an inner line, beyond which no British subject of certain classes or foreign residents could pass without a licence. The Government of India Act, 1935 prescribed “excluded areas” and “partially excluded areas” to be under the direct control of the provincial governor, to the exclusion of the Indian legislature. Select the correct statements 1 Only 2 Only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.26) निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें ‘बंगाल ईस्टर्न फ्रंटियर रेगुलेशंस (BEFR), 1873' ने लेफ्टिनेंट गवर्नर को एक आंतरिक रेखा (inner line) को परिभाषित करने का अधिकार दिया, जिसके आगे ब्रिटिश अधिकार क्षेत्र का निश्चित वर्ग या विदेशी निवासी बिना लाइसेंस के नहीं जा सकता था। भारत सरकार अधिनियम, 1935 ने भारतीय विधायिका के अधिकार क्षेत्र से बाहर रखने हेतु तथा प्रांतीय गवर्नर के प्रत्यक्ष नियंत्रण में रखने के लिए "बहिष्कृत क्षेत्रों" (excluded areas) और "आंशिक रूप से बहिष्कृत क्षेत्रों" (partially excluded areas) को निर्धारित किया। सही कथनों का चयन करें केवल 1 केवल 2 1 और 2 दोनों न तो 1 और न ही 2 Q.27) ‘Yongle Blue Hole’ was in news recently. Where is it located? East Philippines Sea Yellow Sea Bismarck Sea Sea of Azov Q.27) 'योंगले ब्लू होल' (Yongle Blue Hole) हाल ही में समाचारों में था। यह कहाँ स्थित है? पूर्वी फिलीपींस सागर पीला सागर बिस्मार्क सागर अज़ोव सागर Q.28) Which of the following countries is India’s largest trading partner? United Arab Emirates China USA United Kingdom Q.28) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा देश, भारत का सबसे बड़ा व्यापारिक भागीदार (trading partner) है? संयुक्त अरब अमीरात चीन अमेरीका यूनाइटेड किंगडम Q.29) Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary – Assam Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary – Karnataka Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary – Kerala Select the correct code: 1 and 2 3 Only 2 and 3 1, 2 and 3 Q.29) निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा युग्म सही ढंग से सुमेलित है? ईगलनेस्ट वन्यजीव अभयारण्य - असम मलाई महादेश्वरा वन्यजीव अभयारण्य - कर्नाटक थोलपेट्टी वन्यजीव अभयारण्य - केरल सही कूट का चयन करें: 1 और 2 कथन 3 2 और 3 1, 2 और 3 Q.30) Which of the following countries have collaborated with India for a government-to-government agreement on jet engine technology development? France United Kingdom Japan Israel Q.30) जेट इंजन प्रौद्योगिकी विकास पर सरकार से सरकार (G2G) के समझौते के लिए, निम्नलिखित में से किस देश ने भारत के साथ सहयोग किया है? फ्रांस यूनाइटेड किंगडम जापान इजराइल DOWNLOAD THE SOLUTION ENGLISH HINDI NOTE- Follow this for Comments Mention- Time Taken after solving the Test After the release of Solution Edit your Comment to Mention- Correct/Incorrect and Score 2 Marks for Correct/0.66 minus for Incorrect. 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IAS UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 22nd April 2020 Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) World economy to contract by 3%: IMF's report Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III - Economy In News: As per the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook (WEO), COVID-19 pandemic is having a ‘severe’ effect on the world economy. The economy is expected to contract by 3% in 2020, which will be much worse than the 2008-09 financial crises. Key takeaways: As per the WEO, India’s growth is expected to dip to 1.9% in 2020 and rebound to 7.4% in 2021. Similar observation was made by the World bank's South Asia Economic Focus report. As countries implement necessary quarantines and social-distancing practices to contain the pandemic, the world has been put in a great lockdown due to which all the economic activities have been affected. The cumulative loss to global GDP over 2020 and 2021 from the pandemic crisis could be around $9 trillion, greater than the economies of Japan and Germany, combined. Important value additions: The World Economic Outlook (WEO) It is an IMF report that provides analysis and forecasts of economic developments and policies in its member countries. It also projects developments in the global financial markets and economic systems. The WEO is usually prepared twice a year. International Monetary Fund It is an organization of 189 countries which has the objectives to: foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth reduce poverty around the world. It was created in 1945. It is governed by and accountable to the 189 member countries. Its primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system, that is, the system of exchange rates and international payments that enables countries to transact with each other. Lithium-rich giant stars discovered in space Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III - Space In News: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have discovered hundreds of Li-rich giant stars in space. Key takeaways: The discovery indicates that Lithium (Li) is being produced in the stars. The production, thus, accounts for its abundance in the interstellar (situated between stars) medium. Lithium enhancement is also being associated with central Helium (He) burning stars, also known as red clump giants. This association could open up new vistas in the evolution of the red giant stars. This is an important discovery that will help to eliminate many proposed theories such as planet engulfment during the red giant evolution in which helium at the center is not burning. Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science &Technology. Important value additions: Lithium (Li), is one of the three primordial (from the beginning) elements apart from Hydrogen (H) and Helium (He), They were produced in the big bang nucleosynthesis (BBN). In general, stars are considered as Li sinks. This means that the original Li, with which stars are born, only gets depleted over stars’ life-time. TIFAC explores best methods to revive Indian economy post COVID-19 Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Science and Technology In News: The Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) is preparing a white paper to strategize revival of post-COVID 19 Indian economy. Key takeaways: This document would mainly focus on: strengthening Make in India initiatives, commercialization of Indigenous technology, developing a technology-driven transparent Public Distribution System (PDS), efficient rural health care delivery, adoption of emerging technology domains like AI, Machine Learning and many more. Important value additions: TIFAC It is an autonomous technology think tank under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. Thinking for the future in important socio-economic sectors is one of its mandates. It was established in 1986, as per the recommendation of Technology Policy Implementation Committee (TPIC) in 1985. TIFAC activities comprise of wide array of technology areas and fill a critical gap in the overall S&T system of India. Miscellaneous COVID India Seva Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched ‘COVID India Seva’, an interactive platform for citizen engagement on COVID-19. It provided an interactive platform to establish a direct channel of communication with millions of Indians amid the pandemic. This initiative is aimed at enabling transparent e-governance delivery and answering citizen queries swiftly, Mobile App Saiyam A mobile App Saiyam, launched by Pune Municipal Corporation, tracks Home Quarantined Citizens. It is developed to ensure they are actually staying in the home. It was developed under Smart Cities Mission (SCM). It has GPS tracking as well. Earth Day The Earth day is observed on April 22 in order to create awareness about pollution and to celebrate the environment of our planet. This year is a special occasion as it marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. The theme of the day this year is ‘Climate Action’. (MAINS FOCUS) SOCIETY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: General Studies 1 & 2: Social empowerment Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Migrants and their significance in India Context: The COVID-19 crisis has, for the first time, brought migration & their exodus (mass migration) to the centre stage of public health and disaster response in India. Changing Nature of Mass Migration In the past, a mass migration would take place because of a disaster such as a famine, drought, flood, or regional conflict. It would be from the area where such a calamity was unfolding. Though, such types of mass migration continue, now there are new narratives of it caused by demonetisation, violence against migrants, and lockdown. The decisive role played by the state or the lack of it, is causing such migration Significance of Migrant Workers in public health and political economy 1. The numbers involved are very high For instance: Bihar which has a population of about 123 million has an estimated inter-state migrant population of 3 million 2. India’s economy, particularly of the growth centres, depends on the services of migrant workers. For Instance: Agricultural activities during harvest season Sectors such as construction, garment manufacturing and mining 3. Economic shock to home States (Ex. UP, Bihar) when migrants return (from Delhi, Mumbai), as there are no compensatory sources of livelihood to be offered This will impact nutrition, health, education of dependents and the well-being of the older population. 4. In the case of epidemics, exodus of seasonal migrants creates danger of the spread of the disease in rural areas 5. Loss of Livelihoods Working from home or getting paid leave is largely a middle-class phenomenon Daily-wage earners do not have the capacity to stay at a destination during lockdown thus causing their exodus 6. Low Quality of Life Due to lack of sanitation, hygiene, safe drinking water, health services, social security measures, and affordable housing 7. Vulnerable to infection The pathetic living conditions of migrants in slum-like colonies, where people simply cannot practise social distancing, are breeding grounds of communicable diseases Though, government announced ₹1.7 Lakh crore relief package, there are reasons to believe that it will not benefit seasonal migrants, reasons being Those migrants who are not ration cardholders in the cities where they are stationed will not benefit from additional free foodgrains under the PDS. They cannot avail of increased MGNREGA wages until they go back home. As many seasonal migrants are landless they will not benefit from PM-KISAN component of the package They will not get benefits under the Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board because of low registration Conclusion The states need to address immediate distress conditions and simultaneously initiate long-term structural changes in the policy towards migrants Connecting the dots : Article 19(1)(d) of Indian Constitution One Nation- One Ration Card INTERNATIONAL Topic: General Studies 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) and India Context: IOC granted observer status to India on March 6th,2020. About IOC Founded in 1982, the IOC is an intergovernmental organisation comprising five small-island states in the Western Indian Ocean which are Comoros Madagascar Mauritius Réunion (a French department) Seychelles. Decisions in the IOC are consensus-based in spite of the presence of major Power-France (Reunion) Significance of IOC: For its geographical location, as the islands sit around a “key choke-point” in the Indian Ocean — the Mozambique Channel Pic: Source Achievements of IOC In 2012, the IOC was one of the four regional organisations to launch the MASE Programme MASE is an EU-funded programme to promote Maritime Security in Eastern and Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Under MASE, the IOC has established a mechanism for surveillance and control of the Western Indian Ocean with two regional centres. The Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre (RMIFC), based in Madagascar, monitors maritime activities and promotes information sharing The Regional Coordination Operations Centre (RCOC), based in Seychelles, will facilitate jointly coordinated interventions at sea based on information gathered through the RMIFC. What are the merits of maritime security architecture (RMIFC & RCOC) created by IOC? These platforms act as deterrent against maritime crime at sea Supplements the high-level counter-piracy presence of naval forces from the EU and USA It provides sustainable framework to improve maritime control and surveillance while allowing littoral States to shape their own destiny India and IOC Similar thinking: IOC is not seeking a ‘big brother’ partnership which is aligned with India’s policy of treating all Nations as equals irrespective of their size Model to be replicated: The IOC style of ‘bottom-up regionalism’ has led to regional definition of maritime security problems and local ownership of workable solutions. Such a strategy can be replicated at South Asian level Multiplier effect: Local successes at curbing maritime threats, through IOC, will have broader security dividends for the Indian Ocean space. Potential Partner: India’s SAGAR vision is intended to be “consultative, democratic and equitable”, which syncs with IOC vision of regional security Way Ahead: How Indian can help IOC? Support sub-regional efforts such as those of the IOC. Building capacity of IOC countries to patrol their EEZs Linking of India’s information fusion centres with others in the region Providing Technical expertise in maritime monitoring & surveillance Providing India’s satellite imagery services to RMIFC Connecting the dots Other regional Organisation in the subcontinent Importance of Mozambique Channel as the U.S.-Iran tensions threaten the Strait of Hormuz. (TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE) Model questions: (You can now post your answers in comment section) Note: Correct answers of today’s questions will be provided in next day’s DNA section. Kindly refer to it and update your answers. Comments Up-voted by IASbaba are also the “correct answers”. Q.1 Consider the following statements regarding world economic Outlook report: It is published by International Monetary Fund The report is released twice a year. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.2 Which of the following are the primordial elements? Helium and Hydrogen Helium Lithium Hydrogen Lithium and Helium Lithium and hydrogen Q.3 Consider the following statements regarding The Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC): It is a statutory body. It was established as per the recommendation of Technology policy implementation committee. Which of the above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Q.4 COVID-19 India Seva is launched by which of the following ministry? Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Defence Ministry of Railways ANSWERS FOR 21st April 2020 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE (TYK) 1 D 2 C 3 A 4 C Must Read About e-commerce during lockdown The Hindu About Oil Price meltdown The Hindu About Syrian war dynamics The Hindu
Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity Hello Friends, You must be aware of the term ‘catharsis’. It is the process of releasing and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. Recently we have launched a new initiative by the name Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity! Today's work is - A POEM by a Mechanical Engineer by profession and a wannabe diplomat by choice SACHIN CHATURVEDI A video has been shared on Twitter based on problems of Covid19 - Click here Another Talented Artist "Nicholas SQUARE" - Watch "Naked Soul" on YouTube a Creative by him - Click here Well done, Keep it up !! Be creative and find your catharsis in whichever form of creativity you are comfortable with. It could be anything- a song, a painting, a poem, a story, a dance performance, rangolis, jokes/humor, culinary skills, mimicry and whatnot. There is no limit to creativity. Just unleash and share it with everyone! Why don’t you share your moments of catharsis with us? UPSC is not only about academics but personality as well. And your personality is shaped by the creativity that you possess. To know more about Catharsis -Unlock Your Talent & Creativity' Initiative and the Previous Creative work -> CLICK HERE We encourage you to keep the comment section alive by sharing your talents and also by commenting and encouraging the talent of your peers. We are also going to be a regular visitor here and will keep on posting the creative works by our talented team members and staff. NOTE- You can also nominate by tagging anyone (if you know about the talent of your friend or anyone) 🙂 You can share your talent/creativity with us on support@iasbaba.com and ilp@iasbaba.com P.S: Kindly share it in a format that can be published on the website. We believe each one of you have some hidden talent. It’s time that you explore more about yourselves and remain positive throughout this journey. Make the best use of this opportunity! Thank You IASbaba
Coronavirus' Impact on Environment Archives TOPIC: General Studies 2 Global Pandemic - COVID-19 General Studies 3 Environment and Climate Change In News: In a matter of months, the world has been transformed. Thousands of people have died, and hundreds of thousands more have fallen ill, from a coronavirus that was previously unknown before appearing in the city of Wuhan in December 2019. For millions of others who have not caught the disease, their entire way of life has been changed by it. In China, emissions fell 25% at the start of the year as people were instructed to stay at home, factories shuttered and coal use fell by 40% at China’s six largest power plants since the last quarter of 2019. The proportion of days with “good quality air” was up 11.4% compared with the same time last year in 337 cities across China. In Europe, satellite images show nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions fading away over northern Italy. A similar story is playing out in Spain and the UK. Global carbon emissions from the fossil fuel industry could fall by a record 2.5 bn tonnes this year, a reduction of 5%, as the coronavirus pandemic triggers the biggest drop in demand for fossil fuels on record. Let us explore the various factors around it… Travel restrictions With lockdown in several countries, and reduced travel during the pandemic, these emissions will stay lowered. But when these measures are eventually lifted, it might not be the case. Also, travelling within cities are restricted owing to social distancing, forcing people to work from home. Frequent flying forms a large part of the carbon footprint for people who do it regularly, so these emissions could simply come back if people return to their old habits. And when the offices open, especially in larger cities around the world, the fear of moving away from crowded places might lead to more people opting for exclusive travel, thereby increasing emissions from the level it was at earlier. Historic epidemics Throughout history, the spread of disease has been linked to lower emissions – even well before the industrial age. So, this is not the first time that we are witnessing this phenomenon. Epidemics such as the Black Death in Europe in the 14th Century, and the epidemics of diseases such as smallpox brought to South America with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th Century, both left subtle marks on atmospheric CO2 levels. Those changes were the result of the high death rates from disease and, in the case of the conquest of the Americas, from genocide. Other studies have found that these deaths meant that large tracts of previously cultivated land was abandoned, growing wild and sinking large quantities of CO2. Today, it is largely due to reduced industrial activity, which contributes carbon emissions on a comparable scale to transport. Combined emissions from industrial processes, manufacturing and construction make up 18.4% of global anthropogenic emissions. The financial crash of 2008-09 led to an overall dip in emissions of 1.3%. But this quickly rebounded by 2010 as the economy recovered, leading to an all-time high. Health Systems: Well-resourced, equitable health systems with a strong and supported health workforce are essential to protect us from health security threats, including climate change. The austerity measures that have strained many national health systems over the past decade will have to be reversed if economies and societies are to be resilient and prosperous in an age of change. For example, many Iranian lives could have been saved at the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country, if its beleaguered healthcare system had been better prepared for what was to come. Inequality in Society Inequality is a major barrier in ensuring the health and wellbeing of people, and how social and economic inequality materializes in unequal access to healthcare systems For example, the health threat of the novel coronavirus is, on average, greater for cities and people exposed to higher levels of pollution, which are most often people living in poorer areas. The same is true for the health impacts of climate change, with one of its major causes, the burning of fossil fuels, also adding pollution to the air and disproportionately impacting the health of those in poverty. Change in Habits: Times of change can lead to the introduction of lasting habits, and this time it might lead to habits that are coincidentally good for the climate – travelling less or, perhaps, cutting down on food waste as we experience shortages due to stockpiling. It has also forced us to dramatically change our behaviour in order to protect ourselves and those around us, to a degree most of us have never experienced before. Even though climate change presents a slower, more long-term health threat, an equally dramatic and sustained shift in behaviour will be needed to prevent irreversible damage. The Shift in Perspective: If we want to, we can Many communities have come forward and taken big steps to protect each other from the health crisis. The speed and extent of the response has given some hope that rapid action could also be taken on climate change if the threat it poses was treated as urgently. Crises like these offer an opportunity for a regained sense of shared humanity, in which people realize what matters most: the health and safety of their loved ones, and by extension the health and safety of their community, country and fellow global citizens. Both the climate crisis and unfolding pandemic threaten this one thing we all care about. Conclusion With the toll of early deaths, the pandemic has brought widespread job losses and threatened the livelihoods of millions as businesses struggle to cope with the restrictions being put in place to control the virus. Economic activity has stalled and stock markets have tumbled alongside the falling carbon emissions. It’s the precisely opposite of the drive towards a decarbonised, sustainable economy that many have been advocating for decades. But it a wake-up call for sure! Connecting the Dots: Will the coronavirus pandemic lead to longer-lasting falls in emissions? Discuss. Can development and environment protection co-exist? Comment. Public health is a political choice. Comment. Essay topics: If there is hope for our climate, it is pinned on communities. All health shocks have one feature in common: they hit the poorest and the most vulnerable the hardest.
