Correction : the explanation mentioned is correct. ( INC was not under Capitalist domination )

Only statement 1 is correct.

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Topic : IR/Eco

G 33 ( "The Friends of Special Products" ) :

* coalition of developing countries , established prior to the 2003 Cancun Ministerial Conference.

* They coordinated , specifically with regard to agriculture

* Dominated by India

* Advocated the creation of a "special products" exemption , which would allow developing countries to exempt certain products from tariff reductions and a "Special Safeguard Mechanism" which would permit tariff increases in response to import surges.

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Q.504) Consider the following statements about the Charter Act of 1813.

1. The Charter Act,1813 for the first time explicitly defined the Constitutional position of British in India.

2. The act regulated Company's territorial revenues and commercial profits.

3. Financial provision was made to encourage a revival in Indian literature & for the promotion of science.

Q.506) Consider the following statements about a recent study about Indus valley civilization.

1. According to the study , around 50 - 60% of domestic animal bones at IVC sites came from cattle/buffalo

2. While cattle bones have been found in large numbers in IVC , the study found little evidence of dairy products

3. The study also suggests that there was evidence of beef consumption at IVC sites.

Q.507) Consider the following about the "Khalsa" order in Sikhism.

1. This tradition was started by Guru Nanak in the 15th century, which provided the political & religious vision for the Sikh community

2. This tradition has predominantly been a male institution in Sikh history.

3. In contemporary times, it is open to women but it's authority remains with sikh men

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Topic: Environment (Current Affairs)

Ecosystems Service Improvement Project :

* Objective - to enhance forest ecosystem services and improve the livelihood of forest dependent communities in Central Indian Highlands

* Implemented by MoEFCC, through ICFRE (Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education) under National Green India Mission , in Chattisgarh & Madhya Pradesh

* Finances by World Bank ,out of its GEF Trust Fund

* There is no rehabilitation package in this scheme

* Mitigation measures include
a) using only approved and safe bio-control agents
b) promoting use of bio-fertilizers & bio-pesticides
c) ensuring legitimate users are not denied access to resources

Q.508) Consider the following statements about the Charter Act of 1833.

1. The Charter Act of 1833 was the outcome of Industrial revolution in England , which envisaged that India had to function as a market for English mass production on the basis of "lasseiz faire"

2. This act was the first concrete step by the British (Macaulay's Minute) towards modern education in the country.

Q.510) Consider the following statements.

1. The effect of exotic species is maximum on islands.

2. Some of the alien species become invasive when they are introduced deliberately or unintentionally outside their natural habitats.

3. Many alien species support our farming and forestry systems in a big way.

Q.511) Consider the following statements about Sustainable Land & Ecosystem Management (SLEM) Initiative.

1. It is an initiative of MoEFCC & GEF(Global Environment Facility) to promote sustainable land management and use of biodiversity.

2. The Desertification Cell, MoEFCC is the national executing agency for SLEM program.

3. ICFRE (Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education) has been designated as the technical facilitation organisation for the SLEM program.