Q.854) Consider the following statements with reference to the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) setup under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
1. The permission from NBA is required for Indians carrying out research on genetic resources in India.
2. No permission is needed for government sponsored collaborative research projects as long the research falls within the policy guidelines drawn up by the Central Govt.
1. The permission from NBA is required for Indians carrying out research on genetic resources in India.
2. No permission is needed for government sponsored collaborative research projects as long the research falls within the policy guidelines drawn up by the Central Govt.
Q.855) Consider the following statements with reference to National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
1. Since NBA primarily deals with use of genetic resources , it has no right to block a biotechnology research.
2. When the Act defines "commercialize", it also specifically includes the use of genetic materials in agriculture and animal husbandry.
1. Since NBA primarily deals with use of genetic resources , it has no right to block a biotechnology research.
2. When the Act defines "commercialize", it also specifically includes the use of genetic materials in agriculture and animal husbandry.
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Q.856) Consider the following statements with reference to Ancient History.
1. The Satavahanas were the first to grant tax free land to Brahmanas and Jains.
2. The official language of the Satavahanas was Sanskrit.
1. The Satavahanas were the first to grant tax free land to Brahmanas and Jains.
2. The official language of the Satavahanas was Sanskrit.
Q.857) Which is the following ports handled the north Indian trade during the Gupta Period ?
Anonymous Quiz
39%
Tamralipti
31%
Broach
22%
Kanchipuram
8%
Kalyan
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Q.858) Recently in news, the "Bandar Seri Begawan Declaration" is associated to which of the following ?
Anonymous Quiz
28%
BIMSTEC
34%
ASEAN
28%
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
10%
RCEP
Q.859) With reference to events of Modern history, the "Burdwan Satyagraha" was launched under the leadership of which of the following Personalities ?
Anonymous Quiz
12%
Mahatma Gandhi
31%
Madari Pasi
40%
Bankim Mukerji
17%
Sardar Patel
Q.860) With reference to Modern history, consider the following about Bakasht Movement.
1. It was a peasant movement in Maharashtra to direct against landlords to fight forceful eviction of peasants from Bakasht lands.
2. The movement coincided with the Non-Cooperation movement of 1920-22.
1. It was a peasant movement in Maharashtra to direct against landlords to fight forceful eviction of peasants from Bakasht lands.
2. The movement coincided with the Non-Cooperation movement of 1920-22.
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Topic : Modern History
Bakasht Movement :
* It was a peasant movement in Bihar directed against landlords to fight forceful eviction of Peasants from Bakasht lands.
* It happened in Bihar in 1937-38
* The landlords often evicted the tenants from Bakasht land.
* Bakshast lands were those which the occupancy tenants had lost to zamindars , mostly during the Depression years, due to non-payment of rent, and which they often continued to cultivate as share-croppers.
* In 1937, when the Congress Ministry was formed, the Kisan Sabha thought that it was an appropriate time to raise the issue of bakasht and demand for restoration of bakshast lands.
* The passing of the Restoration of Bakshast Land Act and the Bihar Tenancy Act in 1938 brought much relief to the peasants.
Topic : Modern History
Bakasht Movement :
* It was a peasant movement in Bihar directed against landlords to fight forceful eviction of Peasants from Bakasht lands.
* It happened in Bihar in 1937-38
* The landlords often evicted the tenants from Bakasht land.
* Bakshast lands were those which the occupancy tenants had lost to zamindars , mostly during the Depression years, due to non-payment of rent, and which they often continued to cultivate as share-croppers.
* In 1937, when the Congress Ministry was formed, the Kisan Sabha thought that it was an appropriate time to raise the issue of bakasht and demand for restoration of bakshast lands.
* The passing of the Restoration of Bakshast Land Act and the Bihar Tenancy Act in 1938 brought much relief to the peasants.
Q.861) Which of the following comes under the ambit of "Transfer Payments" of the Government ?
1. Unemployment compensation
2. Old age pensions
3. Subsidies to farmers
1. Unemployment compensation
2. Old age pensions
3. Subsidies to farmers