Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC):
1. It was first conducted prior to independence in 1931.
2. Unlike the Census data under the Census Act of 1948, there is no statutorily prescribed confidentiality for SECC data.
3. An SECC has never been conducted in independent India.
1. It was first conducted prior to independence in 1931.
2. Unlike the Census data under the Census Act of 1948, there is no statutorily prescribed confidentiality for SECC data.
3. An SECC has never been conducted in independent India.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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47%
1 and 2
23%
2 only
16%
1 and 3
14%
1, 2 and 3
Q2. The “AIM 4 Nature” initiative was recently launched by:
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22%
UN Environment Programme
41%
International Union for Conservation of Nature
20%
Food and Agriculture Organization
17%
Conservation International
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the “Special 301 Report”, which was released recently:
1. It is published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
2. Countries are classified into three: Priority Foreign Country, Priority Watch List, and Watch List.
3. India has been placed on the ‘priority watch’ list in the latest edition of the report.
1. It is published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
2. Countries are classified into three: Priority Foreign Country, Priority Watch List, and Watch List.
3. India has been placed on the ‘priority watch’ list in the latest edition of the report.
How many of the above statements are correct ?
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9%
Only one
58%
Only two
32%
All three
1%
None
Q4. In the context of efforts taken to tackle climate change, the term “greenium” refers to:
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17%
Penalty imposed on companies that fail to meet green energy or sustainability targets
25%
Goodwill that a company has among investors due to its climate-sensitive policies
18%
Process of calculating the environmental impact of a financial instrument
40%
Lower yield that issuers of green bonds pay to investors in the financial market
Q5. Consider the following statements with regards to the National Medical Register (NMR):
1. The creation of NMR is mandated by the National Medical Commission Act of 2019.
2. It aims to provide a secure and accurate record of all doctors practicing in India.
3. The portal is linked to the Aadhaar IDs of doctors, ensuring accuracy of the information provided.
1. The creation of NMR is mandated by the National Medical Commission Act of 2019.
2. It aims to provide a secure and accurate record of all doctors practicing in India.
3. The portal is linked to the Aadhaar IDs of doctors, ensuring accuracy of the information provided.
How many of the above statements are correct ?
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6%
Only one
38%
Only two
55%
All three
1%
None
iMPACT Daily Mains Question
Q. Discuss the significance of a caste census in India. What are the challenges associated with its implementation? Suggest a way forward to ensure equity without compromising merit and national unity. (15 marks, 250 words)
Q. Discuss the significance of a caste census in India. What are the challenges associated with its implementation? Suggest a way forward to ensure equity without compromising merit and national unity. (15 marks, 250 words)
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Q1: It is located in the western part of the Chotanagpur plateau and is spread over two districts, viz, Latehar and Garhwa in Jharkhand. The reserve forms a part of the Betla National Park. It is one of the first 9 tiger reserves created in the country at the inception of ‘Project Tiger’. The vegetation in this region comprises moist deciduous and dry deciduous forests to include Sal and bamboo as the major components.
Identify the tiger reserve from the given description
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17%
Satkosia Tiger Reserve
13%
Dampha Tiger Reserve
18%
Buxa Tiger Reserve
52%
Palamau Tiger Reserve
Q2 : Which among the following is an invasive species of turtle that is found in India
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17%
Leatherback Turtle
18%
Loggerhead Turtle
38%
Red Eared Slider turtle
27%
Red Crowned Roofed Turtle
Q3: They are nocturnal mammals that dig burrows and feed on ants and termites, and play a vital role in ecosystem management, mostly in aerating and adding moisture to the soil. They are known for their unique appearance. They have scales made of keratin that cover their entire body. When threatened, they can roll into a ball to protect themselves.
Identify the species from the given description
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3%
Capybaras
10%
Platypus
23%
Hedgehogs
63%
Pangolins
Q4 : Consider the following statements regarding Western Disturbances
1.They are driven by low-pressure systems that form due to the interaction of polar and tropical air masses.
2.These systems pick up moisture from the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, and occasionally the Arabian Sea.
3.In India, they bring winter rainfall to states like Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh.
1.They are driven by low-pressure systems that form due to the interaction of polar and tropical air masses.
2.These systems pick up moisture from the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, and occasionally the Arabian Sea.
3.In India, they bring winter rainfall to states like Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh.