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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Q5: Consider the following statements regarding natural hydrogen
1.Natural hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen, refers to naturally occurring molecular hydrogen in the Earth’s crust, unlike industrially produced hydrogen.
2.The cost of natural hydrogen extraction may fall to around $1/kg or less, which is lower than current green hydrogen production costs.
3.Natural hydrogen is typically associated with tectonically active regions, ultramafic and basaltic rocks, ophiolite complexes, and hydrothermal systems.