#environment25 Countries at the United Nations (U.N.) COP16 summit on nature in Colombia on Friday (November 1, 2024) approved a measure to create a permanent body for Indigenous peoples to consult on United Nations decisions on nature conservation. Nearly 200 countries convened in the city of Cali, aiming to implement the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework agreement, which aims to halt the rapid decline of nature by 2030.
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve?
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Mudumalai National Park
43%
Eravikulam National Park
25%
Silent Valley National Park
25%
Nagarhole National Park
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The Indian Railways renewed an existing pact with which country for technological collaboration, track maintenance, and infrastructure modernisation in the rail sector?
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United States
25%
Norway
24%
Switzerland
32%
Russia
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With reference to the direct seeding of rice (DSR), consider the following statements and identify the incorrect:
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It uses more water per irrigation
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It is effective against weeds
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In DSR, water functions as a natural herbicide
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The term Silvopasture refers to:
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A practice integrating trees, forage and livestock on the same land
13%
It is widely sown pasture grass in Aotearoa New Zealand
16%
A seasonal movement of livestock between summer and winter pastures
13%
A practice in which livestock is provided with protection from sun and wind
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With reference to India-Russia economic relations identify the correct option:
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India’s total exports to Russia in 2023 surged by 40 per cent
23%
Exports in the ‘engineering goods’ category nearly doubled, surpassing the $1-billion mark in 2023
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Both are correct
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With reference to the Westbank, consider the following statements and identify the correct:
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The southeastern part of Westbank shares its border with the Dead Sea
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The Jordan River makes the boundary of Westbank on the western side
21%
West Bank border the Mediterranean Sea on the northern side
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Sindalah, a luxury island is located in:
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Gulf of Aqaba
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Gulf of Oman
21%
Red Sea
13%
Mediterranean Sea
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#global25 India, represented by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), has been included in the Steering Committee of the Asset Recovery Interagency Network-Asia Pacific (ARIN-AP), a prominent multi-agency network dedicated to tackling the proceeds of crime in the Asia-Pacific region and a member of the Global CARIN Network.
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu
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#environment25 The India Meteorological Department (IMD), which determines heatwave conditions, has specified the following criteria: a heatwave need not be considered till maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40°C for plains and at least 30°C for hilly regions. In the regional context, heatwave management has already emerged as a problem requiring focused attention.
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu
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#environment25 Papua New Guinea’s rainforests are rich in biodiversity, housing rare species such as birds of paradise, tree kangaroos, and the Queen Alexandra’s birdwing butterfly. These forests represent only one per cent of Earth’s land but play a vital role in absorbing carbon and supporting the lives and traditions of Papua New Guinea’s indigenous peoples. Due to international demand for timber, Papua New Guinea has become one of the leading exporters of tropical logs, with a significant amount coming from illegal sources.
Source: DTE
Source: DTE
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The Charding Nullah, also known as the Lhari stream is located in:
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Galwan region
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Demchok region
25%
Depsang plains
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Drass Region
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