നഗരങ്ങളിലെ ഗാർഹിക മാലിന്യജലം കൈകാര്യം ചെയ്യുന്നതിനുള്ള പ്രധാന പരിഹാരം ഏത്?
- നദികളിലേക്ക് നേരിട്ട് ഒഴുക്കിവിടുക
- കുടിവെള്ളമായി ഉപയോഗിക്കുക
- സ്യൂവേജ് ട്രീറ്റ്മെന്റ് പ്ലാന്റുകളിൽ (STP) ശുദ്ധീകരിക്കുക
- ഭൂമിയിലേക്ക് ഒഴുക്കിവിടുക
Which statement(s) on Carbon offset is correct?
- Carbon offsets are credits for reductions in greenhouse emissions
- Carbon offsets are tradable unused quota of GHG emissions permitted to the countries
- Carbon offsets are quantified and sold in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
- Carbon offsets are total emissions of GHGs over a period of time by an individual
"Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ's)" are , Which of the statement(s) given below is correct?
- the areas notified under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc
- the areas notified under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc
- the areas notified under Forest (conservation) Act, 1980 around National Parks and sanctuaries, etc
Development projects can be started within 10km of a protected forest such as a sanctuary and National Park. Which of the statement(s) given below is correct?
- The statement is incorrect
- Clearance from the National Board for Wildlife is required
- Permission from the State Forest Department is required
- Permission from the State Forest Department is not required
Which are the major objectives of Kyoto Protocol?
- to achieve stabilisation in Greenhouse gas concentration
- to control persistent organic pollutants
- to reduce ozone depletion
- to ensure that food production is not threatened
Match the following public sector undertakings with their respective category
| Indian Oil Corporation Limited | Navaratna |
| Shipping Corporation of India Limited | Maharatna |
| Airports Authority of India | Miniratna I CPSES |
| National Film Development Corporation Limited | Miniratna II CPSES |
Assertion (A):The manufacturing sector achieved an average annual growth rate of 5.2% in the last decade and had a gross value added of 14.3% in FY 23.
Reason (R):According to the Economic survey, the manufacturing sector remained at the forefront of the Indian Industrial sector, Indicating significant backward and forward linkages.
Which of the following statements accurately represent the characteristics of PMKSY Scheme?
- The highest number of beneficiaries for the year 2024-25 under the watershed component of PMKSY are Uttar Pradesh followed by Jharkhand
- The scheme primarily focuses on providing subsidies for large-scale irrigation projects.
- The scheme was launched on July 1, 2015.
- The scheme is fully funded by the Central Government.
Match the following schemes/policies with their objectives:
| Agricultural Credit Scheme | To provide insurance cover to farmers against losses due to natural calamities |
| Food Corporation of India (FCI) | To ensure the availability of credit to farmers for agricultural inputs |
| National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) | To enhance irrigation facilities for agriculture and promote efficient water use |
| Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) | To procure, store and distribute food grains to maintain food security |
Which of the following are key objectives of NITI Aayog?
- Formulate policies and strategies to enhance the economic development of the country.
- Directly oversee the allocation of funds for state-level development projects.
- Promote cooperative federalism through partnership between the centre and states
- Evaluate and replace state governments based on their economic performance.
Which among the following are features of the Fifth Five year plan?
- The final draft of the plan was prepared by D.P. Dhar.
- It is primarily focused on 'Garibi Hatao'.
- The target growth rate was 4.4% while the actual growth rate was 4.8%.
- Emphasised on employment in contrast to Nehru model.
Which of the following options is correct? In theory ---------and ------ should be equal, but in practice they typically differ because they are constructed in different approaches.
- National Income and Net National Product.
- Real GDP and Nominal GDP.
- Consumer price Index and Producer Price Index.