Q3691. Which of the following is considered an adaptation measure rather than a mitigation measure in climate change?
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Q3692. The Stand-Up India scheme, closely associated with the startup ecosystem, specifically aims to promote entrepreneurship among:
Explanation
The Stand-Up India scheme is a government initiative specifically designed to promote entrepreneurship at the grassroots level. It aims to facilitate bank loans between ten lakh and one crore rupees to at least one Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe borrower and at least one woman borrower per bank branch. The goal is to encourage these groups to set up greenfield enterprises.
Q3693. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was established by:
Explanation
A leading international body for the assessment of climate change was created through the collaboration of two major global organizations. One focused on environmental issues and the other on weather and climate patterns. Their goal was to provide policymakers with regular scientific assessments regarding the physical basis of climate change, its potential impacts, and various options for mitigation and adaptation strategies worldwide.
Q3694. In 1991, to tide over the Balance of Payments crisis, India had to airlift its physical gold reserves to pledge with banks in which countries?
Explanation
During the peak of the 1991 Balance of Payments crisis, India’s foreign exchange reserves had depleted to a level barely enough to cover two weeks of essential imports. To avoid a sovereign default and secure emergency financial assistance, the government was forced to airlift its physical gold reserves. These reserves were pledged with the Bank of England and the Union Bank of Switzerland.
Q3695. Regarding the impacts of climate change, consider the following statements:
I. It leads to the shifting of climatic zones and altered rainfall patterns.
II. It results in the global decrease of sea levels.
III. It increases the frequency of extreme weather events like hurricanes and droughts.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It leads to the shifting of climatic zones and altered rainfall patterns.
II. It results in the global decrease of sea levels.
III. It increases the frequency of extreme weather events like hurricanes and droughts.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
A warming planet leads to numerous significant alterations in the Earth’s systems. These include changes in where different climates are found and how much rain falls in various regions. Furthermore, the intensity and frequency of severe weather events like powerful storms and prolonged dry spells are increasing. However, instead of falling, the levels of the world’s oceans are actually rising due to melting ice.
Q3696. What does "Net Zero" emission mean in the context of climate change?
Explanation
Achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gases produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere is a critical environmental goal. This state does not mean all emissions must stop completely, but rather that any remaining releases are offset by natural or technological processes that capture and store the gases. This approach is seen as essential for stabilizing the global climate system.
Q3697. Find the odd one out among the following initiatives/schemes based on their primary target sector.
Explanation
Among the listed initiatives, Make in India, the Production Linked Incentive scheme, and the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme are all primarily focused on the industrial and manufacturing sectors. They aim to boost manufacturing output and attract investment. In contrast, PM-KISAN is a central sector scheme that provides income support to landholding farmer families. Thus, it belongs to the agricultural sector.
Q3698. Ocean acidification, often called the "evil twin" of climate change, is caused by:
Explanation
As human activities increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, a significant portion of this gas is absorbed by the world’s oceans. When this gas dissolves in seawater, it undergoes a chemical reaction that increases the water’s acidity. This change makes it difficult for many marine organisms, such as corals and shellfish, to build their shells and skeletal structures.
Q3699. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
| Pre-reform Committee | Subject of Enquiry |
|---|---|
| A. Mahalanobis Committee | i. Industrial Licensing Policy Inquiry |
| B. Dutt Committee | ii. Distribution of Income and Levels of Living |
| C. Abid Hussain Committee | iii. Small Scale Industries |
| D. Hazari Committee | iv. Working of Industrial Licensing System |
Explanation
Several committees were appointed in the pre-reform era to study different aspects of the Indian economy. The Mahalanobis Committee focused on the distribution of income and levels of living. The Dutt Committee conducted an industrial licensing policy inquiry. The Abid Hussain Committee examined small-scale industries. Additionally, the Hazari Committee investigated the practical working of the industrial licensing system and its impact.
Q3700. Which of the following represents the odd one out regarding India’s declared climate targets (Panchamrit) at COP26?
Explanation
During a major climate summit, India announced a set of five ambitious targets to address global warming. These goals include significantly increasing renewable energy capacity and reducing total carbon emissions by the end of the decade. While the nation has committed to achieving a balance between emissions and removals, the specific target year for this milestone is set later than for many other countries.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 3691 | (c) Building sea walls to protect coasts |
| 3692 | (b) Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Women |
| 3693 | (b) UNEP and WMO |
| 3694 | (d) England and Switzerland |
| 3695 | (b) I and III only |
| 3696 | (a) Balancing emissions with gas removal |
| 3697 | (c) PM-KISAN |
| 3698 | (c) Absorption of carbon dioxide by oceans |
| 3699 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv |
| 3700 | (a) Achieve the target of Net Zero by 2050 |
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