QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 21 November

2019
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2019

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz, 21 November 2019

QUIZ – 2017: Insights Current Affairs Quiz

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1. Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem
Protection Program (GSLEP).

1. The GSLEP is a world first joint initiative that aims to conserve the snow
leopard within the broader context of also conserving valuable high
mountain ecosystems.
2. Snow leopard range countries signed Bishkek Declaration to work towards
the goal of the GSLEP.
3. Every year India hosts the GSLEP meet under the aegis of Ministry of
environment, forest and climate change.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.
2.
3.
4.

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Correct
Solution: c)

The GSLEP is a world first joint initiative that aims to conserve the endangered
snow leopard within the broader context of also conserving valuable high
mountain ecosystems.

GSLEP unites all 12 range country governments, nongovernmental and inter-

governmental organisations, local communities, and the private sector around this
aim.

In 2013 the 12 snow leopard range countries and partners signed the Bishkek
Declaration (in the Kyrgyz Republic capital city) and agreed to the goal of the GSLEP
for the 7 years through 2020. The snow leopard range countries agree, with
support from stakeholder and interested organisations, to work together to
identify and secure at least 20 snow leopard landscapes across the cat’s range by
2020 or, in short – “Secure 20 by 2020.”

The 4th steering committee meeting of the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem
Protection Program (GSLEP) was held recently in New Delhi, where environment
minister Prakash Javadekar launched the national protocol for snow leopard
population assessment in India.
This is for the first time that India hosted the GSLEP meet, under the aegis of
ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEF).

Source

Incorrect
Solution: c)

The GSLEP is a world first joint initiative that aims to conserve the endangered
snow leopard within the broader context of also conserving valuable high
mountain ecosystems.

GSLEP unites all 12 range country governments, nongovernmental and inter-

governmental organisations, local communities, and the private sector around this
aim.

In 2013 the 12 snow leopard range countries and partners signed the Bishkek
Declaration (in the Kyrgyz Republic capital city) and agreed to the goal of the GSLEP
for the 7 years through 2020. The snow leopard range countries agree, with
support from stakeholder and interested organisations, to work together to
identify and secure at least 20 snow leopard landscapes across the cat’s range by
2020 or, in short – “Secure 20 by 2020.”

The 4th steering committee meeting of the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem
Protection Program (GSLEP) was held recently in New Delhi, where environment
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 minister Prakash Javadekar launched the national protocol for snow leopard
population assessment in India.
This is for the first time that India hosted the GSLEP meet, under the aegis of
ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEF).

Source

2. Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Snow Leopard.

1. Snow leopard is listed as Critically endangered under the IUCN Red List.
2. In India, the snow leopard habitat is spread over the northern Himalayan
mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand,
Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.
3. The Union Government had launched SECURE Himalaya project for the
protection of Snow Leopard.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct
Solution: c)

Snow leopard is listed as endangered under the IUCN Red List. In India, the snow
leopard habitat is spread over the northern Himalayan mountains of Jammu and
Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.

The Union Government had launched SECURE Himalaya, a six-year project to

ensure conservation of locally and globally significant biodiversity, land and forest
resources in high Himalayan ecosystem spread over four states viz. Himachal
Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Sikkim.

It was launched by Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change

(MoEFCC) in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Protection of snow leopard and other endangered species and their habitats is one
of the key components of the project which will also focus on securing livelihoods
of the people in the region and enhancing enforcement to reduce wildlife crime.

Incorrect
Solution: c)

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 Snow leopard is listed as endangered under the IUCN Red List. In India, the snow
leopard habitat is spread over the northern Himalayan mountains of Jammu and
Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.

The Union Government had launched SECURE Himalaya, a six-year project to

ensure conservation of locally and globally significant biodiversity, land and forest
resources in high Himalayan ecosystem spread over four states viz. Himachal
Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Sikkim.

It was launched by Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change

(MoEFCC) in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Protection of snow leopard and other endangered species and their habitats is one
of the key components of the project which will also focus on securing livelihoods
of the people in the region and enhancing enforcement to reduce wildlife crime.

3. Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding President’s Rule in India.

1. President’s Rule is imposed when the government of the state cannot be carried
on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
2. The imposition of the President’s rule is approved by the president and does not
require the sanction of the Parliament.
3. A proclamation of President’s Rule may be revoked by the President at any
time by a subsequent proclamation without parliamentary approval.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct
Solution: c)

Article 356 of the Constitution of India gives President of India the power to
suspend state government and impose President’s rule of any state in the country
if “if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state
cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution”.

1. Upon the imposition of this rule, there would be no Council of

Ministers. The Vidhan Sabha is either dissolved or prorogued.
2. The state will fall under the direct control of the Union government, and the
Governor will continue to be head the proceedings, representing the
President of India – who is the Head of the State.
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 3. The imposition of the President’s rule requires the sanction of both the
houses of Parliament.
4. If approved, it can go on for a period of six months. However, the
imposition cannot be extended for more than three years, and needs to be
brought before the two houses every six months for approval.
A proclamation of President’s Rule may be revoked by the President at any time by
a subsequent proclamation. Such a proclamation does not require parliamentary
approval.

Incorrect
Solution: c)

Article 356 of the Constitution of India gives President of India the power to
suspend state government and impose President’s rule of any state in the country
if “if he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state
cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution”.

1. Upon the imposition of this rule, there would be no Council of

Ministers. The Vidhan Sabha is either dissolved or prorogued.
2. The state will fall under the direct control of the Union government, and the
Governor will continue to be head the proceedings, representing the
President of India – who is the Head of the State.
3. The imposition of the President’s rule requires the sanction of both the
houses of Parliament.
4. If approved, it can go on for a period of six months. However, the
imposition cannot be extended for more than three years, and needs to be
brought before the two houses every six months for approval.
A proclamation of President’s Rule may be revoked by the President at any time by
a subsequent proclamation. Such a proclamation does not require parliamentary
approval.

4. Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements about National Mineral Policy 2019.

1. Encourages the private sector to take up exploration.

2. It proposes to grant status of industry to mining activity.
3. The policy introduced the concept of Inter-Generational Equity that deals with
the well-being not only of the present generation but also of the generations
to come.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1.
2.
3.
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 4.
Correct
Solution: d)

The National Mineral Policy 2019 includes provisions which will give boost to
mining sector such as

introduction of Right of First Refusal for RP/PL holders,

encouraging the private sector to take up exploration,
auctioning in virgin areas for composite RP cum PL cum ML on revenue share
basis,
encouragement of merger and acquisition of mining entities and
transfer of mining leases and creation of dedicated mineral corridors to
boost private sector mining areas.
The 2019 Policy proposes to grant status of industry to mining activity to
boost financing of mining for private sector and for acquisitions of mineral
assets in other countries by private sector
It also mentions that Long-term import-export policy for mineral will help
private sector in better planning and stability in business
The Policy also mentions rationalize reserved areas given to PSUs which have
not been used and to put these areas to auction, which will give more
opportunity to private sector for participation
The Policy also mentions to make efforts to harmonize taxes, levies & royalty
with world benchmarks to help private sector
NMP 2019 aims to attract private investment through incentives while the efforts
would be made to maintain a database of mineral resources and tenements under
mining tenement systems. The new policy focusses on use coastal waterways and
inland shipping for evacuation and transportation of minerals and encourages
dedicated mineral corridors to facilitate the transportation of minerals. The
utilization of the district mineral fund for equitable development of project affected
persons and areas. NMP 2019 proposes a long-term export-import policy for the
mineral sector to provide stability and as an incentive for investing in large scale
commercial mining activity.

The 2019 Policy also introduces the concept of Inter-Generational Equity that deals
with the well-being not only of the present generation but also of the generations
to come and also proposes to constitute an inter-ministerial body to institutionalize
the mechanism for ensuring sustainable development in mining.

Source

Incorrect
Solution: d)

The National Mineral Policy 2019 includes provisions which will give boost to
mining sector such as
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 introduction of Right of First Refusal for RP/PL holders,
encouraging the private sector to take up exploration,
auctioning in virgin areas for composite RP cum PL cum ML on revenue share
basis,
encouragement of merger and acquisition of mining entities and
transfer of mining leases and creation of dedicated mineral corridors to
boost private sector mining areas.
The 2019 Policy proposes to grant status of industry to mining activity to
boost financing of mining for private sector and for acquisitions of mineral
assets in other countries by private sector
It also mentions that Long-term import-export policy for mineral will help
private sector in better planning and stability in business
The Policy also mentions rationalize reserved areas given to PSUs which have
not been used and to put these areas to auction, which will give more
opportunity to private sector for participation
The Policy also mentions to make efforts to harmonize taxes, levies & royalty
with world benchmarks to help private sector
NMP 2019 aims to attract private investment through incentives while the efforts
would be made to maintain a database of mineral resources and tenements under
mining tenement systems. The new policy focusses on use coastal waterways and
inland shipping for evacuation and transportation of minerals and encourages
dedicated mineral corridors to facilitate the transportation of minerals. The
utilization of the district mineral fund for equitable development of project affected
persons and areas. NMP 2019 proposes a long-term export-import policy for the
mineral sector to provide stability and as an incentive for investing in large scale
commercial mining activity.

The 2019 Policy also introduces the concept of Inter-Generational Equity that deals
with the well-being not only of the present generation but also of the generations
to come and also proposes to constitute an inter-ministerial body to institutionalize
the mechanism for ensuring sustainable development in mining.

Source

5. Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 points
Consider the following statements regarding Contract farming.

1. Contract farming refers to an agreement between farmers and marketing

firms for the production and supply of agricultural products under forward
agreements, frequently at predetermined prices.
2. In India, contract farming is regulated under the Agricultural Produce Market
Committees (Development and Regulation) (APMC) Act of 2003.

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 3. Karnataka has become the first State in the country to enact a law on
contract farming.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct?

1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct
Solution: a)

Contract farming refers to an agreement between farmers and marketing firms for
the production and supply of agricultural products under forward agreements,
frequently at predetermined prices.

At present, contract farming is regulated under the Agricultural Produce Market

Committees (Development and Regulation) (APMC) Act of 2003. This is the law that
legalises contract farming.

Tamil Nadu has become the first State in the country to enact a law on contract
farming with President Ram Nath Kovind giving assent to the Agricultural Produce
and Livestock Contract Farming and Services (Promotion and Facilitation) Act.

Source

Incorrect
Solution: a)

Contract farming refers to an agreement between farmers and marketing firms for
the production and supply of agricultural products under forward agreements,
frequently at predetermined prices.

At present, contract farming is regulated under the Agricultural Produce Market

Committees (Development and Regulation) (APMC) Act of 2003. This is the law that
legalises contract farming.

Tamil Nadu has become the first State in the country to enact a law on contract
farming with President Ram Nath Kovind giving assent to the Agricultural Produce
and Livestock Contract Farming and Services (Promotion and Facilitation) Act.

Source

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