1. ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’, which was in news recently aims to achieve which of the following?
[A] To produce clean and renewable electricity using oceans
[B] To preserve world’s coral reefs and associated ecosystems
[C] To clean sea shores of plastic & other waste material
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [To clean sea shores of plastic & other waste material]
Notes:- National Cadet Corps (NCC) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to tackle the issue of plastic pollution and achieve the universal goal of clean water bodies through ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’ and ‘Tide Turners Plastic Challenge programme’.
- The NCC had, on December 01, 2021, launched ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’, a nationwide flagship campaign, initially for one month, to clean sea shores of plastic & other waste material, while raising awareness about the importance of cleanliness. It was subsequently extended as a Pan-India round-the-year campaign to cover rivers and other water bodies as well.
2. Consider the following chemicals regarding their status under the Rotterdam Convention:
- Iprodione
- Terbufos
- Paraquat
- Methyl bromide
Which of the above have been recommended for “prior informed consent” (PIC) procedure under the Rotterdam Convention?
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Iprodione and Terbufos are the two pesticides specifically recommended for the prior informed consent (PIC) procedure under the Rotterdam Convention. Paraquat and methyl bromide have only been recommended for listing and are not yet subject to the full PIC procedure. The PIC mechanism regulates trade of hazardous chemicals, requiring importers’ consent before shipment.
3. With reference to the National Cadet Corps (NCC), consider the following statements:
- It was formed in 1948 under the National Cadet Corps Act, 1948 on the recommendation of Venkat Rao.
- Defence Ministry deals with NCC at the National & State level.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Neither 1 nor 2
[B] Only 1
[C] Only 2
[D] Both 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: A [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
The NCC was established in 1948 under the National Cadet Corps Act, 1948, based on the recommendations of the N. Kunzru Committee, not Venkat Rao. The Defence Ministry manages NCC at the National level, while the Education Ministry oversees it at the State level. Hence, both statements are incorrect.
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