2) Consider the following statements with respect to Green Bank
It is a new financing trend where banks shift their investment strategies to focus on sustainable technologies and environmentally-friendly initiatives.
Bank of Baroda is the first green bank in India, by going green and encouraging green energy projects.
The World Bank yet to approve the $1.5 billion funding for India in its efforts to develop energy from low carbon sources.
Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Green Bank
It is a new financing trend where banks shift their investment strategies to focus on sustainable technologies and environmentally-friendly initiatives.
State Bank of India is the first green bank in India, by going green and encouraging green energy projects. (Statement 2 is incorrect)
The World Bank approves the $1.5 billion funding for India in its efforts to develop energy from low carbon sources. (Statement 3 is incorrect)
4) Lempa River, often recently seen in news is a transboundary river shared by which of the following countries?
El Salvador
Guatemala
Mexico
Cuba
Honduras
Consider the codes:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : c
Lempa River (Rio Lempa)
It is a transboundary river shared by countries such as El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
5) Consider the following statements with respect to Cold Wave
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction defines cold wave as a phenomenon where surface temperatures in an area fall below a certain threshold for at least 5 consecutive days.
India Meteorological Department defines that a cold wave is declared when minimum temperatures are 10°C or lower in the hills, or 0°C or lower in the plains, sustained over 3 consecutive days.
Which of the statement(s) mentioned above is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Cold Wave Definition
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction defines cold wave as a phenomenon where surface temperatures in an area fall below a certain threshold for at least 2 consecutive days. (Statement 1 is incorrect).
According to the IMD, a cold wave is declared when minimum temperatures are 10°C or lower in the plains, or 0°C or lower in the hills, sustained over 3 consecutive days. (Statement 2 is incorrect).
6) Kerala Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has recently brought in by Kerala Government with main objective of?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : d
Kerala Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2024
The Kerala government has brought in a Bill to amend the Kerala Forest Act, 1961.
It is to prevent using the forest as a place for dumping waste materials.
7) The species, Ipsea malabarica often recently seen in news is related to which of the below mentioned species?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : b
Ipsea malabarica
It is also known as the Malabar daffodil orchid.
It is a species of ground orchids endemic to the high altitude hills of the southern Western Ghats in India.
Other Species
Malabar large-spotted civet
This dog-like species is found in the Western Ghats.
It has a gray coat with darker patterns, and 5 white rings on its tail.
It is nocturnal and prefers to be alone.
Malabar Raven Butterfly
This butterfly is part of the Papilio genus, which includes the Helen and Mormon Swallowtails.
Malabar Tree Toad
It is the only arboreal species in India, having the unique capability to climb trees.
It is found in forests along the Western Ghats of great Karnataka or Deccan.
8) Match the following
Articles of the constitution Provisions
Article 124
Establishment and constitution of Supreme Court
Article 217
Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another
Article 222
Appointment and conditions of the office of a Judge of a High Court
Consider the codes:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Answer : a
Articles of the constitution and its provisions
Article 124
Establishment and constitution of Supreme Court
Article 217
Appointment and conditions of the office of a Judge of a High Court
Article 222
Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another
