FEB 1-8 Flashcards
(42 cards)
What scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet for the promotion of Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects?
Rs 8,500 crore scheme
This scheme aims to enhance the use of coal and lignite resources through gasification technology.
Which country did India sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with for cooperation in Information Technology?
Oman
The MoU aims to foster collaboration in the IT sector between India and Oman.
What significant resolution was passed related to the Shri Ram Temple?
Cabinet Resolution on Pran Pratishtha
This resolution pertains to the ceremonial installation of deities at the temple.
What type of projects did the CCEA approve equity investment for by CIL?
Coal-to-SNG project & Coal-to-AN project
These projects are aimed at converting coal into synthetic natural gas and ammonia.
What committee was established between India and the Dominican Republic?
Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO)
This committee is designed to enhance trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.
True or False: The Union Cabinet approved a protocol for the establishment of JETCO with the Dominican Republic.
True
This approval facilitates closer economic ties and trade discussions.
What has India nominated for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list for 2024-25?
The ‘Maratha Military Landscapes’, a network of 12 forts
Under which category has India nominated the Maratha Military Landscapes for UNESCO?
Cultural Sites
How many forts are included in the Maratha Military Landscapes nomination?
12 forts
List five forts included in the Maratha Military Landscapes nomination.
- Salher
- Shivneri
- Lohagad
- Khanderi
- Raigad
Which state has the fort of Gingee that is included in the nomination?
Tamil Nadu
True or False: The Maratha Military Landscapes are located exclusively in Maharashtra.
False
Fill in the blank: The forts of __________, Rajgad, Pratapgad, and Suvarnadurg are part of the Maratha Military Landscapes nomination.
[Salher]
Name two forts located in Maharashtra that are part of the nomination.
- Vijaydurg
- Sindhudurg
Who released the report on the Status of Snow leopards in India?
Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change
The report was released during the National Board for Wildlife meeting in New Delhi.
What is the name of the program that assessed the snow leopard population in India?
Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) Program
This is the first-ever scientific study reporting the population of snow leopards.
How many snow leopards were reported in India according to the SPAI Program?
718 snow leopards
The assessment was conducted from 2019 to 2023.
Which institution is the National Coordinator for the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India?
Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
WII coordinated the efforts with all snow leopard range states.
Which two conservation partners assisted in the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India?
- Nature Conservation Foundation, Mysuru (Karnataka)
- WWF (World Wildlife Fund)-India
These partners supported the assessment alongside the Wildlife Institute of India.
Fill in the blank: The Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India was conducted from _______ to _______.
2019 to 2023
What was launched by Union Minister Amit Shah on 30th January 2024?
The computerisation scheme for the offices of Agriculture and Rural Development Banks (ARDBs) and the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCSs)
This launch took place in New Delhi, Delhi.
Which ministry is associated with the computerisation scheme launched on 30th January 2024?
Ministry of Cooperation (MoC)
The scheme aims to enhance the efficiency of ARDBs and RCSs.
Which types of institutions are affected by the computerisation scheme launched on 30th January 2024?
Agriculture and Rural Development Banks (ARDBs) and the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCSs)
The scheme is applicable in all States and Union Territories (UTs).
True or False: The computerisation scheme was launched on 30th January 2024 in Mumbai.
False
The scheme was launched in New Delhi, Delhi.
