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Question 1 of 5
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Consider the following statements.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has statutory and constitutional obligations to protect the forests in India.
Approval for the use of forest land for non-forestry use is granted under the provisions of Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.
Protected areas, including national parks are not allowed for non-forestry purposes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
A total of 82,893.61 ha of forest land has been approved for non-forestry use under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, from April 2016 to March 2021.
206 proposals involving 4,118.109067 ha area within Protected Areas, including national parks and sanctuaries, have been recommended by the Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife during 2020 and 2021.
Among the State/UT-wise approved areas for use of forest land for non-forestry purpose, Jammu and Kashmir had the least: 1.20 ha, all of which was approved in 2020-21. Madhya Pradesh had the highest, with 19638.41 ha being approved for diversion.
A total of 82,893.61 ha of forest land has been approved for non-forestry use under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, from April 2016 to March 2021.
206 proposals involving 4,118.109067 ha area within Protected Areas, including national parks and sanctuaries, have been recommended by the Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife during 2020 and 2021.
Among the State/UT-wise approved areas for use of forest land for non-forestry purpose, Jammu and Kashmir had the least: 1.20 ha, all of which was approved in 2020-21. Madhya Pradesh had the highest, with 19638.41 ha being approved for diversion.
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has established the international legal order of the seas and oceans.
India supports freedom of navigation and overflight based on the principles of UNCLOS.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: c)
India supported freedom of navigation and overflight, and unimpeded commerce based on the principles of international law, reflected notably in the UNCLOS 1982. As a State party to the UNCLOS, India promoted utmost respect for the UNCLOS, which established the international legal order of the seas and oceans.
India supported freedom of navigation and overflight, and unimpeded commerce based on the principles of international law, reflected notably in the UNCLOS 1982. As a State party to the UNCLOS, India promoted utmost respect for the UNCLOS, which established the international legal order of the seas and oceans.
India recently launched the Connectivity Partnership, which aims at deepening the cooperation on transport, energy, digital and people-to-people contacts with
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Solution: d)
In May this year at the Leader’s Meeting in Porto, the European Union (EU) and India adopted the Connectivity Partnership, expanding our cooperation across the digital, energy, transport, and people-to-people sectors.
In May this year at the Leader’s Meeting in Porto, the European Union (EU) and India adopted the Connectivity Partnership, expanding our cooperation across the digital, energy, transport, and people-to-people sectors.
Consider the following statements regarding the Miss Universe contest.
Miss Universe is an international beauty contest conducted once in three years.
It is conducted by a United States based organisation.
Till now India has won the title thrice since its inception.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution: b)
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant that is run by the United States–based Miss Universe Organization. Along with Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth, Miss Universe is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants.
Miss Universe 2021 was the 70th Miss Universe pageant. The current Miss Universe is Harnaaz Sandhu of India. This is India’s first victory in 21 years, and its third in the history of the pageant.
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Solution: b)
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant that is run by the United States–based Miss Universe Organization. Along with Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth, Miss Universe is one of the Big Four international beauty pageants.
Miss Universe 2021 was the 70th Miss Universe pageant. The current Miss Universe is Harnaaz Sandhu of India. This is India’s first victory in 21 years, and its third in the history of the pageant.
Question 5 of 5
1 points
Artificial Intelligence is beneficial in which of the following areas?
Credit card frauds prevention
GPS mapping technology
Identify nutrient deficiencies in the soil
Self-driving vehicles
Personalized online Shopping
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: d)
AI’s exponential growth
It is embedded in the recommendations we get on our favourite streaming or shopping site; in GPS mapping technology; in the predictive text that completes our sentences when we try to send an email or complete a web search.
AI in E-Commerce
Personalized Shopping
Artificial Intelligence technology is used to create recommendation engines through which you can engage better with your customers.
Fraud Prevention
Credit card frauds and fake reviews are two of the most significant issues that E-Commerce companies deal with. By considering the usage patterns, AI can help reduce the possibility of credit card frauds taking place.
AI in Agriculture
Artificial Intelligence is used to identify defects and nutrient deficiencies in the soil. This is done using computer vision, robotics, and machine learning, AI can analyze where weeds are growing.
AI in Automobiles
Artificial Intelligence is used to build self-driving vehicles. AI can be used along with the vehicle’s camera, radar, cloud services, GPS, and control signals to operate the vehicle.
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Solution: d)
AI’s exponential growth
It is embedded in the recommendations we get on our favourite streaming or shopping site; in GPS mapping technology; in the predictive text that completes our sentences when we try to send an email or complete a web search.
AI in E-Commerce
Personalized Shopping
Artificial Intelligence technology is used to create recommendation engines through which you can engage better with your customers.
Fraud Prevention
Credit card frauds and fake reviews are two of the most significant issues that E-Commerce companies deal with. By considering the usage patterns, AI can help reduce the possibility of credit card frauds taking place.
AI in Agriculture
Artificial Intelligence is used to identify defects and nutrient deficiencies in the soil. This is done using computer vision, robotics, and machine learning, AI can analyze where weeds are growing.
AI in Automobiles
Artificial Intelligence is used to build self-driving vehicles. AI can be used along with the vehicle’s camera, radar, cloud services, GPS, and control signals to operate the vehicle.
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