29 Feb, 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding the 'Natural Restoration Law' which was adopted by the European Parliament recently:

  1. The primary objective of the Nature Restoration Law is to rejuvenate ecosystems, habitats, and species in Europe.
  2. One of the specific targets of the Nature Restoration Law is to increase carbon emissions from agricultural activities.
  3. By 2030, the Nature Restoration Law will encompass 20% of the EU's land and marine territories.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements about the ‘SWAYAM Plus Platform' which was launched by the Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship:

  1. SWAYAM is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform providing educational opportunities by bringing the best teaching and learning resources to everyone.
  2. It empowers individuals to balance work and studies through online courses, enhancing skills and career prospects.
  3. It aims to offer high-quality courses with credit recognition, reaching learners nationwide, especially from tier 2 and 3 towns and rural areas.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

3. Consider the following statements regarding ‘BioTRIG’ recently seen in the news:

  1. The primary objective of BioTRIG technology is to mitigate indoor air pollution and enhance soil quality in rural India.
  2. One of the key features of BioTRIG's self-sufficient nature is that it utilizes bio-oil and syngas to fuel subsequent pyrolysis cycles.
  3. The BioTRIG system has the potential to influence climate emissions and public health positively. It significantly mitigates greenhouse gas emissions and improves public health."

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

4. ‘Kulasekarapattinam’, where PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the country's second spaceport is in which state?

5. With reference to the 'Regulatory Sandbox scheme' consider the following statements:

  1. The primary purpose of the Regulatory Sandbox scheme is to provide a platform for limited-scale testing of new products.
  2. The core objective of proposed financial services under the Regulatory Sandbox scheme is to address consumer needs using new or emerging technology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?