Daily Quiz 29-6-23

Q.1 In the context of research of Global Forest Watch, consider the following statements.

1. Primary forest loss is almost irreversible in nature: even if the green cover regrows, a secondary forest is unlikely to match the extent of biodiversity and carbon sequestering capabilities of a primary forest.

2. Primary forests are burned for short-term cultivation and then left fallow for the regeneration of soil nutrients

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Q.2 Consider the following statements about the UN Report 2023 on Children and Armed Conflict.

1. United Nations has indicated strong concern for India in its annual report on the impact of armed conflict on children, citing "failures of the government to better protect" them.

2. The UN has shown serious concern for child protection services in Chhattisgarh, Assam, Jharkhand, Odisha and Jammu and Kashmir.

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Q.3 Which of the following countries is the leading lithium producer in the world?

A. Australia

B. China

C. Argentina

D. Bolivia

Q.4 Project Umid is related to

A. DNA profiling of unidentified dead bodies.

B. Rehabilitation of victims of child trafficking.

C. Drug abuse among youth.

D.Rehabilitation of victims of Cyclone Bipar

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Q.5 Consider the following statements

1. The Environment Ministry has issued a draft notification detailing a proposed ‘Green Credit Scheme’.

2.The scheme will incentivise a host of activities including afforestation programmes, water conservation, waste management and remedying air pollution.

3.It will be mandatory for PSUs and Private organisations with Rs.100 crore and above turnover to participate in the scheme.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?