UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 87

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UPSC PRELIMINARY MOCK TEST 87

Question 21 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Minamata Convention is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of
A
Fluoride
B
Mercury
C
Lead
D
Lead
Question 21 Explanation: 

The Union Cabinet recently approved the proposal for ratification of Minamata Convention on Mercury.

  • It will provide flexibility for continued use of mercury-based products and processes involving mercury compound up to 2025.
  • The Convention protects the most vulnerable from the harmful effects of mercury and also protects the developmental space of developing countries.
  • The Minamata Convention on Mercury will further urge enterprises to move to mercury-free alternatives in products and non-mercury technologies in manufacturing processes. This will drive research & development, and promote innovation.

The Convention draws attention to a global and ubiquitous metal that, while naturally occurring, has broad uses in everyday objects and is released to the atmosphere, soil and water from a variety of sources. Controlling the anthropogenic releases of mercury throughout its lifecycle has been a key factor in shaping the obligations under the Convention.

Major highlights of the Minamata Convention include

  • a ban on new mercury mines,
  • the phase-out of existing ones,
  • the phase out and phase down of mercury use in a number of products and processes,
  • control measures on emissions to air and on releases to land and water, and
  • the regulation of the informal sector of artisanal and small-scale gold mining.

The Convention also addresses interim storage of mercury and its disposal once it becomes waste, sites contaminated by mercury as well as health issues.

http://www.mercuryconvention.org/Convention/tabid/3426/Default.aspx ;

Improvisation: http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=176356 ; "

Question 22 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following institution releases the Worldwide Educating for the Future Index (WEFFI) 2019?
A
World Economic Forum
B
UNESCO
C
World Bank
D
Economic Intelligence Unit
Question 22 Explanation: 
India jumped five ranks in the Worldwide Educating for the Future Index (WEFFI) 2019, as per a report published by The Economist Intelligence Unit. The index ranks countries based on their abilities to equip students with skill-based education. The report analyses education system from the perspective of skill-based education "in areas such as critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, collaboration, creativity and entrepreneurship, as well as digital and technical skills." India ranked 35th on the overall index in 2019 with a total score of 53, based on three categories - policy environment, teaching environment and overall socio-economic environment. The country ranked 40th with an overall score of 41.2 across categories in 2018.
Question 23 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) is released by
A
Niti Aayog
B
Central Water Commission
C
Jal Shakti Ministry
D
Both a) and c)
Question 23 Explanation: 

In 2020, according to the Niti Aayog, 21 Indian cities, including Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru, will run out of groundwater. The Aayog's "Composite Water Management Index" (CWMI), notes that "Seventy per cent of our water resources are contaminated".

Source

Question 24 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
  1. Dachigam National Park - Himachal Pradesh
  2. Salim Ali National Park - Jammu & Kashmir
  3. Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary - Uttar Pradesh
  4. Hemis National Park - Meghalaya
A
1 and 3 only
B
1 only
C
2 only
D
1, 2 and 4 only
Question 24 Explanation: 
Only 2 is correct. All of them are in Jammu & Kashmir.
Question 25 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Consider the following statements: The Global Entrepreneurship Summit
  1. held in 2017 was the eighth such Summit
  2. was first time held in South Asia
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Question 25 Explanation: 
Both the statements are correct.

The 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES 2017) is held in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was co-hosted by National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog and US Government and partnership with Telangana Government.

Key Highlights GES 2017 GES is preeminent annual entrepreneurship gathering that convenes over one thousand emerging entrepreneurs, investors, and supporters from around the world. It is organized annually since 2010. This is the first time GES is being held in South Asia.

The theme for 2017 GES is "Women First, Prosperity for All" to celebrate entrepreneurship in all its strength, diversity and entirety.

GES 2017 aims to empower Indian entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas, build partnerships, secure funding, and create innovative products and services that will transform societies for better future. The four primary focus areas of GES 2017 are Digital Economy and Financial Technology, Health Care and Life Sciences, Energy and Infrastructure, and Media and Entertainment.

There are 25 questions to complete.