GK NOV Flashcards
What is the Significance of Morbi District?
It is famous for its ceramic industry. Around 70% of India’s ceramics are produced in Morbi, and ceramic tiles manufactured here are exported to countries in the Middle East, East Asia, and Africa.
The suspension bridge, or Jhulta Pul, over machchu river, was built by?
Ruler of the princely state of Morbi, Sir Waghji Thakor, in 1877.
Who inaugurated The suspension bridge, or Jhulta Pul, over machchu river and when?
It was inaugurated by the then-Bombay governor, Richard Temple, in 1879.
From where The Machchhu river originates?
Madla hills in the Surendranagar district of Gujarat and ends 141.75 km downstream in the Rann of Kutch.
Tributaries of The Machchhu river?
Beti, Asoi, Jamburi, Benia, Machchhori, Maha are the tributaries of Machchhu river.
Who is the The Minister and Deputy for Power, New & Renewable Energy?
Minister responsible- Raj Kumar Singh, Cabinet Minister
Deputy Minister responsible- Bhagwanth Khuba, Minister of State
What is Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?
Nationally Determined Contribution, is a climate action plan to cut emissions and adapt to climate impacts. Each Party to the Paris Agreement is required to establish an NDC and update it every five years.
The updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) seek to enhance India’s contributions towards the achievement of the strengthening of global response to the threat of climate change, as agreed under the Paris Agreement.
What are IND’s new NDCs?
The Net Zero target by 2030 by Indian Railways alone will lead to a reduction of emissions by 60 million tonnes annually.
Increase non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW (gigawatts) by 2030.
Reduce the total projected carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes (BT) by 2030.
Achieve net zero carbon by 2070.
What is Kyoto Protocol?
The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the UNFCCC, which commits its parties by setting internationally binding emission reduction targets.
When was The Kyoto Protocol was adopted and came in force ?
Kyoto, Japan in 1997 and entered into force in 2005.
What was observed in Kyoto Protocol?
It recognized that developed countries are principally responsible for the current high levels of GHG emissions in the atmosphere as a result of more than 150 years of industrial activity.
When was detailed rules for the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol adopted?
The detailed rules for the implementation of the Protocol were adopted at COP-7 in Marrakesh, in 2001 and are referred to as the Marrakesh Accords.
What where the target of Kyoto Protocol?
Kyoto Protocol Phase-1 (2005-12) gave the target of cutting down emissions by 5%.
Phase- 2 (2013-20) gave the target of reducing emissions by at least 18% by the industrialized countries.
Wha replaced the Kyoto Protocol ?
Paris Agreement
What is Paris Agreement?And when was it adopted?
Paris Agreement (also known as the Conference of Parties 21 or COP 21) is a landmark environmental accord that was adopted in 2015 to address climate change and its negative impacts.
What is AIM OF Paris Agreement?
It aims to reduce global GHG emissions in an effort to limit the global temperature increase in this century to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, while pursuing means to limit the increase to 1.5°C by 2100.
What is United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change?
UNFCCC was signed in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development also known as the Earth Summit, the Rido Summit or the Rio Conference.
When did United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change adopted ?How many countries has ratified it?
The UNFCCC entered into force in 1994 and has been ratified by 197 countries.
Where is The UNFCCC secretariat (UN Climate Change) located?
It is located in Bonn, Germany.
What is the objective of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change?
Its objective is to achieve stabilisation of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous repercussions within a time frame so as to allow ecosystems to adapt naturally and enable sustainable development.
Has India hosted United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change?
India is among the select few countries to have hosted the COP of all three Rio conventions on climate change (UNFCCC) (2002), biodiversity (CBD) and land (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification).
One carbon credit is equal to?
one metric ton of carbon dioxide, or in some markets, carbon dioxide equivalent gases (CO2-eq).
What are the Carbon Markets?
A carbon market turns emission reductions and removals into tradeable assets, thus creating incentives to reduce emissions or improve energy efficiency. The carbon markets can be compliance and voluntary.
Carbon trading started formally in 1997 under the United Nations’ Kyoto Protocol on climate change which had more than 150 nation signatories.
What is future of Carbon Markets?
In 2021, the global carbon credits market rose by 164 % and is expected to cross USD 100 billion by 2030.
What are the mechanism Kyoto Protocol provides that enable countries, or operators in developed countries, to acquire greenhouse gas reduction credits?:
The Kyoto Protocol provides for three mechanisms that enable countries, or operators in developed countries, to acquire greenhouse gas reduction credits:
Under Joint Implementation (JI), a developed country with relatively high costs of domestic greenhouse reduction would set up a project in another developed country.
Under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), a developed country can “sponsor” a greenhouse gas reduction project in a developing country where the cost of greenhouse gas reduction project activities is usually much lower, but the atmospheric effect is globally equivalent. The developed country would be given credits for meeting its emission reduction targets, while the developing country would receive the capital investment and clean technology or beneficial change in land use.
Under International Emissions Trading (IET), countries can trade in the international carbon credit market to cover their shortfall in Assigned Amount Units (AAUs). Countries with surplus units can sell them to countries that are exceeding their emission targets under Annex B of the Kyoto Protocol.
What is Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
It prohibits displaying any election matter by mean of cinematograph, television or other similar apparatus, during the period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for conclusion of poll.
What are the sec and rule regarding exit poll?
Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951: It prohibits conduct of exit poll and dissemination of their results during the period mentioned therein, i.e., the hour fixed for commencement of polls in the first phase and half hour after the time fixed for close of poll for the last phase in all the States and Union Territories.
The printing and publication of election pamphlets, posters, etc. is governed by?
Section 127A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951
What is The Minimum Wages Act, 1948?
It sets the minimum wages that must be paid to skilled and unskilled labours.
When & where was the National Tribal Dance Festival held?
The third edition of the National Tribal Dance Festival to be held from 1st November to 3rd November, 2022 was inaugurated at Raipur, Chhattisgarh
WHEN IS Chhattisgarh Foundation Day?
Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh on 1st November, 2000
Why is CHattisgarh famous for?
Chhattisgarh is mainly famous for its agriculture accounting for about 80% of the work force. It is also known as ‘Dhan Ka Katora’ meaning ‘Bowl of Rice’ for the production of rice.
What is NBS( Nutrient Based Subsidy) Regime?
Under the NBS regime – fertilizers are provided to the farmers at the subsidized rates based on the nutrients (N, P, K & S) contained in these fertilizers.
NBS policy intends to increase the consumption of P&K fertilizers so that optimum balance (N:P:K= 4:2:1) of NPK fertilization is achieved.
