26th June 2024 | [Quiz] Current | For Prelims 2024

Consider the following statements regarding the habitats of specific plant species:

1. Dendrophthoe longensis is commonly found in dense urban areas apart from its presence in tropical forest edges.
2. Petrocosmea arunachalense is noted for its adaptation to cave environments in the Mandla region of Arunachal Pradesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the e-Samridhi Portal:

1. The e-Samridhi Portal is designed exclusively for the registration of wheat and rice procurement at MSP.
2. It is a collaborative initiative between NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd.) and NCCF (National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Limited).
3. Farmers can register through PACS (Primary Agricultural Credit Societies) and FPOs (Farmers Producers Organisation).
4. Payments to farmers are made through intermediaries to ensure financial security.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Water Treaty (IWT):

1. The treaty allows for equal distribution of all Indus basin waters between India and Pakistan.
2. Pakistan is allowed to use water from the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers according to the treaty terms.
3. The Permanent Indus Commission was established to ensure cooperation and resolve any arising disputes under the treaty.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Superhydrophobic Catalyst:

1. The catalyst is primarily derived from non-renewable petroleum products.
2. It is designed to withstand water, preventing the poisoning of active sites during biodiesel production.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Vadhavan Port will be constructed using a landlord-model and PPP (public-private partnerships) model, involving a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) comprising the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority and Maharashtra Maritime Board.
2. Sagarmala Programme aims to modernize and mechanize port infrastructure along India’s coastline, enhancing logistics for EXIM and domestic trade.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?