Dec 27th, 2021 - Daily Quiz
1. TAPAS initiative is launched by
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) Ministry of Education
(c) Ministry of Skill development
(d) Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
2.Which of the statements are true?
1. Seshachalam Hills are a part of the Eastern Ghats.
2. Seshachalam Hills house rare and endemic plant species like Red Sanders and Slender Loris.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Consider the following statements
1. Swamitva Yojana seeks to map only the agricultural land ownership in the rural sector using modern technology like drone mapping
2. Property records under swamitva yojana are not entitled to free from taxation.
3. It is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 & 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None of the above
4. The first state or Union Territory in India to launch Carbon Watch, a mobile application to assess the carbon footprint of an individual
(a) Tamilnadu
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) None of these
5. Which of the following toxins are release into the atmosphere through burning of plastics?
1. Dioxins
2. Barium
3. Mercury
4. Lead
5. Furans
(a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answers
1.(d) - https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1745781
(d)
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment launched an online portal TAPAS (Training for Augmenting Productivity and Services), developed by the National Institute of Social Defence.
The idea of TAPAS was conceptualized at a time when exploring the online medium for work and education had become imperative due to the outbreak of the Covid 19 pandemic.
It was fulled by the Ministry’s vision of ensuring maximum participation of stakeholders and volunteers working in the field of social defence for better training and capacity building.
TAPAS is the initiative of the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, to provide access to lectures by subject experts, study material, and more, but in a manner that it supplements the physical classroom without compromising on the quality of teaching.
The main objective of introducing the course modules is to impart training and enhance the knowledge and skills for the capacity building of the participants.
2.(c) - http://eptrienvis.nic.in/All%20PDF%20Files/7.Seshachalam%20Biosphere%20Reserve%20Article.pdf
The Seshachalam Hills are hilly ranges part of the Eastern Ghats in southern Andhra Pradesh state, in southeastern India.
In 2010 it was designated as a Biosphere Reserve. Some of the rare and endemic plant species like Red Sanders and Slender Loris are found in this region. Red sanders are used in medicines, soaps, spiritual rituals.
Tirupati Balaji Temple, a major Hindu pilgrimage town is located in the hills. The hills contain seven peaks namely, Anjanadri, Garudadri, Narayanadri, Neeladri, Seshadri, Venkatadri and Vrishabhadri.
The Sri Venkateshwara National Park is also located in the Biosphere Reserve. The famous Natural Arch, Tirumala Hills is also a part of it.
The vegetation in the Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve mainly consists of Dry deciduous mixed forests with patches of moist deciduous forests in the valleys.
The globally threatened Yellow-throated Bulbul is seen here. The critically endangered Oriental White-backed Vulture is found in the Sri Venkateshwara National Park.
3.(d) - https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/what-is-swamitva-yojana-launched-by-pm-narendra-modi-all-you-need-to-know/story-UpshkST02eW59ZGsF9jxLK.html
Swamitva Yojana Launched by the Panchayati Raj ministry on Panchayati Raj Diwas (April 24th, 2020).
The scheme seeks to map residential land ownership in the rural sector using modern technology like the use of drones.
The scheme aims to revolutionise property record maintenance in India.
Under the scheme, residential land in villages will be measured using drones to create a non-disputable record.
Property cards for every property in the village will be prepared by states using accurate measurements delivered by drone mapping. These cards will be given to property owners and will be recognised by the land revenue records department.
The delivery of property rights through an official document will enable villagers to access bank finance using their property as collateral.
The property records for a village will also be maintained at the Panchayat level, allowing for the collection of associated taxes from the owners. The money generated from these local taxes will be used to build rural infrastructure and facilities.
Freeing the residential properties including the land of title disputes and the creation of an official record is likely to result in appreciation in the market value of the properties.
The accurate property records can be used for facilitating tax collection, new building and structure plans, issuing of permits and thwarting attempts at property grabbing.
4.(d) - https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-carbon-watch-indias-1st-app-to-assess-ones-carbon-footprint-7198710/
Chandigarh became the first state or Union Territory in India to launch Carbon Watch, a mobile application to assess the carbon footprint of an individual. Although the app can be accessed by everyone, it has specific options for the residents of Chandigarh to compile a detailed study.
The application can be downloaded through a QR code in Android supported smart cell phones.
Carbon footprint is the amount of greenhouse gases especially carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by particular human activity.
Making the people Climate-Smart Citizens while making them capable of accessing their carbon footprint, along with providing them with steps to reduce it, is the motive behind the application.
5.(d) - https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/plastic-bag-bans-can-help-reduce-toxic-fumes#:~:text=The%20burning%20of%20plastics%20releases,and%20human%20and%20animal%20health.&text=Burning%20plastic%20also%20releases%20black,climate%20change%20and%20air%20pollution.http://nfuontario.ca/upload/files/userfiles/Burning%20Plastic.pdf
Incineration of plastic waste in an open field is a major source of air pollution. Most of the times, the municipal solid waste containing about 12% of plastics is burnt, releasing toxic gases like Dioxins, Furans, Mercury and Polychlorinated Biphenyls into the atmosphere.
Dioxin is a general term that describes a group of hundreds of chemicals that are highly persistent in the environment.
The most toxic compound is 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin or TCDD.
Furan is a heterocyclic organic compound, it is a colorless, flammable, highly volatile liquid with a boiling point close to room temperature.
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