It aims to uplift SC/ST students by providing access to quality education during their formative years. Incorrect: PM-YASASVI Scheme: It is a comprehensive umbrella scheme aimed at uplifting students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified Tribes (DNT) by providing them with access to quality education during their formative years. It has consolidated and enhanced several earlier initiatives, including the Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for EBCs and the Dr. Ambedkar Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for DNTs, which were subsumed under this program starting from 2021-22.
It is implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment: Correct: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the implementing agency for this scheme.
2. In the context of Phytopathogenic Fungi, consider the following statements:
Epicoccum Indicum is a recently discovered species of phytopathogenic fungi.
70–80% of plant diseases are caused by phytopathogenic fungi.
Leaf spot diseases are primarily caused by pathogenic fungi.
Epicoccum Indicum is a recently discovered species of phytopathogenic fungi. Correct: A new species of phytopathogenic fungi, epicoccum indicum (Ascomycota, Didymellaceae), associated with an emerging leaf spot disease in Chrysopogon zizanioides (vetiver), was recently discovered by researchers at Banaras Hindu University.
70–80% of plant diseases are caused by phytopathogenic fungi. Correct: Phytopathogenic fungi are fungi that cause diseases in plants, leading to significant economic losses in agriculture and horticulture. 70–80% of plant diseases are caused by phytopathogenic fungi.
Leaf spot diseases are primarily caused by pathogenic fungi. Correct: Leaf spot diseases are primarily caused by pathogenic fungi, though some are caused by bacteria.
3. Consider the following:
Paraquat
Glyphosate
Herbicide
Which of the above is/are classified as a Category 2 hazardous chemical by the WHO?
Notes: Paraquat is classified as a Category 2 hazardous chemical by the WHO due to its toxicity and risk of severe health effects upon exposure. Glyphosate, while widely used, is classified differently. Herbicides are a broader category that includes various chemicals used for weed control, but not all are classified as hazardous. Paraquat’s severe toxicity leads to strict regulations in many countries.
4. With reference to tiger reserves in India, consider the following statements:
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is known for the highest density of Bengal tigers in the world.
Ranthambore National Park is famous for its historical ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Western Ghats and is known for its elephants and tigers.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is known for the highest density of Bengal tigers in the world: This is correct. Bandhavgarh has one of the highest tiger densities globally.
Ranthambore National Park is famous for its historical ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: This is correct. Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, India is famous for its historical ruins and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park’s main attraction is the Ranthambore Fort, which is a well-preserved example of a hill fort.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Western Ghats and is known for its elephants and tigers: This is correct. Periyar is renowned for its rich biodiversity, including elephants and tigers.
5. In the context of global finance and investment, consider the following statements:
Foreign portfolio investors can invest in stocks and bonds, but not in mutual funds or fixed deposits.
FPIs typically invest in a country’s stock market to generate quick returns.
In India, FPI is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Foreign portfolio investors can invest in stocks and bonds, but not in mutual funds or fixed deposits. Incorrect: Foreign portfolio investors have access to a range of investment instruments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, derivatives, fixed deposits, etc.
FPIs typically invest in a country’s stock market to generate quick returns. Correct: FPI generally intends to invest money into the foreign country’s stock market to generate a quick return.
In India, FPI is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Correct: In India, foreign portfolio investment is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). FPI in India refers to investment groups or FIIs (foreign institutional investors) and QFIs (qualified foreign investors).
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