Which of the following best describes the process of evolution in which differentspecies originate and diversify within a specific geographical area,
radiating to occupy various ecological niches?
radiating to occupy various ecological niches?
Anonymous Quiz
26%
Geographic Speciation
34%
Adaptive Radiation
29%
Convergent Evolution
12%
Genetic Drift
Consider the following statements:
1. Some organisms breed only once in their lifetime.
2. Some organisms breed many times during their lifetime.
3. Some organisms produce a large number of small-sized offspring.
4. Some organisms produce a small number of large-sized offspring.
1. Some organisms breed only once in their lifetime.
2. Some organisms breed many times during their lifetime.
3. Some organisms produce a large number of small-sized offspring.
4. Some organisms produce a small number of large-sized offspring.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
6%
Only one
34%
Only two
25%
Only three
35%
All four
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India’s 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) highlighted a 7.93% reduction in GHG emissions in 2020 compared to 2019.
✅India submits Biennial Update Reports (BURs) to the UNFCCC every two years to track progress.
✅These reports update the national GHG inventories, detail mitigation actions, and highlight the support received, including efforts to reduce emissions.
✅India’s historical share of cumulative global GHG emissions is 4% annually, despite having around 17% of the world’s population between 1850 and 2019.
✅India’s annual primary energy consumption per capita in 2019 was 28.7 gigajoules (GJ), considerably lower than both developed and developing countries.
✅India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs) Goals
India seeks to achieve following targets by 2030:
✅Emission Reduction: India aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, compared to 2005 levels.
✅Renewable Energy: The country seeks to achieve 50% of its energy needs from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, with a target of installing 500 GW of renewable energy capacity.
✅Carbon Sink: India plans to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through afforestation and reforestation efforts.
✅India pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP 26) in 2021.
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✅India submits Biennial Update Reports (BURs) to the UNFCCC every two years to track progress.
✅These reports update the national GHG inventories, detail mitigation actions, and highlight the support received, including efforts to reduce emissions.
✅India’s historical share of cumulative global GHG emissions is 4% annually, despite having around 17% of the world’s population between 1850 and 2019.
✅India’s annual primary energy consumption per capita in 2019 was 28.7 gigajoules (GJ), considerably lower than both developed and developing countries.
✅India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs) Goals
India seeks to achieve following targets by 2030:
✅Emission Reduction: India aims to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, compared to 2005 levels.
✅Renewable Energy: The country seeks to achieve 50% of its energy needs from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, with a target of installing 500 GW of renewable energy capacity.
✅Carbon Sink: India plans to create an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through afforestation and reforestation efforts.
✅India pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 at the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP 26) in 2021.
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The winning candidate in the Election of President of India should secure:
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21%
Majority number of votes polled
18%
Sixty six percent of votes polled
7%
Fifty percent of votes polled
53%
More than fifty percent and majority of the total votes polled
Which one of the following is the specific feature of the single member constituency system?
Anonymous Quiz
17%
The system is economical for representatives.
34%
Gerrymandering is not possible in this system.
43%
It secures a stable majority in the legislature.
7%
The candidate has to spend less on electioneering.
Consider the following statements with reference to Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA):
1. It is a non-statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2. As per Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, it is mandatory for child care institutions to link with CARA.
3. It is the central authority to deal with inter-country adoptions in accordance with the provisions of Hague Convention.
1. It is a non-statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2. As per Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, it is mandatory for child care institutions to link with CARA.
3. It is the central authority to deal with inter-country adoptions in accordance with the provisions of Hague Convention.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
Only one
31%
Only two
50%
All three
6%
None
The term ‘Sora’ often seen in the news is related to which of the following?
Anonymous Quiz
26%
Humanoid robot
41%
Artificial Intelligence
22%
Brain Organoids
11%
Cyber security
With reference to the Article 142 of the constitution, consider the following statements:
1. It is a discretionary power of the Supreme court for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it.
2. It can be invoked for a civil dispute over an immovable property involving the private parties.
3. It can be used by Supreme Court to uphold the sanctity of the electoral process in the local government elections.
4. It can be used by Supreme court to supplant the existing law as well as to supplement the law.
1. It is a discretionary power of the Supreme court for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it.
2. It can be invoked for a civil dispute over an immovable property involving the private parties.
3. It can be used by Supreme Court to uphold the sanctity of the electoral process in the local government elections.
4. It can be used by Supreme court to supplant the existing law as well as to supplement the law.
How many of the statements given above is/are INCORRECT?
Anonymous Quiz
18%
Only one
34%
Only two
33%
Only three
16%
All four
Which of the following denotes “is a situation in an economy when inflation and unemployment both are at higher levels”?
Anonymous Quiz
11%
(a) Creeping inflation
29%
(b) Galloping inflation
36%
(c) Hyper inflation
25%
(d) Stagflation
The “PM-PRANAM” initiative is often seen in news related to?
Anonymous Quiz
18%
(a) Fertilizers
28%
(b) Payment mechanism
24%
(c) Micro Irrigation
29%
(d) Market system of mandi’s
Which of the following organization releases the “All India consumer price index”?
Anonymous Quiz
19%
(a) Reserve Bank of India
40%
(b) National Statistical Office
30%
(c) Department of Consumer Affairs
11%
(d) Department of Food Safety Standards
The First Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) was launched in which of the following state?
Anonymous Quiz
24%
(a) Tamil Nadu
47%
(b) Uttar Pradesh
17%
(c) Kerala
11%
(d) Maharashtra
🔆 Lake Naivasha, Kenya
📍 Location
🌍 A freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya.
📍 Why It’s Important
🦩 A Ramsar Site supporting rich biodiversity, including flamingos, hippos, and over 400 bird species.
💐 Known for its flower farms, supplying flowers worldwide, and supports fishing, tourism, and local agriculture.
📍 Challenges
⚠️ Water overuse: Excessive extraction for flower farms and irrigation.
🔥 Climate change: Unpredictable rainfall and rising temperatures.
🌊 Pollution: Runoff from farms and untreated sewage.
📍 Global Relevance
🌏 Highlights the need for sustainable development and balance between economic activities and environmental conservation.
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📍 Location
🌍 A freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley, Kenya.
📍 Why It’s Important
🦩 A Ramsar Site supporting rich biodiversity, including flamingos, hippos, and over 400 bird species.
💐 Known for its flower farms, supplying flowers worldwide, and supports fishing, tourism, and local agriculture.
📍 Challenges
⚠️ Water overuse: Excessive extraction for flower farms and irrigation.
🔥 Climate change: Unpredictable rainfall and rising temperatures.
🌊 Pollution: Runoff from farms and untreated sewage.
📍 Global Relevance
🌏 Highlights the need for sustainable development and balance between economic activities and environmental conservation.
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#lakes_series
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आधुनिक इतिहास के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित घटनाओं पर विचार करें:
1. पूना समझौता, 1932 2. सांप्रदायिक पुरस्कार 3. भारत सरकार अधिनियम, 1935 4. तीसरा गोलमेज सम्मेलन उपरोक्त में से कितनी घटनाएँ लॉर्ड विलिंगडन के कार्यकाल में घटित हुईं?
1. पूना समझौता, 1932 2. सांप्रदायिक पुरस्कार 3. भारत सरकार अधिनियम, 1935 4. तीसरा गोलमेज सम्मेलन उपरोक्त में से कितनी घटनाएँ लॉर्ड विलिंगडन के कार्यकाल में घटित हुईं?
Anonymous Quiz
11%
केवल एक
47%
केवल दो
20%
केवल तीन
22%
सभी चार