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1.
Which of the following is true about IMPRINT?

a)It is an online portal for effective enforcement of the Child Labour Act and
National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme
b)An online platform for government users which provides tools of e-bidding,
reverse e-auction and demand aggregation to facilitate the government
users, achieve the best value of their money
c) It comprises of a digital portal that provides a nation-wide online platform
for jobseekers and employers for job matching in a dynamic, efficient and
responsive manner and has a repository of career content.
d)None of the above
1.
Which of the following is true about IMPRINT?

a)It is an online portal for effective enforcement of the Child Labour Act and
National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme
b)An online platform for government users which provides tools of e-bidding,
reverse e-auction and demand aggregation to facilitate the government
users, achieve the best value of their money
c) It comprises of a digital portal that provides a nation-wide online platform
for jobseekers and employers for job matching in a dynamic, efficient and
responsive manner and has a repository of career content.
d)None of the above
PENCIL
➢PENCIL online portal for effective enforcement of the Child Labour Act and
National Child Labour Project (NCLP) Scheme

Government e- Marketplace (GeM)

➢An online platform for government users which leverages technology to enhance
transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement.
➢It provides the tools of e-bidding, reverse e-auction and demand aggregation to
facilitate the government users, achieve the best value of their money.
➢It is paperless, cashless and contactless platform giving end to end solution.

National Career Service (NCS) Project

➢National Career Service (NCS) Project which comprises a digital portal that provides
a nation-wide online platform for jobseekers and employers for job matching in a
dynamic, efficient and responsive manner and has a repository of career content.
IMPRINT
➢First of its kind MHRD supported Pan-IIT + IISc joint initiative, now open for
private institutions too, to address the major science and engineering
challenges that India must address and champion to enable, empower and
embolden the nation for inclusive growth and self-reliance.
➢IMPRINT provides the overarching vision that guides research into areas that
are predominantly socially relevant.
➢The implementation of 142 projects under IMPRINT-1 has got underway.
These projects have received support from several ministries, councils and
departments in addition to the Ministry of Human Resource Development
2.
Which of the following is false in context of National Commission for Backward
Classes (Repeal) Bill, 2017?

1) It seeks to grant the National Commission on Backward Classes (NCBC)

constitutional status, at par with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes
(NCSC) and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
2) The Bill seeks to remove the power of the NCST to examine matters related to
backward classes.
3) Under the Constitution Amendment Bill, the NCBC will comprise of six members
appointed by the President. Their tenure and conditions of service will also be
decided by the President through rules.
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only
2.
Which of the following is false in context of National Commission for Backward
Classes (Repeal) Bill, 2017?

1) It seeks to grant the National Commission on Backward Classes (NCBC)

constitutional status, at par with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes
(NCSC) and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
2) The Bill seeks to remove the power of the NCST to examine matters related to
backward classes.
3) Under the Constitution Amendment Bill, the NCBC will comprise of six members
appointed by the President. Their tenure and conditions of service will also be
decided by the President through rules.
a) Only 1
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 2 only
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Third Amendment) Bill, 2017

➢ The Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill, 2017 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Social
Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Thaawarchand Gehlot on April 5, 2017. It seeks to grant the National
Commission on Backward Classes (NCBC) constitutional status, at par with the National Commission for
Scheduled Castes (NCSC) and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
➢Role of NCSC: Currently, under the Constitution the NCSC has the power to look into complaints and
welfare measures with regard to Scheduled Castes, backward classes and Anglo-Indians. The Bill
seeks to remove the power of the NCSC to examine matters related to backward classes.
➢Constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes: The NCBC is a body set up under
the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993. It has the power to examine complaints
regarding inclusion or exclusion of groups within the list of backward classes, and advise the central
government in this regard. The Bill seeks to establish the NCBC under the Constitution, and provide it
the authority to examine complaints and welfare measures regarding socially and educationally
backward classes.
➢Note that this Bill was introduced alongside the National Commission for Backward Classes (Repeal)
Bill, 2017 that seeks to repeal the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993.
➢Backward classes: The Constitution Amendment Bill states that the President may specify the socially
and educationally backward classes in the various states and union territories. He may do this in
consultation with the Governor of the concerned state. However, a law of Parliament will be required
if the list of backward classes is to be amended.
➢Composition and service conditions: Under the Constitution Amendment Bill, the NCBC will comprise
of five members appointed by the President. Their tenure and conditions of service will also be
decided by the President through rules.
➢Functions: Under the Constitution Amendment Bill, the duties of the NCBC will include: (i) investigating
and monitoring how safeguards provided to the backward classes under the Constitution and other
laws are being implemented, (ii) inquiring into specific complaints regarding violation of rights, and (iii)
advising and making recommendations on socio-economic development of such classes. The central
and state governments will be required to consult with the NCBC on all major policy matters affecting
the socially and educationally backward classes.
➢The NCBC will be required to present annual reports to the President on working of the safeguards for
backward classes. These reports will be tabled in Parliament, and in the state legislative assemblies of
the concerned states.
➢Powers of a civil court: Under the Constitution Amendment Bill, the NCBC will have the powers of a
civil court while investigating or inquiring into any complaints. These powers include: (i) summoning
people and examining them on oath, (ii) requiring production of any document or public record, and
(iii) receiving evidence.
3.
Which of the following is true in context with Gaganyaan ?
a)It is India’s first manned space mission planned for 2020.
b)NASA launched the world's smallest satellite (weigh= 64
grams), built by 18-year old Tamil Nadu student Rifath
Sharook and his team.
c)It is India’s first manned probe to explore Saturn in 2025.
d)None of the above.
3.
Which of the following is true in context with Gaganyaan ?
a)It is India’s first manned space mission planned for 2020.
b)NASA launched the world's smallest satellite (weigh= 64
grams), built by 18-year old Tamil Nadu student Rifath
Sharook and his team.
c)It is India’s first manned probe to explore Saturn in 2025.
d)None of the above.
Gaganyaan
◦It is India’s first manned space mission planned for 2022.

KALAMSAT
◦NASA launched the world's smallest satellite (weigh= 64
grams), built by 18-year old Tamil Nadu student Rifath
Sharook and his team.
4. FROM OUR TEST SERIES
Consider the following statements w.r.t. Red Data List.
1) Fungi are not included in the list.
2) Pink pages in the publication include Critically Endangered species.
3) It is issued by the IUCN.
4) Threatened Category in the same include critically endangered, endangered and
vulnerable.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 1 and 3 Only
b) 3 and 4 Only
c) 2, 3 and 4 Only
d) All of the above
4. FROM OUR TEST SERIES
Consider the following statements w.r.t. Red Data List.
1) Fungi are not included in the list.
2) Pink pages in the publication include Critically Endangered species.
3) It is issued by the IUCN.
4) Threatened Category in the same include critically endangered, endangered and
vulnerable.

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) 1 and 3 Only
b) 3 and 4 Only
c) 2, 3 and 4 Only
d) All of the above
➢The Red Data Book is a type of a public document, which is
created for the recordings of rare and endangered species
including animals, plants, and fungi as well as some local
subspecies, which are present within the region of the state or
country.
➢The red data book helps us in providing complete information for
research, studies and also for monitoring the programs on rare
and endangered species and their habits.
5.
Which of the following best describes Carbfix Project?
a)It supports low-carbon investments in least developed countries,
using carbon-linked performance payments
b)It is a is a public-private sector initiative mobilizing financing to help
develop projects that sequester or conserve carbon in forest and agro-
ecosystems
c) It is a global partnership focused on reducing emissions from deforestation
and forest degradation, etc.
d)None of the above.
5.
Which of the following best describes Carbfix Project?
a)It supports low-carbon investments in least developed countries,
using carbon-linked performance payments
b)It is a is a public-private sector initiative mobilizing financing to help
develop projects that sequester or conserve carbon in forest and agro-
ecosystems
c) It is a global partnership focused on reducing emissions from deforestation
and forest degradation, etc.
d)None of the above.
CarbFix
➢CarbFix is a collaborative research project led by Reykjavik Energy, that aims at developing safe,
simple and economical methods and technology for permanent CO2 mineral storage in basalts

Carbon Initiative for Development

➢The Carbon Initiative for Development (Ci-Dev) supports low-carbon investments in least developed
countries, using carbon-linked performance payments. It will focus on projects that improve and
increase access to energy, using clean and efficient technologies
BioCarbon Fund
➢Housed within the Carbon Finance Unit of the World Bank, the BioCarbon Fund is a public-private
sector initiative mobilizing financing to help develop projects that sequester or conserve carbon in
forest and agro-ecosystems. It has been a pioneer in this sector, developing the infrastructure needed
to pilot transactions and paving the way for the growing land-use carbon market established to date.
Forest Carbon Partnership Facility
➢The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society,
and Indigenous Peoples focused on reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation,
forest carbon stock conservation, the sustainable management of forests, and the enhancement of
forest carbon stocks in developing countries (activities commonly referred to as REDD+).