UPSC Static Quiz – Environment : 27 December 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Green Credits Programme (GCP). It is an initiative within the Lifestyle for Environment or LIFE movement. It focuses on tree plantation in degraded land, waste land and watershed area. The scheme also replaces kerosene oil with solar power used by the rural poor. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. Green Credit Initiative was launched by Indian Prime Minister on the side-lines of COP 28. It is an initiative within the governments Lifestyle for Environment or LIFE movement. The Green Credit Rules, 2023, has been notified on 12th October 2023 under the Environment Protection Act 1986. These rules put in place a mechanism to encourage voluntary environmental positive actions resulting in issuance of green credits. In its initial phase, voluntary tree plantation is envisaged on degraded land, waste land, watershed area etc. under the control and management of Forest departments. Governance structure of GCP includes the steering committee members from concerned ministries/departments, experts and institutions. Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is designated as GCP administrator and is responsible for implementation and management of GCP. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. Green Credit Initiative was launched by Indian Prime Minister on the side-lines of COP 28. It is an initiative within the governments Lifestyle for Environment or LIFE movement. The Green Credit Rules, 2023, has been notified on 12th October 2023 under the Environment Protection Act 1986. These rules put in place a mechanism to encourage voluntary environmental positive actions resulting in issuance of green credits. In its initial phase, voluntary tree plantation is envisaged on degraded land, waste land, watershed area etc. under the control and management of Forest departments. Governance structure of GCP includes the steering committee members from concerned ministries/departments, experts and institutions. Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is designated as GCP administrator and is responsible for implementation and management of GCP.

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Green Credits Programme (GCP).

• It is an initiative within the Lifestyle for Environment or LIFE movement.

• It focuses on tree plantation in degraded land, waste land and watershed area.

• The scheme also replaces kerosene oil with solar power used by the rural poor.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Green Credit Initiative was launched by Indian Prime Minister on the side-lines of COP 28. It is an initiative within the governments Lifestyle for Environment or LIFE movement. The Green Credit Rules, 2023, has been notified on 12th October 2023 under the Environment Protection Act 1986. These rules put in place a mechanism to encourage voluntary environmental positive actions resulting in issuance of green credits. In its initial phase, voluntary tree plantation is envisaged on degraded land, waste land, watershed area etc. under the control and management of Forest departments.

Governance structure of GCP includes the steering committee members from concerned ministries/departments, experts and institutions. Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is designated as GCP administrator and is responsible for implementation and management of GCP.

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau. It is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 It assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna. It is mandated to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country. It was established under the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972. Under Section 38 (Z) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, it is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals; to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank; co-ordinate actions by various agencies in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of the Act; assist foreign authorities and international organization concerned to facilitate co-ordination and universal action for wildlife crime control; capacity building of the wildlife crime enforcement agencies for scientific and professional investigation into wildlife crimes and assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes; and advise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimes having national and international ramifications, relevant policy and laws. It also assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 1 is incorrect. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country. It was established under the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972. Under Section 38 (Z) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, it is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals; to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank; co-ordinate actions by various agencies in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of the Act; assist foreign authorities and international organization concerned to facilitate co-ordination and universal action for wildlife crime control; capacity building of the wildlife crime enforcement agencies for scientific and professional investigation into wildlife crimes and assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes; and advise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimes having national and international ramifications, relevant policy and laws. It also assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau.

• It is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

• It assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna.

• It is mandated to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is a statutory multi-disciplinary body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, to combat organized wildlife crime in the country. It was established under the Wild Life Protection Act, 1972.

Under Section 38 (Z) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972,

• it is mandated to collect and collate intelligence related to organized wildlife crime activities and to disseminate the same to State and other enforcement agencies for immediate action so as to apprehend the criminals;

• to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank;

• co-ordinate actions by various agencies in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of the Act;

• assist foreign authorities and international organization concerned to facilitate co-ordination and universal action for wildlife crime control;

• capacity building of the wildlife crime enforcement agencies for scientific and professional investigation into wildlife crimes and assist State Governments to ensure success in prosecutions related to wildlife crimes; and

• advise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimes having national and international ramifications, relevant policy and laws.

• It also assists and advises the Customs authorities in inspection of the consignments of flora & fauna as per the provisions of Wild Life Protection Act, CITES and EXIM Policy governing such an item.

Solution: b)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

Under Section 38 (Z) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972,

• to establish a centralized wildlife crime data bank;

• co-ordinate actions by various agencies in connection with the enforcement of the provisions of the Act;

• assist foreign authorities and international organization concerned to facilitate co-ordination and universal action for wildlife crime control;

• advise the Government of India on issues relating to wildlife crimes having national and international ramifications, relevant policy and laws.

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements regarding climate finance taxonomy. It is a new concept given by India in the Union Budget for 2024-25. It classifies which parts of the economy may be marketed as sustainable investments. For India, a taxonomy could bring in more climate funds from international sources. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: c) Finance Minister, while presenting the Union Budget for 2024-25, announced that the government would develop a ‘climate finance taxonomy’ to enhance the availability of capital for climate adaptation and mitigation. This will help India achieve its climate commitments and green transition. A climate finance taxonomy is a system that classifies which parts of the economy may be marketed as sustainable investments. It helps guide investors and banks in directing trillions toward impactful investments to tackle climate change. For India, a taxonomy could bring in more climate funds from international sources. Many countries have either started to work on their taxonomy or finalised one. South Africa, Colombia, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Canada, and Mexico are some of the countries which have developed taxonomies. The European Union has done this as well. Incorrect Solution: c) Finance Minister, while presenting the Union Budget for 2024-25, announced that the government would develop a ‘climate finance taxonomy’ to enhance the availability of capital for climate adaptation and mitigation. This will help India achieve its climate commitments and green transition. A climate finance taxonomy is a system that classifies which parts of the economy may be marketed as sustainable investments. It helps guide investors and banks in directing trillions toward impactful investments to tackle climate change. For India, a taxonomy could bring in more climate funds from international sources. Many countries have either started to work on their taxonomy or finalised one. South Africa, Colombia, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Canada, and Mexico are some of the countries which have developed taxonomies. The European Union has done this as well.

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements regarding climate finance taxonomy.

• It is a new concept given by India in the Union Budget for 2024-25.

• It classifies which parts of the economy may be marketed as sustainable investments.

• For India, a taxonomy could bring in more climate funds from international sources.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: c)

Finance Minister, while presenting the Union Budget for 2024-25, announced that the government would develop a ‘climate finance taxonomy’ to enhance the availability of capital for climate adaptation and mitigation. This will help India achieve its climate commitments and green transition.

A climate finance taxonomy is a system that classifies which parts of the economy may be marketed as sustainable investments. It helps guide investors and banks in directing trillions toward impactful investments to tackle climate change.

For India, a taxonomy could bring in more climate funds from international sources.

Many countries have either started to work on their taxonomy or finalised one. South Africa, Colombia, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Canada, and Mexico are some of the countries which have developed taxonomies. The European Union has done this as well.

Solution: c)

For India, a taxonomy could bring in more climate funds from international sources.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following are India’s climate commitments, announced in recent years? India aims to achieve net-zero economy by 2050. India has pledged to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, from the 2005 level. India has committed to achieve about 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. India aims to achieve net-zero economy by 2070. It has also pledged to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, from the 2005 level. India has committed to achieve about 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030 as well. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 1 is incorrect. India aims to achieve net-zero economy by 2070. It has also pledged to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, from the 2005 level. India has committed to achieve about 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030 as well.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following are India’s climate commitments, announced in recent years?

• India aims to achieve net-zero economy by 2050.

• India has pledged to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, from the 2005 level.

• India has committed to achieve about 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

India aims to achieve net-zero economy by 2070. It has also pledged to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030, from the 2005 level. India has committed to achieve about 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030 as well.

Solution: a)

Statement 1 is incorrect.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary. Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is home to India’s only ape and gibbon species, the hoolock gibbons. The forest’s lower canopy is dominated by evergreen shrubs and herbs. The forest has been fragmented and surrounded by tea gardens. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Solution: d) The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, formerly known as the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is an isolated protected area of evergreen forest located in Assam. The sanctuary was officially constituted and renamed in 1997. Set aside initially in 1881, its forests used to extend to the foothills of the Patkai mountain range. Since then, the forest has been fragmented and surrounded by tea gardens and small villages. The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary contains India’s only ape and gibbon specie – the hoolock gibbons, and Northeastern India’s only nocturnal primate – the Bengal slow loris. The upper canopy of the forest is dominated by the hollong tree (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus), while the nahar (Mesua ferrea) dominates the middle canopy. The lower canopy consists of evergreen shrubs and herbs. Incorrect Solution: d) The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, formerly known as the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is an isolated protected area of evergreen forest located in Assam. The sanctuary was officially constituted and renamed in 1997. Set aside initially in 1881, its forests used to extend to the foothills of the Patkai mountain range. Since then, the forest has been fragmented and surrounded by tea gardens and small villages. The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary contains India’s only ape and gibbon specie – the hoolock gibbons, and Northeastern India’s only nocturnal primate – the Bengal slow loris. The upper canopy of the forest is dominated by the hollong tree (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus), while the nahar (Mesua ferrea) dominates the middle canopy. The lower canopy consists of evergreen shrubs and herbs.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary.

• Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is home to India’s only ape and gibbon species, the hoolock gibbons.

• The forest’s lower canopy is dominated by evergreen shrubs and herbs.

• The forest has been fragmented and surrounded by tea gardens.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution: d)

The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, formerly known as the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is an isolated protected area of evergreen forest located in Assam. The sanctuary was officially constituted and renamed in 1997. Set aside initially in 1881, its forests used to extend to the foothills of the Patkai mountain range.

Since then, the forest has been fragmented and surrounded by tea gardens and small villages.

The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary contains India’s only ape and gibbon specie – the hoolock gibbons, and Northeastern India’s only nocturnal primate – the Bengal slow loris.

The upper canopy of the forest is dominated by the hollong tree (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus), while the nahar (Mesua ferrea) dominates the middle canopy. The lower canopy consists of evergreen shrubs and herbs.

Solution: d)

Since then, the forest has been fragmented and surrounded by tea gardens and small villages.

The Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary contains India’s only ape and gibbon specie – the hoolock gibbons, and Northeastern India’s only nocturnal primate – the Bengal slow loris.

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