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Q1. Consider the following statements regarding Autonomous District Councils under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution:
i) Autonomous District Councils are established in certain tribal areas of the Northeastern states to provide self-governance and protect the cultural and land rights of indigenous communities.
ii) These councils have the power to make laws on subjects such as land, forests, agriculture, and village administration, and they also have limited judicial and revenue-raising powers.
iii) All Autonomous District Councils are funded entirely by the respective State Governments and do not receive any direct financial support from the Central Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Sixth Schedule provides for the creation of ADCs in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram to safeguard tribal autonomy. They can legislate on several local matters and have some judicial and taxation powers. Statement 3 is incorrect because these councils receive significant funding from the Central Government in addition to state grants.
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Q2. Consider the following statements about the Nilgiri Tahr:
i) The Nilgiri Tahr is an endangered mountain goat species endemic to the Western Ghats of India and is the state animal of Tamil Nadu.
ii) It is primarily found in the high-altitude shola-grassland ecosystems of the Nilgiri Hills, Anamalai, and Palani hills.
iii) The major threats to its population include habitat loss, poaching, and easy spread of diseases from domestic livestock.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- All three statements are correct. The Nilgiri Tahr is a rare and endangered species found only in specific high-altitude areas of the Western Ghats. It faces serious threats from fragmentation of its habitat, illegal hunting, and disease transmission from nearby domestic animals.
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Q3. Consider the following statements about the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB):
i) The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is an independent statutory body under the Ministry of Civil Aviation responsible for investigating civil aircraft accidents and serious incidents in India.
ii) It functions as an independent agency and its investigations are conducted in accordance with the standards prescribed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
iii) The findings and recommendations of the AAIB are only advisory in nature and not binding on all airlines and airport operators.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- All the statements are correct. The AAIB is the designated authority for investigating aircraft accidents and incidents in India and follows ICAO Annex 13 standards. The AAIB’s recommendations are advisory in nature; it does not have the power to enforce them directly.
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Q4. Under which ministry is the Plastic Parks Scheme is launched?
- Plastic Parks are industrial zones dedicated to plastic-related industries like recycling, R&D, plastic processing and manufacturing. Plastic Parks Scheme is launched by Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
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Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the WTO E-Commerce Moratorium:
i) The WTO E-Commerce Moratorium is a temporary agreement among WTO members not to impose customs duties on electronic transmissions.
ii) It was first agreed upon in 1998 and has been periodically extended at successive Ministerial Conferences.
iii) India has consistently supported the indefinite continuation of this moratorium without any conditions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The moratorium prevents countries from levying customs duties on digital products transmitted electronically and has been renewed multiple times since 1998. Statement 3 is incorrect because India, along with some other developing countries, has raised concerns about the moratorium and has called for its review or conditional extension to protect the interests of developing nations.