What is blue carbon?
Subject: Environment
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The ‘Common Carbon Metric,’ supported by UNEP, has been developed for
The ‘Common Carbon Metric,’ supported by UNEP, has been developed for:
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With reference to the ‘New York Declaration on Forests’, which of the following statements are correct
With reference to the ‘New York Declaration on Forests’, which of the following statements are correct?
1.It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014.
2.It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests.
3.It is a legally binding international declaration.
4.It is endorsed by governments, big companies, and indigenous communities.
5.India was one of the signatories at its inception.
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At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006
At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?
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Why is there a concern about copper smelting plants
Why is there a concern about copper smelting plants?
1.They may release lethal quantities of carbon monoxide into the environment.
2.The copper slag can cause the leaching of some heavy metals into the environment.
3.They may release sulfur dioxide as a pollutant.
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Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are generated as environmental pollutants
Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are generated as environmental pollutants
from which of the following?
1. Brakes of motor vehicles
2. Engines of motor vehicles
3. Microwave stoves within homes
4. Power plants
5. Telephone lines
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“If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys” Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statement
“If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys” Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statement?
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With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements
With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements :
1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government.
2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside.
3. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing.
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Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 ?