Governance

With reference to the ‘National Intellectual Property Rights Policy’, consider
the following statements:
1. It reiterates India’s commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS
Agreement.
2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency’ for regulating
intellectual property rights in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following best describes/ describe the aim of ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India?
1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the ‘green accounting’
2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future
3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the

‘Project Loon’, sometimes seen in the news, is related to

Consider the following pairs:
Programme/Project Ministry
1. Drought-Prone Area Programme : Ministry of Agriculture.
2. Desert Development Programme : Ministry of Environment and Forests.
3. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas : Ministry of Rural Development.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

If National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country?
1. Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste water.
2. The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water.
3. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India
4. The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore wells and for installing motors and pump sets to draw groundwater will be completely reimbursed by the Government.

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With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts:
1. Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947
2. Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957
3. Customs Act, 1962
4. Indian Forest Act, 1927
Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the country?

What is the primary goal of the “Consumer Protection Act” in India?

Among other things, which one of the following was the purpose for which the Deepak Parekh Committee was constituted ?

Which one of the following Union Ministries is implementing the Biodiesel Mission (as Nodal Ministry)?