Current Affairs MCQ for UPSC Exams - 24 September 2020

Q1. Which of the following statements with respect to Renewable energy Certificates (REC) stands true ?

1) It is a market based mechanism which will help the states meet their regulatory requirements (such as Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPOs)) by overcoming the geographical constraints on existing renewable potential in different states.
2) Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), also known as green energy certificates or tradable renewable certificates are proof that energy has been generated from renewable sources such as solar or wind power. 
3) Each REC represents the environmental benefits of 100MWh of renewable energy generation.

Options :

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all the above

Q2. Foreign Ministers of the G4 countries have recently highlighted the urgency of reforming the United Nations and updating its main decision-making bodies, in order to better reflect contemporary realities. Which of the following  countries constitute the so called G4 countries ?

1) China
2) India
3) Japan
4) Indonesia
5) Germany

Options :

a) 1,2 & 3 only
b) 2 & 4 only
c) 2,3 & 5 only
d) 1,2 & 4 only 

Q3. Union Environment Minister has recently said India is home to the largest number of Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros in the world with population in the range of 3000 animals in Assam, West Bengal and UP. Which of the following statements regarding the same stands true ?

1) The National Rhino Conservation Strategy for India was launched last year to conserve the greater one-horned rhinoceros. This is a first of its kind for the species in India which aims to work for the conservation of the species.
2)The conservation initiatives for rhino has also enriched the grassland management which help in reducing the negative impacts of climate change through carbon sequestration.
3)  One-horned rhino is the only large mammal species in Asia to be down-listed from endangered tovulnerable in the International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN Red list in 2008.

Options :

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all the above

Q4. Public sector units claimed to have constructed 1.4 lakh toilets in government schools as part of a Right to Education project, but almost 40% of those surveyed by the Comptroller and Auditor-General were found to be non-existent, partially constructed, or unused recently. Which of the following statements regarding the same stands true ?

1) The SwachhVidyalayaAbhiyan was launched by the Human Resource Development Ministry in September 2014 to meet the Right to Education Act’s mandate that all schools must have separate toilets for boys and girls. 
2) Lack of dedicated funds, poor maintenance and poor water availability in toilets were identified as major challenges, and central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) were roped in to bridge the gap over a one-year period.
3) Under the ODF + ( Open Defecation Free -plus) initiative government plans to completely eliminate biodegradable waste, grey wastes and faecal sludges by 2022.

Options :

a) 1 & 2 only
b) 2 & 3 only
c) 1 & 3 only
d) all the above

Q5. The recently published “Global Biodiversity Outlook “was released by which of the following forums/organisations ?

a) UNFCCC
b) UN-convention on biodiversity
c) World Bank
d) CITES

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