1) Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is a joint venture of
1) NTPC
2) Power Grid
3) BEE
a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
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ANSWER: 1, 2
Explanation:
- Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is a joint venture of 4 PSUs under Ministry of Power.
- They are – NTPC, Power Grid, REC and PFC.
- It was setup to create and sustain markets for energy efficiency in the country.
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2) Which of the following is women helpline number?
a. 181
b. 191
c. 192
d. 180
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ANSWER: 181
Explanation:
- One Stop Centers and Women Helpline (181) are being set up to facilitate women to access justice. Swadhar Greh and Ujjawala Schemes are being administered by Ministry of Women and Child Development for relief and rehabilitation of women in difficult circumstances, including the victims of rape.
- Ministry of Finance, Government of India had set up a dedicated fund called Nirbhaya Fund for implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and security for women in the country.
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3) Which of the following cities are chosen for Smart Ganga City Scheme in Phase 1?
1) Patna
2) Barrackpore.
3) Rishikesh
a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
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ANSWER: All of the above
Explanation:
- Union Ministry for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation and Union Urban Development Ministry launched Smart Ganga City Scheme today in ten important cities through video conference.
- These cities are – Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mathura-Vrindavan, Varanasi, Kanpur, Allahabad, Lucknow, Patna, Sahibgunj and Barrackpore.
- National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has chosen these cities in the first phase for infrastructure development for sewage treatment. This will be on hybrid annuity mode based on PPP model.
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4) Dr. Mihir Shah Committee is on
a. Bharat Stage-VI norms
b. Bank consolidation
c. Environmental norms regarding Sagarmala Project
d. National Water Framework
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ANSWER: National Water Framework
Explanation:
- The National Water Policy (2012) emphasizes the need to evolve a National Water Framework Law as an umbrella statement of general principles governing the exercise of legislative/executive powers by the Centre, the States and the local governing bodies.
- Reports were submitted by Dr. Y.K. Alagh Committee and Justice T. S. Doabia (Retd.) Committees.
- A Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. Mihir Shah was constituted to examine the provisions of the draft National Water Framework Law and draft River Basin Management Bill and suggest changes/ modifications therein taking into account inter-alia the emerging challenges in the water sector, reuse of waste water after treatment, the likely impact of climate change on water resources, importance of river restoration/rejuvenation, water contamination issues etc.
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5) Which of the following is/are true regarding Draft National Water Framework Bill?
1) Water is a concurrent list subject.
2) The draft law, prepared by the Water Resources Ministry, is being proposed as a model legislation that can be adopted by states.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER: Only 2
Explanation:
- Water is in the jurisdiction of the state governments.
- It says that the state “at all levels” would hold water “in public trust” for the people, and “water for life” would take precedence over all other uses, including agricultural, industrial and commercial.
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6) Which of the following is/are true regarding Draft National Water Framework Bill?
1) Management of Groundwater is included in the framework bill.
2) The draft National Water Framework Bill says every person would be entitled to “water for life” that shall not be denied to anyone on the ground of inability to pay.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER: Only 2
Explanation:
- A separate draft Bill for ‘Conservation, Protection, Regulation and Management of Groundwater’ has also been prepared and put in the public domain for suggestions.
- Draft National Water Framework Bill defines this “water for life” as that basic requirement that is necessary for the “fundamental right of life of each human being, including drinking, cooking, bathing, sanitation, personal hygiene and related personal and domestic uses”. This would also include the additional requirement for women “for their special needs” and the water required by domestic livestock.
- This minimum water requirement would be determined by the “appropriate” governments from time to time.
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7) Which of the following is/are true regarding Draft National Water Framework Bill?
1) The proposed law wants to introduce a “graded pricing system” for domestic water supply.
2) Draft also says it would be the “duty” of everyone to strive towards reducing their “water footprint”.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER: Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
- The proposed law wants to introduce a “graded pricing system” for domestic water supply, with full cost recovery pricing for high-income groups, “affordable pricing” for middle-income, and a “certain quantum of free supply” to the poor.
- Alternatively, a minimal quantum of water may be supplied free to all.
- Draft also says it would be the “duty” of everyone to strive towards reducing their “water footprint”.
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8) Recognising that water in all its forms “constitutes a hydrological unity”, the draft law asks governments to strive for rejuvenation of river systems by ensuring
1) Aviral Dhara
2) Swachh Dhara
3) Nirmal Dhara
a. 1, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
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ANSWER: 1, 3
Explanation:
- Recognising that water in all its forms “constitutes a hydrological unity”, the draft law asks governments to strive for rejuvenation of river systems by ensuring Aviral Dhara (continuous flow), Nirmal Dhara (unpolluted flow), and Swachh Kinara (clean and aesthetic river banks).
- An integrated river basin development and management plan in each of the basins is supposed to be drawn up, and all water-resource projects in that basin or its sub-basins need to conform to that plan.
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