21 Mar, 2024

1. Consider the following statements regarding 'Pusa Basmati Rice,' including which protected varieties have been renamed and cultivated illegally in Pakistan, prompting demands from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) for legal action.

  1. Pusa Basmati 1121 is known as the world's longest Basmati rice, it matures in 145 days with an average yield of 45 q/ha.
  2. All Pusa Basmati rice varieties are legally protected under the Seeds Act 1966 and the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act 2001, exclusively for cultivation and use by Indian farmers.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2. With reference to the ‘Lianas’ consider the following statements:

  1. Lianas are woody climbers that rely on trees for support to reach a forest canopy for sunlight.
  2. Lianas are more abundant in temperate forests.
  3. Lianas have the highest carbon sequestration among temperate vegetation.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

3. 'Project GR00T' an AI-powered humanoid robot is developed by:

4. With reference to 'World Inequality Lab Report 2022-23' consider the following statements:

  1. The World Inequality Lab is a global research center that focuses on studying inequality and public policies that promote social, economic, and environmental justice.
  2. According to the report, income and wealth inequality in India have reached their highest historical levels, with the top 1% owning 40.1% of the country’s wealth.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

5. With reference to ‘International Day of Forests 2024’ consider the following statements:

  1. World Forestry Day is celebrated every year on March 21.
  2. The theme for this year's International Day of Forests 2024 is "Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World" which highlights the critical role of innovation and technology in protecting our forests.
  3. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Forum on Forests are the coordinators of the International Day of Forests.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?