Which of the following is the primary legal framework governing wetland conservation and management in India?
A Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
B Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
C Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017
D Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Answer: C
The Wetland (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, serve as the primary legal framework for the conservation and management of wetlands in India.
42.
The "Amrit Dharohar" scheme, recently launched by the Indian government, is primarily associated with the conservation and optimal use of which ecological feature?
A Mountain ecosystems
B Desert flora and fauna
C Wetlands
D Coastal mangroves
Answer: C
The "Amrit Dharohar" scheme, launched in June 2023, aims to promote the optimal use of wetlands, enhance biodiversity, carbon stock, ecotourism opportunities, and income generation for local communities, thereby focusing on wetland conservation.
43.
Which Indian state recorded the highest tiger population as per the 2022 All India Tiger Estimation report?
A Karnataka
B Uttarakhand
C Maharashtra
D Madhya Pradesh
Answer: D
Madhya Pradesh continued to have the highest tiger population in India with 785 tigers, followed by Karnataka (563) and Uttarakhand (560), as per the 2022 AITE report.
44.
According to the latest All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) report released in April 2023, what was the estimated average tiger population in India?
A 2,967
B 3,167
C 3,682
D 3,925
Answer: C
The All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) report released in April 2023 (based on 2022 data) estimated the average tiger population in India to be 3,682. The minimum population was 3,167, and the maximum was 3,925.
45.
What is the primary mandate of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in India?
A To conduct wildlife tourism promotions in tiger reserves.
B To provide statutory authority to Project Tiger and ensure its effective implementation.
C To manage the financial aspects of all national parks in India.
D To regulate international trade of tiger products.
Answer: B
The NTCA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, established in 2006, with the primary mandate to provide statutory authority to Project Tiger and ensure its effective implementation for tiger conservation.
46.
Operation Sankalp is a manifestation of India's commitment to which of the following maritime security concepts?
A SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)
B Blue Economy Initiative
C Look East Policy
D Project Mausam
Answer: A
Operation Sankalp aligns with India's SAGAR vision, which emphasizes the importance of maintaining a secure and stable maritime environment in the Indian Ocean Region.
47.
In which specific region does the Indian Navy primarily deploy its assets under 'Operation Sankalp'?
A South China Sea
B Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
C Bay of Bengal
D Mozambique Channel
Answer: B
The operation is focused on the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to protect Indian commercial shipping interests in this critical energy-transit corridor.
48.
What is the primary objective of the Indian Navy's 'Operation Sankalp'?
A To provide maritime security to Indian-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
B To conduct joint naval exercises with the United States Navy
C To map the seabed topography of the Arabian Sea
D To provide humanitarian aid to coastal nations in the Indian Ocean Region
Answer: A
Operation Sankalp was initiated by the Indian Navy in 2019 to ensure the safe passage of Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amidst rising regional tensions.
49.
With the widespread adoption of AI in medical diagnostics, what is a key ethical consideration that healthcare systems and policymakers must address?
A The need for more powerful supercomputers to run AI models.
B Ensuring data privacy, addressing algorithmic bias, and establishing accountability for diagnostic errors.
C Training AI models to perform complex surgical procedures autonomously.
D Reducing the manufacturing cost of traditional medical equipment.
Answer: B
As AI becomes more integrated into diagnostics, critical ethical concerns arise. These include ensuring the privacy and security of sensitive patient data, preventing algorithmic bias that could lead to disparities in care for certain demographic groups, and clearly defining accountability when an AI system makes an incorrect diagnosis.
50.
In the context of AI-powered medical diagnostics, what is the primary role of Machine Learning (ML) algorithms in analyzing medical images such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans?
A Automating the interpretation of images to detect abnormalities, lesions, and disease markers.
B Generating new medical images from scratch without patient input.
C Directly controlling the imaging equipment during the scanning process.
D Securely storing patient demographic data in a cloud database.
Answer: A
Machine Learning, particularly deep learning, excels at pattern recognition in complex visual data. In medical imaging, ML algorithms are trained on vast datasets of images to automatically identify and highlight abnormalities, tumors, fractures, or other disease markers, assisting radiologists and pathologists in their diagnostic process.
