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Arrange the following events in chronological order of their commencement and select correct answer from the codes given below:
(b) I, III, IV, II
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See lessMultidimensional poverty index includes :
The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) identifies multiple deprivations at the household and individual levels. Key Points The MPI reflects both the incidence of multidimensional deprivation (a headcount of those in multidimensional poverty) and its intensity (the average deprivation score experieRead more
The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) identifies multiple deprivations at the household and individual levels.
Key Points
The MPI reflects both the incidence of multidimensional deprivation (a headcount of those in multidimensional poverty) and its intensity (the average deprivation score experienced by poor people).
It can be used to create a comprehensive picture of people living in poverty, and permits comparisons both across countries, regions, and the world and within countries by ethnic group, urban or rural location, as well as other key household and community characteristics.
The MPI offers a valuable complement to income-based poverty measures.
The 2018 Statistical Update presents estimates for 105 developing countries with a combined population of 5.7 billion (77% of the world total). About 1.3 billion people in the countries covered—23.3% of their entire population—lived in multidimensional poverty between 2006 and 2016-17. We could not include other countries due to data constraints.
Comparable data on each of the indicators were not available for other developing nations.
There was also a decision not to use data from surveys conducted earlier than in 2006.
See lessMultidimensional poverty index includes :
(d) (a), (b) and (c) are correct
(d) (a), (b) and (c) are correct
See lessAssertion (A): There is a positive relation between Human Development Index (HDI) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) ranking of Indian State.
There is a positive relationship between the Human Development Index (HDI) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) ranking of the Indian State. The underlying dimension of SDG targets is closely related to education and health aspect. Important Points The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary mRead more
There is a positive relationship between the Human Development Index (HDI) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) ranking of the Indian State.
The underlying dimension of SDG targets is closely related to education and health aspect.
Important Points
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development:
A long and healthy life.
Being knowledgeable.
A decent standard of living.
The HDI is the geometric mean of normalized indices for each of the three dimensions.
See lessAssertion (A): There is a positive relation between Human Development Index (HDI) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) ranking of Indian State.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
See lessThe First Union Territory of India to run 100 percent on solar energy is –
[UPPSC 2019]
The First Union Territory of India to run 100 percent on solar energy is Diu. Diu has become the nation's first-ever renewable energy surplus Union Territory (UT) in just three years. Diu now runs 100 percent on solar power energy. Becoming fully solar energy-efficient has helped the UT in cutting dRead more
The First Union Territory of India to run 100 percent on solar energy is Diu.
Diu has become the nation’s first-ever renewable energy surplus Union Territory (UT) in just three years. Diu now runs 100 percent on solar power energy.
Becoming fully solar energy-efficient has helped the UT in cutting down on the power loss which it earlier faced when it used to borrow electricity from a Gujarat government grid.
Additional Information
Solar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity.
It is either directly using photovoltaics or indirectly using concentrated solar power, or a combination.
Concentrated solar power systems use lenses or mirrors and solar tracking systems to focus a large area of sunlight into a small.
See lessAt which of the following places is the Secretariat of the International Solar Alliance (I.S.A.) located at present ?
[UPPSC 2019]
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an alliance of 121 countries. These are the countries which completely or partly lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. ISA was initiated by India.These are called Sunshine countries. The objective of the alliance is to work for efficiRead more
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an alliance of 121 countries.
These are the countries which completely or partly lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
ISA was initiated by India.
These are called Sunshine countries.
The objective of the alliance is to work for efficient consumption of solar energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
This was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a speech in November 2015 at Wembley Stadium, United Kingdom.
The alliance is a treaty-based inter-governmental organization.
See lessWhich of the following is an example of herbicide ?
[UPPSC 2019]
HerbicidesHerbicides are used in agricultural and wildland ecosystems to reduce the density of weeds and promote the growth of desirable species. The use of herbicides in agroecosystems may change the composition of weed populations. In wildlands, herbicides may increase the diversity of native specRead more
Herbicides
Herbicides are used in agricultural and wildland ecosystems to reduce the density of weeds and promote the growth of desirable species.
The use of herbicides in agroecosystems may change the composition of weed populations.
In wildlands, herbicides may increase the diversity of native species.
Example – Sodium chlorate.
Similarly, Threats to plant biodiversity caused by habitat loss and invasive species are far greater than threats by the use of herbicides.
See lessWhich one of the following is the well known example of bioindicator of air pollution ?
[UPPSC 2019]
The correct answer is Lichens. Lichens are a well-known example of bioindicators of air pollution. Key Points Lichens live on surfaces such as trees or rocks or soil, are very sensitive to toxins in the air. They obtain their nutrients mostly from the air. Additional Information Bioindicators: BioinRead more
The correct answer is Lichens.
Lichens are a well-known example of bioindicators of air pollution.
Key Points
Lichens live on surfaces such as trees or rocks or soil, are very sensitive to toxins in the air.
They obtain their nutrients mostly from the air.
Additional Information
Bioindicators:
Bioindicators are living organisms which are utilized to screen the health of the natural ecosystem in the environment.
Examples of bioindicators are plants, planktons, animals, and microbes.
See lessWhich of the following statement is not true?
[UPPSC 2019]
The correct answer is Species diversity increases from the equator towards the poles. Key Points Species diversity decreases from the equator towards the poles.Species diversity is higher at the equator than at the poles. The pattern of species is rich in tropics relative to species-poor temperate aRead more
The correct answer is Species diversity increases from the equator towards the poles.
Key Points
Species diversity decreases from the equator towards the poles.
Species diversity is higher at the equator than at the poles.
The pattern of species is rich in tropics relative to species-poor temperate and polar areas.
Additional Information
Tropics harbor more species than temperate areas.
The greatest biodiversity occurs in the Amazonian rain forest.
Species diversity decreases from temperate areas towards poles.
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