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General Studies III

Gujarat Public Service Commission

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The Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted by India focus on achieving what by 2030?
A Carbon neutrality
B Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions
C 40% reduction in carbon intensity and 50% renewable energy
D Complete elimination of fossil fuels
Correct Answer:  C. 40% reduction in carbon intensity and 50% renewable energy
EXPLANATION

India's NDCs commit to reducing the carbon intensity of GDP by 40% by 2030 and achieving 50% of cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources.

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Which pollutant monitoring standard was set by India's Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for PM 2.5 in 2024?
A 35 µg/m³ annual average
B 40 µg/m³ annual average
C 55 µg/m³ 24-hour average
D 60 µg/m³ annual average
Correct Answer:  B. 40 µg/m³ annual average
EXPLANATION

CPCB's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set PM 2.5 limit at 40 µg/m³ annual average for residential areas.

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Which regulation ensures mandatory disclosure of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics by Indian companies?
A SEBI Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) Framework
B Companies Act CSR Provisions
C Stock Exchange Listing Rules
D Ministry of Sustainability Guidelines
Correct Answer:  A. SEBI Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) Framework
EXPLANATION

SEBI's BRSR framework mandates top-listed companies to disclose detailed ESG performance metrics and governance practices.

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Which scheme provides financial assistance to farmers for adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices?
A Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyaan (PM-AASHA)
B National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC)
C Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
D Crop Insurance Subsidy Scheme
Correct Answer:  B. National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC)
EXPLANATION

NAFCC supports adaptation projects in vulnerable sectors including agriculture to build resilience against climate impacts.

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Which initiative provides financial incentives for renewable energy projects under the Renewable Energy Generation Certificate (RECS) system?
A Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme
B Green Energy Corridor Project
C Renewable Energy Certificate Trading mechanism
D Solar Park Development Initiative
Correct Answer:  C. Renewable Energy Certificate Trading mechanism
EXPLANATION

RECS allows renewable energy generators to earn certificates for every MWh of electricity generated, which can be traded for financial benefit.

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Which initiative aims to promote water harvesting and groundwater recharge in rural areas under conservation agriculture?
A Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (per drop more crop)
B Jal Shakti Abhiyan and AIBP schemes
C Har Khet Ko Pani and PMKSY-Micro Irrigation
D All of the above integrated approach
Correct Answer:  D. All of the above integrated approach
EXPLANATION

India's water conservation strategy integrates multiple schemes including PMKSY, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, and micro-irrigation for sustainable water management.

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Which river linking project is currently under implementation in India as part of inter-basin water transfer?
A Ken-Betwa Link Project
B Godavari-Krishna Link
C Sutlej-Yamuna Link (only completed)
D Brahmaputra-Ganges Link (proposed)
Correct Answer:  A. Ken-Betwa Link Project
EXPLANATION

The Ken-Betwa Link Project in Madhya Pradesh is under development to transfer surplus water from Ken to water-deficit Betwa basin.

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What is the target for Afforestation and Natural Forest Management under the National Action Plan on Climate Change?
A 10 million hectares by 2027
B 5 million hectares by 2025
C Increase tree cover to 50% by 2050
D 15 million hectares by 2030
Correct Answer:  A. 10 million hectares by 2027
EXPLANATION

NAPCC's afforestation mission aims to increase forest and tree cover to 10 million hectares by 2027 for carbon sequestration and ecosystem services.

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What does the 'Perform, Achieve and Trade' (PAT) scheme under the Energy Conservation Act primarily focus on?
A Renewable energy trading in stock markets
B Energy efficiency improvement in large industrial sectors
C Import-export of energy resources
D Subsidy distribution for renewable energy adoption
Correct Answer:  B. Energy efficiency improvement in large industrial sectors
EXPLANATION

PAT is a market-based mechanism to improve energy efficiency in large energy-consuming industries with tradable credits for over-achievement.

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