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UPSC Prelims & Mains Questions
'R2 Code of Practices' constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of
A)
environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling industry
B)
ecological management of ‘Wetlands of International Importance’ under the Ramsar Convention
C)
sustainable practices in the cultivation of agricultural crops in degraded lands
D)
‘Environmental Impact Assessment’ in the exploitation of natural resources

Correct Answer :   environmentally responsible practices in electronics recycling industry

Note :

R2 stands for "Responsible Recycling" and is a standard specifically created for the electronics recycling industry by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI).

R2 certified companies to have a policy on managing used and end-of-life electronics equipment, components and materials based on strategies such as reuse, materials and energy recovery and/or disposal. This certification is intended for electronics recyclers.

Year : 2021
Category : General Studies
Recently Updated in UPSC Questions
Q.
With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/ are correct? (2016)
 
1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.
2. They are rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.
 
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A)
1 only
B)
2 only
C)
Both 1 and 2
D)
Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : Option (C) - Both 1 and 2

Note :

* The World Bank Group, which is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries, consists of five distinct yet complementary organizations, viz.,

* International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD),

* International Development Association (IDA),

* International Finance Corporation (IFC), hence, statement 1 is correct.

* Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA),

* International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

* Masala Bonds are rupee-denominated borrowings issued by Indian entities in overseas markets. Masala means ‘spices’ and the term was used by International Finance Corporation (IFC) to popularise the culture and cuisine of India on foreign platforms. The objective of Masala Bonds is to fund infrastructure projects in India, fuel internal growth via borrowings and internationalize the Indian currency. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Year : 2022
Category : General Studies
Q.
Consider the following statements: 
 
1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.
2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency,
 
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
A)
1 only
B)
2 only
C)
Both 1 and 2
D)
Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 2 only

Note :

The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) was launched in 1996 as a central assistance programme, with the aim to accelerate creation of irrigation potential.
 
The Command Area Development (CAD) programme was initiated in 1974-75 with a view to bridging the gap between the potential created and its utilisation and optimising agricultural productivity through better management of land and water use in the command areas served by selected major and medium irrigation projects.

Year : 2015
Category : General Studies
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