Daily Quiz – 22nd Apr 2024 By adminApril 24, 2024Quiz Daily Quiz - 22nd Apr 2024 Daily Quiz - 22nd Apr 2024 1 / 5 Which of the above statements is incorrect with respect to Science Express? It is the flagship venture of the three ministries, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Ministry of Science and Technology and Indian Railways. Science Express was redesigned with the theme 'Biodiversity' and from 2012 to 2014, and it was running as Science Express Biodiversity Special (SEBS). The models & videos on the Science Express were created by Nobel laureates of the Max Planck Society, Germany. None of the above statement is incorrect Exp:Science Express“Science Express” redesigned as "Science Express Climate Action Special" is an innovative mobile science exhibition mounted on a 16-coach AC train, which has been custom-built for the Department of Science & Technology (DST) by Indian Railway. The Express is a unique collaborative initiative of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Ministry of Railway.The unique mobile expo was launched in October 2007 by DST. Since then, it has travelled across India eight times, traveling about 1,42,000 km and exhibiting at 455 locations. More than 1.50 crore people visited the exhibition over 1, 602 exhibition days. Science Express has become the largest, the longest running and the most visited mobile science exhibition. It has six entries in the Limca Book of Records.In 2012, with UN declaration of 2011-2020 as 'Decade on Biodiversity' & India holding Chair of the COP-11 to Convention of Biological Diversity, Science Express was redesigned on the theme 'Biodiversity' and from 2012 to 2014, it was running as Science Express Biodiversity Special (SEBS).Science Express showcased the fascinating world of science, groundbreaking discoveries, cutting-edge science & future-oriented technologies through interactive exhibits, models & videos created by Nobel laureates of Max Planck Society, Germany. Exp:Science Express“Science Express” redesigned as "Science Express Climate Action Special" is an innovative mobile science exhibition mounted on a 16-coach AC train, which has been custom-built for the Department of Science & Technology (DST) by Indian Railway. The Express is a unique collaborative initiative of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Ministry of Railway.The unique mobile expo was launched in October 2007 by DST. Since then, it has travelled across India eight times, traveling about 1,42,000 km and exhibiting at 455 locations. More than 1.50 crore people visited the exhibition over 1, 602 exhibition days. Science Express has become the largest, the longest running and the most visited mobile science exhibition. It has six entries in the Limca Book of Records.In 2012, with UN declaration of 2011-2020 as 'Decade on Biodiversity' & India holding Chair of the COP-11 to Convention of Biological Diversity, Science Express was redesigned on the theme 'Biodiversity' and from 2012 to 2014, it was running as Science Express Biodiversity Special (SEBS).Science Express showcased the fascinating world of science, groundbreaking discoveries, cutting-edge science & future-oriented technologies through interactive exhibits, models & videos created by Nobel laureates of Max Planck Society, Germany. 2 / 5 Consider the following statements with reference to the Environment Education Awareness and Training (EEAT) scheme: It is a central sector scheme of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change that aims to promote environmental awareness and mobilize student’s participation for environment conservation. The National Green Corps (NG(C) ‘Eco Club’ programme is a subsidiary of the EEAT scheme.Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Exp.Statement 1 is correct: Environment Education Awareness and Training (EEAT) is an established central sector scheme of the Ministry continuing since 1983-84 and aims to promote environmental awareness and mobilize student’s participation for environment conservation.Statement 2 is correct: Under the scheme, National Green Corps (NGC) ‘Ecoclub’ programme was initiated in 2001-2002 with the objective to impart knowledge to school children through hands-on experience, about their immediate environment, interactions within it and the problems therein. The programme aims to inculcate proper attitude towards environment and sensitize children on issues related to environment and development.Environment Education, Awareness and Training (EEAT):1. It is a Central Sector scheme implemented by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.2. Objective: To promote environmental awareness and mobilize students’ participation for environment conservation.3. Under this Scheme there are two major programmes namely Green Corps (NGC) Programme and National Nature Camping Programme (NNCP)Green Corps (NGC) Programme:1. Under this scheme more than 1 lakh Eco-clubs have been formed in schools and colleges to educate students and to spread awareness on environmental2. A financial assistance of Rs 5,000/- per Eco-club used to be provided under this programme with a ceiling of 500 school Eco-clubs per district and 100 college Eco-clubs per State.National Nature Camping Programme (NNCP)1. Under this scheme, organization of field visits/ nature camps in different Protected Areas/ Nature Parks/ Tiger Reserves of the country for students were supported.2. These camps provided ‘nature experience’ to students and had huge potential to trigger their sensitivity towards nature and its conservation. Exp.Statement 1 is correct: Environment Education Awareness and Training (EEAT) is an established central sector scheme of the Ministry continuing since 1983-84 and aims to promote environmental awareness and mobilize student’s participation for environment conservation.Statement 2 is correct: Under the scheme, National Green Corps (NGC) ‘Ecoclub’ programme was initiated in 2001-2002 with the objective to impart knowledge to school children through hands-on experience, about their immediate environment, interactions within it and the problems therein. The programme aims to inculcate proper attitude towards environment and sensitize children on issues related to environment and development.Environment Education, Awareness and Training (EEAT):1. It is a Central Sector scheme implemented by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.2. Objective: To promote environmental awareness and mobilize students’ participation for environment conservation.3. Under this Scheme there are two major programmes namely Green Corps (NGC) Programme and National Nature Camping Programme (NNCP)Green Corps (NGC) Programme:1. Under this scheme more than 1 lakh Eco-clubs have been formed in schools and colleges to educate students and to spread awareness on environmental2. A financial assistance of Rs 5,000/- per Eco-club used to be provided under this programme with a ceiling of 500 school Eco-clubs per district and 100 college Eco-clubs per State.National Nature Camping Programme (NNCP)1. Under this scheme, organization of field visits/ nature camps in different Protected Areas/ Nature Parks/ Tiger Reserves of the country for students were supported.2. These camps provided ‘nature experience’ to students and had huge potential to trigger their sensitivity towards nature and its conservation. 3 / 5 Which of the following statements is incorrect with reference to the National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEA(C)? National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEA(C) is a national level programme launched by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC). Different implementing agencies/institutions are responsible for implementing the NEAC in different states across India. NGOs and Community Organizations can also participate in NEAC None of the above statements is incorrect. Exp: National Environment Awareness CampaignNational Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) is a national level programme launched by the MOEF. The campaign focuses on scientific environment issues of national and local importance.The NGO's, educational and training institutions, professional associations, scientific bodies, community organisations can participate in the campaign and maximum funding upto Rs.30,000/- is provided to any NGO/Institution.Different implementing agencies/institutions are responsible for implementing the NEAC. For e.g The NEAC theme is decided by the MOEF. Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS), Jaipur, is implementing the NEAC in Rajasthan state since the year 2006 as the Regional Resource Agency (RRA), appointed by the MoEF, whereas recently the Himachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology has been designated as a Regional Resource Agency for HP by MOEF to coordinate the NEAC activities in the State. Exp: National Environment Awareness CampaignNational Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) is a national level programme launched by the MOEF. The campaign focuses on scientific environment issues of national and local importance.The NGO's, educational and training institutions, professional associations, scientific bodies, community organisations can participate in the campaign and maximum funding upto Rs.30,000/- is provided to any NGO/Institution.Different implementing agencies/institutions are responsible for implementing the NEAC. For e.g The NEAC theme is decided by the MOEF. Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS), Jaipur, is implementing the NEAC in Rajasthan state since the year 2006 as the Regional Resource Agency (RRA), appointed by the MoEF, whereas recently the Himachal Pradesh State Council for Science and Technology has been designated as a Regional Resource Agency for HP by MOEF to coordinate the NEAC activities in the State. 4 / 5 Consider the following statements with reference to the National Green Corps Programme: It is a joint initiative of the Union Ministry Education and Central Board of Secondary Education. To promote logical and independent thinking among children so that they are able to make the right choices in a spirit of scientific inquiry.Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Exp: Statement 1 is incorrect: National Green Corps is a programme of the Ministry of Environment and Forests of Government of India covering around 1,20,000 schools in India with NGC School Eco Clubs. Environmental activity in schools in India is promoted through the National Green Corps. AllKendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, Schools affiliated to the CBSE and ICSE are also participating in the programme.Statement 2 is correct: The Goals and Objectives of the programme are as follows:To impart knowledge to school children, through hands-on experience, about their immediate environment, interactions within it and the problems thereinTo develop requisite skills of observation, experimentation, survey, recording, analysis and reasoning for conserving the environment through various activitiesTo inculcate proper attitudes towards the environment and its conservation through community interactionsTo sensitize children to issues related to environment and development through field visits and demonstrationsTo promote logical and independent thinking among children so that they are able to make the right choices in a spirit of scientific inquiryTo motivate and stimulate young minds by involving them in action projects related to environmental conservation. Exp: Statement 1 is incorrect: National Green Corps is a programme of the Ministry of Environment and Forests of Government of India covering around 1,20,000 schools in India with NGC School Eco Clubs. Environmental activity in schools in India is promoted through the National Green Corps. AllKendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, Schools affiliated to the CBSE and ICSE are also participating in the programme.Statement 2 is correct: The Goals and Objectives of the programme are as follows:To impart knowledge to school children, through hands-on experience, about their immediate environment, interactions within it and the problems thereinTo develop requisite skills of observation, experimentation, survey, recording, analysis and reasoning for conserving the environment through various activitiesTo inculcate proper attitudes towards the environment and its conservation through community interactionsTo sensitize children to issues related to environment and development through field visits and demonstrationsTo promote logical and independent thinking among children so that they are able to make the right choices in a spirit of scientific inquiryTo motivate and stimulate young minds by involving them in action projects related to environmental conservation. 5 / 5 Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Mangrove for Future Initiative (MFF)? MFF is joint collaboration of IUCN and UNDP The initiative exclusively deals with the conservation and sustainable development of only Mangrove Ecosystem around the world. The member countries of MFF consist of only Asian Nations. The Sundarban Mangrove region is the largest mangrove ecosystem of the world. Mangroves for the Future is the flagship intiative Co-chaired by IUCN and UNDP. It is a unique partner-led initiative to promote investment in coastal ecosystem conservation for sustainable development and provides a platform for collaboration among the many different agencies, sectors and countries to address challenges to coastal ecosystems and livelihood issues. Mangroves are the flagship of this initiative, but is inclusive of all types of coastal ecosystem, such as coral reefs, estuaries, lagoons, sandy beaches, seagrass and wetlands.It consists of Asian countries only: Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Pakistan, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and VietnamSundarbans is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. It spans from the Hooghly River in India's state of West Bengal to the Baleshwar River in Bangladesh's division of Khulna. Spread over 10,000 square kilometres, the Sundarbans region of Bangladesh and India is the biggest mangrove forest on Earth, and the most critical area for Bengal tiger survival. The Sundarbans often protects the coastlines of Bangladesh and India from cyclonic and tidal surges Mangroves for the Future is the flagship intiative Co-chaired by IUCN and UNDP. It is a unique partner-led initiative to promote investment in coastal ecosystem conservation for sustainable development and provides a platform for collaboration among the many different agencies, sectors and countries to address challenges to coastal ecosystems and livelihood issues. Mangroves are the flagship of this initiative, but is inclusive of all types of coastal ecosystem, such as coral reefs, estuaries, lagoons, sandy beaches, seagrass and wetlands.It consists of Asian countries only: Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Pakistan, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and VietnamSundarbans is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. It spans from the Hooghly River in India's state of West Bengal to the Baleshwar River in Bangladesh's division of Khulna. Spread over 10,000 square kilometres, the Sundarbans region of Bangladesh and India is the biggest mangrove forest on Earth, and the most critical area for Bengal tiger survival. The Sundarbans often protects the coastlines of Bangladesh and India from cyclonic and tidal surges Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
