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TNPSC GROUP I MAIN - 2019 MODEL EXAM – PAPER III (TYPE A) KEY POINTS

Time: 3 hours Total marks: 250

SECTION A

15 x 3 = 45 Answer any FIFTEEN questions only out of EIGHTEEN questions. Answer not exceeding 30 words each

1. Write about CAAQMS CAAQMS gw;wp vOJf

The Indian Army has commissioned a ―Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System‖ (CAAQMS) located at its eastern command headquarters in fort william military station, kolkata in west BengalThe commission of air quality monitor is part of Army‘s countrywide ‗Go Green‘ initiative, which was started in April 2019.It will monitor air pollution of city on real time basis and its readings will be considered a benchmark of quality.This recent installation will be sixth CAAQMS facility in Kolkata.

2. Why was the “Binny” recently in news? “gpd;dp” rkPgj;jpy; nra;jpfspy; ,lk;ngw fhuzk;? India‘s only orangutan named Binny died at the age of 41 in Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) has lost one of its beloved members the 41-year-old orangutan ‗Bini‘, an extant species of great apes. According to NZP, ‗Binny‘ died due to age-related complications.

3. Why was “COP-13” recently in news? “COP-13” nra;jpfspy; ,lk;ngw fhuzk; vd;d?

13th Conference of Parties (COP). The 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild animals (CMS) is going to be hosted by India during 15th to 22nd February, 2020 at Gandhinagar in Gujarat.

The Union Government has announced the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) as the mascot for the 13th Conference of Parties (COP).

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4. Write a short note on “GRIHA” GRIHA gw;wpa rpWFwpg;G tiuf The Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council has launched a rating tool ‗GRIHA for Existing Day Schools‘ to evaluate the environmental performance of existing schools across India.

GRIHA Council promotes GRIHA- the National Rating System as a design and evaluation tool for green buildings and habitats.

5. Write about CFC-11 CFC-11 gw;wp vOJf It is also called as freon-11, Trichlorofluoromethaneor R-11.

It is one of a class of compounds called chlorofluorocarbons that is responsible for destroying atmospheric ozone.

It is also a potent greenhouse gases (GHG) that contributes to atmospheric warming.

Before being included in production moratorium agreed in the Montreal Protocol of 1987 it was widely being used as a refrigerant.

6. Write about “Fani Cyclone” /ghdpg;Gay; gw;wp vOJf Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Fani was the strongest tropical cyclone to strike the Indian state of Odisha since Phailin in 2013

Highest wind speed: 250 km/h

Affected areas: Odisha, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Andhra Pradesh, East India

Dissipated:4-5 MAY 2019

Cyclone Fani pronounced as Foni name was suggested by Bangladesh. It means 'Snake' or 'hood of snake'.

7. Briefly explain Nekton Mission nef;lhd; jpl;lk; gw;wp RUf;fkhf tpsf;Ff

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Nekton Mission is aimed at enhancing the humanities knowledge and understanding of the world‘s oceans to speed up the protection and governance of our last great wilderness, the deep ocean.

Nekton‘s missions are undertaken with host nations and combine scientific research, capacity development, ocean governance and public engagement.

Nekton Mission in the Indian Ocean named First Descent is a series of expeditions to explore and conserve the world‘s most unknown and least protected.

Nekton is an independent, not-for-profit research institute working in collaboration with the University of Oxford.

8. Write about Ice Stupa gdp ];J}gk; gw;wp vOJf Ice Stupa is a form of glacier grafting technique that creates artificial glaciers, used for storing winter water (which otherwise would go unused) in the form of conical shaped ice heaps

During summer, when water is scarce, the Ice Stupa melts to increase water supply for crops

Ice Stupa was invented by Sonam Wangchuk in Ladakh (India) and the project is undertaken by the NGO Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh.

Launched in October 2013, the test project started in January 2014 under the project name The Ice Stupa project

9. Explain about world sustainable summit 2019 cyf epiyahd cr;rp khehL 2019 gw;wp vOJf

The World Sustainable Development Summit 2019, organized by The Energy and Resources Institute – TERI

World Sustainable Development Summit is the sole Summit on global issues taking place in the developing world.

The World Sustainable Development Summit provides a platform for global leaders and practitioners to discuss and deliberate over climatic issues of universal importance.

10. Write about “Hawa Aane De” Song “`th Mzp b” ghly; gw;wp vOJf It is the theme song for WED 2019 and was launched in New Delhi by Shri C.K. Mishra, Secretary MoEFCC in presence of artists involved with song.

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This song is to spread awareness about Air pollution.

This song is a call to action for all people to come together to combat environmental challenges of our time.

It urges each one of us to explore green technologies and measures to improve air quality and make India less polluted.

11. Write about Asiatic Lion Conservation Project Mrpa rpq;fk; ghJfhg;G jpl;lk; gw;wp vOJf

The ―Asiatic Lion Conservation Project‖ has been launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

The main objective of this project is to work for the conservation of the world‘s last ranging free Asiatic Lion population and the ecosystem associated with it.

The total budget of the ―Asiatic Lion Conservation Project‖ for 3 years stands at about Rs. 9784 lakh.

The project will be funded under the ‗Development of Wildlife Habitat (CSS-DWH)‘ scheme which is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

The cost will be borne in the 60:40 ratio by the Central and State government.

12. Write a short note on National Clean Air Programme Njrpa J}a;ik fhw;W jpl;lk; gw;wp rpWFwpg;G tiuf

The Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in January 2019.

The programme aims to tackle the challenge of increasing pollution in the cities and towns.

It is a five-year action plan with a tentative target of 20-30% reduction in concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 by 2024, with 2017 as the base year.

The plan covers 102 non-attainment cities, across 23 states and Union territories, which were identified by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on the basis of their ambient air quality data between 2011 and 2015.

13. What is Angel Tax? VQ;ry; thp vd;why; vd;d?

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Angel Tax is a 30% tax that is levied on the funding received by startups from an external investor. However, this 30% tax is levied when startups receive angel funding at a valuation higher than its ‗fair market value‘. It is counted as income to the company and is taxed. The tax, under section 56(2)(viib), was introduced by in 2012 to fight money laundering. The stated rationale was that bribes and commissions could be disguised as angel investments to escape taxes. But given the possibility of this section being used to harass genuine startups, it was rarely invoked.

14. What are the objectives of Fiscal Policy? epjpf;nfhs;ifapd; Nehf;fq;fs; ahit? Objectives of Fiscal Policy: 1. Full Employment 2. Price Stability 3. Economic Growth 4. Equitable Distribution 5. External Stability 6. Capital Formation 7. Regional Balance

15. What is participatory Notes (P-Notes)? Participatory Notes vd;why; vd;d?

A Participatory Note (PN or P-Note) in the Indian context, in essence, is a derivative instrument issued in foreign jurisdictions, by a SEBI registered EH, against Indian securities—the Indian security instrument may be equity, debt, derivatives or may even be an index. PNs are also known as Overseas Derivative Instruments, Equity Linked Notes, Capped Return Notes, and Participating Return Notes, etc.

The investor in PN does not own the underlying Indian security, which is held by the FII who issues the PN. Thus, the investors in PNs derive the economic benefits of investing in the security without actually holding it. They benefit from fluctuations in the price of the underlying security since the value of the PN is linked with the value of the underlying Indian security. The PN holder also does not enjoy any voting rights in relation to security/shares referenced by the PN.

16. What is meant by Foreign Exchange? me;epa nrythzp vd;why; vd;d? FOREX refers to foreign currencies. The mechanism through which payments are effected between two countries having different currency systems is called FOREX system. It covers methods of payment, rules and regulations of payment and the institutions facilitating such payments.

17. Define Public Expenditure nghJr; nryT – tiuaW This part studies the fundamental principles that govern the Government expenditure, effects of public expenditure and control of public expenditure.

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Public expenditure can be defined as, ―The expenditure incurred by public authorities like central, state and local governments to satisfy the collective social wants of the people is known as public expenditure‖.

18. What do you mean by Most Favoured Nation? kpf Kf;fpa ehL me;j];J (MFN) vd;why; vd;d? In international economic relations and international politics, "most favoured nation" (MFN) is a status or level of treatment accorded by one state to another in international trade. The term means the country which is the recipient of this treatment must nominally receive equal trade advantages as the "most favoured nation" by the country granting such treatment. (Trade advantages include low tariffs or high import quotas.) In effect, a country that has been accorded MFN status may not be treated less advantageously than any other country with MFN status by the promising country. There is a debate in legal circles whether MFN clauses in bilateral investment treaties include only substantive rules or also procedural protections.

Recently India revoked MFN status to Pakistan.

SECTION – B 10 x 10 = 100

Answer any TEN questions only out of THIRTEEN questions. 120 words each

19. Highlight the important findings of “Face of Disasters – 2019” report Face of disasters – 2019 mwpf;ifapd; Kf;fpa mk;rq;fis gl;baypLf

The Face of Disasters 2019 report was recently published by Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS).

The report released by SEEDS as part of its 25th anniversary, analyses past trends, looking at disasters from a broader perspective to capture their varied facets.

Important findings

1. Water and the changing nature of disaster risk: A ‗new normal‘ of rainfall variability is bringing challenges of too much and too little water, often in parallel.

2. No disaster is ‗natural‘: Risks lurking under the radar slip through the cracks because they don‘t meet the idea of a ‗natural disaster‘.

3. The silent events: The disasters that go unseen leave those affected at even greater risk.

4. Land becomes water (and water becomes land): Changes to the coastline are already affecting livelihood sources and will be hotspots for vulnerability in the future.

5. The complexity of disaster impact: Beyond official ‗damages‘, the long-term and uncaptured disaster impacts have life-changing consequences for affected communities.

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6. The urban imperative: Risk is rapidly urbanising and will affect everyone.

7. Transformations in the third pole: Himalayan glaciers are melting, with serious implications for the whole region.

8. Planning for what you can‘t see: Earthquake risk is looming large under the radar, but are we prepared?

conclusions

The complexity of disasters today requires a proactive and multi-pronged approach. Current trends are reinforcing that disasters have multiple facets and complexities. There is a clear need for comprehensive understanding of risks, and hyper-localized plans and allocation of resources to reduce them.

20. What are the salient features of recent amendments to the Indian forest Act – 1927? ,e;jpa fhLfs; rl;lk; - 1927 ,d; rkPgj;jpa rl;ljpUj;j rpwg;gk;rq;fs; ahit?

Key features of the Indian Forest Act and amendments.

It is said that the amendments proposed in the colonial-era Indian Forest Act, 1927 reflect the Centre‘s attempt to grab natural resources owned by tribal for generations.

Many reports like the MB Shah report of 2010 and the TSR Subramanian report of 2015, have talked about amending the IFA.

Highlights of the draft amendment bill:

The amendment accords significant powers to India‘s forest officers — including the power issue search warrants, enter and investigate lands within their jurisdictions, and to provide indemnity to forest officers using arms to prevent forest-related offences.

It seeks to provide indemnity to Forest-officer using arms etc, to prevent the forest offence. Forest-officer not below the rank of a Ranger shall have power to hold an inquiry into forest offences and shall have the powers to search or issue a search warrant under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

The amendment defines community as ―a group of persons specified on the basis of government records living in a specific locality and in joint possession and enjoyment of common property resources, without regard to race, religion, caste, language and culture‖.

Forest is defined to include ―any government or private or institutional land recorded or notified as forest/forest land in any government record and the lands managed by government/community as forest and mangroves, and also any land which the central or state government may by notification declare to be forest for the purpose of this Act.‖

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―Village forests‖, according to the proposed Act, may be forestland or wasteland, which is the property of the government and would be jointly managed by the community through the Joint Forest Management Committee or Gram Sabha.

The legislation also proposes a forest development cess of up to 10% of the assessed value of mining products removed from forests, and water used for irrigation or in industries. This amount would be deposited in a special fund and used ―exclusively for reforestation; forest protection and other ancillary purposes connected with tree planting, forest development and conservation,‖ the draft document noted.

While the preamble of IFA, 1927, said the Act was focused on laws related to transport of forest produce and the tax on it, the amendment has increased the focus to ―conservation, enrichment and sustainable management of forest resources and matters connected therewith to safeguard ecological stability to ensure provision of ecosystem services in perpetuity and to address the concerns related to climate change and international commitments‖.

Increased role of states: The amendments say if the state government, after consultation with the central government, feels that the rights under FRA will hamper conservation efforts, then the state ―may commute such rights by paying such persons a sum of money in lieu thereof, or grant of land, or in such other manner as it thinks fit, to maintain the social organization of the forest dwelling communities or alternatively set out some other forest tract of sufficient extent, and in a locality reasonably convenient, for the purpose of such forest dwellers‖.

The amendment also introduces a new category of forests — production forest. These will be forests with specific objectives for production of timber, pulp, pulpwood, firewood, non-timber forest produce, medicinal plants or any forest species to increase production in the country for a specified period.

21. Enumerate the important features of “India Cooling Action Plan” ,e;jpa Fsp&l;Lk; nray; jpl;lj;jpd; Kf;fpa mk;rq;fs; ahit?

India is the first country in world to develop such a document (ICAP), which addresses cooling requirement across sectors and lists out actions which can help reduce the cooling demand.

The overarching goal is to provide sustainable cooling and thermal comfort for all while securing environmental and socio-economic benefits for the society

Key features

he goals emerging from the suggested interventions stated in ICAP are:

1. Reduction of cooling demand across sectors by 20% to 25 % by year 2037-38.

2. Reduction of refrigerant demand by 25% to 30% by year 2037-38.

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3. Reduction of cooling energy requirements by 25% to 40% by year 2037-38.

4. Training and certification of 100,000 servicing sector technicians by the year 2022-23, in synergy with Skill India Mission.

5. Recognize ―cooling and related areas‖ as a thrust area of research under the national S&T Programme.

The broad objectives of the India Cooling Action Plan include:

Assessment of cooling requirements across sectors in next 20 years and the associated refrigerant demand and energy use.

Map the technologies available to cater the cooling requirement including passive interventions, refrigerant-based technologies and alternative technologies such as not-in-kind technologies.

Suggest interventions in each sector to provide for sustainable cooling and thermal comfort for all.

Focus on skilling of RAC service technicians.

Develop an R&D innovation ecosystem for indigenous development of alternative technologies.

The following benefits would accrue to society over and above the environmental benefits:

Thermal comfort for all – provision for cooling for EWS and LIG housing.

Sustainable cooling – low GHG emissions related to cooling.

Doubling Farmers Income – better cold chain infrastructure – better value of products to farmers, less wastage of produce.

Skilled workforce for better livelihoods and environmental protection.

Make in India – domestic manufacturing of air-conditioning and related cooling equipment‘s.

Robust R&D on alternative cooling technologies – to provide the push to innovation in a cooling sector.

22. What are the outcomes of New Delhi Declaration on Asian Rhinos – 2019?

GJby;yp Mrpa fhz;lhkpUfk; gpufldk; - 2019,d; Kf;fpa ntspg;ghLfs; ahit?

India and four rhino range nations have signed a declaration ‗The New Delhi Declaration on Asian Rhinos 2019‘ for the conservation and protection of the species at the recently held Second Asian Rhino Range Countries meeting.

2nd Asian Rhino Range Countries meeting was held at New Delhi and organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of Government of India in collaboration with the IUCN Asian Rhino Specialist Group, WWF- India and Aaranyak.

The twelve point strategic actions outlined the following actions:

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i. To collaborate to strengthen protection regimes, strategic information gathering, and real time sharing of actionable information on rhino crime and its horn trade to secure the rhino population within and between range countries.

ii. To initiate research on various habitat parameters including invasive species threatening the suitable habitats of Asian rhinos and take appropriate steps to optimally manage the habitats.

iii. To explore possibilities of expanding rhino ranges within country or between rhino range countries for optimal population management.

iv. To strengthen transboundary collaboration among India, Nepal, and Bhutan for the greater one-horned rhino conservation and protection.

v. To identify connectivity and corridors across international boundaries and keep them functional, safe and secure for free movement of Asian rhinos and other wildlife.

vi. To increase the engagement of the local communities as stewards to secure the future of rhinos in range countries.

vii. To initiate proactive monitoring on potential adverse impacts of climate change on rhino health and their habitats in range countries.

viii. To undertake studies on Rhino health issues & potential diseases and take necessary steps for management intervention.

ix. To regularly organize exposure visits for managers and frontline staffs of the rhino range countries and to document the best practices for wider dissemination.

x. To collaborate and strengthen wildlife forensics for the purpose of investigation.

xi. To accelerate natural and conservation breeding of critically endangered Sumatran rhino including best use of all available individuals and technologies.

xii. To call to the attention of all countries that possible opening of international trade of rhino horn and other derivatives will have a severe detrimental impact on rhino populations in Asian rhino range countries.

23. Highlight the important features of the publication “India Spear heading climate

solutions” “fhyepiy jPh;Tfis Kd;ndLf;Fk; ,e;jpah” vd;w ntspaPl;bd; Kf;fpa mk;rq;fis Rl;bfhl;Lf

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released a publication titled ―India – Spearheading Climate Solutions‖ on climate actions in India.

The publication mentions the key initiatives undertaken by India under various sectors towards combating and adapting to climate change.

Major initiatives of the Government towards combating climate change:

National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC): The Action plan covers eight major missions on Solar, Enhanced Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Habitat, Water, Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem, Green India, Sustainable Agriculture and Strategic Knowledge on Climate Change.

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International Solar Alliance (ISA): ISA was jointly launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the then President of France, Francois Hollande in Paris on the side-lines of CoP 21 in 2015. The vision and mission of the alliance is to provide a dedicated platform for cooperation among solar resource rich countries that lie completely or partial between the Tropics of Capricorn & Cancer.

State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC): State governments have drafted climate strategies aligned with the eight National Missions under the NAPCC. The strategies focus on issues ranging from climate mitigation, energy efficiency, and resource conservation to climate adaptation.

FAME Scheme for E-mobility: Union Government in April 2015 launched Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric vehicles (FAME) – India Scheme with an aim to boost sales of eco-friendly vehicles in the country. It is a part of the National Mission for Electric Mobility.

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation (AMRUT) for Smart Cities.

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: The scheme provides LPG connections to five crore below-poverty-line beneficiaries. The connections are given in the name of women beneficiaries to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and conventional fuel like cow dung for cooking food, thus reducing air pollution.

UJALA scheme: The scheme was launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2015 with a target of replacing 77 crore incandescent lamps with LED bulbs. The usage of LED bulbs will not only result in reducing electricity bills but also help in environment protection.

Swachh Bharat Mission: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Movement) is a campaign that was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2, 2014. The campaign seeks to clean the streets, roads and infrastructure of the country‘s 4041 statutory cities and towns.

24. Explain the followings gpd;tUtdtw;iw tpthpf;f a. Basel convention

gh]y; xg;ge;jk;

14th Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention (COP-14) is being held in Geneva, Switzerland.

Basel Convention — Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal:

opened for signature on 22 March 1989

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entered into force on 5 May 1992

Parties — 187.

Haiti and the United States have signed the Convention but not ratified.

It is an international treaty that was designed to reduce the movements of hazardous waste between nations, and specifically to prevent transfer of hazardous waste from developed to less developed countries (LDCs).

It does not address the movement of radioactive waste.

The Convention is also intended to minimize the amount and toxicity of wastes generated, to ensure their environmentally sound management and to assist LDCs in environmentally sound management of the hazardous and other wastes they generate.

b. Bonn Convention

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Also referred to as the Convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild

animals (CMS).

In order to protect the migratory species throughout their range countries, a Convention

on Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS), has been in force, under the aegis of United

Nations Environment Programme.

it provides a global platform for the conservation and sustainable use of migratory

animals and their habitats and brings together the States through which migratory

animals pass, the Range States, and lays the legal foundation for internationally

coordinated conservation measures throughout a migratory range.

The 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild animals (CMS) is going to be hosted by India during 15th to 22nd February, 2020 at Gandhinagar in Gujarat.

India has been a Party to the CMS since 1983. The Conference of Parties (COP) is the decision-making organ of this convention.

25. Give an account on UNESCO’s Biosphere reserves in India ,e;jpahtpy; Ad];Nfh gy;Yaph; ngUf;f ghJfhg;G gFjpfisg; gw;wp njhFj;Jiuf;f Biosphere Reserves are large areas of bio diversity where flora and fauna are protected. These regions of environmental protection roughly correspond to IUCN Category V Protected areas. The Indian government has established 18 Biosphere Reserves of India, which protect larger areas of natural habitat (than a National Park or Wildlife Sanctuary). 11 of the eighteen biosphere reserves are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere(MAB) Programme list.

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Name States Year

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka 2000

Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Tamil Nadu 2001

Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve West Bengal 2001

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve Uttarakhand 2004

Nokrek Biosphere Reserve Meghalaya 2009

Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve Madhya Pradesh 2009

Simlipal Biosphere Reserve Odisha 2009

Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve Great Nicobar 2013

Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh 2012[2]

Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve Kerala and Tamil Nadu 2016[5]

Khangchendzonga National Park Sikkim 2018[6]

26. Examine the relationship between climate changes and water crisis of Tamilnadu

fhyepiy khw;wj;jpw;Fk; jkpo;ehl;bd; ePh; gw;whf;Fiwf;Fk; ,ilNaAs;s njhlh;ig Muha;f

Rains have become more erratic because of climate change Delayed arrival of the seasonal monsoon Dried up the city's water supply Reduced Storage level in water bodies less Severe heat leads to more demand for water Run out of groundwater Poor monitoring of the implementation of Rainwater harvesting. Government failed to monitor the rainwater-harvesting structures, Lack of approach to de-silt and restore water bodies.

27. Explain the followings which are recently in news

nra;jpfspy; ,lk;ngw;w gpd;tUtdtw;iw tpthp a. Unique Flood Hazard Atlas

jdpj;Jtkhd nts;s mgha tiuglk; Odisha has come out with a unique flood hazard atlas on the basis of historic flood

inundation captured through satellite imagery over the period from 2001 to 2018, which

is expected to help the State manage floods more efficiently.

The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organization

(ISRO), Hyderabad had taken the study on flood hazard zonation for Odisha.

Atlas would serve as a useful resource of information for policy makers, planners and

civil society groups.

Atlas is compiled on basis of historic flood inundation captured via satellite imagery over

18 years period from year 2001 to 2018.

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Key Findings of Study

Floods in Odisha

Flash Floods

Hazard Prone

Hazard Categories

b. iuk;]; (RIMES)

RIMES, an inter-governmental body registered under the United Nations. It is being owned and managed by 45 collaborating countries in Asia Pacific and Africa Region. The programme unit of the agency is located in Thailand.

RIMES evolved from the efforts of countries in Africa and Asia, in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, to establish a regional early warning system within a multi-hazard framework for the generation and communication of early warning information, and capacity building for preparedness and response to trans-boundary hazards.

At present, India is chairing RIMES.

The Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES), an UN-registered agency will collaborate with Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) to strengthen its quality, prediction ability and response capacity.

28. Write a note on Demonetization in India ,e;jpahtpy; gz kjpg;G ePf;fk; gw;wp Fwpg;G tiuf Demonetisation is the act of stripping a currency unit of its status as legal tender. It occurs whenever there is a change of national currency. The current form or forms of money is pulled from circulation, often to bereplaced with new coins or notes. On 8 November 2016, the Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi announced the demonetization of all ₹500 and ₹1000 bank notes of the Mahatma Gandhi Series. However, more than 99% of those currencies came back to the RBI. Objectives of Demonetisation 1. Removing Black Money from the country. 2. Stopping of Corruption. 3. Stopping Terror Funds. 4. Curbing Fake Notes

29. Explain the role of commercial banks in Economic Development nghUshjhu tsh;r;rpapy; tzpf tq;fpfspd; gq;fspg;G Fwpj;J vOJf Role of Commercial Banks in Economic Development of a Country 1. Capital Formation Banks play an important role in capital formation, which is essential for the economic development of a country. They mobilize the small savings of the people scattered over a

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wide area through their network of branches all over the country and make it available for productive purposes.

Now-a-days, banks offer very attractive schemes to induce the people to save their money with them and bring the savings mobilized to the organized money market. If the banks do not perform this function, savings either remains idle or used in creating other assets,(eg.gold) which are low in scale of plan priorities. 2. Creation of Credit Banks create credit for the purpose of providing more funds for development projects. Credit creation leads to increased production, employment, sales and prices and thereby they bring about faster economic development. 3. Channelizing the Funds towards Productive Investment Banks invest the savings mobilized by them for productive purposes. Capital formation is not the only function of commercial banks. Pooled savings should be allocated to various sectors of the economy with a view to increase the productivity. Then only it can be said to have performed an important role in the economic development. 4. Encouraging Right Type of Industries Many banks help in the development of the right type of industries by extending loan to right type of persons. In this way, they help not only for industrialization of the country but also for the economic development of the country. They grant loans and advances to manufacturers whose products are in great demand. The manufacturers in turn increase their products by introducing new methods of production and assist in raising the national income of the country. Sometimes, sub-prime lending is also clone. That is how there was an economic crisis in the year 2007-08 in the US. 5. Banks Monetize Debt

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Commercial banks transform the loan to be repaid after a certain period into cash, which can be immediately used for business activities. Manufacturers and wholesale traders cannot increase their sales without selling goods on credit basis. But credit sales may lead to locking up of capital. As a result, production may also be reduced. As banks are lending money by discounting bills of exchange, business concerns are able to carryout the economic activities without any interruption. 6. Finance to Government Government is acting as the promoter of industries in underdeveloped countries for which finance is needed for it. Banks provide long-term credit to Government by investing their funds in Government securities and short-term finance by purchasing Treasury Bills. RBI has given Rs. 68,000 crores to the government of India in the year 2018-19, this is 99% the RBI's surplus. 7. Employment Generation After the nationalization of big banks, banking industry has grown to a great extent. Bank‘s branches are opened frequently, which leads to the creation of new employment opportunities. 8. Banks Promote Entrepreneurship In recent days, banks have assumed the role of developing entrepreneurship particularly in developing countries like India by inducing new entrepreneurs to take up the well-formulated projects and provision of counseling services like technical and managerial guidance. Banks provide 100% credit for worthwhile projects, which is also technically feasible and economically viable. Thus commercial banks help for the development of entrepreneurship in the country.

30. Describe briefly the impact of green revolution in India

,e;jpahtpy; gRik Gul;rpapd; jhf;fk; Fwpj;J RUf;fkhf vOJf Impact of Green Revolution

1. Social, Economic and Political Impact of Green Revolution

2. Ecological Impact of Green Revolution

i. The Myth of High Yields ii. Loss of Diversity

iii. Increasing Pesticide Use Achievements

1. The major achievement of the new strategy was to boost the production of major cereals viz., wheat and rice. India was depending on the US for the food grain. The US by using Public Law 480 (PL480) exported wheat to India. Indians were waiting for the ships to sip their food. On the other hand, India lost lots of minerals. The US could strategically exploit Indian mineral resources at cheapest price for manufacturing missiles and

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weapons, which gave job opportunity for larger US youth and largely contributed to US GDP. But now India is food surplus, exporting food grains to the European countries.

2. The Green revolution was confined only to High Yielding Varieties (HYV) cereals, mainly rice, wheat, maize and jowar.

3. This Strategy was mainly directed to increase the production of commercial crops or cash crops such as sugarcane, cotton, jute, oilseeds and potatoes.

4. Per hectare productivity of all crops had increased due to better seeds.

5. Green Revolution had positive effect on development of industries, which manufactured agricultural tools like tractors, engines, threshers and pumping sets.

6. Green Revolution had brought prosperity to rural people. Increased production had generated employment opportunities for rural masses. Due to this, their standard of living had increased.

7. Due to multiple cropping and more use of chemical fertilizers, the demand for labour increased.

8. Financial resources were provided by banks and co-operative societies. These banks provided loans to farmer on easy terms.

Negative Aspects of the Green Revolution

31. Discuss the role of small-scale industries in the development of Indian Economy ,e;jpa nghUshjhu tsh;r;rpapy; rpWnjhopy;fspd; gq;fspg;G gw;wp vOJf Role of SSIs in Economic Development 1. Provide Employment

SSIs use labour intensive techniques. Hence, they provide employment opportunities to a large number of people. Thus, they reduce the unemployment problem to a great extent.

SSIs provide employment to artisans, technically qualified persons and professionals, people engaged in traditional arts, people in villages and unorganized sectors.

The employment-capital ratio is high for the SSIs. 2. Bring Balanced Regional Development

SSIs promote decentralized development of industries as most of the SSIs are set up in backward and rural areas.

They remove regional disparities by industrializing rural and backward areas and bring balanced regional development.

They help to reduce the problems of congestion, slums, sanitation and pollution in cities. They are mostly found in outside city limits.

They help in improving the standard of living of people residing in suburban and rural areas in India.

The entrepreneurial talent is tapped in different regions and the income is also distributed instead of being concentrated in the hands of a few individuals or business families.

3. Help in Mobilization of Local Resources

SSIs help to mobilize and utilize local resources like small savings, entrepreneurial talent etc., of the entrepreneurs, which might otherwise remain idle and unutilized.

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They pave way for promoting traditional family skills and handicrafts. There is a great demand for handicraft goods in developed countries.

They help to improve the growth of local entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals in small towns and villages in India.

4. Pave for Optimisation of Capital

SSIs require less capital per unit of output. They provide quick return on investment due to shorter gestation period. The payback period is quite short in SSIs.

SSIs function as a stabilizing force by providing high output-capital ratio as well as high employment-capital ratio.

They encourage the people living in rural areas and small towns to mobilize savings and channelize them into industrial activities.

5. Promote Exports

SSIs do not require sophisticated machinery. Hence, import the machines from abroad is not necessary. On the other hand, there is a great demand for goods produced by SSIs. Thus they reduce the pressure on the country‘s balance of payments. However, with recent past large scale industries are able to borrow large funds with low interest rate and spend large sums on advertisements. Hence SSSs are gradually vanishing.

SSIs earn valuable foreign exchange through exports from India. 6. Complement Large Scale Industries

SSIs play a complementary role to large scale sector and support the large scale industries.

SSIs provide parts, components, accessories to large scale industries and meet the requirements of large scale industries through setting up units near the large scale units.

SSIs serve as ancillaries to large scale units.

7. Meet Consumer Demands

SIs produce wide range of products required by consumers in India.

Hence, they serves as an anti-inflationary force by providing goods of daily use. 8. Develop Entrepreneurship

SSIs help to develop a class of entrepreneurs in the society. Tey help the job seekers to become job givers.

They promote self-employment and spirit of self-reliance in the society.

SSIs help to increase the per capita income of India in various ways.

They facilitate development of backward areas and weaker sections of the society

SSIs are adept in distributing national income in more efficient and equitable manner among the various participants of the society.

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SECTION – C 7 x 15 = 105

Answer any SEVEN question only out of TEN questions. Answer not exceeding 250 words each

32. Analyse the role of GIS in Disaster Management Nghplh; Nkyhz;ikapy; GIS-d; gq;Ffis Muha;f

Socio-economic and geo-spatial data is useful for management and planning of disasters

Various departments and agencies who are stakeholders using GIS in the disaster

management process

GIS is useful for hazard zone mapping and during emergency conditions mitigation of

people can easily possible using this maps

GIS and much beneficial in mitigation strategies and preparedness plans.

Real time geographic data can improve the allocation of resources for response

GIS technologies is much useful in modeling of disaster risks and human adaptations to

hazards.

It provides decision support system in disaster management

Disaster managers from different state, city, village level using GIS database for disaster planning.

Preparedness and planning of disasters Forecasting and early warning of disastrous event For relief management, rescue operations

GIS database with various themes is helpful to disaster managers in decision making process when catastrophic event occur

GIS database include following information which is beneficial in disaster management.

1. Use of different satellite imageries (Remote Sensing data) ex. Quickbird, SPOT, IKONOS for GIS data creation.

2. Preparation of base map of different themes using satellite imageries. 3. Thematic maps such as hydro geomorphologic map, slope map, terrain map, and DEM

generation in GIS. It is used for disaster planning. 4. Macro and micro level maps used for identifying vulnerability and threat condition 5. Identification of safe locations and zones for rehabilitation 6. Road and location maps used for finding alternate routes, shelters and locations 7. Planning of evacuation and operation 8. Management of Rehabilitation and post-disaster reconstruction. 9. Suitable locations identifying scientifically for construction of houses and shelters 10. No construction areas identified and rehabilitation of existing people can be done. 11. Hospitals and medical facilities identification for injured people.

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GIS solutions for different hazards: 1. Earthquake GIS can be useful for monitoring historical sites of earthquake also to Response & data

management for recovery. It‘s also useful for Impact assessment.

2. Flood Flood mapping from Macro level to Micro level. Flood Zone mapping. Detecting Potential Site of Flood in reference with rainfall Elevation Mapping Preparing Response map in response to manage after flood situations

GIS played a major role in:

Kerala flood in august 2018

Foni cyclone in may 2019 in odisha

33. Examine the vital contribution of major industries in the growth and development of

India ,e;jpahtpd; tsh;r;rp kw;Wk; Nkk;ghl;by; Kf;fpa njhopw;rhiyfspd; gq;fpid Muha;f

Iron and Steel Industry

Iron and Steel industry is one of the most important industries considering total investments.

These public sector industries offer direct employment to around 2.5 lakh workers. According to the World Steel Association, India is one of the world‘s top 10 producers

of steel.

Textile Industry (Cotton and Synthetic)

It accounts for around 20 percent of the industrial output. It provides employment to over 20 million individuals. Further, it contributes around 33 percent of the total export earnings.

Jute Industry

The jute industry has the capacity to earn foreign exchange. India accounts for around 30 percent of the world‘s jute output. Further, the jute industry provides direct employment to nearly 2.5 lakh individuals. Also, nearly 40 lakh families derive their living from jute cultivation. Exports have also grown in recent years

Sugar Industry

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India is one of the world‘s largest sugar producing countries. Further, the sugar industry is India‘s second-largest agro-based industry. It employs nearly 3.25 lakh workers It creates indirect employment for around 45 million farmers of sugarcane, agencies of

distributive trade, and also subsidiary industries.

Cement Industry

The cement industry employs over 2 lakh individuals. India is one of the largest cement manufacturing countries in the world too.

34. Enumerate the challenges faced by India in answering Environmental Health and

Sanitation Rw;Wr;#oy; kw;Wk; Rfhjhuj;ij cWjpnra;tjpy; ,e;jpa muR vjph;nfhs;Sk; rthy;fs; ahit?

Burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases attributable to environmental risks

Challenges

1. Prevention of contamination of water in distribution systems,

2. Growing water scarcity and the potential for water reuse and conservation,

3. Implementing innovative low-cost sanitation system

4. Providing sustainable water supplies and sanitation for urban and semiurban areas

5. Reducing disparities within the regions in the country

6. Sustainability of water and sanitation services.

35. Examine the effectiveness of environmental laws, policies and treaties at global and national level. rh;tNjr kw;Wk; ,e;jpa mstpy; Rw;Wr;#oy; rl;lq;fs;> nfhs;iffs; kw;Wk; cld;gbf;ifapd; nray;jpwd;fis Muha;f

Candidates can write achievements and poor implementation of any environmental laws,

policies and treaties. Here are a few achievements

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

(CITES) entered into force in 1975,

ASIATIC LIONS ARE Listed in Schedule I of Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, in Appendix I of

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

Grizzled Giant Squirrel Listed under Schedule II of CITES (Convention on International

Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).

Five of the greatest success of WWF (March 2016-2017):

1. Wild tiger numbers increase for the first time in conservation history

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2. Pandas are no longer classified as ‗endangered‘

3. All trade in the world‘s most trafficked mammal, the pangolin, is now illegal

4. Saving World Heritage sites – home to iconic species including elephants, rhinos

dolphins and marine turtles

5. China, home to the world‘s largest legal ivory trade market announces closure by

end of 2017

ACHIEVEMENTS OF IUCN

Its single most important contribution to natural sciences is the development of the Red

List—the world‘s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of

biological species.

ACHIEVEMENTS OF CBD

Protected area coverage has doubled over the past 20 years and terrestrial protected areas now cover over 12% of the Earth‘s land surface.

Water quality in rivers in Europe, North America, and Latin America and the Caribbean has improved since the 1980s.

ACHIEVEMENTS OF MAB

The Government of India has established about 18 different Biosphere Reserves in the

country.

Of these, 11 are part of the World Network of BiosphereReserves, set up under the auspices

of the UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme.

ACHIVEMENTS OF wildlife protection act 1972

Under the Indian Wildlife (protection) Act 1972, certain species are protected, certain

activities (such as hunting at specified times of the year or in specified locations) are

forbidden, and a much larger area of land is protected under national parks.

4.89% of India‘s land area was dedicated to wildlife conservation zones, while 21.34% was

under forest cover (and therefore is suitable for the future conservation of endangered

species).

One huge area of success for conservation efforts in India is their implementation of tiger

reserves.

In the past six years, the tiger population has increased to around 2500 tigers.

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36. Explain the role of environmental pollution and Management in Sustainable Development of India ,e;jpahtpd; epiyg;gLj;jg;gl;l tsh;r;rpapy; Rw;Wr;#oy; khRghL Nkyhz;ikapd; gq;fpid tpthp

Candidates should provide linkages between the following environmental pollution

management activities and sustainable development in India.

Introduction: explanation of sustainable development

Role of environmental pollution management activities in sustainable development

Conclusion: benefits of sustainable development

Here are few measures

Comprehensive Waste Management

Hazardous-waste treatment

Delhi pollution control methods

Setting up of sewage treatment plants along the Ganga River and Yamuna

National clean air programme

WAYU: Air pollution control device inaugurated in New Delhi

Air Quality Index

Ministry of Environment launches Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali campaign

Oil spill and bio-remediation

Afforestation activities

Measures to reduce land pollution

Measures to reduce water and noise pollution

4Rs: Reduction, Reuse, Recycling and Recovery

37. Discuss the role of various environmental agencies in ensuring ecological balance of the earth. Gtpapd; Rw;Wr;#oy; rkepiyia cWjp nra;tjpy; gy;NtW Rw;Wr;#oy; mikg;Gfspd; gq;fpid tpthjp

Introduction: explanation about ecological balance

Role of various environmental agencies in ensuring ecological balance.

Conclusion: benefits of ecological balance

Ecological balance is a term describing how ecosystems are organized in a state of stability

where species coexist with other species and with their environment.

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ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES:

IUCN (international union for the conservation of nature)

UNEP (united nations environment programme)

WWF (world wildlife fund for nature)

RAMSAR COVENTION

UNESCO

Conservation International

Greenpeace

INDIAN AGENCIES

Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)

Poovulagin Nanbargal

Pasumai Thaayagam TNPT

38. On the outline map provided to you, mark the locations of all of the following. Write in your QCA Booklet the significance of these locations whether physical / commercial / economic / ecological / environmental / cultural in few words nfhLf;fg;gl;Ls;s ,e;jpa tiuglj;jpy; gpd;tUk; ,lq;fis Fwpj;J mt;tplq;fspd; ,ltikT / tzpf / nghUshjhu / #oy; / Rw;Wr;#oy; / fyhr;rhu Kf;fpaj;Jtj;ij tpdhtpil Gj;jfj;jpy; XhpU thpfspy; vOjTk; i. Mandovi river / ke;Njhtp ejp ii. Bhorghat Pass / Nghh;fhl; fztha; iii. Loktak Lake / Nyhf;lhf; Vhp iv. Karachi / fuhr;rp v. Ganga Express Way / fq;fh tpiuT rhiy vi. Barren Island / ghud; jPT vii. Teesta river / jP];jh ejp viii. Bhuvaneshwar / GtNd];th; ix. Vaishno Devi Shrine / it~;Ndh Njtp Myak; x. Narora / eNuhuh xi. Sardar Sarovar Dam / rh;jhh; rNuhth; miz xii. Bandipur – Nagarhole / ge;jpg+h; - ehfh; N`hy; xiii. Jaisalmer / n[a;rhy;kh; xiv. Raichur mine / uha;Rh; Ruq;fk; xv. Arakan Yoma / muf;fd; Nahkh

I. MANDOVI RIVER

The Mahadayi/Mandovi River, also known as Mahadayi or Mhadei River, is described as the

lifeline of the Indian state of Goa.

II. BHORGHAT PASS

Bhor ghat is a mountain pass which is located near Khandala, Maharashtra which is the

famous hill station of Sahyadri range.

It links Mumbai to Pune

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III. LOKTAK LAKE

Loktak Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is famous for the phumdis

floating over it. The lake is located near Moirang in Manipur state, India.

IV. KARACHI

Karachi is the capital of the Pakistani province of Sindh. It is the most populous city in

Pakistan, and sixth-most-populous city proper in the world.

V. GANGA EXPRESSWAY

The Ganga Expressway project was freshly launched on 29 January 2019 by Chief Minister of

Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath.

World‘s longest express way connecting western up and prayagraj

Distance is 600 km.

VI. BARREN ISLAND

Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea, dominated by Barren Volcano, the

only confirmed active volcano in South Asia, and the only active volcano along a chain of

volcanoes from Sumatra to Myanmar.

VII. TEESTA RIVER

Teesta River is a 315 km long river that rises in the eastern Himalayas, flows through the

Indian states of West Bengal and Sikkim through Bangladesh and enters the Bay of Bengal.

VIII. BHUBANESWAR

Bhubaneswar is an ancient city in India‘s eastern state of Odisha, formerly Orissa.

Bhubaneswar is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Odisha. It is a centre of

economic, educational and cultural importance of East India

IX. VAISHNO DEVI

A pilgrimage to the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji is considered to be one of the

holiest pilgrimages of our times.

It is located in jammu and Kashmir.

X. NARORA

Narora is a town located on the banks of river Ganga.

Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS) is a nuclear power plant located in Narora,

Bulandshahar District in Uttar Pradesh, India.

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XI. SARDAR SAROVAR DAM

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada River near Navagam, Gujarat in

India.

Largest dam in India

XII. BANDIPUR AND NAGARHOLE

Bandipur and Nagarhole National Park are regarded as one of the most beautiful and the

better-managed national parks of India.

Located in south Karnataka.

XIII. JAISALMER

Jaisalmer, nicknamed "The Golden city", is a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Place of lowest rainfall in India.

XIV. RAICHUR MINE

Hutti Gold Mines also spelled as Hatti is a town in Raichur district in the Indian state of

Karnataka.

XV. ARAKAN YOMA

The Arakan Mountains, also known as the Rakhine Mountains, are a mountain range in

western Myanmar.

It plays a major role in south west monsoon rainfall.

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39. What types of irrigation are most suitable in Indian Climatic conditions? Describe briefly

the various sources and types of irrigation. ,e;jpa fhy epiyf;F kpfTk; cfe;j ePh;g;ghrd tiffs; ahit? ePh;g;ghrdj;jpd; Mjhuq;fisAk; tiffisAk; tpthp

Wells and tube wells method of irrigation has been used in India from time immemorial . Sources of Irrigation 1. Tank Irrigation 2. Well Irrigation 3. Canal Irrigation

Types of Irrigation Systems 1. Ditch Irrigation 2. Terraced Irrigation 3. Drip Irrigation 4. Sprinkler system 5. Rotary System 6. Center Pivot Irrigation 7. Surface Irrigation

40. What are the objectives, functions and achievements of BRICS?

BRICS-,d; Nehf;fq;fs;> gzpfs; kw;Wk; rhjidfs; ahit? BRICS BRICS is the acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Originally the first four were grouped as "BRIC" before the induction of South Africa in 2010. The term ‗BRIC‘ was coined in 2001. The BRICS members are known for their significant influence on regional affairs. Since 2009, the BRICS nations have met annually at formal summits. South Africa hosted the 10th BRICS summit in July 2018. The agenda for BRICS summit 2018 includes Inclusive growth, Trade issues, Global governance, Shared Prosperity, International peace and security. It‘s headquarters is at Shanghai, China. The New Development Bank (NDB) formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank was established by BRICS States. The first BRICS summit was held at Moscow and South Africa hosted the Tenth Conference at Johanesberg in July 2018. India had an opportunity of hosting fourth and Eighth summits in 2012 and 2016 respectively.

Objectives of BRICS

1. To increase trade co-operation by making an exclusive trade block. 2. To use currency other than US Dollar. Since Dollar is a dominant currency and US can

control the flow of dollar, BRICS helps in the countries countries operating with alternative currencies. How far have they succeeded in this respect? Not much.

3. To increase regional co-operation.

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4. To create a separate trade block made for developing countries for trade co-operation. Functions of BRICS

1. It acts as a promoter of more legitimate international system and also advocating reform of the UN Security Council.

2. This group of nations is especially meant for South-South framework for cooperation. 3. It performs as an agent to bridge the increasing gap between developed and

developing countries. For instance, in the WTO, the BRICS countries are emphasizing to promote a fair order regarding agricultural policies.

4. It performs a commendable contribution for assisting developing countries in gaining in areas such as an advantage in trade and climate change negotiations.

5. It disseminates information and exchange platform beyond economic cooperation. 6. It acts as a catalytic in protecting the interests of middle powers on global forum.

Achievements of BRICS Following are some of the major achievements of BRICS. The establishment of the Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) has further deepened and consolidated the partnership of its members in the economic-financial area. In the sixth BRICS summit in Brazil, the member countries, signed an agreement to create a development bank (New Development Bank) with headquarters at Shangai, China in 2015 on the lines of Asian Development Bank and the World Bank. The economic potential and demographic development are putting the BRICS countries, increasingly in a leading position in setting the global agenda and having a greater say in the global governance. It has to be remembered that BRICS share 43% of world population, but only 21% of the global GDP.

41. Give a detailed note on Tamilnadu Global Investors Meet jkpof cyf KjyPl;lhsh;fs; khehL gw;wp tphpthf vOJf

Global Investors Meet (GIM) 2019

First GIM 2015

The Global Investors Meet was the pet project of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa

During the first edition of the event in 2015, the State managed to attract investments to the tune of Rs 2.42 lakh crore across 98 projects for the employment of 4.7 lakh people

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Second GIM 2019

The Tamil Nadu Government has organised Global Investors Meet 2019 on January 23rd and 24th, 2019 at Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai

It has been organised in line with the state‘s ‗Vision 2023‘ to achieve the leading position in Industrial growth

The 2nd edition of the GIM was aimed to promote industrial activity in the State with a view to provide a focused platform to the business leaders, investors, corporations, policy and opinion makers of India and abroad

The government has allocated Rs 75 crore to conduct the event, where over 250 stalls will be setup by investors and partner countries to showcase their products and services

This year‘s GIM focussed more on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the state Government setting up a single-window portal for MSMEs to ensure time-bound processing of applications and issue of clearances by various departments

It saw the participation of representatives from 10 countries including Australia, Canada, the U.K., Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and France

Objectives of GIM 2019

Position ―Tamil Nadu‖ as the ―Investors‘ Choice‖ Showcase Tamil Nadu‘s potential business opportunities and sector specific investible

projects to investors Showcase the Ease of Doing Business initiatives undertaken by the State Government Converge National and International experts to share sector specific global best practices. Showcase the State‘s rich culture and heritage

12 Focus sectors

Aerospace & Defence Agro & Food Processing Automobiles & Auto Components Chemicals & Petrochemicals Electronics & Hardware Heavy Engineering IT/ ITeS Infrastructure Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology Renewable Energy Skill Development Textiles & Apparels

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Inauguration (23rd January)

Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami - Chief guest

Union Minister of Defence, NirmalaSitharaman and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam- Guests of honour

During the inauguration, NirmalaSitharaman- released the Tamilnadu Aerospace and Defence Industrial Policy 2019

Highlights

Target Investment – Rs 2 lakh crore

Overall, the state has signed 304 MoUs in the investors meet with an investment of Rs 3,00,431crores - to provide job opportunities for 10.50 lakh persons.

During the event, Tangedco announced the starting of Floating solar plants on 3 dam reservoirs in the state – 100MW capacity in Mettur dam, 100MW in Bhavanisagar dam and 50 MW in Vaigai dam (At present, there is one floating solar power project at Rihand dam in Uttar Pradesh with 50MW capacity) The next GIM is scheduled to take place in 2021