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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 90
Q90. The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?
(a) Increase in the cash reserve ratio
(b) Increase in the banking
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) – UPSC Environment Notes
CCS is a systematic approach aimed at lessening the release of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced during industrial processes and the combustion of fossil fuels
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 89
Q89. Recently, India signed a deal known as 'Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field'
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 88
Q88. Which of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens known as the ‘General Data Protection Regulation’
Climate Change Mitigation Measures – Clean coal technology, Geoengineering, Climate Smart Cities, Transition to Green Economy – UPSC Environment Notes
Changes in Climate Mitigation involve actions taken to reduce or prevent the emissions of greenhouse gases.
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 87
Q87. Consider the following statements: The Reserve Bank of India’s recent directives relating to ‘Storage of Payment System Data popularly known as data diktat
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 86
Q86. Which one of the following is not the most likely measure the Government/RBI takes to stop the slide of the Indian rupee?
(a) Curbing imports
Current State of Emissions – IEA World Energy Outlook Recent Report, Climate Change Performance Index, Environmental Performance Index (EPI) – UPSC Environment Notes
Additionally, the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) provides a comprehensive assessment of countries' environmental policies and outcomes, including their management of air quality
Climate Sensitivity – Feedback Drive Uncertainty – UPSC Environment Notes
Climate sensitivity is usually described as the increase in global temperature when the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere doubles from pre-industrial levels.
Carbon Footprint – Various Sector, State Wise Carbon Emission – UPSC Environment Notes
A carbon footprint refers to the comprehensive amount of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs), notably carbon dioxide and methane, that are released into the atmosphere due to diverse human activities.
