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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 80
Q80. In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?
(a) The proportion of literates
Solid Waste – Sources, Treatment and Disposal, Measures to Manage – UPSC Environment Notes
Solid waste management is a critical aspect of environmental sustainability, encompassing the identification, treatment, and disposal of waste generated by human activities.
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 79
Q79. The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus:
(a) Transportation
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 78
Q78. In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
(a) The Bio -medical Waste
NITI Aayog Report on Alternatives to Plastics – UPSC Environment Notes
A report from Niti Aayog has recommended exploring plastic alternatives or technologies that facilitate the degradation of plastic.
Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 – UPSC Environment Notes
The Plastic Waste Management Rules of 2016 mark a significant step forward in addressing the burgeoning issue of plastic pollution that plagues environments worldwide
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 77
Q77. Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank’s 'Ease of Doing Business Index'?
(a) Maintenance of law and order
(b) Paying taxes
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 76
Q76. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment)Act, 2017?
Pregnant women are entitled for three months
Major Plastics in Use – Microplastics, Microbeads & Nanoplastics & their effects – UPSC Environment Notes
Exposure to plastics has been noted to induce intestinal inflammation and disrupt gut microbiota, leading to alterations in the gut microbiome.
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 75
Q75. With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE
