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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 51
Q51. Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India:
PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
Green Good Deeds Initiative – UPSC Environment Notes
The Green Good Deeds campaign has been initiated by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) – UPSC Environment Notes
The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) stands as a beacon of global conservation efforts, committed to safeguarding the planet's rich biodiversity and fostering harmony between humanity and nature.
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 50
Q50. Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?
International Whaling Commission (IWC) – UPSC Environment Notes
Whaling refers to the act of hunting and killing whales for various purposes, including obtaining their meat and oil.
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 49
Q49. Consider the following statements:
The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification
Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) – UPSC Environment Notes
The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) stands as an emblem of India's rich biodiversity and the tireless efforts to understand, conserve, and celebrate it.
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 48
Q48. Consider the following statements:
The coal sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi.
Now, coal blocks are allocated
National Action Plan for Conservation of Migratory Birds (2018-2023) – UPSC Environment Notes
The migratory birds made their appearance in the first week of October, at a time when temperatures in the region and its surroundings ranged between 33°C and 35°C.
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UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 47
Q47. The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of:
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Lal Bahadur Shastri
