UPSC

Q29. With reference to the history of India, the terms ‘kulyavapa’ and ‘dronavapa’ denote

(a) measurement of land

(b) coins of different monetary value

As per the latest assessment presented in the ‘State of the World’s Birds’ review, around 48% of the global bird species are identified or presumed to be experiencing declines in their populations.

Q28. The Vital-Vidhvansak, the first monthly journal to have the untouchable people as its target audience was published by

(a)Gopal Baba Walangkar

The Living Planet Report 2022 by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) reveals a substantial 69% decline in the global populations of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish over the past 50 years. 

Q27. The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following?

Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference

Withdrawal of Ordinances

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has released a groundbreaking report asserting that the sustainable utilization of wild species has the potential to meet the needs of billions.

India, a land of rich cultural heritage and diverse ecosystems, harbors some of the world’s most significant Biodiversity Hotspots

Q26. With reference to the book ‘Desher Katha’ written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements:

Biodiversity hotspots represent areas of exceptional ecological importance characterized by high levels of species richness and endemism

Q25. Which of the following phrases defines the nature of the ‘Hundi’ generally referred to in the sources of the post-Harsha period?

(a) An advisory issued