main ecological functions of the Andaman Sea to some of the marine mammals?
A) It is the sole known breeding area of blue whales.
B) It is one of the major habitats of endangered species such as Dugong and Irrawaddy Dolphin.
C) Polar bears use it as a migration route.
D) It is applied to commercial whaling.
Answer: B) It is one of the major habitat of endangered species such as the Dugong and Irrawaddy Dolphin.
Rationale: The article enumerates the biodiversity of the sea stating that it supports endangered species such the Dugong, and is a major habitat to different dolphin species, including the Irrawaddy Dolphin.
Article 4: Agri-Stack Scheme
What is the major goal of Agri-Stack scheme?
A) To give direct cash transfers to the entire farmer fraternity.
B) To develop a centralized digital system that brings together farmer, land and scheme data.
C) To socialize the land in India.
D) To substitute natural crops with genetically modified crops.
Question: B) To develop a centralized digital platform, which brings farmer, land, and scheme data together.
Explanation: The essence of this is to create one, centralized digital platform to bring together the key data points, which include verifiable identity of the farmers, land records, and historical information on scheme benefits.
The expediency in the implementation of Agri-Stack is manifested by the government initiative where state?
A) Gujarat
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Karnataka
D) Punjab
Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: According to the article, the harsh admonition of the Uttar Pradesh government to its District Magistrates recently throws light on the priority of the scheme.
Article 5: EV Charging Infrastructure PM E-DRIVE EV Charging Infrastructure.
What is the key objective of PM E-DRIVE scheme?
A) To produce electric cars in India.
B)Install more than 72,300 public EV charging points in India.
C) To release free electric cars to every citizen.
D) To construct dedicated highways that will just serve EVs.
Goal: B) To place more than 72,300 public EV charging stations in India.
Purpose: The purpose is well defined since it is intended to install over 72,300 sites where individuals can charge their vehicles under public Electric Vehicles (EV) chargers nationwide.
What organization has been identified as the Project Implementation Agency (PIA) of this scheme?
A) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
B) Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL).
C) Food Corporation of India (FCI).
D) National highway Authority of India (NHAI).
Response B) Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL).
Explanation: Under implementation section, it is indicated that Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) is assigned to act as the PIA to oversee the implementation.
Article 6: Unmesha of International Literature Festival and Cultural Legacy of Bihar.
The fact that the festival is hosted in the state of Bihar draws attention to the historical importance of the state as a hub of what?
A) Sea trade and sea power.
B) Spiritual and intellectual learning.
C) manufacturing and heavy industry.
D) Mughal art and architecture.
Response: B) Spiritual and intellectual education.
Explanation The article