Prelims Power Play 16 January 2023

1. Rare Earth Metals finds use in which of the following areas?

1. Wind turbines
2. Electric vehicles
3. Combat aircraft
4. Weapons systems

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

2. “Global risk report” is released by?

3. Consider the following statements:

1. Under Ramsar convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government on India in protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India
2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India based on the recommendations of Ramsar convention.
3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4. Kiruna mines recently in news for discovery of large rare earth elements deposits

5. Which of the following ecosystem has a zone of influence under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?