Prelims Power Play 17 July 2024

1. Consider the following statement with respect to the PM SHRI scheme.

1. It is a Central Sector Scheme.
2. It aims to develop green schools with water conservation, waste recycling, energy- efficient Infrastructure in the curriculum.
3. The PM-SHRI Scheme is under the purview of the Ministry of Culture.

Which of the above statements is /are correct? Select the correct answers from below code

2. Consider the following statements regarding Chandipuravirus (CHPV)

1. It’s a virus of the Rhabdoviridae family, which also includes other members such as the lyssavirus that causes rabies
2. Sandflies like Phlebotomine sandflies and Phlebotomus papatasi are considered vectors of CHPV.
3. The infection caused by the virus can then reach the central nervous system which can lead to encephalitis.

How many of the above provisions of the Constitution recognise the importance of environment and climate?

3. Consider the following related Regulation of sand mining in India.

1. Sand is a minor mineral under the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act.
2. MMDR Act empowers the state governments for making rules for regulating the grant of quarry leases, mining leases or other mineral concessions in respect of minor minerals.
3. MMDR Act empowers the state governments to make rules for preventing illegal mining.

Which of the above statements is /are correct? Select the correct answers from below code

4. Global bond index inclusion to enhance ‘Indianisation’ of hot money.  Hot money refers to

5. Drug Tirzepatide — marketed as Mounjaro and Zepbound is primarily used to treat