Indian army has published the notification for SSC Tech 56 men and SSC Tech 27 women for the course commencing at OTA Chennai from April 2021
"Climate Action Tracker" which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is a :"Climate Action Tracker" which monitors the emission reduction pledges of different countries is:
Database created by a coalition of research organizations
Wing of "International Panel of Climate Change"
Committee under "United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change"
Agency promoted and financed by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Bank
Consider the following statements :
1. "The Climate Group" is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and running them.
2. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative "EP100".
3. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals.
4. Some Indian companies are members of EP100.
5. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the "Under2 Coalition".
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1, 2, 4 and 5
1, 3 and 4 only
2, 3 and 5 only
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
"If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys." Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statement?
The water cycle in wetlands involves surface runoff, subsoil percolation and evaporation.
Algae form the nutrient base upon which fish, crustaceans, molluscs, birds, reptiles and mammals thrive.
Wetlands play a vital role in maintaining sedimentation balance and soil stabilization.
Aquatic plants absorb heavy metals and excess nutrients.
In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements :
1. The 24-hour mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 15 μg/m³ and annual mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 μg/m³.
2. In a year, the highest levels of ozone pollution occur during periods of inclement weather.
3. PM10 can penetrate the lung barrier and enter the bloodstream.
4. Excessive ozone in the air can trigger asthma.
1, 3 and 4
1 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4
1 and 2 only
With reference to polyethylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in our daily lives, consider the following statements :
1. Its fibres can be blended with wool and cotton fibres to reinforce their properties.
2. Containers made of it can be used to store any alcoholic beverage.
3. Bottles made of it can be recycled into other products.
4. Articles made of it can be easily disposed of by incineration without causing greenhouse gas emissions.
1 and 3
2 and 4
1 and 4
2 and 3