UPSC Current affairs Quiz 20/03/2021

Consider the following statements with respect to Stop TB Partnership:

1) It is a unique international body with the power to align actors all over the world in the fight against TB.

2) It was established in the year 1990 to eliminate Tuberculosis as a public health problem by 2022.

3) Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare was recently appointed as Chairman of Stop TB Partnership Board.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

Consider the following statements regarding the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI):

1) It is a global partnership that aims to promote the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks.

2) It has been launched by the BRICS countries.

3) EU has recently joined this coalition.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements Van Dhan Vikas Yojana:

1) It is a programme for value addition, branding & marketing of Minor Forest Produces.

2) It includes the establishment of Van Dhan Kendras to facilitate creation of sustainable livelihoods for the forest-based tribes.

3) Meghalaya has emerged as the model state for Van Dhan Vikas Yojana.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Digital Green Certificate.

1) It is issued by the United Nation Environment programme to achieve a Zero carbon emission target.

2) It aims to increase the forest coverage percentage across the world.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements regarding Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project, recently seen in the news.

1) It is related to ensuring water for drinking and irrigation in 13 districts of eastern Rajasthan.

2) This project aims to harvest surplus water available during the rainy season in reverse in the northern part of the state.

3) It is completed in three phases up to 2023

Select the correct answer using the codes given below?