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Question: Explain the scientific principle behind cloud seeding—————–technology. (GS-3)

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Question: Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Saranda forest, recently in the news?
(a) The Jharkhand government has proposed mining expansion in the Saranda forest, leading to protests by local forest dwellers.
(b) The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government to notify a part of Saranda forest as a wildlife sanctuary.
(c) The central government has approved the diversion of Saranda forest land for industrial use under the Forest Conservation Act.
(d) The Wildlife Institute of India has recommended relocation of all forest dwellers from Saranda to create a core tiger habitat.

Question: With reference to the Sevilla Forum on Debt, consider the following statements:
1. It is a United Nations–backed initiative hosted by Spain.
2. It has been launched to help developing nations escape the weight of unsustainable debt.
3. It was launched at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) in Geneva.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: The Sevilla Commitment, recently in the news, is associated with which of the following?
(a) A global agreement on biodiversity conservation under the UN Environment Programme
(b) A roadmap for making global finance fairer and more sustainable
(c) A UN initiative for regulating digital currencies and cross-border payments
(d) An OECD framework for corporate tax harmonisation among developing nations

Question: With reference to Article 371 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. It deals with Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions under Part XXI of the Constitution.
2. Article 371 is currently applicable in 12 States of India.
3. It is only applicable in states with more than 20% tribal population.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question: The Chaman border crossing is occasionally mentioned in the news with reference to:
(a) Bangladesh-Myanmar relation
(b) Bangladesh-India relation
(c) Pakistan-Afghanistan relation
(d) India-Nepal relation

Question: With reference to the technology of cloud seeding, consider the following statements:
1. Cloud seeding creates new clouds.
2. The process includes injecting silver iodide particles into the atmosphere.
3. Sodium chloride is also used in some cloud-seeding operations.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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