Mining Licenses and Auctions

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What is the typical climate required for the growth of rubber?

Moist and humid (correct)

Cool and dry

Hot and dry

Cold and wet

Where was the first rubber plantation in India established?

Tamil Nadu

Karnataka

Kerala

On the banks of the river Periyar (correct)

What is the minimum rainfall required for rubber plantations?

250 cm

300 cm

200 cm (correct)

150 cm

What is the current ranking of India in terms of natural rubber production?

Sixth Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the tree from which rubber is made?

Hevea Brasiliensis Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal soil type for rubber plantations?

Rich well-drained alluvial soil Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the culm of this species of bamboo?

Thin and hollow Signup and view all the answers

What is the current FDI policy for rubber plantations in India?

100% FDI allowed Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum area in which activities can be conducted under a single exploration licence?

1,000 square kilometres Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Mines and Minerals Bill 2023?

To stimulate private sector involvement Signup and view all the answers

Who is empowered to conduct auctions for composite licenses and mining leases?

Central government Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for excluding six atomic minerals from the Bill?

To reserve them exclusively for government entities Signup and view all the answers

What type of exploration activities were previously prohibited under the Act?

Pitting, trenching, drilling, and sub-surface excavation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the new exploration license (EL) introduced by the Bill?

To encourage private sector involvement in reconnaissance-level and prospective-stage exploration Signup and view all the answers

What is the context in which ECOWAS has been active?

The ongoing crisis in Niger Signup and view all the answers

What is ECOWAS?

A regional economic organization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics makes Nal Matti banana suitable for baby food?

Its low total soluble solids content Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the pulp of Theyn Matti banana?

It tastes like honey Signup and view all the answers

Which river forms part of the India-Bangladesh border?

Feni River Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Sulina Channel in Ukraine's grain trade?

It is an alternative passage after Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following rivers is the second longest in Europe?

Danube River Signup and view all the answers

How many countries does the Danube River pass through or form the border of?

Ten Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Feni River meet after flowing into Bangladesh?

The Bay of Bengal Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the bridge that connects Sabroom in Tripura with Ramgarh in Bangladesh?

Maitri Setu Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of planting 25,000 saplings of native trees in Assam?

To secure an elephant habitat and mitigate human-elephant conflicts Signup and view all the answers

What is the Culturable Command Area for a Minor Irrigation scheme?

Area that can be irrigated from a scheme and is fit for cultivation up to 2,000 hectares Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of Minor Irrigation projects?

Short gestation period, require smaller investment and benefit reach the farmer Signup and view all the answers

How many Minor Irrigation schemes have been reported in the 6th census?

23.14 million Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Minor Irrigation schemes are Ground Water schemes?

94.8% Signup and view all the answers

Which state has the largest number of Minor Irrigation schemes?

Uttar Pradesh Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Minor Irrigation schemes continue to remain under private ownership?

96.6% Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique feature of Rafflesia's growth?

It depends on a host vine for nutrients and support Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Liptako-Gourma Charter?

To create a collective defence and mutual assistance architecture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the G5 Sahel alliance?

Ghana Signup and view all the answers

What is the region where the borders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger meet?

Liptako-Gourma Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of Rafflesia's blooming period?

A few days to a week Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of an attack on one of the signatory states in the Alliance of Sahel States?

It will be considered an attack on all signatory states Signup and view all the answers

What is the common characteristic of the three countries that signed the mutual defence pact?

They are all former French colonies Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Alliance of Sahel States?

To establish a collective defence and mutual assistance architecture Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mines and Minerals Bill 2023

The Bill allows for auctioning of mining leases and composite licenses for critical minerals.
The Central government can conduct auctions for composite licenses and mining leases specifically for critical and strategic minerals.
Six atomic minerals are no longer reserved exclusively for government entities.
The Bill overturns the Act's prohibition on certain exploration activities like pitting, trenching, drilling, and sub-surface excavation.
The Bill introduces a new exploration license aimed at promoting reconnaissance-level and prospective-stage exploration by private players.
The maximum exploration area is 1,000 square kilometers under a single exploration license.

ECOWAS

ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) has been active in the crisis in Niger, where a military coup ousted the president.

Matti Banana

There are different types of Matti Banana, including Nal Matti, Theyn Matti, Kal Matti, Nei Matti, and Sundari Matti.
Nal Matti has a yellowish-orange color and fine aroma.
Theyn Matti's pulp tastes like honey.
Kal Matti gets its name from the calcium oxalate crystals forming in its pulp and black dots on the skin.
Nei Matti exudes the aroma of ghee.

Maitri Setu

Maitri Setu is a bridge built over the Feni River, which flows between the Indian boundary in Tripura and Bangladesh.
The bridge spans 1.9 kilometers, joining Sabroom in Tripura with Ramgarh in Bangladesh.
The name 'Maitri Setu' symbolizes growing bilateral relations and friendly ties between India and Bangladesh.

Feni River

The Feni River forms part of the India-Bangladesh border.
It originates in the South Tripura district, passes through Sabroom town on the Indian side, and meets the Bay of Bengal after flowing into Bangladesh.

Sulina Channel

The Sulina Channel is an alternative passage for Ukraine's grain trade after Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal.
The channel is a distributary of the Danube River, connecting major Ukrainian ports to the Black Sea within Romania's borders.

Danube River

The Danube River is the second longest in Europe after the Volga.
It originates in the Black Forest region of Germany and passes through several countries before emptying into the Black Sea.
The Danube River passes through or forms the border of ten countries.

Elephant Habitat and Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation

An initiative to plant 25,000 saplings of native trees aims to secure an elephant habitat and mitigate human-elephant conflicts in the Udalguri district bordering Bhutan.
Several native species of trees are being planted, including Amla, Bel, Gamhari, Jamun, Bhumura, and Arjun, which are important for the elephants' diet.

Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the 6th census report on Minor Irrigation (MI) schemes.
MI schemes are defined as those structures having a culturable command area of up to 2,000 hectares.
There are 23.14 million MI schemes, with 94.8% being groundwater schemes.
Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of MI schemes, followed by Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

Botanical Survey of India

The Botanical Survey of India is the apex taxonomic research organization of India.
It works under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India.
The organization was established on 13th February 1890 under the direction of Sir George King.

Rubber Crisis

Rubber is made from the latex of a tree called Hevea Brasiliensis.
Rubber is a strategic industrial raw material and has special status globally for defense, national security, and industrial development.
Commercial rubber plantations are grown in tropical and subtropical areas with a temperature above 25°C, high rainfall, and well-drained alluvial soil.

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Mutual Defence Pact

The military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger signed a mutual defense pact.
The Liptako-Gourma Charter establishes the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), aiming to establish an architecture of collective defense and mutual assistance.
The charter binds the signatories to assist one another, including militarily, in the event of an attack on any one of them.

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This quiz covers the policies and procedures for granting mining licenses and leases, including the role of central and state governments in auctioning critical minerals.