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8th July 2022

QUIZ - 8th July 2022

5 Questions

5 Minutes

Mains Question:

Q1. Discuss the need for rethinking on the impacts of the environmental policies at the local level, especially, the prospects of alternate income generating opportunities for successful conservation initiatives. (150 words)

Approach 

  • Introduction- brief about the conservation debate and environmental policies
  • Give example of eco sensitive zone and debate around them
  • Assess impact of environmental policies on local level (employment issues)
  • Required measures
  • Sum up 

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Context

Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways approved a Draft GSR (general statutory rules) Notification seeking comments on a proposal to introduce the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat-NCAP).

What is the purpose of an NCAP?

  • Globally reliable information -New Car Assessment Programs (NCAPs) provide globally reliable information about the crash safety of a vehicle based on certain common criteria and procedures. 
  • Foothold in International Market- This then helps vehicles acquire a foothold in international markets.
  • Different from regional NCAP-Global NCAP is a standardised platform establishing cooperation and coordination among NCAPs internationally whereas regional NCAPs take into account specific local conditions.
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