Current Affairs 06/00/2025

1.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative launched in 2025?

It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day as part of the Aravalli Green Wall project.

It involved planting Peepal trees across all major cities in India.

The initiative is aimed at creating awareness about maternal health and nutrition.

It was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in collaboration with NITI Aayog.

2.

When did the ban on identified Single Use Plastic (SUP) items come into effect under the 2021 Amendment Rules?

1st January 2022

1st July 2022

12th August 2021

5th June 2022

3.

Which of the following blue carbon ecosystems are mentioned as natural carbon sinks in the context of India’s conservation efforts?

Mangroves, seagrass meadows, and salt marshes

Coral reefs, sand dunes, and freshwater lakes

Tropical rainforests, glaciers, and peatlands

Bamboo forests, alpine meadows, and estuaries

4.

Under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) notified in 2023, which of the following bodies is involved in providing technical support for developing carbon credit mechanisms?

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)

5.

Which of the following is a key feature associated with accounts opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?

Free life insurance coverage of ₹10 lakh

Monthly pension payout for senior citizens

Automatic home loan eligibility after 3 months

RuPay debit card with in-built overdraft facility

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