Greater Flamingo Sanctuary & Central Asian Flyway

Consider the following statements about the Greater Flamingo Sanctuary (GFS): It was established by the Tamil Nadu Government at Dhanushkodi. It is located within the ecologically sensitive Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve. Its primary aim is to protect vital migratory bird habitats along the Central Asian Flyway. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) Regulation & Lending

With reference to Urban Cooperative Banks, or UCBs, in India, consider the following statements: They function under a dual regulatory framework involving the Reserve Bank of India and the respective State Governments. The Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act of 2020 decreased the RBI’s control over UCBs to promote state-level autonomy. UCBs are mandated to allocate sixty … Read more

India’s Bioeconomy: Sectors & Ethanol Blending

Consider the following statements regarding India’s Bioeconomy: The Bioindustrial sector, including biofuels and bioplastics, constitutes the largest subsector of India’s bioeconomy. The National Biopharma Mission, which is co-funded by the World Bank, is implemented by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). India achieved its 20 percent ethanol blending (E20) target in the year 2025, … Read more