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1. Which of the following are correct on ‘Slender Loris’ ?
1. Slender Loris, an endangered species, is a small nocturnal mammal

that spends most of its life on trees. They act as biological predators
of pests that harm agricultural crops and help farmers.
2. India is home to two nocturnal primates --- slender loris and slow loris.
While slow loris inhabits north-eastern states of India, slender loris is
mainly found in southern states
3. ‘Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary’ has been notified as the first
Slender Loris sanctuary in India by TN Govt recently
4. They are found in tropical rain forests, scrub forests, semi-deciduous
forests and swamps. They feed on insects, reptiles, plant shoots, and
fruits.
a One of the options is correct

b Two of the options are correct
c Three of the options are correct
d All options are correct
2. Which are the top 4 countries emitting maximum Carbon-di-oxide, in

order of maximum to minimum ?
a China, USA, EU and India

b China, EU, USA, India
c USA, China, India and EU
d USA, China, EU and India
3. Which of the following are correct on ‘Emissions Gap Report 2022: The
Closing Window — Climate Crisis Calls for Rapid Transformation of
Societies’
1. This was published by UNEP

2. Collectively G20 members are responsible for 75 % of global GHG
emissions
3. While the global average per capita GHG emissions was 6.3 tonnes of
CO2 in 2020, for USA – 14, Russia- 13, China 10 and India - 2.4 tonnes
4. We need to cut 45 per cent off emissions by 2030, over and above
what current policies will deliver, to get on track to limiting global
warming to 1.5°C. For 2°C, the challenge is 30 per cent by 2030

4. Which of the following are correct on the Climate Change Performance

Index?
1. The Climate Change Performance Index is published by three

environmental nongovernmental organizations viz. Germanwatch,
NewClimate Institute and the Climate Action Network (CAN)
International.
2. CCPI looks at four categories, with 14 indicators: Greenhouse Gas
Emissions, Renewable Energy, Energy Use, and Climate Policy
3. Saudi Arabia has the highest per capita GHG emissions among the
G20 nations.
4. India ranks eighth out of 63 countries in the Climate Change
Performance Index 2023 .

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5. Consider the following on Global Environmental Facility
1. It is a Financial Mechanism for five major international environmental

conventions: the Minamata Convention on Mercury, the Stockholm
Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), UNCBD, UNCCD
and UNFCCC
2. Its headquarters is at New York
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
6 Consider the following on Green Climate Fund
1. The Green Climate Fund is a fund established within the framework of

the UNFCCC as an operating entity of the Financial Mechanism to assist
developing countries to counter climate change
2. The GCF is based in Incheon, South Korea
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both
D. None
7. Consider the following on Rule of Law Index
1. Rule of Law Index is published by World Justice Project

2. The Index provides data on eight dimensions of the rule of law: limited
government powers; absence of corruption; order and security;
fundamental rights; open government; regulatory enforcement; civil
justice; and criminal justice.
3. World Justice Project has its headquarters at Washington DC
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. All
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8. Which Kingdom among the following have built the Khajuraho Temple ?
A. Solankis
B. Cholas
C. Hosalyas
D. Chandelas
9.Which of the following Strait is correctly matched ?
1. Kerch Strait -Black Sea with the Sea of Azov

2. Strait of Messina- Tyrrhenian Sea with the Ionian Sea
3. Strait of Dover- North Sea with English Channel
4. Bosphorus Strait – Caspian Sea with Sea of Marmara
1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 2, 3 and 4 only
4. All
10 Consider the following martial arts in the country and identify the ones
correctly matched
1. Silambam: Tamil Nadu

2. Kalariyapattu: Kerala
3. Thang-ta: Mizoram
4. Gatka: Punjab
A. 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
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JS Mentoring
Mekedatu project is proposed to be built at a

deep gorge situated at the confluence of the
Cauvery and its tributary Arkavati in Karnataka.
The reservoir is aimed at ensuring drinking
water supply to Karnataka’s capital Bengaluru.
The project is a bone of contention between

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

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JS Mentoring: The Joy of Being a Civil Servant 11 Nov 2022

CIVIL SERVICES FOUNDATION PROGRAM

1. Which of the following are correct on ‘Slender Loris’ ?

1. Slender Loris, an endangered species, is a small nocturnal mammal

a One of the options is correct

2. Which are the top 4 countries emitting maximum Carbon-di-oxide, in

a China, USA, EU and India

1. This was published by UNEP

a One of the options is correct

4. Which of the following are correct on the Climate Change Performance

1. The Climate Change Performance Index is published by three

a One of the options is correct

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1. It is a Financial Mechanism for five major international environmental

6 Consider the following on Green Climate Fund

1. The Green Climate Fund is a fund established within the framework of

7. Consider the following on Rule of Law Index

1. Rule of Law Index is published by World Justice Project

9.Which of the following Strait is correctly matched ?

1. Kerch Strait -Black Sea with the Sea of Azov

1. Silambam: Tamil Nadu

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JS Mentoring 11 Nov 2022 Current Affairs DAILY

Mekedatu project is proposed to be built at a

The project is a bone of contention between

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