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The Hindu News Analysis – 09th March 2020 – Shankar IAS Academy

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1 Doctors’ forum dispels beliefs on commercial cord blood banking - - 7 - -

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2 ‘Over 40% govt. schools don’t have power, playgrounds’ 10
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3 Shivamogga varsity develops new paddy variety resistant to blast disease - 6 9 - -

4 Military Cooperation Group dialogue with U.S. postponed 11 11 13 11 11

5 Though hunters lose interest in Red Panda, traps still snare endangered mammal 7 7 9 7 7

6 Turmeric ryots may get good returns - - - 5 -

7 Practice cum Revision - MCQs @end of the video

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Leaf blast

Neck rot Panicle blast

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Source: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/rice/rice-blast-disease

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Practice Question – Prelims

Q1. “It is the ancient and sacred spice of India
known as ‘Indian saffron’, an important
commercial spice crop grown in India. It is
used in diversified forms as a condiment,
flavoring and coloring agent. It has anti
cancer and anti viral activities and hence
finds use in the drug industry and cosmetic
industry”.
Which of the following tree/plant is being
described in the above passage?
(a) Sarpagandha
(b) Neem
(c) Turmeric
(d) Tulsi

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Turmeric Crop : Indian saffron

• Scientific name : Curcuma Longa

• A perennial herbaceous plant of the ginger

family
• It’s not a root crop but a stem tuber crop or
rhizome crop.
• Diverse tropical conditions
• It is a native of India and India is the largest
producer of turmeric in the world.
• Telangana is the largest producer of
turmeric.
• Erode Turmeric and Khandmal Haldi : GI tag

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Practice Question – Prelims
Q2. Consider the following statements with
reference to “South Asia Wildlife Enforcement
Network (SAWEN)”:
1. Its goal is to strengthen, promote and co-
ordinate regional co-operation for curbing
illegal wildlife trade that threatens the wild
flora and fauna of South Asia.
2. It is a branch of ASEAN.
3. Recently China and Maldives have joined
the organisation as members.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 3
c) 2 only
d) 2 and 3
Previous Year Question – Prelims 2017
Q4. Consider the following statements in
respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna
and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC):
1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United
Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP).
2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that
trade in wild plants and animals is not a
threat to the conservation of nature.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Practice Question – Prelims
Q3. Recently, “Sahyadri Megha” was in the
news. What is it?
a) It is an initiative for the
conservation of trees in Western
Ghats.
b) It is a communication satellite
launched by India to provide
coverage to South Asia.
c) It is a new red paddy variety
developed by hybridization
breeding method.
d) It is a Military Cooperation
between Indian Airforce and US
Airforce.
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Practice Question – Mains
GS – II
Q. ‘By 2030, India is set to have largest
working age population in the world.
But, in order to reap the benefits we
need a strong school education system’.
Discuss the issues plaguing India’s school
education system and suggest a way
forward. (250 words, 15 marks)
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Answers

1. Option (c) – Turmeric

2. Option (a) – 1 only
3. Option (c) – It is a new red paddy
variety developed by
hybridization breeding method.
4. Option (b) – 2 only

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