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[#271] What was the name of the Indian Army Operation conducted to release Goa from Portuguese rule
Correct Answer

(B) Operation Vijay

Explanation

Solution: The Indian Army Operation Vijay was conducted to release Goa from Portuguese rule. Operation Vijay, the operation by the Military of India that led to the capture of Goa, Daman and Diu and Anjediva Islands. Operation Vijay to push back infiltrators in the Kargil War.

[#272] 6.4 billion USD was spent by UNCCD member states to combat land degradation between 2017 and 2019. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. The Land Degradation Neutrality Fund/ LDNF is aimed at achieving sustainable development goal no.15. 2. The fund is managed by the World Bank. Select the correct option:
Correct Answer

(A) Only 1 is correct

[#273] The UNCTAD reported on the contributions of the private sector to global GDP recently. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. The public sector debt constitutes a greater part of GDP than the private sector debt. 2. The UNCTAD predicts that the private sector will enable the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Which of the above statements is/are true?
Correct Answer

(C) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

[#274] With reference to the discussions on Uniform Civil Code in the Supreme Court, consider the following statements: 1. Provision for UCC in the constitution is justiciable. 2. Goa has a UCC. Which of the above statements is/are true?
Correct Answer

(B) Only 2 is correct

Explanation

Solution: Goa is the only state in India with an UCC. It has a common family law called the Goa Civil Code which governs all individuals irrespective of religion, ethnicity, linguistic origins, etc. The Goa Civil Code is based on Portuguese Civil Code.

[#275] With reference to the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) program being carried out in the Himalayan states, consider the following statements: 1. Under the REDD+ program, developing nations receive results-based payment. 2. UN-REDD program helps the countries develop the ability to meet the REDD+ goals. Select the correct option:
Correct Answer

(D) Both 1 and 2 are correct

Explanation

Solution: The REDD+ program is a concept under UNFCC. It was adopted to drive climate change mitigation in the developing countries by providing results based payment. The REDD+ Himalayas program is in line with this global program. It was launched in 2016 to curb deforestation and degradation of the forests. The UN-REDD program involves UNEP, UNDP and also the FAO. It is a complementary program to the REDD+. It helps the countries develop capabilities to achieve the targets set by REDD+. It supports national REDD+ programs across the world. The program uses financial incentives to drive the action against climate change.