ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1. Which of the following is/are correct about “African Swine Fever” (ASF)?

1. It is a severe viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs.

2. ASF is not a threat to human beings since it spreads form animals to other animals.

3. There is a non-approved vaccine against ASF.

(a) 1 and 2    (b) 2 and 3      (c) 1 and 3     (d) 1, 2 and 3

2. Which of the following is/are correct about White- Bellied Heron?

1. It is a species of bird and second largest living species of heron.

2. It is found in most parts of the Indian subcontinent including the northern plains.

3. The species is listed as vulnerable under the IUCN.

(a) 1 only    (b) 1 and 2     (c) 1, 2, and 3       (d) 3 only

3. Which of the following is/are correct about ESG Bonds?

1. ESG bonds is a kind of mutual fund.

2. Its investing is used synonymously with sustainable investing or socially responsible investing.

3. Greens bonds are universally rated as the most “invested ESG asset class”

(a) 1 and 2     (b) 1 and 3     (c) 2 and 3           (d) 1, 2, and 3

ANSWERS

1. ANS D

2. ANS A

It’s a rare and elusive bird, extremely shy to human presence. It is one of the rarest birds in the world found only in Bhutan, Myanmar and the Namdhapa National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. It has been recently sighted in the Kamlang Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh. IUCN status – critically endangered.

3. ANS D

ESG – Environment, social, and Goverance transaction. Green bonds raise money for renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transportation, green building, wastewater management and climate change adaptions.