Q74 · UPSC Prelims 2022 · Set A · Current Affairs and GK

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Consider the following statements:1.The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.2.The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Attempt Solution

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2

D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

A
1 only
1 only. ISC is not a GoI–WHO funded statutory sanitation platform as framed.
B
2 only
2 only. NIUA is an autonomous institute associated with MoHUA, not ‘apex body of the Minister’ as worded.
C
Both 1 and 2
Both. Both over-claim parentage.
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Neither. India Sanitation Coalition is an industry/multi-stakeholder platform (FICCI-hosted), not a WHO-funded government scheme. NIUA is autonomous; the wording in 2 does not hold.

Summary. Official key is (d) neither. The India Sanitation Coalition is a multi-stakeholder platform, not a GoI-plus-WHO fund. The National Institute of Urban Affairs works with Housing and Urban Affairs but is not correctly described as the Minister’s apex body in statement 2.

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2026 · Q52 · General Studies · 2 marks
In a multi-ethnic district where both economic competition and historical grievances frequently led to community tensions, a flashpoint has arisen with a Government decision to allocate land for a waste management facility near a tribal hamlet, sparking protests by the tribal community, which claimed that the land was sacred and critical to their cultural identity. At the same time, urban residents and local industries supported the project, citing severe solid waste challenges and health concerns due to lack of a proper disposal site. The conflict has escalated with road blockades, social media campaigns, and allegations of police excesses. As a responsible Government official, you are tasked with resolving the situation through mediation, ensuring a sustainable outcome that balances environmental needs, tribal rights, and urban public health. Consider the following statements with reference to the above: 1. A successful conflict resolution process must begin with acknowledging the cultural concerns of the protesting tribal community before discussing technical alternatives. 2. The Government should move ahead with the project without delay to address urban health concerns, which outweigh the sentiments of a small group. 3. Creating a multi-stakeholder dialogue platform - including tribal leaders, environmental experts, and municipal representatives - to build mutual understanding and help de-escalate tensions. 4. Conducting an independent Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and sharing findings transparently with both sides to facilitate evidence-based decision-making. Which of the statements given above would contribute to the resolution process?
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