0 UPSCC ENGLISH QUIZ 16.09.2023 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: Due to climate change, extreme heat in Europe has caused drought, which has affected the cultivation of olives and grapes. Due to drought, crop production is decreasing and crop diseases like fungus are increasing. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2Both 1 and 2 Both 1 and 2 Explanation: Farmers in Spain and Italy are turning to ancient and modern techniques to preserve production of regional favorite crops, including olive oil and Prosecco Because due to climate change, the production of olive oil and wine is decreasing in Spain and Italy of Europe. Due to climate change, extreme heat in Europe has caused drought, which has affected the cultivation of olives and grapes. Effect of drought Spain and Italy are the top producers of olive oil in the world but the industry is at risk due to desertification and drought. Due to drought, crop production is decreasing and crop diseases like fungus are increasing. Olive oil production in Spain's drought-hit region dropped to 663,000 tonnes last year, less than half the average of 1.45 million tonnes recorded in the previous four harvests. Italy, famous for wine and pasta wheat, faces one of its most severe droughts in 70 years in 2022. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: Indian government's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is planning to mandate support for domestic navigation system NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) for all devices. The central government is considering mandating the integration of NavIC in all smartphones sold in India by the year 2025. Manufacturers may be provided additional incentives through production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes to promote domestic chip design and production, using chips that support NavIC technology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: Indian government's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is planning to mandate support for domestic navigation system NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) for all devices. This comes at a time when the newly launched Apple iPhone 15 has India's NavIC is not intended to replace other global navigation systems, but to complement them. Government plans to integrate NavIc into smartphones The central government is considering mandating the integration of NavIC in all smartphones sold in India by the year 2025, especially targeting 5G phones. Manufacturers may be provided additional incentives through production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes to promote domestic chip design and production, using chips that support NavIC technology. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: Maharashtra Government has decided to sterilize Leopards for the sustainable management of population for leopards in the State. Gujarat's forest department has also proposed sterilisation of leopards, especially in and around Gir National Park. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Maharashtra Government has decided to sterilize Leopards for the sustainable management of population for leopards in the State.Gujarat's forest department has also proposed sterilisation of leopards, especially in and around Gir National Park. Need for Sterilizing Leopards and Concerns In 2019-20 alone, Maharashtra saw 58 human deaths due to leopards—over half the 97 casualties in 2010-18. Maharashtra has decided to sterilize leopards as a response to the increasing leopard-human conflicts, rising leopard population, and the need to protect both leopards and human communities. The proposed sterilisation program aims to address these challenges while complying with environmental conservation laws and regulations. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated Ayushman Bhava campaign for universal health care access. Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced the initiative at a media briefing in New Delhi. The Ayushman Bhava campaign aims to provide comprehensive health services by ensuring coverage for every village and town across India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated Ayushman Bhava campaign for universal health care access. Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced the initiative at a media briefing in New Delhi. The Ayushman Bhava campaign aims to provide comprehensive health services by ensuring coverage for every village and town across India. Its objective is to ensure that no person is deprived of access to health services. The campaign is a collaborative effort led by Gram Panchayats in coordination with the Health Department, other government departments, and local elected bodies in both rural and urban areas. The Ayushman Bhava campaign consists of three primary components Ayushman - Apke Dwar 3.0: Bringing health services directly to people's homes. Ayushman Melas: Health fairs at health and wellness centers and community health centers. Ayushman Sabhas: Community assemblies in each village and panchayat focused on healthcare-related discussions and initiatives. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited has received the 'Safety Innovation Award 2023' in the 'Construction' category. The award was given for the implementation of 'Innovative Safety Management System' in RITES operations. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited has received the 'Safety Innovation Award 2023' in the 'Construction' category. The award was given for the implementation of 'Innovative Safety Management System' in RITES operations. The award was presented by The Institution of Engineers (India) during the 20th Safety Conference at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi. RITES is a multi-sector company that consistently prioritizes safety at its workplaces. RITES LTD Previous Name: Rail India Technical and Economic Service Limited Category: Miniratna (Category - I) Schedule 'A' Public Sector Enterprises Expertise: Specializing in transportation consultancy and engineering services in India. Global presence: Has implemented projects in 55 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, South America and the Middle East. 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