0 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 21.02.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration an environmental group of America, has filed a petition with the US government demanding the conservation of horseshoe crabs. The petition said that pharmaceutical companies use the blood of horseshoe crabs in large numbers in the medical field, which leads to the death of about 20% of the crabs. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration an environmental group of America, has filed a petition with the US government demanding the conservation of horseshoe crabs. Key points The petition said that pharmaceutical companies use the blood of horseshoe crabs in large numbers in the medical field, which leads to the death of about 30% of the crabs. At present the number of this crab has reduced much compared to 1990. Other danger This crab is also used as commercial fish feed. This species is facing habitat loss due to marine pollution, coastal erosion and increasing global warming. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: Researchers at Berhampur University in Odisha have discovered a new species of marine amphipod crustacea in Chilka Lake. This new species has been named “Parhyale odian” after Odia, the native language of Odisha. It resembles shrimp of the genus Parhyale. 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: Researchers at Berhampur University in Odisha have discovered a new species of marine amphipod crustacea in Chilka Lake. Key points This new species has been named “Parhyale odian” after Odia, the native language of Odisha. It resembles shrimp of the genus Parhyale. Genus Parhyale:- It is a species of amphipod crustacean. It is used in developmental and genetic analysis. It is classified as an emerging model organism. At present the number of global species has increased to 16 with the addition of one more species in the genus Parhyale. The color of this new species is brown and its length is about 8 millimeters. It has 13 pairs of legs. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: HAPS, a prototype of the new generation Virtual Unmanned Aerial Vehicle was successfully tested by Bengaluru-based National Aerospace Laboratories. It is different from normal UAV. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: HAPS, a prototype of the new generation Virtual Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was successfully tested by Bengaluru-based National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL). Main point It is different from normal UAV. Powered entirely by solar energy, this UAV can remain in the air for months. It can fly to a height of about 20 km from the ground. This class of UAVs is called HAPS or high-altitude virtual-satellite vehicle or HALE. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: Van Mitra' scheme launched by Haryana government to encourage participation in tree plantation. With an annual income of less than Rs 1.80 lakh, members of families can register to become 'Van Mitra'. The scheme's objective is to directly involve the local public in increasing the forest areas across the state, ensuring an increase in the survival rate of afforestation and promoting plantations in non-forest areas. 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: Van Mitra' scheme launched by Haryana government to encourage participation in tree plantation. On February 15, 'Van Mitra' scheme and its portal launched by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to encourage community participation in tree plantation activities in non-forest areas. With an annual income of less than Rs 1.80 lakh, members of families can register to become 'Van Mitra'. The scheme's objective is to directly involve the local public in increasing the forest areas across the state, ensuring an increase in the survival rate of afforestation and promoting plantations in non-forest areas. Each Van Mitra will receive incentives based on plant maintenance and can plant a maximum of 1,000 saplings. Anyone between the age group of 18 to 60 years can become a Van Mitra. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: This initiative is in line with the government's commitment to strengthen citizen-centric health services through prioritizing public health infrastructure and holistic development of the health sector. AIIMS-Rewari will cater to the healthcare needs of Haryana and also create jobs for the youth and provide them opportunities to pursue medical education. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: This initiative is in line with the government's commitment to strengthen citizen-centric health services through prioritizing public health infrastructure and holistic development of the health sector. AIIMS-Rewari will cater to the healthcare needs of Haryana and also create jobs for the youth and provide them opportunities to pursue medical education. With a cost of ₹1,650 crore this new AIIMS will be developed on 203 acres of land in Majra Mastil Bhalkhi village in the Rewari district of Haryana. In the last 10 years, 15 new AIIMS and more than 300 new medical colleges have been approved, including one medical college in each district of Haryana. Under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) scheme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the establishment of AIIMS-Rewari in Haryana has been approved. It aims to correct regional imbalances in the availability of affordable and reliable specialized health services and to increase facilities for quality medical education in the country. Under PMSSY, the establishment of 22 new AIIMS has been approved so far and out of these, 15 AIIMS have been approved since 2014. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 21.02.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 20.02.2024
