0 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 28.05.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. The urgent global problem of climate change continues to call for new scientific discoveries and technological advances. 2. NASA’s PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far Infrared Experiment) mission began on May 15. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The urgent global problem of climate change continues to call for new scientific discoveries and technological advances. NASA’s PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far Infrared Experiment) mission began on May 25. This was a big step toward better climate prediction and knowledge. Launch Details and Mission Objectives Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand, was used to send two small CubeSats into space on Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket. The job of these satellites is to measure how much heat the Earth’s polar parts give off. The North and South Poles are important parts of the world climate system but aren’t seen as much because they are so cold. The infrared technology on the PREFIRE satellites will directly measure how much heat is leaking into space from above the Arctic and Antarctic. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Edinburgh suggests Sun's magnetic field originates closer to the surface, aiding solar cycle prediction. 2. According to a new study from an international team, the sun’s magnetic field is created much closer to the surface than was thought before. They say it’s about 10,000 miles below, instead of the over 130,000 miles that was thought before. 3. They were published in the magazine Nature, and the use of advanced computer models run on NASA supercomputers was a big part of how they were found. 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: Study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Edinburgh suggests Sun's magnetic field originates closer to the surface, aiding solar cycle prediction. Understanding the Sun’s Magnetic Field According to a new study from an international team, the sun’s magnetic field is created much closer to the surface than was thought before. They say it’s about 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometres) below, instead of the over 130,000 miles (209,000 kilometres) that was thought before. They were published in the magazine Nature, and the use of advanced computer models run on NASA supercomputers was a big part of how they were found. Solar Dynamo Process The method by which the sun’s magnetic field is made is called the solar dynamo. It is a complicated system where the sun’s magnetic field and the moving of plasma work together. This plasma flow changes with location and changes about every 11 years during the solar cycle. New research has created better models that accurately describe these interactions, which show that the magnetic field is created closer to the surface than earlier models had suggested. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Norway recently agreed to a controversial plan to look for minerals on the ocean floor over an area bigger than Britain. 2. This choice was made by Norway’s parliament in January after a study paid for by the government found that such research would have little effect on the environment. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Norway recently agreed to a controversial plan to look for minerals on the ocean floor over an area bigger than Britain. This choice was made by Norway’s parliament in January after a study paid for by the government found that such research would have little effect on the environment. Environmentalists have taken this to court, saying that the effect assessments were not thorough enough. They have taken their complaints to court in Oslo, saying that the project could have bad effects on the environment. Deep-Sea Mining Deep-sea mining is the process of getting minerals from the bottom of the ocean. There are three main types of mining: getting polymetallic nodules out of the ground, mining huge sulphide reserves on the seafloor, and taking cobalt crusts off of rocks deep underground. These minerals are very important for making many tech parts that are used in everyday things like cellphones and batteries for green energy sources. Deep-sea mining is good for the economy, but it causes big problems for the environment. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Payal Kapadia’s directed film All We Imagine as Light made history at the 77th Cannes Film when it ‘ won the Grand Prix prize in the feature film segment. 2. Payal Kapadia became the first Indian to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival. 3. For the first time after 40 years, an Indian film,’ All We Imagine as Light’ directed by Payal Kapadia, was nominated for the Palme d'Or or Golden Palm. 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: The Cannes Film Festival in May 2023 showcased some of the best films from around the world. Indian manufacturers attracted a lot of attention. Payal Kapadia’s directed film All We Imagine as Light made history at the 77th Cannes Film when it ‘ won the Grand Prix prize in the feature film segment. Payal Kapadia became the first Indian to win the Grand Prix award at the Cannes Film Festival. Another Indian Cinematographer, Santosh Sivan, became the first Asian to win the prestigious Pierre Angénieux Tribute Award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Payal Kapadia’s film and Santosh Sivan Bags the Award For the first time after 30 years, an Indian film,’ All We Imagine as Light’ directed by Payal Kapadia, was nominated for the Palme d'Or or Golden Palm. Golden Palm is the highest category of award in the Cannes Film Festival or feature films. 30 years ago, Shaji N Karun’s ‘Swaham’ film was nominated for the Palme d'Or or Golden Palm award. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Data released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) shows that Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in terms of adding transmission lines by state transmission utilities in FY 2024. 2. Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (UPPTCL), a state utility, added 1,460 ckm of 220kV or higher transmission lines in FY24. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Data released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) shows that Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the leading state in terms of adding transmission lines by state transmission utilities in FY 2024. Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (UPPTCL), a state utility, added 1,460 ckm of 220kV or higher transmission lines in FY24. This was far beyond the achievement of any other state utility. Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO), a utility ranked second, added 898 CKM by the end of FY24. The total amount of transmission lines added by state electricity utilities in FY24 was 6,993 ckm, which represented about 64% of the targeted 11,002 ckm. UPPTCL's contribution to the total growth by the state sector was just over 20%. The share of Gujarat, which stood second in this total growth, was 13%. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar – in that order – came after Gujarat. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 28.05.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 29.05.2024
