2 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 06.09.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE) recently organised a national workshop on Indian Ocean Biodiversity Information System (IndOBIS) at Kochi. 2. IndOBIS is the Indian regional node of the global Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS). Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE) recently organised a national workshop on Indian Ocean Biodiversity Information System (IndOBIS) at Kochi. IndOBIS is the Indian regional node of the global Ocean Biodiversity Information System (OBIS). Hosted by CMLRE, IndOBIS collects data on marine species in the Indian Ocean and contributes to OBIS. OBIS is a large global repository containing millions of marine species records from various contributors across the world. It provides detailed information on species distribution, habitats and environmental data across the world’s oceans. OBIS provides tools to search, visualise and download biodiversity data. Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, India congratulated CMLRE for successfully organising this national workshop and said that it is of utmost importance for the overall success of India’s Deep Ocean Mission for exploration and conservation of deep-sea biodiversity. This workshop aims to enable researchers to present scientifically standardised marine biodiversity data and contribute to the global knowledge pool. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) showed that India's real GDP growth rate fell to a five-quarter low of 6.7 per cent in April-June 2024-25 due to slow growth in agriculture, government spending and services. 2. This real GDP growth rate of India is much lower than the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) estimate of 7.1 per cent and the 5.8 per cent growth seen in the previous quarter. 3. India's GDP growth rate has reached 6.7% in the April-June 2024 period, which is the lowest in the last few years. 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: Data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) showed that India's real GDP growth rate fell to a five-quarter low of 6.7 per cent in April-June 2024-25 due to slow growth in agriculture, government spending and services. This real GDP growth rate of India is much lower than the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) estimate of 7.1 per cent and the 7.8 per cent growth seen in the previous quarter. India's GDP growth rate has reached 6.7% in the April-June 2024 period, which is the lowest in the last few years. This slowdown has had a profound impact on economic stability and growth. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. In a symbolic end to the menace of insurgency in Tripura, two insurgent groups—the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF)—signed an agreement with the central and state governments and agreed to lay down their arms. 2. The insurgency, which started in the state in the sixties, now has no active insurgent groups. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: In a symbolic end to the menace of insurgency in Tripura, two insurgent groups—the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF)—signed an agreement with the central and state governments and agreed to lay down their arms. The insurgency, which started in the state in the sixties, now has no active insurgent groups. Where was the agreement signed The agreement between the leaders of the NLFT and ATTF was signed with the central government and the state group in New Delhi on 4 September 2024. The agreement was signed in the presence of Amit Shah, the Union Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Cooperation, and Dr Manik Saha, the Chief Minister of Tripura. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan registered the highest growth in real gross state domestic product (GSDP). 2. In FY24, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan are the leading states among the 08 largest States in terms of growth in real gross state domestic product. 3. Telangana’s economy registered a growth of 9.2 per cent to reach a real GSDP of ₹7.9 lakh crore in FY24. 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: Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan registered the highest growth in real gross state domestic product (GSDP). In FY24, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan are the leading states among the 10 largest States in terms of growth in real gross state domestic product. Telangana’s economy registered a growth of 9.2 per cent to reach a real GSDP of ₹7.9 lakh crore in FY24. It is faster than the national GDP growth of 8.2 per cent. Tamil Nadu’s economy grew 8.2 per cent to reach ₹15.7 lakh crore in size while Rajasthan’s economy grew 8 per cent. The services sector is the main contributor to the economic growth of all large states. Tamil Nadu’s services sector grew by 9 percent, while Telangana’s services sector grew by 11%. Maharashtra, with ₹24.1 lakh crore real GDP, continues to be the largest economy in India. UP and Karnataka are at the fourth and fifth spots in terms of economy size. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. UP government to build Vedic-3D Museum in Varanasi. 2. Uttar Pradesh government will construct a Vedic-3D museum at the main building of the Sampurnanand Sanskrit University. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: UP government to build Vedic-3D Museum in Varanasi. Uttar Pradesh government will construct a Vedic-3D museum at the main building of the Sampurnanand Sanskrit University. The art museum will be dedicated to Indian astrology, astronomy, and Vedic literature. It will showcase the evolution of Vedic literature, highlighting the 16 Sanskars, 64 arts, and 18 Vidya Sthans. It will serve as contributions of Indian sages and as a platform to revive the tradition of ‘Shastrartha'(spiritual discourse). The rare manuscripts preserved in the historic Saraswati Bhawan, including the “Raas Panchadhyayi,” Shrimad Bhagwat Gita, and Durgasaptashati. The conservation work is being carried out in the university by the National Manuscript Mission. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 06.09.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 09.09.2024