0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 17.09.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. An expert group constituted by NITI Aayog has recommended a new Public Health Emergency Management Act to deal with the public health crisis, which would create health cadres at national and state levels and also empower public health agencies to take urgent action. 2. Form an Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) chaired by the Cabinet Secretary for Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: An expert group constituted by NITI Aayog has recommended a new Public Health Emergency Management Act (PHEMA) to deal with the public health crisis, which would create health cadres at national and state levels and also empower public health agencies to take urgent action. The group, headed by Dr Renu Swarup, former secretary at the Department of Biotechnology, was formed in June 2023. On Wednesday, its ‘Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response: A Framework for Action’ report was made public. Key Recommendations Importance of First 100 Days: Strategies and countermeasures should be ready within the first 100 days of an outbreak. Establishment of Empowered Group: Form an Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) chaired by the Cabinet Secretary for Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response. Data Integration: Integrate epidemiological surveillance data with genomic data and develop clinical correlations using hospital and lab data. Emergency Fund: Establish a Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response Fund for timely and effective action. Finance Packages: Provide need-based finance packages for emergency activities like genomic surveillance, vaccine and diagnostic development, research, and shared infrastructure. Regulatory Authority: Strengthen the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation with special powers through legislation. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. The government has changed the name of Port Blair, the capital of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar, to 'Shri Vijayapuram' after 234 years. 2. Port Blair was named after British naval surveyor Archibald Blair. 3. Who explored the Andaman Islands in the late 2700s. 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 government has changed the name of Port Blair, the capital of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar, to 'Shri Vijayapuram' after 234 years. Giving this information, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the name 'Shri Vijayapuram' reflects our struggle for independence and the contribution of Andaman and Nicobar in it. The Origin of the Name ‘Port Blair’ Port Blair was named after Archibald Blair, a British naval surveyor who explored the Andaman Islands in the late 1700s. Originally, the place was called Port Cornwallis, named after Commodore William Cornwallis, a British naval officer. However, it was later renamed to honor Blair, who conducted a thorough survey of the area. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. The initial automotive test of the Indian light tank 'Zoravar' has been conducted.The first phase of the developmental field firing trial of the Indian light tank was successful. 2. The field trial has successfully accomplished the desired objectives in desert areas. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The initial automotive test of the Indian light tank 'Zoravar' has been conducted. The first phase of the developmental field firing trial of the Indian light tank was successful. The field trial has successfully accomplished the desired objectives in desert areas. This test was successfully conducted by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). Zorawar Light Tank The Zorawar light tank is being developed to operate in difficult terrains, especially at high altitudes, where quick movement and flexibility are crucial. It was designed by the Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE) in partnership with Larsen & Toubro Limited, a major Indian company. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. India Conducts First 'Teal Carbon' Study at Keoladeo National Park 2. Teal carbon refers to carbon stored in non-tidal freshwater wetlands, including carbon in vegetation, microbial biomass, and organic matter. 3. These wetlands serve as natural carbon sinks, crucial for regulating greenhouse gases, but are vulnerable to degradation from pollution, land-use changes, and water extraction. 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: India has conducted its inaugural study on 'teal carbon' at Keoladeo National Park (KNP) in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district. Teal carbon refers to carbon stored in non-tidal freshwater wetlands, including carbon in vegetation, microbial biomass, and organic matter. These wetlands serve as natural carbon sinks, crucial for regulating greenhouse gases, but are vulnerable to degradation from pollution, land-use changes, and water extraction. Estimate the carbon storage capacity of non-tidal freshwater wetlands in India. Identify critical threats to these wetland ecosystems and their carbon sequestration potential. Provide recommendations for wetland conservation and restoration. Raise public awareness about the role of wetlands in climate change mitigation 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Switzerland Named World's Best Country for the Seventh Time. 2. The list is based on a survey of nearly 17,000 participants evaluating 89 countries worldwide. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The Best Countries Ranking by US News & World Report has been released for 2024. Switzerland continues to hold the crown as the best country in the world. The ranking is conducted in collaboration with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The list is based on a survey of nearly 17,000 participants evaluating 89 countries worldwide. Switzerland is one of the most developed and economically stable countries globally. It boasts low unemployment rates and a high GDP per capita. The country’s financial sector is strong, with a secure and reliable banking system. Switzerland attracts global businesses and startups due to its innovation-driven economic policies. 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