0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 01.10.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. India’s initiative to establish regulations on fisheries subsidies at the World Trade Organization has received significant support from numerous developing nations and least developed countries. 2. These proposals aim to tackle the issues of overcapacity and overfishing by regulating the subsidies that often exacerbate these problems. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: India’s initiative to establish regulations on fisheries subsidies at the World Trade Organization (WTO) has received significant support from numerous developing nations and least developed countries (LDCs). These proposals aim to tackle the issues of overcapacity and overfishing by regulating the subsidies that often exacerbate these problems. Currently, efforts are being made to finalize the second phase of the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement (FSA), which focuses on promoting sustainable fishing practices. This global collaboration highlights a commitment to more responsible fishing practices that could lead to long-term ecological and economic benefits. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Astronomers have mapped the changes in the rotation speed of the Sun's chromosphere for the first time using 100 years of daily records of the Sun at the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory. 2. This research can help in presenting a complete picture of the inner workings of the Sun. 3. According to this study, the Sun's equatorial region rotates much faster than its polar regions. 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: Astronomers have mapped the changes in the rotation speed of the Sun's chromosphere for the first time using 100 years of daily records of the Sun at the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory. This research can help in presenting a complete picture of the inner workings of the Sun. According to this study, the Sun's equatorial region rotates much faster than its polar regions. Because, the Sun's poles take 35 days to complete one rotation, while the equatorial region takes only 25 days to complete one complete rotation. Such findings are important for understanding solar dynamics and their impact on Earth. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Indian Cancer Genome Atlas has launched India’s first comprehensive cancer multi-omics data portal as a repository for the country’s cancer genomics. 2. This will provide open access to clinically correlated data from Indian cancer patients. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Both 1 and 2 Explanation: Indian Cancer Genome Atlas has launched India’s first comprehensive cancer multi-omics data portal as a repository for the country’s cancer genomics. This will provide open access to clinically correlated data from Indian cancer patients. Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA) It is a national initiative mapping cancer genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics in India, operating as a not-for-profit organisation supported by public, private, and philanthropic collaboration. It engages over 50 clinicians, researchers, and data analysts to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment in India while contributing to the global understanding of cancer biology. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. India climbed to 39th place in the Global Innovation Index 2024. 2. India has secured 39th place among 233 global economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024. 3. India was ranked 40th in last year’s Global Innovation Index. 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 climbed to 39th place in the Global Innovation Index 2024. India has secured 39th place among 133 global economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024. India was ranked 40th in last year’s Global Innovation Index. India also ranks first among the 10 Central and Southern Asian economies. Major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai are listed among the world’s 100 S&T clusters. India has also achieved the 7th rank globally in intangible asset intensity. The World Intellectual Property Organization has released the Global Innovation Index. The Global Innovation Index is a tool for governments to assess the innovation-led social and economic changes in their respective countries. Switzerland, Sweden, the United States, Singapore and the United Kingdom are the most innovative economies in the world. The United States scored best in the world in nine of the 78 GII innovation indicators. China, Turkey, India, Vietnam and the Philippines are the fastest innovative economies. China reached the 11th position and is the only middle-income economy in the top 30 of the ranking. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. New rules have been introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). 2. The new rules aim to simplify the process of applying for public issues of debt securities. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: New rules have been introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The new rules aim to simplify the process of applying for public issues of debt securities. Individual investors will have to use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for fund blocking starting on November 1st when applying through intermediaries for funds up to ₹5 lakh. Investors wishing to apply through intermediaries, such as stock brokers, syndicate members, registrars, or depository participants, for public issuance of debt securities must follow the new regulations. In addition, investors must include their UPI ID—which is linked to their bank account—with the bid-cum-application form that they send to intermediaries. Additionally, in an effort to shorten the time it takes issuers to access funds, SEBI has adopted additional regulations. The minimum subscription period for public issuance of debt securities has been lowered by SEBI from three to two working days under the modified rules. Furthermore, the bidding period can now be extended by one working day instead of three in the event of price band or yield modifications. The period of time for public comments on draft offer documents has been shortened to one day for issuers whose securities are already listed. The time frame is shortened to five days for other issuers. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 01.10.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 19.10.2024
