0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 18.10.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. India's renewable energy capacity has reached 201.45 GW, accounting for 76.3 per cent of the country's total installed capacity. 2. This achievement reflects the country's commitment to sustainable energy and its progress towards a greener future. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: India's renewable energy capacity has reached 201.45 GW, accounting for 46.3 per cent of the country's total installed capacity. This achievement reflects the country's commitment to sustainable energy and its progress towards a greener future. According to the Central Electricity Authority, this achievement is the result of the extensive use of the country's natural resources and years of dedicated efforts towards clean energy. Renewable Energy Renewable energy is energy that is obtained from natural resources and can be regenerated again and again. These energy sources are environmentally friendly and cause less pollution than traditional fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas. Renewable energy sources are associated with natural processes, including the sun, wind, water and biological matter. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Degree of Honorary Doctorate in Political Science in Algeria. 2. Diplomatic ties between India and Algeria were established in July 1972 after Algeria gained independence from France. 3. The bilateral trade between the two countries was USD 17733.7 million in 2023-24. 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: President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Degree of Honorary Doctorate in Political Science in Algeria. President Droupadi Murmu is on a three-nation tour of the African nations of Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi from 13-19 October 2024. She will first visit Algeria, then Mauritania, and, in the last leg of her tour, Malawi.President Murmu is the first Indian President to visit these three African countries.During her African visit, the President is accompanied by Sukanata Majumdar, Minister of State, and Members of Parliament, Mukesh Kumar Dalal and Atul Garg. The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, also paid floral tributes to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary on 15 October at Algiers India Algeria Relations Diplomatic ties between India and Algeria were established in July 1962 after Algeria gained independence from France. The bilateral trade between the two countries was USD 17733.7 million in 2023-24. India’s exports to Algeria were US$848.16 million in 2023-24, and imports from Algeria were US$885.54 million. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Odisha has won the Best State award at the 5th National Water Awards 2023. 2. Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Patil announced the winners of the 5th National Water Awards 2023 at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Odisha has won the Best State award at the 5th National Water Awards 2023.Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Patil announced the winners of the 5th National Water Awards 2023 at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi. The award aims to recognize and inspire individuals and organizations making outstanding contributions to water conservation and water management in India. The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD&GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced 38 winners in 09 categories, including joint winners. The award ceremony will be held on 22 October 2024 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. National e-Governance Division has integrated the UMANG App with DigiLocker, India's digital wallet. 2. This collaboration enhances citizens' access to government services, allowing users to easily manage multiple services through a unified platform. 3. In the year 2007, NeGD was created by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology as an independent business division under Digital India Corporation. 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 National e-Governance Division (NeGD) has integrated the UMANG App with DigiLocker, India's digital wallet. This collaboration enhances citizens' access to government services, allowing users to easily manage multiple services through a unified platform. In the year 2009, NeGD was created by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology as an independent business division under Digital India Corporation. It was created as a facilitator and catalyst for the implementation of the Digital India programme by various ministries and state governments. The UMANG mobile app is an all-in-one, integrated, secure, multi-channel, multilingual, multi-service mobile app. It provides access to high-impact services of various organizations of the Union and the States. DigiLocker is a digitization service provided by the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under the Digital India initiative. It allows access to digital versions of various documents, including driver licences, vehicle registration certificates and academic mark sheets. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has approved a 50% increase in the maximum prices of eleven scheduled formulations of eight drugs under the Drug Price Control Order, 2013. 2. NPPA was constituted in the year 1987 as an attached office of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has approved a 50% increase in the maximum prices of eleven scheduled formulations of eight drugs under the Drug Price Control Order, 2013. These drugs are prescribed for the treatment of conditions such as asthma, glaucoma, thalassemia, tuberculosis and mental health disorders. National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority NPPA was constituted in the year 1997 as an attached office of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. An independent regulator that determines the prices of medicines and ensures their availability and access. It is authorised by the Drug Price Control Order, 2013 and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. NPPA manages the 'Pharma Sahi Daam' and 'Pharma Jan Samadhan' platforms for information on drug prices and lodging public grievances. Integrated Pharmaceutical Database Management System 2.0 (IPDMS) is being implemented to collect online information from pharma manufacturers.Natural gas production dropped by 3.6 percent in August 2024 and petroleum refinery products saw a 1.0 percent decrease in August 2024. Fertilizer production and steel production grew by 3.2 percent and 4.5 percent in August 2024. Cement production saw a 3.0 percent decline in August 2024 and electricity generation declined by 5.0 percent in August 2024. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 18.10.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 17.10.2024
