0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 10.02.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Rajasthan government introduced a bill to prevent religious conversions by force, fraud or inducement. 2. The first attempt to bring an anti-conversion law in Rajasthan was made in 2004, but it was returned by the President due to protests. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Rajasthan government introduced a bill to prevent religious conversions by force, fraud or inducement. The first attempt to bring an anti-conversion law in Rajasthan was made in 2006, but it was returned by the President due to protests. In 2017, the Rajasthan High Court issued guidelines to prevent forced conversions in the absence of a law. The new bill is modeled on the lines of anti-conversion laws already existing in states like Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Religious Conversion Adoption of a particular religious denomination by a person and abandoning others. It represents a change in religious identity. Process of Religious Conversion Adoption of one sect by a person and abandoning others. In many cases, it is marked by special rituals (Rivkas). Religious conversion represents a change in a person's faith and identity and is sometimes officially acknowledged through religious rituals. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Authorities in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal have banned begging and have warned of punitive action against those found involved in it and those giving donations. 2. The ban is part of efforts to reduce begging and offer solutions for displaced beggars.The District Collector passed the order under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sahita (BNSS), 2023. 3. Section 163 gives officials including the district magistrate, sub-divisional magistrate or any other executive magistrate, the power to issue an order in urgent cases of ‘nuisance or apprehended danger’. 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: Authorities in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal have banned begging and have warned of punitive action against those found involved in it and those giving donations. The ban is part of efforts to reduce begging and offer solutions for displaced beggars.The District Collector passed the order under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sahita (BNSS), 2023. Section 163 gives officials including the district magistrate, sub-divisional magistrate or any other executive magistrate, the power to issue an order in urgent cases of ‘nuisance or apprehended danger’. The order also stated that those who violate the regulations will also be prosecuted under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). This section punishes those disobeying an order announced by a public servant, who is lawfully empowered to do so. Indore has already implemented a similar ban earlier, including FIRs (First Information Reports) against violators.As per Census 2011, there are 4,13,670 beggars and vagrants in the country. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has added 10 new agricultural commodities to expand the scope of trading under e-NAM (National Agriculture Market). 2. These additional 10 trading parameters are in line with the Government’s continued efforts to modernise the agriculture sector, which will ensure greater inclusiveness, efficiency and market transparency. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has added 10 new agricultural commodities to expand the scope of trading under e-NAM (National Agriculture Market). These additional 10 trading parameters are in line with the Government’s continued efforts to modernise the agriculture sector, which will ensure greater inclusiveness, efficiency and market transparency. The Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) has formulated tradable parameters for 10 commodities, taking the total number of tradable commodities to 231. This updated list will be available on the e-NAM platform. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. North India’s first green hydrogen plant foundation has been laid in Himachal Pradesh. 2. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone of north India's first 1-MW green hydrogen plant at Dabhota in Himachal's Solan district. 3. This project will be developed by Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) in collaboration with Oil India Limited. 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: North India’s first green hydrogen plant foundation has been laid in Himachal Pradesh. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone of north India's first 1-MW green hydrogen plant at Dabhota in Himachal's Solan district. This project will be developed by Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) in collaboration with Oil India Limited. It will be established at a cost of Rs 9.04 crore. Himachal Pradesh is committed to become India's first green energy state by March 2026. The Dabhota Green Hydrogen Plant is a major milestone in the state's renewable energy journey. The state government had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Oil India Limited to focus on the development of solar energy, green hydrogen, geothermal energy, and compressed biogas. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Madhya Pradesh government approved the Drone Promotion and Utilisation Policy 2025. 2. The Drone Promotion and Utilisation Policy 2025 has been designed to boost drone manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance in the state. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Madhya Pradesh government approved the Drone Promotion and Utilisation Policy 2025. The Drone Promotion and Utilisation Policy 2025 has been designed to boost drone manufacturing, assembly, and maintenance in the state. The policy includes several incentives for the drone sector. Under this scheme, a capital subsidy of up to 40 percent (maximum Rs 30 crore) will be provided to entrepreneurs who are setting up drone-manufacturing units in the state. Units investing more than Rs 50 crore will be given customised incentives. Under this scheme, up to Rs 2 crore will be provided for research and development, while stamp duty exemption is also included in the policy. This policy would bring an investment worth over Rs 400 crore in the next few years. The government will set clear guidelines and faster approvals to facilitate operations for drone companies. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 10.02.2025 ALL EXAM QUIZ 11.02.2025
