0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 22.02.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. In a major step for India’s advanced battery manufacturing sector, the Government of India on February 17, 2025 signed a Programme Agreement with Reliance New Energy Battery Limited under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell. 2. The agreement provides 10 GWh of ACC capacity to Reliance New Energy Battery Limited following a competitive global tender process and makes it eligible for incentives under India's Rs 28,100 crore PLI ACC scheme. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: In a major step for India’s advanced battery manufacturing sector, the Government of India on February 17, 2025 signed a Programme Agreement with Reliance New Energy Battery Limited (a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited) under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC). The agreement provides 10 GWh of ACC capacity to Reliance New Energy Battery Limited following a competitive global tender process and makes it eligible for incentives under India's Rs 18,100 crore PLI ACC scheme. Reliance New Energy Battery Limited is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited.This initiative of the Government of India has acted as a catalyst for Indian cell manufacturers to set up cell manufacturing facilities. Apart from the PLI beneficiary, 10+ companies have already started setting up 100+ GWh additional capacity.The Union Budget for FY2025-26 introduced measures to support domestic battery manufacturing, including exemptions on Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for 35 additional capital goods used in EV battery production. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century was launched by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 2. A new 10-year framework for the US-India Major Defense Partnership (2025-2035) will be signed. 3. This will expand defense sales and co-production of Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and enhance joint exercises such as Tiger Triumph. 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: US-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century was launched by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Highlights of the India - US COMPACT Initiative Defence Collaboration: A new 10-year Framework for the US - India Major Defence Partnership (2025-2035) will be signed, expanding Defence sales and co-production of Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, and enhancing joint exercises like Tiger Triumph. The initiative includes the Reciprocal Defence Procurement (RDP) Agreement for seamless Defence trade and Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA) to boost AI-driven autonomous Defence cooperation. Trade and Investment Expansion: Under the COMPACT Initiative, the 'Mission 500' initiative was launched to increase bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030, supported by negotiations for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). Efforts include reducing trade barriers, such as tariff cuts on beverages, vehicles, and Information and communication technology (ICT) products, while increasing market access for agricultural goods and industrial exports. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. The world's largest jungle safari park will be developed in the Haryana Aravalli range, the state government has announced. 2. The scheme, covering 20 thousand acres, aims to make it the largest project globally. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The world's largest jungle safari park will be developed in the Haryana Aravalli range, the state government has announced. The scheme, covering 10 thousand acres, aims to make it the largest project globally. The largest curated safari park so far is located in Sharjah, which is spread over about 2 thousand acres. Aravalli mountain range The Aravalli mountain range starts from Champaner in Gujarat in the southwest and extends diagonally across Rajasthan for about 690 km to near Delhi in the northeast. A wildlife safari park is a tourist attraction where visitors can see animals roaming freely, either by driving their own cars or sitting in the vehicles provided. It is like a zoo, but the animals have more space to move around. Of the total 3,858 hectares proposed in the tender, 2,574 will be spread across 11 villages in Gurugram and the remaining 1,284 across seven villages in Nuh. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Uttarakhand government approved a new land law 'to protect cultural identity and natural resources'. 2. As per the Cabinet decision, individuals from outside the state will not be able to purchase horticultural and agricultural land in 11 districts of Uttarakhand except Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar. 3. The government has taken this decision to ensure proper land use in hilly regions and prevent encroachments. 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: Uttarakhand Cabinet approved a more stringent land law to "protect" the state's resources and "maintain" its original identity. As per the Cabinet decision, individuals from outside the state will not be able to purchase horticultural and agricultural land in 11 districts of Uttarakhand except Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar. The government has taken this decision to ensure proper land use in hilly regions and prevent encroachments. Now, district magistrates will not have the authority to personally grant permission for land purchases. All district magistrates will have to submit regular reports related to land purchases to the Revenue Council and the government. The new law will repeal the land law enacted in 2018. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari presented the state budget for 2025-26. 2. The budget is focused on job creation, water supply enhancement, and infrastructure development. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari presented the state budget for 2025-26. The budget is focused on job creation, water supply enhancement, and infrastructure development. The state government is aiming to make Rajasthan a 350 billion economy by 2030. The Rajasthan’s GDP is likely to exceed Rs 19.89 lakh crore in 2025-26. Under this budget, government announced to provide 5 lakh new domestic electricity connections and 5,000 power connections specifically for agricultural use. Under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme and the Mukhyamantri Free Electricity Scheme, all those who have installed solar panels in their homes will get free electricity upto 150 units. The recruitment of 1.25 lakh positions will be completed for the government departments and state undertakings. The state government will construct nine greenfield expressways at a cost of Rs 60,000 crore. Gas pipelines will also be installed in more than 1 lakh homes in the state. Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana 1,600 settlements will be connected with asphalt roads in the next two years. Rs 400 crore has been allocated for providing new drinking water connections to households. The government has announced a new phase of the Jaipur Metro and will remove the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) for easing out traffic flow. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 22.02.2025 ALL EXAM QUIZ 24.02.2025
