1 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 21.02.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. According to a research, the shape of the Earth's inner core may have changed significantly in the last 20 years. 2. Scientists believe that this change may affect the Earth's magnetic field, based on the analysis of seismic waves. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: According to a research, the shape of the Earth's inner core may have changed significantly in the last 20 years. Scientists believe that this change may affect the Earth's magnetic field, based on the analysis of seismic waves. The researchers studied seismic waves from earthquakes, which travel through Earth’s internal layers and return to the surface. These waves can help scientists see into the Earth’s interior.The team analyzed seismic data from 121 repeating earthquakes recorded between 1991 and 2024 near Antarctica’s South Sandwich Islands, which provided a unique opportunity to detect subtle changes in seismic wave behavior. One dataset revealed unusual seismic wave properties, leading researchers to uncover signs of additional physical processes occurring within the inner core. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Central Government celebrated the ninth anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana on 18th February. 2. PMFBY has disbursed Rs 1.75 lakh crore in claims to more than 23.22 crore farmers across 13 states and UTs over the past nine years. 3. In January 2025, The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana till 2025-26 with a total budget of ₹69,515.71 crore. 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: Central Government celebrated the ninth anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana on 18th February. PMFBY has disbursed Rs 1.75 lakh crore in claims to more than 23.22 crore farmers across 23 states and UTs over the past nine yearsIn January 2025, The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana till 2025-26 with a total budget of ₹69,515.71 crore. Key achievements of the scheme Since its launch, the government has made several interventions to enhance transparency and accountability, resulting in record-high farmer participation in 2023-24. In 2023-24, non-loanee farmers’ coverage increased to 55% of the total coverage while the total sum insured stands at Rs.17.29 lakh crore. Till the 2023-24 season, 63.19 crore farmer applications over an area of 42.21 crore hectares for a sum insured of Rs. 17,29,395 crore have been insured under the scheme. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Union Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) signed an Agreement with Reliance New Energy Battery Limited under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery storage. 2. This agreement awards Reliance New Energy Battery Limited a 10 GWh ACC manufacturing capacity. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Union Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) signed an Agreement with Reliance New Energy Battery Limited under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery storage. This agreement awards Reliance New Energy Battery Limited a 10 GWh ACC manufacturing capacity, following a competitive global tender process and makes it eligible to receive incentives under the 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. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. The first project on the collection and disposal of expired medicines is being launched by Kerala Government. 2. For the first time in the country, the State Drug Control Department is launching a project to collect and dispose of expired and unused medicines from households in a scientific manner. 3. On February 22, Health Minister Veena George will inaugurate the project titled 'nPROUD' (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) in Kozhikode. 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 first project on the collection and disposal of expired medicines is being launched by Kerala Government. For the first time in the country, the State Drug Control Department is launching a project to collect and dispose of expired and unused medicines from households in a scientific manner. On February 22, Health Minister Veena George will inaugurate the project titled 'nPROUD' (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) in Kozhikode. As part of the project, authorities will collect unused medicines from households or provide facilities for their disposal at designated locations. This is the first time such a project has been launched and implemented at the government level in the country. The project is being implemented for the first time in the Kozhikode Corporation and Ulliyeri Panchayat of Kozhikode district The government is planning to implement it across the state. Veena George said that expired and unused medicines should not be carelessly thrown into the soil and water bodies, as this leads to antimicrobial resistance, health problems, and environmental pollution. The medicines so collected will be scientifically processed at the Kerala Enviro Infrastructure Limited (KEIL) waste treatment plant, which has been approved by the Central and State Environment Departments. 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 21.02.2025 ALL EXAM QUIZ 22.02.2025
