0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 07.08.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. India and Vietnam have announced a new plan to strengthen their 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' over the next five years. 2. The initiative was discussed during a bilateral meeting between the Indian Prime Minister and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in New Delhi. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: India and Vietnam have announced a new plan to strengthen their 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' over the next five years. The initiative was discussed during a bilateral meeting between the Indian Prime Minister and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in New Delhi. The agreement focuses on enhancing cooperation in various areas including trade, digital payments and defence. Highlights of the bilateral meeting New Action Plan (2024-2028): India and Vietnam agreed on a new plan to strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2016. The plan aims to enhance bilateral trade, economic cooperation, technology development and defence and security partnership over the next five years. Digital Payment Connectivity: The central banks of the two countries signed an agreement to establish digital payment connectivity. This will increase financial transactions between India and Vietnam. Both countries are adopting digital payments, Vietnam is developing cross-border payment connectivity with other ASEAN countries. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. A recent study revealed that coastal erosion is threatening the livelihood of fishers and other inhabitants in coastal Tamil Nadu. 2. Nearly 23% of its coast faces erosion with a loss of more than 4,450 acres of land. 3. Area under erosion is increasing by 3 metres per year on the east coast and 2.5 metres per year 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: A recent study revealed that coastal erosion is threatening the livelihood of fishers and other inhabitants in coastal Tamil Nadu. Nearly 43% of its coast faces erosion with a loss of more than 4,450 acres of land. Area under erosion is increasing by 3 metres per year on the east coast and 2.5 metres per year on the west coast.Development projects meant to boost economic growth and prevent sea erosion are making things worse by changing the shoreline. Key Findings of the Study Regarding Tamil Nadu Coast In Tamil Nadu, for most of the year (about eight months), the wind and sea currents move from south to north, carrying sand with them. During the northeast monsoon (about four months), they flow in the opposite direction. When structures like ports, breakwaters or groynes are built extending into the sea, they block the natural movement of sand. This causes sand to pile up on one side and leads to erosion on the other side, where sand is lost. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. India has restarted the import of Tur dal (Pigeon pea) from Mozambique after it was disrupted by an “anti-India” group. 2. India imported 8.65 million metric tons of pulses in the fiscal year 2023-24 (up from 2.53 million tons in 2022-23), the highest since 2018-19. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: India has restarted the import of Tur dal (Pigeon pea) from Mozambique after it was disrupted by an “anti-India” group. Current State of Pulses Import in India India imported 4.65 million metric tons of pulses in the fiscal year 2023-24 (up from 2.53 million tons in 2022-23), the highest since 2018-19. In value terms, imports of pulses jumped 93% to USD 3.75 billion. In 2023-24, India imported 7.71 lakh tons of Tur/Pigeon pea, with 2.64 lakh tons (one-third) from Mozambique. Malawi is also a major supplier of tur to India. Mozambique has an MoU with India to supply 2 lakh tons of Tur/Pigeon peas until 2025-26, providing assured market access. Similarly, an MoU with Malawi ensures an annual supply of 0.50 lakh tons to India. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Stone quarrying activities have started in the area around Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vijayanagara district of Karnataka 2. Environmentalists and tourists have raised concerns about the impact of these activities on the historical and ecological integrity of the site. 3. Vijayanagara Empire or "City of Victory" was founded in the year 1336 by two brothers named Harihara and Bukka, who had earlier served in the army of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq. 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: Stone quarrying activities have started in the area around Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vijayanagara district of Karnataka Environmentalists and tourists have raised concerns about the impact of these activities on the historical and ecological integrity of the site. Key facts about Vijayanagara Empire and Hampi Vijayanagara Empire The Vijayanagara Empire or "City of Victory" was founded in the year 1336 by two brothers named Harihara and Bukka, who had earlier served in the army of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq. They broke away from the Delhi Sultanate and established an independent kingdom in Karnataka, with its capital city Vijayanagara located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River. The establishment of their kingdom was aided and inspired by the contemporary scholar and saint Vidyaranya. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. India is ranked 39th in Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024. 2. India recorded 14.3 million international tourist arrivals. This represented 1.47% of the international inbound tourism market share. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: According to Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024 report, India is ranked 39th among 119 countries. Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024 report was published by the World Economic Forum. As per the UN Tourism (UNWTO until 2023) barometer for May 2024, there were 975 million international tourist arrivals around the world in 2022. India recorded 14.3 million international tourist arrivals. This represented 1.47% of the international inbound tourism market share. The share of India’s international tourist arrivals in Asia and the Pacific was 15.66% in 2022. Minister of Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that India’s scores have improved in three areas. 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