1 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 08.08.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released the updated "Integrated Fire Management Voluntary Guidelines: Principles and Strategic Actions. 2. "These new guidelines revise the previous FAO fire management guidelines from two decades ago to address current climate crisis challenges. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released the updated "Integrated Fire Management Voluntary Guidelines: Principles and Strategic Actions. "These new guidelines revise the previous FAO fire management guidelines from two decades ago to address current climate crisis challenges. New FAO Fire Management Guidelines Integration of Knowledge The guidelines stress the importance of integrating science and traditional knowledge from Indigenous Peoples and local knowledge holders. This approach enhances fire management decisions, helps in preventing wildfires, managing fire outbreaks, and restoring areas affected by severe burning. Gender inclusion and diverse fire management knowledge are also promoted. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. The report provides a comprehensive roadmap to enable developing countries to break out of the “middle-income trap.” 2. The middle-income trap is a situation in which a middle-income country (with annual GDP per capita in the range of $2,136 to $13,845) experiences systematic growth slowdowns. 3. India is among 100 countries, including China, at risk of falling into the "middle income trap," where countries struggle to transition from middle-income to high-income status. 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 report provides a comprehensive roadmap to enable developing countries to break out of the “middle-income trap.” The middle-income trap is a situation in which a middle-income country (with annual GDP per capita in the range of $1,136 to $13,845) experiences systematic growth slowdowns because it is unable to adopt the new economic structures needed to sustain higher income levels. Key Highlights of the World Development Report 2024 India is among 100 countries, including China, at risk of falling into the "middle income trap," where countries struggle to transition from middle-income to high-income status. India is at a crucial juncture, benefiting from favorable demographics and advancements in digitalization, but faces a tougher external environment compared to the past. India's aim to become a developed nation by 2047 requires a comprehensive approach that enhances overall economic performance, rather than focusing on isolated sectors. The report notes that only 34 middle-income economies have transitioned to high-income status since 1990, often due to special circumstances like European Union integration or oil reserves. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. To promote the Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana, four awareness chariots have been launched by Deputy Development Commissioner Manish Kumar and District Magistrate Ananya Mittal. 2. These chariots will travel across Panchayats and Municipal bodies from August 3 to August 10, 2023. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: To promote the Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana, four awareness chariots have been launched by Deputy Development Commissioner Manish Kumar and District Magistrate Ananya Mittal. These chariots will travel across Panchayats and Municipal bodies from August 3 to August 10, 2023. The Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana provides financial support to women aged 21 to 50 who are not eligible for existing pension programs. The initiative offers a monthly grant of Rs 1000 to help with health, hygiene, and nutrition. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. The Government of India has approved the construction of eight new national high-speed corridor projects to meet the country's current and future demand. 2. The total cost of the newly approved eight national high-speed road corridor projects is Rs 50,655 crore, and 936 km of roads will be constructed across the country. 3. These eight projects are estimated to generate 4.42 crore mandays of employment. 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 Government of India has approved the construction of eight new national high-speed corridor projects to meet the country's current and future demand. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the eight new national high-speed corridor projects at a meeting in New Delhi on 2 August 2024. The total cost of the newly approved eight national high-speed road corridor projects is Rs 50,655 crore, and 936 km of roads will be constructed across the country. These eight projects are estimated to generate 4.42 crore mandays of employment. Approved National High-Speed Road Corridor Of the eight road projects approved by the central government, one is 8-lane, three are 6-lane, and four are 4-lane. These projects are expected to boost connectivity in the country and aid its economic growth. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Indian Space Research Organisation has announced the names of the two Indian gaganyatri for the forthcoming joint India -United States of America mission to the International Space Station. 2. Rakesh Sharma was the first and only Indian to go to space. On 3 April 1984, he travelled to space onboard the Soviet rocket Soyuz T-11. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the names of the two Indian gaganyatri (astronauts) for the forthcoming joint India -United States of America (USA) mission to the International Space Station(ISS). According to the ISRO, the National Mission Assignment Board has selected Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as the prime gaganyatri and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair as the backup gaganyatri. Rakesh Sharma was the first and only Indian to go to space. On 3 April 1984, he travelled to space onboard the Soviet rocket Soyuz T-11. Humans who travel in space are called astronauts. The Chinese call them Taikonauts, Russians call them Cosmonauts and Indians Gaganyatri. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States of America (USA) in June 2023, a joint ISRO-NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to the ISS was agreed upon. NASA is the national space agency of the USA government. To operationalise the 2023 agreement, the Human Space Flight Center of the ISRO signed a Space Flight Agreement (SFA) with Axiom Space Inc., USA, for its upcoming Axiom-4 mission to the ISS. Axiom Company is a NASA-identified service provider which provides human space flight services to NASA for the space flight to the ISS.. According to ISRO, the training of both the gaganyatri will commence in the first week of August 2024. Only one Indian will go to the ISS, and he will conduct various scientific experiments on board the ISS and engage in space outreach activities. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 08.08.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 09.08.2024
