0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 16.08.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Recently, a portal to facilitate the approval of short-term business visas for Chinese technicians has begun functioning. 2. It is essential for operationalising production units and boosting output in sectors under the government’s flagship Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Recently, a portal to facilitate the approval of short-term business visas for Chinese technicians has begun functioning. It is essential for operationalising production units and boosting output in sectors under the government’s flagship Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Why does India Need Chinese Technicians Delay in Operationalisation of Machines: Domestic manufacturing firms have been raising concerns about delays in obtaining visas for Chinese technicians essential for tasks such as machine installation, repair and training of Indian workers.Chinese technicians are sought after by Indian manufacturers as they are more affordable than technicians from other Western or even Southeast Asian countries. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Central Government has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to amend the Waqf Act, 1995. 2. It has been referred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) of Parliament. 3. ‘Waqf’ is derived from the Arabic word ‘Wakufa’, which means ‘to bind’, ‘to restrain’ or ‘to surrender’. 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 has introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to amend the Waqf Act, 1995. It has been referred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) of Parliament. Waqf ‘Waqf’ is derived from the Arabic word ‘Wakufa’, which means ‘to bind’, ‘to restrain’ or ‘to surrender’. In Islamic belief, movable or immovable property donated on the basis of religion is called ‘Waqf’. The person who donates is called ‘Waqifa/Waqif’. However, the condition for donating property is that the income from that movable/immovable property can be spent only in the service of Islam. This property can be used to help the poor and needy, maintain a mosque or other religious institution, arrange for education and provide funds for other religious purposes. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. In an effort to strengthen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, India and Australia hosted two important bilateral meetings. 2. Australia hosted the 6th India-Australia Maritime Security Dialogue in its capital city of Canberra to strengthen cooperation in ensuring maritime security. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: In an effort to strengthen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, India and Australia hosted two important bilateral meetings. Australia hosted the 6th India-Australia Maritime Security Dialogue in its capital city of Canberra to strengthen cooperation in ensuring maritime security. India hosted the 14th meeting of the India-Australia Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism in New Delhi.Cooperation in counter-terrorism is an important pillar of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. 6th India-Australia Maritime Security Dialogue Canberra, Australia, hosted the 6th India-Australia Maritime Security Dialogue on 13 August 2024. Ms Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary, Disarmament & International Security Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, led the Indian delegation. Ms Sarah Storey, First Assistant Secretary South Asia & Central Asia Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Mr Bernard Philip, First Assistant Secretary of International Policy, Department of Defence, led the Australian delegation. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Madhya Pradesh established North India's largest floating solar project. 2. It is located at Omkareshwar in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh. 3. It has been installed on the backwaters of the Omkareshwar dam built on the Narmada river. 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: Recently Madhya Pradesh established North India's largest floating solar project. It is located at Omkareshwar in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh. It has been installed on the backwaters of the Omkareshwar dam built on the Narmada river. It has been developed under the Union Ministry of Renewable Energy. This project is being implemented by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Green Energy Limited. The cost of this project is Rs 646 crore. It generates 90 MW of energy. This project will generate 196.5 million units of electricity in the first year and 4,629.3 million units in the next 25 years. This project will reduce carbon emissions by about 2.4 lakh tonnes. It will also help in water conservation by reducing water evaporation. India's largest floating solar power project has been established by Tata Power Solar in Kayamkulam, Kerala. It has a capacity of 101.6 MW. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri C.R. Patil launched the version 2.0 of the ‘Floodwatch India’ mobile application. 2. It has been developed by Central Water Commission Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri C.R. Patil launched the version 2.0 of the ‘Floodwatch India’ mobile application. It has been developed by Central Water Commission The Central Water Commission had released the first version of Floodwatch India mobile app on August 17, 2023. It was created to disseminate information related to flood situation in the country and flood forecasts up to 7 days on a real-time basis to the public The first version provided information on flood forecasts at 200 forecasting stations. Now the second version will provide information related to additional 392 flood monitoring centers This version also provides additional information about the storage status of 150 major reservoirs in the country It will help in better understanding the potential flood situation in the downstream areas. It uses advanced technologies like satellite data analysis, mathematical modeling and real-time monitoring to give accurate and timely flood forecasts. This app presents all the information in 2 languages (English and Hindi) Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 16.08.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 17.08.2024
