0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 10.12.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and the Rajasthan Global Business Expo at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 9 December 2024. 2. It is part of the Rajasthan Government's goal of doubling the state's economy to USD 250 billion in the next five years. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and the Rajasthan Global Business Expo at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 9 December 2024. The three-day Summit and Expo will be held from 9 to 11 December 2024 in the state capital, Jaipur, to promote Rajasthan as a progressive and sustainable destination for global investments. It is part of the Rajasthan Government's goal of doubling the state's economy to USD 350 billion in the next five years. During the summit's inaugural session, Prime Minister Modi delivered the keynote address following a welcome speech by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. Senior Cabinet Ministers from the central and State governments, as well as top industrialists, were present. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Abathsahayeswarar Temple Conservation Project in Thukkatchi, Tamil Nadu, and the BJPCI Conservation Project of Mumbai, Maharashtra—have won UNESCO’s Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2024. 2. These two heritage conservation projects were among eight from the Asia Pacific region that won the 2024 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. 3. UNESCO announced the award winners at its regional office in Bangkok, Thailand, on 6 December 2024. 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: Two Indian heritage conservation projects—the Abathsahayeswarar Temple Conservation Project in Thukkatchi, Tamil Nadu, and the BJPCI Conservation Project of Mumbai, Maharashtra—have won UNESCO’s Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2024. These two heritage conservation projects were among eight from the Asia Pacific region that won the 2024 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) announced the award winners at its regional office in Bangkok, Thailand, on 6 December 2024. Abathsahayeswarar Temple Conservation Project The Abathsahayeswarar Temple Conservation Project won the Award of Distinction in the UNESCO’s Award category. Lord Dakshinamurthy (Lord Shiva) is the presiding deity of the Abathsahayeswarar (Apatsahayesvarar )Temple located in the Thukkatchi village in Thiruvarur District of Tamil Nadu. The 7th century Tamil Saivite work ‘Thevaram’ and one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams mentions the temple. The Temple was awarded the UNESCO Award of Distinction for using modern engineering expertise and the know-how of Hindu temple builders, sthapathi, for structural conservation. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana, India's largest domestic rooftop solar initiative, will provide solar power to one crore homes by 2027. 2. 10 lakh by March 2025, 20 lakh by October 2025, 40 lakh by March 2026 and one crore installations by March 2027. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana, India's largest domestic rooftop solar initiative, will provide solar power to one crore homes by 2027. Key points of Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana Target: Provide free electricity to one crore homes by March 2027. Installation estimate: 10 lakh by March 2025, 20 lakh by October 2025, 40 lakh by March 2026 and one crore installations by March 2027. Scheme launched: The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 February 2024. Subsidy: Up to 40 percent subsidy is provided under the scheme, making solar power affordable and accessible. Installation progress: 3 lakh installations have been completed in 9 months, and the monthly installation rate has reached 70,000. Savings to the Government: The scheme is estimated to result in annual electricity cost savings of ₹75,000 crore to the government. Promotion of Clean Energy: This initiative takes India one step further towards clean energy. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Tamil Nadu launched the “Kalaignar handicrafts scheme” to empower artisans and craftsmen. 2. The scheme has been launched to benefit all sections of people who are engaged in 25 trades/crafts. 3. It will promote support, skill and entrepreneur development for the expansion of existing trades. 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: Tamil Nadu launched the “Kalaignar handicrafts scheme” to empower artisans and craftsmen. To support artisans and craftsmen, the Tamil Nadu government has announced the Kalaignar handicrafts scheme. The scheme has been launched to benefit all sections of people who are engaged in 25 trades/crafts. It will promote support, skill and entrepreneur development for the expansion of existing trades. The artisans will get credit support of Rs 3 lakh, including a subsidy of 25 per cent (a maximum of Rs 50,000). Under this scheme, a five per cent interest subsidy to beneficiaries. A beneficiary should be at least 35 years of age to apply for the scheme. PM Vishwakarma Yojana was launched in 2023 to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftsmen who work with their hands and tools in 18 trades. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. As per the UBS report, India’s billionaire count has reached to 185. 2. India's billionaires witnessed a sharp increase as India reached to third position in the global billionaire count list. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: As per the UBS report, India’s billionaire count has reached to 185. India's billionaires witnessed a sharp increase as India reached to third position in the global billionaire count list. India is only behind from China and US. India witnessed a surge of billionaire over 20 per cent to 185 in 2024, from 153 in 2023. Chinese economy saw a decline in the billionaire count. From 2015 to 2020, billionaire wealth grew globally at an annual rate of 10 per cent. The total wealth of India's billionaire club has almost tripled by 263 per cent to $905.6 billion. Between 2015 and 2020, the total wealth of Chinese billionaires has increased by more than double. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 10.12.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 11.12.2024
