0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 31.01.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. A recent study found that microplastics, which are plastic particles smaller than 15 mm, can block blood flow to the brains of mice. 2. This raises concerns about their potential impact on brain health. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: A recent study found that microplastics, which are plastic particles smaller than 5 mm, can block blood flow to the brains of mice. This raises concerns about their potential impact on brain health. Microplastics Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic found in the environment. They are produced by the breakdown and disintegration of larger plastic objects, as well as the direct release of smaller plastic particles, often intentionally added to consumer products such as cosmetics and cleaning agents. It is named to distinguish it from “macroplastics”, such as plastic bottles and bags. Determining the size: There is no universal agreement on what size microplastics should be, but the US NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and the European Chemical Agency define it as a particle smaller than 5 mm. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Reserve Bank has published the Payment Systems Report for December 2024. 2. The report covers significant developments in the payment ecosystem and provides an in-depth analysis of UPI, besides analysing trends in payment transactions carried out using various payment systems in India over the last five calendar years to the year 2024. 3. RBI has also participated in Project Nexus, a multilateral international initiative to enable instant cross-border retail payments by interconnecting domestic fast payment systems of several countries. 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: Reserve Bank has published the Payment Systems Report for December 2024. The report covers significant developments in the payment ecosystem and provides an in-depth analysis of UPI, besides analysing trends in payment transactions carried out using various payment systems in India over the last five calendar years to the year 2024. Thereafter, the report will be published on RBI’s website on a half-yearly basis.RBI has also participated in Project Nexus, a multilateral international initiative to enable instant cross-border retail payments by interconnecting domestic fast payment systems of several countries. Payments to merchants have been enabled using Indian UPI apps through QR codes in Bhutan, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka and UAE. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Olive Ridley turtles are expected to return in large numbers to the Rushikulya River mouth in Odisha. 2. Olive ridley turtles are an olive or grayish-Black with a heart-shaped carapace (top shell).. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Olive Ridley turtles are expected to return in large numbers to the Rushikulya River mouth in Odisha for their mass nesting, a vital occurrence for the conservation of this species. Key Facts About Olive Ridley Turtles Scientific Name: Lepidochelys olivacea Class: Reptilia Family: Cheloniidae Appearance: Olive ridley turtles are an olive or grayish-green with a heart-shaped carapace (top shell). They closely resemble Kemp’s ridleys (primarily found in the Gulf of Mexico) and are the smallest sea turtles. Their size and shape vary by region, with the largest found in West Africa. Habitat and Distribution: Found in the tropical regions of the Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic Oceans. Inhabits both pelagic (open ocean) and coastal waters. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Belarus's leader Lukashenko won the election for the seventh time. 2. Since taking office in 1984, President Lukashenko's authoritarian rule has earned him the title of "Europe's last dictator". 3. It is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. 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: Belarus's leader Lukashenko won the election for the seventh time. On January 27, Belarusian leader and Russian ally Alexander Lukashenko extended his 31-year rule after election officials declared him the winner of the presidential election. The Central Election Commission said in a statement that Lukashenko won by a landslide, garnering nearly 87% of the vote. Since taking office in 1994, President Lukashenko's authoritarian rule has earned him the title of "Europe's last dictator". However, the European Union threatened new sanctions, calling the elections in Belarus illegal. Belarus It is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It shares borders with Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland. Minsk is the capital of Belarus, and the Belarusian ruble is the official currency. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Christine Carla Kangaloo has been given the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award by India. 2. She is the president of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Christine Carla Kangaloo has been given the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award by India. She is the president of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. This is a recognition of her exceptional accomplishments in public life and her efforts to raise India's reputation internationally. During the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, Kangaloo was the chief guest. She is an Indo-Trinidadian president. 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention took place in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from January 8–10, 2025. She highlighted in her speech that the history of India-Tobago relations began in 1845, when Indian indentured labourers first reached on Trinidadian shores. She emphasized that upon Trinidad and Tobago's independence in 1962, India was one of the first nations to establish diplomatic ties with it. Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honour given to Indians living abroad for their outstanding accomplishments in a variety of fields. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte पोस्ट नेविगेशन ALL EXAM QUIZ 31.01.2025 ALL EXAM QUIZ 01.02.2025
