0 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 02.10.2023 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: China and Nepal signed 12 agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, road connectivity and information technology. These agreements were agreed upon in the talks between China's Prime Minister Li Qiang and Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in Beijing. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: China and Nepal signed 12 agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade, road connectivity and information technology. These agreements were agreed upon in the talks between China's Prime Minister Li Qiang and Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in Beijing. Agreements Signed between Nepal and China The agreements include MoUs for: Cooperation between The National Planning Commission of Nepal and China’s National Development and Reform Commission Enhancing digital economy corporation, Cooperation on green and low-carbon development Cooperation in the fields of agriculture, livestock and fisheries, Cooperation in the field of science, technology and innovation; and in the field of Human Resources Development. Mechanism to review the Nepal-China trade and payment agreement. They also signed a protocol of phytosanitary requirements for the export of plant-derived medicinal materials for Chinese medicine from Nepal to China.Nepal declined China’s invitation to join China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI), advocating that joint security is not in the interest of Nepal to maintain a strategic balance between India, China and the US. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers in India launched the National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech sector on 16 September 2023. These Initiatives are National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector in India and Scheme for Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP). Indian pharmaceutical industry is the 3rd largest pharmaceutical industry in the world by volume with current market size of around USD 50 Billions. 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: Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers in India launched the National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech sector on 26 September 2023. These Initiatives are National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector in India and Scheme for Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP). Indian pharmaceutical industry is the 3rd largest pharmaceutical industry in the world by volume with current market size of around USD 50 Billions. National Policy on Research and Development and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector The policy aims to encourage R&D in pharmaceuticals, including traditional medicines & phytopharmaceuticals and medical devices. It can potentially help in growing the sector to USD 120-130 Billion over the next decade, increasing its contribution to the GDP by about 100 basis points. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: Lancet Global Health has released a report titled-“Women, Power and Cancer”, which highlights how societal apathy towards women’s health has delayed their access to Cancer prevention. The study estimated premature deaths at ages 30–69. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Lancet Global Health has released a report titled-“Women, Power and Cancer”, which highlights how societal apathy towards women’s health has delayed their access to Cancer prevention. This study estimated premature deaths at ages 30–69 years and distinguished these as deaths that are preventable or treatable in 185 countries worldwide. For this population-based study, estimated Cancer deaths by country, cancer, sex, and age groups were retrieved from the International Agency for Research on Cancer's GLOBOCAN 2020 database. Crude and age-adjusted cancer-specific Years of Life Lost (YLLs) were calculated for 36 cancer types. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: India has maintained its 40th position out of 132 economies in the recently published Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Over the past few years, India has consistently climbed the ranks in the GII, rising from 71st place in 2015 to its current position. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has played a significant role in India’s journey towards becoming an innovation-driven economy. 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: India has maintained its 40th position out of 132 economies in the recently published Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Over the past few years, India has consistently climbed the ranks in the GII, rising from 81st place in 2015 to its current position. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has played a significant role in India’s journey towards becoming an innovation-driven economy. This year, NITI Aayog, in collaboration with CII and WIPO, is virtually hosting the India Launch of GII 2023 on September 29, 2023. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: Uttar Pradesh achieved 100% ODF Plus status for all 75,767 villages as part of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II. An ODF Plus village is one that has achieved open defecation-free status through the establishment of effective systems for solid or liquid waste management. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Uttar Pradesh achieved 100% ODF Plus status for all 95,767 villages as part of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II. An ODF Plus village is one that has achieved open defecation-free status through the establishment of effective systems for solid or liquid waste management. As of January 1, 2023, only 15,088 villages were ODF Plus in the state. In just nine months, more than 80,000 villages achieved ODF Plus status, accelerating the success of the programme. Of the 95,767 ODF Plus villages, 81,744 are ODF Plus Aspirational Villages, 10,217 are ODF Plus Emerging Villages, and 3,806 are ODF Plus Model Villages. Solid waste management exists in 15,649 villages, while liquid waste management exists in 95,048 villages. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 02.10.2023 ALL EXAM QUIZ 03.10.2023
