0 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 21.06.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. The first multinational air exercise of the Indian Air Force, Tarang Shakti – 2024, will be held in India in the month of August. 2. A total of 20 countries will participate in this first multinational air exercise of the Air Force, Tarang Shakti-2024 and some other countries will also join as observers. 3. This multinational air exercise is inspired by the Red Flag exercise organized by the US. 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 first multinational air exercise of the Indian Air Force, Tarang Shakti – 2024, will be held in India in the month of August. A total of 10 countries will participate in this first multinational air exercise of the Air Force, Tarang Shakti-2024 and some other countries will also join as observers. This multinational air exercise is inspired by the Red Flag exercise organized by the US. Exercise Tarang Shakti – 2024 Exercise Tarang Shakti was originally scheduled to be held at the end of the year 2023, but due to some reasons, this exercise was postponed in 2023. First Phase: The first multinational air exercise of the Indian Air Force, Tarang Shakti – 2024, will be held in South India during the first two weeks of August under the first phase in India. Phase II: Air Exercise Tarang Shakti 2024 will be conducted from late August to mid-September in the western region of India under Phase II. Some countries will participate in both the phases, creating a comprehensive training scenario, while some other countries will participate in specific phases based on operational objectives. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Union Jal Shakti Ministry has launched the e-Flow Ecological Monitoring System, which allows real-time monitoring of river quality. 2. This system aims to enhance the management of water resources and environmental flows in key Indian rivers, including the Ganga and Yamuna. 3. Environmental flow is the quantity, timing, and quality of water flows required to maintain the health and functioning of aquatic ecosystems and support the livelihoods that depend on these ecosystems. 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 Jal Shakti Ministry has launched the e-Flow Ecological Monitoring System, which allows real-time monitoring of river quality.This system aims to enhance the management of water resources and environmental flows in key Indian rivers, including the Ganga and Yamuna. Environmental Flow Environmental flow (E-flow) is the quantity, timing, and quality of water flows required to maintain the health and functioning of aquatic ecosystems and support the livelihoods that depend on these ecosystems. E-flows are essential for sustaining the ecological integrity of rivers, lakes, and wetlands, ensuring that they can continue to provide important ecosystem services. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Chinese scientists using the Chinese H-alpha Solar Explorer (CHASE) telescope have found a new pattern of how the sun’s atmosphere rotates. 2. According to the prestigious magazine Nature Astronomy, this new discovery is the first accurate three-dimensional picture of how the sun’s atmosphere rotates. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Chinese scientists using the Chinese H-alpha Solar Explorer (CHASE) telescope have found a new pattern of how the sun’s atmosphere rotates. According to the prestigious magazine Nature Astronomy, this new discovery is the first accurate three-dimensional picture of how the sun’s atmosphere rotates. Introduction to CHASE China’s H-alpha Solar Explorer (CHASE) is a satellite project that was made to look at the sun. Its main goal is to help us learn more about how the sun works by focusing on its magnetic activity and how its atmosphere behaves. Discovery of a New Solar Rotation Pattern Because CHASE has so many advanced features, the study team was able to make an accurate map of how the solar atmosphere rotates. Before this, experts didn’t know much about the patterns of rotation. The newest discoveries point to a more complicated way for the sun to rotate than was thought before. This could have big effects on how we understand solar physics and how we predict space weather. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) at the Gopalpur regional center in Odisha have identified a new species of snake eel. 2. This discovery was made across various estuarine ecosystems within the state. 3. The official name for the new species of snake eel is “Ophichthus Suryai.” 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: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) at the Gopalpur regional center in Odisha have identified a new species of snake eel. This discovery was made across various estuarine ecosystems within the state. The official name for the new species of snake eel is “Ophichthus Suryai.” It was found several times in different places in Odisha last year. The name of this species comes from Surya Kumar Mohanty, who used to be a joint head of the state’s fishery department. Research and Analysis Anil Mohapatra, a senior scientist at ZSI, led the study and got at least six examples from well-known places like the Subarnarekha River in Paradip and the Bahuda River near Sunapur. In ZSI’s lab, detailed studies, such as DNA analysis, were carried out to prove that this species is unique. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Gross direct tax collections for FY 2024-25 increased by 22.19%. 2. In the corresponding period of the previous financial year, the gross collection of direct taxes was recorded at nearly 4.22 lakh crore rupees. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: A growth of 22.19% has been registered in the gross direct tax collections till 17th June of this financial year. A growth of around 21% has been recorded in the net tax collection over the collection of financial year 2023-24. According to the Finance Ministry, as of June 17th, the gross collection of direct taxes for the current fiscal year has exceeded 5.15 lakh crore rupees, based on provisional estimates. In the corresponding period of the previous financial year, the gross collection of direct taxes was recorded at nearly 4.22 lakh crore rupees. Over 4.62 lakh crore rupees have been collected in net tax, as opposed to over 3.82 lakh crore rupees during the same period of the previous Financial Year. With an increase of 27.34%, advance tax collection in the current financial year is over 1.48 lakh crore rupees. In the current fiscal year, refunds totaling 53,322 crore rupees have also been given out as of June 17. These exceed refunds given during the same period in the previous year by 33.70%. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ ALL EXAM QUIZ
