0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 28.09.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. The government of India sent a notice to the Pakistan government on 30 August 2024, seeking to review and modify the Indus Water Treaty of 1950 signed between India and Pakistan due to “fundamental and unforeseen” changes. 2. In 2023, the government of India also sent a notice to Pakistan's government seeking modification in the Indus Water Treaty. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The government of India sent a notice to the Pakistan government on 30 August 2024, seeking to review and modify the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 signed between India and Pakistan due to “fundamental and unforeseen” changes. In 2023, the government of India also sent a notice to Pakistan's government seeking modification in the Indus Water Treaty. The current notice seeks to review the Indus Water treaty, and India wants to re-negotiate the treaty again. What is Indus Water Treaty Indus Water Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, in which World Bank mediated. Under this treaty, the water of Indus river and its tributaries was divided between India and Pakistan. India got rights over Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers, while Pakistan got rights over the water of rivers Indus, Jhelum and Chenab flowing through Jammu and Kashmir. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. US Federal Reserve (Fed) has cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points with an aim to boost economic activity and job creation. 2. Low interest rates encourage borrowing and spending in any economy globally, while high interest rates can hamper growth. 3. The US Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rates by 50 basis points, the first time in the last 3 years. 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: US Federal Reserve (Fed) has cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points with an aim to boost economic activity and job creation. Low interest rates encourage borrowing and spending in any economy globally, while high interest rates can hamper growth. The US Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rates by 50 basis points, the first time in the last 4 years. Apart from emergency rate cuts during Covid-19, the US central bank's rate setting committee 'Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)' had also cut rates by 50 basis points during the global financial crisis in 2008. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Bombay High Court, in an important verdict, struck down the IT Amendment Rules 2023. 2. Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023, violated Article 14 (right to equality), 19 (freedom of speech and expression) and 19(1)(g) (freedom and right to profession) of the Constitution. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Bombay High Court, in an important verdict, struck down the IT Amendment Rules 2023. The matter was given in January by a division bench after which the Chief Justice of the High Court appointed a tie-breaker judge. He has now expressed his final opinion on it, calling it unconstitutional and ruled to strike down the amendments. High Court’s Observation Regarding FCU The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023, violated Article 14 (right to equality), 19 (freedom of speech and expression) and 19(1)(g) (freedom and right to profession) of the Constitution. The definition of fake or misleading news remains ambiguous, lacking clarity and precision. In the absence of a legally established "right to the truth," the State is not obligated to ensure that citizens are provided solely with information deemed accurate by the Fact Check Unit (FCU). Additionally, the measures fail to meet the standard of proportionality. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. India first multi-omics cancer data portal has been launched. 2. Cancer therapies in India have been based on Western datasets . 3. It is the first platform in India to provide data encompassing DNA, RNA, and protein profiles of breast cancer patients, integrated with clinical outcomes. 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 first multi-omics cancer data portal has been launched. India launched its first comprehensive multi-omics cancer data portal to enhance research and treatment efforts for cancer. Cancer therapies in India have been based on Western datasets . It is the first platform in India to provide data encompassing DNA, RNA, and protein profiles of breast cancer patients, integrated with clinical outcomes. The platform includes data from 50 breast cancer patients and this dataset to grow to over 500 patients in the next year. This portal will empower researchers with essential data to propel customized cancer research for better treatment outcomes. In 2019, India reported around 1.2 million new cancer cases and 930,000 deaths. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services released Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas. 2. Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas will showcase the vast potential of Ocean energy of the Indian EEZ. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services released Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas. Integrated Ocean Energy Atlas will showcase the vast potential of Ocean energy of the Indian EEZ. It will show the potential of the marine meterological and hydrological energy forms. The Atlas was released by the Ministry of Earth Science Secretary M. Ravichandran. This Atlas identifies area with high potential for energy generation. It will also act as a refrence for policymakers, industry and researchers to use energy resources available in the Indian EEZ. INCOIS prepares annual, monthly, and daily energy estimates of ocean energy components . Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 28.09.2024
