UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 10.07.2023

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. A new study published in JAMA Network journal has revealed that India witnessed the highest number of childhood diabetes cases and deaths globally in the year 2019.

2. There has been a 29.4% increase in childhood diabetes cases since 1990, with 2,27,580 cases and 5,390 deaths recorded in 2019.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements:

1. A recent study conducted in Delhi has shed light on the concerning health implications faced by outdoor workers due to their daily exposure to unclean air.

2. The study revealed that a significant percentage of outdoor workers in Delhi experienced abnormal pulmonary function. Among wastepickers, 55% were found to have abnormal lung function.

3. The research focused on various occupational groups, including wastepickers, safai karamcharis (municipal sweepers), and security guards.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements related to Mo Jungle Jami Yojana :

1. Odisha government has recently introduced a groundbreaking scheme named Mo Jungle Jami Yojana, aimed at bolstering forest rights among tribal communities and forest dwellers across the state.

2. With this initiative, Odisha is set to become the first state in India to recognize both individual and community forest rights.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements related to Trade in Services for Development Report:

1. India has witnessed a remarkable growth in its share of global commercial services exports over the years.

2. As a testament to its economic progress, the World Bank and World Trade Organization (WTO) released a report titled ‘Trade in services for development,’ shedding light on India’s expanding role in the global services sector.

3. In 2005, India’s share of global commercial services exports stood at 2%. However, by 2022, this figure had doubled to 4.4%.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements:

1. The astonishing occurrence of 'Blood Falls' on the Taylor Glacier in Antarctica has taken scientists by surprise.

2. Discovered in 1921, the red-colored saliva flowing from the glacier has long puzzled researchers.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?