0 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 09.11.2023 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements related to National Security Council: Government of India has initiated the process of coming up with a National Security Strategy and for this the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) has started collecting inputs from various central ministries and departments. A National Security Strategy document outlines the country’s security objectives and the ways to be adopted to achieve these. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Government of India has initiated the process of coming up with a National Security Strategy and for this the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) has started collecting inputs from various central ministries and departments. A National Security Strategy document outlines the country’s security objectives and the ways to be adopted to achieve these. An NSS should consider traditional (affect only the state) and non-traditional threats(affect the state, individual and the entirety of humanity). Also, It must work within the framework of India's Constitution and democratic principles. Need for National Security Strategy in India National security strategy for India has been a recurring topic in military discussions. However, despite various efforts, it has yet to be formulated and implemented due to the lack of a cohesive, whole-of-government effort, and the government has deliberately not made its national security objectives public. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements related to Zika Virus: Indian government has permitted certain Indian companies to directly list on foreign stock exchanges to access global capital. This provision, effective since 30th October 2023, was introduced through the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020. An IFSC is a financial centre that caters to customers outside the jurisdiction of the domestic 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: Indian government has permitted certain Indian companies to directly list on foreign stock exchanges to access global capital. This provision, effective since 30th October 2023, was introduced through the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020. It allows certain classes of domestic public companies to list their securities on foreign stock exchanges, including the GIFT International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Ahmedabad, Gujrat, with exemptions from certain procedural requirements (such as prospectus, share capital, beneficial ownership requirements, and failure to distribute dividends). An IFSC is a financial centre that caters to customers outside the jurisdiction of the domestic economy. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: India successfully test fired Pralay Tactical Ballistic Missile off the coast of Odisha. The test proved to be a significant milestone as the missile covered its entire range of approximately 500 kilometres, effectively demonstrating its operational capabilities. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Both 1 and 2 Explanation: India successfully test fired Pralay Tactical Ballistic Missile off the coast of Odisha. The test proved to be a significant milestone as the missile covered its entire range of approximately 500 kilometres, effectively demonstrating its operational capabilities. Defense officials have said that the test was highly successful and met all the predetermined parameters. The Pralaya missile, abbreviated as "Pralaya: Apocalypse", is a canistered tactical, surface-to-surface, short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) designed for battlefield use. It has been developed by Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: Ministry of Tourism of India, along with various stakeholders, is actively participating in the World Travel Market (WTM) London from November 6 to November 8, 2023. The Ministry has set up an impressive space of 650 square meters for the ‘Incredible India Pavilion’ at WTM 2023, London. The pavilion serves as a platform to showcase a diverse range of tourism products and transformative experiences for travelers under the theme ‘Incredible India’. 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: Ministry of Tourism of India, along with various stakeholders, is actively participating in the World Travel Market (WTM) London from November 6 to November 8, 2023. The Ministry has set up an impressive space of 650 square meters for the ‘Incredible India Pavilion’ at WTM 2023, London. The pavilion serves as a platform to showcase a diverse range of tourism products and transformative experiences for travelers under the theme ‘Incredible India’. The Indian Pavilion was formally inaugurated by Ms. V. Vidyavati, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and His Excellency Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to the UK in the presence of Shri Rohan Khaunte, Minister of Tourism, Government of Goa. After the inauguration, the Indian delegation and participants explored the India Pavilion and booths of various participating states and stakeholders. The day was filled with cultural performances, henna and yoga sessions, giving attendees a taste of the rich culture and traditions of India. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: Government of Jharkhand launched a special campaign named “Abua Bir Dishom Abhiyaan” with the goal of providing land ownership certificates to individuals and communities under the Forest Rights Act. The objective of this initiative is to recognize and secure the rights of Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers for self-cultivation, habitation and various other activities within the forest areas. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Government of Jharkhand launched a special campaign named “Abua Bir Dishom Abhiyaan” with the goal of providing land ownership certificates to individuals and communities under the Forest Rights Act. The objective of this initiative is to recognize and secure the rights of Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers for self-cultivation, habitation and various other activities within the forest areas. The decision to launch this campaign has come after a gap of nine years. The Jharkhand government, citing data submitted to the Supreme Court, revealed that it had received 98,308 Individual Forest Rights (IFR) and 2,695 Community Forest Rights (CFR) applications since the formation of the state in November 2000. They are having difficulties as a result of the increased pollution in our waterways. They are also endangered by fishing nets, ships, and cruise ships. It is a freshwater species, and one of the world's few river dolphins. The Ganges river dolphin was first identified in 1801. Scientific Name: Platanista Gangetica Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 09.11.2023 ALL EXAM QUIZ 10.11.2023
