1 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 18.11.2023 UPSC QUIZ 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has approved the Digital Advertising Policy 2023 to empower the Central Bureau of Communications to conduct campaigns in the digital media sector. 2. CBC operates under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and coordinates various government programs, schemes and The CBC is responsible for creating awareness and disseminating information about policies. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has approved the Digital Advertising Policy 2023 to empower the Central Bureau of Communications to conduct campaigns in the digital media sector. CBC operates under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and coordinates various government programs, schemes and The CBC is responsible for creating awareness and disseminating information about policies. CBC is committed to adopting new technologies to reach larger audiences in the changing media landscape. Key Policies under Digital Advertising Policy, 2023 Expansion to digital platforms CBC may issue advertisements through social media, over-the-top (OTT) platforms, digital audio platforms, mobile applications and websites. It mandates that the website, mobile app, OTT platform and digital audio platform must be at least one year old to be eligible to apply under the scheme. Advertising rates and transparency To ensure transparency and efficiency, advertising rates will be linked to subscriber base and viewership, which will be determined through competitive bidding. The rates obtained through this process will remain valid for three years. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. In a move to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly construction practices in the domestic housing sector, the Indian Green Building Council, a part of the Confederation of Indian Industry, has launched a new rating and certification initiative called ‘Nest.’ 2. Ajit Kumar Chordia, Chairman of the IGBC Chennai chapter, unveiled the eco-friendly rating and certification initiative ‘Nest’ during the announcement of the annual conference. 3. The conference is scheduled to take place at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, from November 21 to 30. 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: In a move to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly construction practices in the domestic housing sector, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a part of the Confederation of Indian Industry, has launched a new rating and certification initiative called ‘Nest.’ Ajit Kumar Chordia, Chairman of the IGBC Chennai chapter, unveiled the eco-friendly rating and certification initiative ‘Nest’ during the announcement of the annual conference. The conference is scheduled to take place at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, from November 23 to 25. Promoting Sustainability The annual IGBC Green Building Congress 2023, which is returning to Chennai after a decade, would serve as a platform for stakeholders in the construction industry to collaborate in creating a sustainable building environment aimed at achieving net-zero carbon emissions. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Researchers have recently identified a new species of gecko in India, specifically in the town of Vairengte in Mizoram. 2. Named ‘Cyrtodactylus vairengtensis’ after its place of discovery, this gecko species is characterized by distinct features. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Researchers have recently identified a new species of gecko in India, specifically in the town of Vairengte in Mizoram. Named ‘Cyrtodactylus vairengtensis’ after its place of discovery, this gecko species is characterized by distinct features, particularly the number of femoral pores, setting it apart from other members of the Cyrtodactylus family. The common name proposed for this newfound species is the ‘Vairengte bent-toed gecko.’ Conservation Status Due to the limited available information about this newly discovered gecko species, including its distribution range, food preferences, breeding behavior, population status, and potential threats, the researchers suggest categorizing it as ‘data deficient’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Further extensive surveys are recommended to gather additional data and support knowledge-based conservation strategies for this little-known gecko species. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Researchers at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute have made an important discovery by identifying two new species of seer fish. 2. Leading scientist E.M. Under the leadership of Abdussamad, the team of taxonomists unveiled the Arabian sparrow seer fish (Scomberomorus avirostrus). 3. Which was a previously unknown species, and revived the Russell's spotted sear fish (Scomberomorus leopardus). 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: Researchers at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have made an important discovery by identifying two new species of seer fish. Leading scientist E.M. Under Abdussamad's leadership, the team of taxonomists unveiled the Arabian sparrow seer fish (Scomberomorus avirostrus), a previously unknown species, and resurrected the Russell's spotted seer fish (Scomberomorus leopardus). These findings increase the number of top-demanded sighter fish species in Indian waters from four to six, enhancing our understanding of marine biodiversity. The discovery was the result of an extensive taxonomic study focused on spotted fish species found along the Indian coast. This revealed that the spotted seer fish (Scomberomorus guttatus), once thought to be a single species, is actually a group of three separate species. These newly identified seer fish species, in addition to the extant spotted seer fish, exhibit unique characteristics and distribution patterns. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. IISF 2023 will be organised from 17th-20th January, 2024. IISF 2023 is the seventh edition of IISF. 2. The theme of IISF 2023 is 'Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal'. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: IISF 2023 will be organised from 17th-20th January, 2024. IISF 2023 is the ninth edition of IISF. The theme of IISF 2023 is 'Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal'. IISF 2023 is being organised at the Campus of Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) and the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) of the Department of Biotechnology in Faridabad. IISF 2023 will have a total of 17 themes to showcase scientific achievements. IISF was initiated through collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Earth Sciences in association with Vijnana Bharati. Since 2015, eight editions of the IISF have been held in different geographical regions of India. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 18.11.2023 ALL EXAM QUIZ 21.11.2023
