0 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 13.12.2023 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: Germanwatch released the Climate Change Performance Index 2024 during the Global Climate Summit in Dubai. India has been ranked 5th in CCPI 2024. India has improved one rank from the previous rank, and also remains among the highest performing countries. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Germanwatch released the Climate Change Performance Index 2024 during the Global Climate Summit in Dubai. Key findings of the report India has been ranked 7th in CCPI 2024. India has improved one rank from the previous rank, and also remains among the highest performing countries. According to a report, India has retained its position in the top 10 for the fifth consecutive year. Technically, only three countries – Denmark, Estonia and the Philippines – rank above India as no country has performed well enough in all four assessment categories to achieve a full 100 score on the CCPI. Therefore, no country has been placed in the first three ranks. India has the best rank among G20 countries. The biggest polluter, China, is at number 51 while the second biggest emitter, America, is at 57th place. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: Gujarat is preparing for the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) in January 2024. For this, important partnerships have been confirmed with 16 countries and 12 organizations. The 16 confirmed participating countries include Japan, Finland, Morocco, Republic of Korea, Mozambique, Estonia, UAE, Australia, UK, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, Thailand, Bangladesh, Germany and Egypt. 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: Gujarat is preparing for the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) in January 2024, with the theme ‘Gateway to the Future’, with key partnerships confirmed with 16 countries and 14 organisations. The 16 confirmed participating countries include Japan, Finland, Morocco, Republic of Korea, Mozambique, Estonia, UAE, Australia, UK, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, Thailand, Bangladesh, Germany and Egypt. Each partner country plays an important role in enhancing cooperation, trade and investment opportunities. Partner organization Major organizations participating in the event include American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM India), Canada India Foundation, EPIC India-University of Chicago, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (ICCC). , Indo-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, International Solar Alliance, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO). 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: China has launched the world's deepest and largest underground physics laboratory, the Deep Underground and Ultra-Low Radiation Background Facility for Frontier Physics Experiments (DURF), located beneath Jinping Mountain in Sichuan province. Commissioned after three years of extensive upgrades, the laboratory aims to revolutionize the global search for dark matter, a hypothetical form of matter that does not interact with light or electromagnetic fields. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: China has launched the world's deepest and largest underground physics laboratory, the Deep Underground and Ultra-Low Radiation Background Facility for Frontier Physics Experiments (DURF), located beneath Jinping Mountain in Sichuan province. Commissioned after three years of extensive upgrades, the laboratory aims to revolutionize the global search for dark matter, a hypothetical form of matter that does not interact with light or electromagnetic fields. Main features of DURF Extreme depth Located at 2,400 meters depth, DURF offers a unique advantage in blocking most cosmic rays that could interfere with observations, allowing more precise experiments. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: It was decided to provide free education to transgender category students in all the state universities and their affiliated colleges of Maharashtra. The meeting was organized by the Department of Higher and Technical Education of Maharashtra to review the progress of implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to 2023. The announcement was made by state Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil after a state-level meeting with vice-chancellors of all universities for effective implementation of the new National Education Policy. 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: It was decided to provide free education to transgender category students in all the state universities and their affiliated colleges of Maharashtra. Main point The meeting was organized by the Department of Higher and Technical Education of Maharashtra to review the progress of implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to 2023. The announcement was made by state Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil after a state-level meeting with vice-chancellors of all universities for effective implementation of the new National Education Policy. To promote diversity and inclusivity in higher education opportunities for the transgender community, the State will provide free education to transgender students at its own cost. 5 / 5 Q5. Which of the following statements is correct? Bhutanese writer Chhiring Tashi was honored with Sahitya Akademi's 'Premchand Fellowship' on December 08, 2023. The 'Premchand Fellowship', named after the popular Hindi writer Munshi Premchand, was instituted by the Sahitya Akademi in 2005 on his 125th birth anniversary. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Bhutanese writer Chhiring Tashi was honored with Sahitya Akademi's 'Premchand Fellowship' on December 08, 2023. The 'Premchand Fellowship', named after the popular Hindi writer Munshi Premchand, was instituted by the Sahitya Akademi in 2005 on his 125th birth anniversary. Chhiring Tashi, a resident of Bhutan, is known for his special works in the field of creative non-fiction literature. Tshering Tashi has written many books on Bhutan and has made the books accessible, engaging and interesting for the youth. He is also the co-director of the Bhutan Echoes Literary Festival. Chhiring Tashi is the author of the books Mysteries of the Raven Crown, Legacy of Gongzim Ugyen Dori and Myth and Memory – Untold Stories of Bhutan. Chhiring Tashi is the co-author of The Bodhisattva King, Bold Bhutan Beaks, Symbols of Bhutan. He also contributes articles to national newspapers and international magazines. Chhiring Tashi is one of the Festival Directors of the Mountain Echoes Literary Festival. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 13.12.2023 UPSC QUIZ 13.12.2023
