0 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 11.03.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: India's first city-specific Zero Carbon Building Action Plan (ZCBAP) has been launched in Nagpur. Nagpur's Zero Carbon Building Action Plan (ZCBAP) aims to make all buildings net zero carbon buildings by the year 2049. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: India's first city-specific Zero Carbon Building Action Plan (ZCBAP) has been launched in Nagpur. Nagpur's Zero Carbon Building Action Plan (ZCBAP) aims to make all buildings net zero carbon buildings by the year 2050. Nagpur's Zero Carbon Building Action Plan Zero Carbon Building Action Plan (ZCBAP) is being implemented by Nagpur Smart and Sustainable City Development Corporation Limited (NSSCDCL) along with Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) in collaboration with World Resources Institute (WRI), Global Environment Facility (GEF), United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) developed in collaboration with ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives). 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a high alert regarding the threat to coral reefs due to climate change and the El Niño climate pattern. According to NOAA, the phenomenon of coral bleaching is being observed on a very large scale due to the increase in ocean temperatures. Due to its effect, marine ecosystem is getting damaged, fish farming is getting damaged, tourism industries are getting damaged etc. 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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a high alert regarding the threat to coral reefs due to climate change and the El Niño climate pattern. According to NOAA, the phenomenon of coral bleaching is being observed on a very large scale due to the increase in ocean temperatures. Effect of Coral Bleaching Due to its effect, marine ecosystem is getting damaged, fish farming is getting damaged, tourism industries are getting damaged etc. According to NOAA, the global bleaching event was observed from 2014 to 2017. As a result, approximately one third of the corals in the Great Barrier Reef were destroyed. The average temperature in this year 2024 is expected to exceed pre-industrial levels by 1.5 degrees Celsius. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: NASA's Terra satellite detected 'odd holes' formed in the clouds due to airplanes. This anomalous hole has been observed in clouds over the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Florida. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: NASA's Terra satellite detected 'odd holes' formed in the clouds due to airplanes. This anomalous hole has been observed in clouds over the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Florida.These clouds have been called "cavum clouds". Cavum-cloud These are also called "hole-punch clouds or fallstruck holes". This cloud is formed when an airplane passes at a relatively steep angle through layers of altocumulus clouds. These are mid-level clouds, which contain supercooled water droplets. Supercooled water: Water below zero temperature but still in liquid form. As the ship moves forward, the water droplets freeze into ice crystals due to a process called adiabatic expansion. These ice crystals eventually become too heavy and fall out of the cloud layer, creating a hole in the cloud. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: Measles and Rubella Champion’ Award given to India for Exemplary Efforts in Measles and Rubella Disease Prevention. On March 6, India was honoured with the prestigious Measles and Rubella Champion Award at the Red Cross Headquarters in Washington DC, USA for tireless efforts to combat the disease Measles and Rubella. The award was received by Sripriya Ranganathan, Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission in Washington DC, on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of 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: Measles and Rubella Champion’ Award given to India for Exemplary Efforts in Measles and Rubella Disease Prevention. On March 6, India was honoured with the prestigious Measles and Rubella Champion Award at the Red Cross Headquarters in Washington DC, USA for tireless efforts to combat the disease Measles and Rubella. The award was received by Sripriya Ranganathan, Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission in Washington DC, on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The Measles and Rubella Partnership involves a multi-agency planning committee, including the American Red Cross, BMGF, GAVI, US CDC, UNF, UNICEF, and WHO. These organizations are working dedicatedly to reduce measles deaths and prevent rubella disease around the world. The Government of India's proactive measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaigns in high-risk areas and innovative strategies to reach out to underserved populations, strengthened surveillance systems, and well-being have played an important role. The award is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the country's frontline health workers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and communities across the country. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: Union Minister Amit Shah launched the National Cooperative Database. There are more than 9 lakh registered societies in India. More than 30 crore people are connected with them. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The National Cooperative Database has been launched by Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. It will help the expansion and development of cooperatives in the country. There are more than 8 lakh registered societies in India. More than 30 crore people are connected with them. The National Cooperative Database is a web-based digital dashboard. It has information about 8 lakh cooperatives. This cooperative database will play a critical role in the expansion of cooperatives, digital development, and delivery through databases. The database has the potential to connect primary agricultural credit societies (PACS) to Apex, villages to cities, and mandis to the global market. Amit Shah also released 'National Cooperative Database 2023: A Report'. The National Cooperative Database has been created in three phases. In the first phase, about 2.64 lakh societies have been mapped in three sectors: Primary Agricultural Credit Societies, Dairy, and Fisheries. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 11.03.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 12.03.2024
