0 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 15.04.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: One trillion cicadas from two different groups are expected to appear in the Midwest and Southeastern regions of the US by the end of April, 2024. Cicadas are insects that belong to the order Hemiptera and Belong to the superfamily Cycadoidea. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: One trillion cicadas from two different groups are expected to appear in the Midwest and Southeastern regions of the US by the end of April, 2024. Cicadas are insects that belong to the order Hemiptera and Belong to the superfamily Cycadoidea. Hemipteran insects, also known as true bugs, use their mouthparts to capture food and have two pairs of wings. They spend most of their lives underground and primarily for mating purposes. Come out of the soil. Once out of the ground, their lifespan is between two and four weeks, which is quite a short period. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements related to Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2024: According to the Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2024 report, the pace of creation of unicorn startups in India has slowed since 2017. However, India is still the third largest hub of unicorns in the world after the United States of America and China. The Hurun Global Unicorn Index has been published since 2004 and provides a ranking of the world’s most valuable startups. 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: According to the Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2024 report, the pace of creation of unicorn startups in India has slowed since 2017. However, India is still the third largest hub of unicorns in the world after the United States of America and China. The Hurun Global Unicorn Index has been published since 2000 and provides a ranking of the world’s most valuable startups. Only startups with a valuation of at least USD one billion and that are not listed on a stock exchange are included in the index. According to Hurun Research, there were 1,453 unicorns globally in 53 countries based in 291 cities. In 2023, one Unicorn was created every two minutes. • The San Francisco Bay area, in California, the United States of America, maintained its status as the world's unicorn capital, The famous Silicon Valley is located in the San Francisco city.Singapore emerged as the fastest-growing hub for unicorns. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni has become the first Indian monk to be honoured with the American President’s Gold Volunteer Service award in recognition of his contribution to the public good and humanity. Acharya Lokesh Muni is the founder of a non-governmental organisation, Ahimsa Vishwa Bharat and the World Peace Center in India. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni has become the first Indian monk to be honoured with the American President’s Gold Volunteer Service award in recognition of his contribution to the public good and humanity. Acharya Lokesh Muni is the founder of a non-governmental organisation, Ahimsa Vishwa Bharat and the World Peace Center in India. American President’s Volunteer Service Award The American President’s Volunteer Service Award was established in 2003 during George Bush's Presidency. The award is given to individuals who have provided at least 500 hours of voluntary service in the United States and whose voluntary work has positively impacted communities and inspired those around them. Jain Acharya Lokesh received the Presidential award, a Certificate of Honour, a Golden Shield, and a citation bearing the signature of American President Joe Biden. In a ceremony held in Capitol Hills, Washington, D.C., US Congressman Brad Sherman read the certificate and the citation issued by the American President Joe Biden. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: Ms Jagjit Pavadia of India has been re-elected to the International Narcotics Board (INCB) for a third term. She secured the highest number of votes amongst the contestants. India was also elected to the several United Nations bodies. Elections were held on 9 April 2024 to fill vacancies in 17 subsidiaries of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). 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: Ms Jagjit Pavadia of India has been re-elected to the International Narcotics Board(INCB) for a third term. She secured the highest number of votes amongst the contestants. India was also elected to the several United Nations bodies.Elections were held on 9 April 2024 to fill vacancies in 17 subsidiaries of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). These vacancies were filled through election by secret ballot, nomination and acclamation. Jagjit Pavadia’s third term at the INCB Jagjit Pavadia was re-elected for a third five-year term starting from March 2025- 2030. She was first elected to the International Narcotics Control Board in 2015. Pavadia was again re-elected for a five-year term from 2020 to 2025. She served as President of the Board in 2021-2022. This time, Pavadia secured the highest number of votes amongst the 24 candidates contesting for five posts. She got 41 votes out of the 53 voting members of ECOSOC. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: The US-India Tax Forum has appointed Tarun Bajaj as its new head. The US-India Tax Forum is an US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) initiative. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The US-India Tax Forum has appointed Tarun Bajaj as its new head. The US-India Tax Forum is an US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) initiative. Tarun Bajaj is the former Revenue Secretary and Secretary of Economic Affairs to the Government of India. He joined USISPF as an advisor to the Board of Directors in January 2024. He is a 1988 batch IAS of Haryana Cadre. US-India Tax Forum is a tax policy-dedicated forum to encourage the development of a strong partnership between India and US. It was launched on 25 February 2020 as an independent not-for-profit institution. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 15.04.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 16.04.2024
