0 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 16.04.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: The Government of India has set a target of producing 170 million tonnes of coal from captive and commercial coal blocks in the country during the financial year 2024-25. The target set is 36 percent more than the 116 metric tons produced in 2023-24. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The Government of India has set a target of producing 170 million tonnes of coal from captive and commercial coal blocks in the country during the financial year 2024-25. The target set is 26 percent more than the 116 metric tons produced in 2023-24. For Coal India Limited, the target of coal production from the mines of Coal India Limited in 2024-25 has been set at one billion tons. Coal mines in india The coal sector in India was nationalized under the Coal Mines (Nationalisation) Act, 1973. The Indian government-owned Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries had a monopoly on coal production in India. Later the Government of India allowed private sector participation in coal mining in India. • Private sector participation in the coal sector can be divided into captive mining and commercial mining of coal. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: According to a recent report of Switzerland's non profit group EA Earth Action,India is among the top twelve countries in the world responsible for 40 percent of the planet's mismanaged plastic waste. The report Plastic Overshoot Day was released by EA Earth Action on 12 April 2024. Eritrea topped the Mismanaged Waste Index while Bermuda was at the bottom . 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 a recent report of Switzerland's non profit group EA Earth Action,India is among the top twelve countries in the world responsible for 60 percent of the planet's mismanaged plastic waste. The report Plastic Overshoot Day was released by EA Earth Action on 12 April 2024. Eritrea topped the Mismanaged Waste Index while Bermuda was at the bottom . The higher the rank of the country in the Index means greater waste mismanagement in the country. Mismanaged plastic waste refers to plastic that is not properly recycled, incinerated, or kept in sealed landfills. It is mainly thrown in the open, polluting soil, land, water or air. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: Defence Research and Development Organization and Indian Army successfully field tested indigenously developed Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile weapon system. This has paved the way for its inclusion in the army's arsenal. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Indian Army successfully field tested indigenously developed Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) weapon system. This has paved the way for its inclusion in the army's arsenal.The MPATGM weapon system has been designed and developed by the DRDO. DRDO and Army tested many equipment According to DRDO officials, on April 14, 2024, the overall system consists of MPATGM, launcher, target acquisition device and a fire control unit. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauds DRDO and the Indian Army for their successful tests of the MPATGM system. It has been described as an important step to achieve self-reliance in advanced technology-based defence system development. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: According to a report on global trade outlook and statistics released by the World Trade Organization (WTO), India has now become the fourth largest exporter of digitally delivered services. In 2023, India's exports of digitally delivered services are projected to reach $257 billion, up 17% from the previous year. This growth has helped India overtake Germany in the rankings, but it still lags behind the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland. 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 a report on global trade outlook and statistics released by the World Trade Organization (WTO), India has now become the fourth largest exporter of digitally delivered services. In 2023, India's exports of digitally delivered services are projected to reach $257 billion, up 17% from the previous year. This growth has helped India overtake Germany in the rankings, but it still lags behind the United States, United Kingdom and Ireland. Digitally delivered services, including professional services in education, gaming, and streaming music and video, have seen significant growth over the past two decades. They now account for a fifth of global services trade, compared to 14% in 2005. Despite the decline in goods trade due to the COVID-19 pandemic, exports of digitally delivered services have increased by 50% and are now above pre-pandemic levels. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: Russia successfully launched first Angara-A5 space rocket. Angara-A5 space rocket is designed to carry heavy payloads into low Earth orbit. It has been designed to carry payloads exceeding 30 tonnes into orbit. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Russia successfully test-launched its Angara-A5 space rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Far East. This launch comes after a series of technical setbacks that led to the cancellation of two previous attempts. Angara-A5 space rocket is designed to carry heavy payloads into low Earth orbit. It has been designed to carry payloads exceeding 20 tonnes into orbit. In recent years, Russia's space programme has been hit by a number of high-profile setbacks. The Angara family of rockets has been developed to replace the Soviet-designed Proton rockets. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 16.04.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 18.04.2024
