1 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 22.04.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: Central government has launched a new platform called CDP-SURAKSHA to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP). This will boost the growth of India’s horticulture sector, which contributes nearly one-third to the agriculture gross value addition (GVA). Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Central government has launched a new platform called CDP-SURAKSHA to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP).This will boost the growth of India’s horticulture sector, which contributes nearly one-third to the agriculture gross value addition (GVA). CDP-SURAKSHA SURAKSHA stands for “System for Unified Resource Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure Horticulture Assistance.” The platform will allow an instant disbursal of subsidies to farmers in their bank accounts by utilising the e-RUPI voucher from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). It has features such as database integration with PM-KISAN, cloud-based server space from NIC, UIDAI validation, eRUPI integration, local government directory (LGD), content management system, geotagging, and geo-fencing. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: Department of Posts opened a second branch of the post office at the Bharati research station in Antarctica after almost four decades. Letters intended for Antarctica will now be addressed with a new experimental PIN code, MH-1728, typical for a new branch. Currently, Maitri and Bharati are the two active research stations that India operates in Antarctica. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct Explanation: Department of Posts opened a second branch of the post office at the Bharati research station in Antarctica after almost four decades.Letters intended for Antarctica will now be addressed with a new experimental PIN code, MH-1718, typical for a new branch. Currently, Maitri and Bharati are the two active research stations that India operates in Antarctica. Significance of India’s Post Office in Antarctica In 1984, India set up its first post office in Antarctica at Dakshin Gangotri (India’s first research stations). Unfortunately, in 1988-89, Dakshin Gangotri was submerged in ice and was subsequently decommissioned. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: Japan engineers and scientists have created the world's first satellite enabling smartphones to make calls without mobile towers. It is aimed at emergencies where mobile connectivity may be disrupted, people can directly seek help by connecting to an overhead communication orbiter. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Chinese engineers and scientists have created the world's first satellite enabling smartphones to make calls without mobile towers. It is aimed at emergencies where mobile connectivity may be disrupted, people can directly seek help by connecting to an overhead communication orbiter. China has named this project 'Tiantong' which means 'connecting to heaven'. Tiantong Project The Tiantong satellite initiative represents a strategic response to the evolving landscape of telecommunications, characterised by the increasing demand for connectivity, especially in remote and disaster-prone regions. Each Tiantong satellite is designed to have a lifespan of 12 years, and its antenna undergoes daily temperature changes of up to 160 degrees Celsius while simultaneously transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves in 800 different frequency bands. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: Specifications of IFFCO's Nano Urea Plus notified by the Government. The specifications of a new product, 'Nano Urea Plus' fertilizer, to be manufactured by cooperative IFFCO in the country over the next three years, have been notified by the government. Nano Urea Plus is a new version of Nano Urea to meet the nitrogen requirements of the crop at critical growth stages. 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: Specifications of IFFCO's Nano Urea Plus notified by the Government. The specifications of a new product, 'Nano Urea Plus' fertilizer, to be manufactured by cooperative IFFCO in the country over the next three years, have been notified by the government. Nano Urea Plus is a new version of Nano Urea to meet the nitrogen requirements of the crop at critical growth stages. According to a gazette notification, Nano Urea Plus in liquid form with 16% nitrogen content by weight, pH value 4-8.5, and viscosity 5-30 has been approved by the government. The cooperative major IFFCO will manufacture this product for a period of three years. To meet the nitrogen requirement of the crop at critical growth stages, IFFCO's Nano Urea Plus is an advanced formulation of Nano Urea with redefined nutrition. To promote soil health, farmer profitability, and a sustainable environment, it is used in place of traditional urea and other nitrogen fertilizers. The commercial production of the new product will soon begin at the Kalol plant in Gujarat, Amla, and Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh. In June 2021, IFFCO launched the world's first 'Nano Liquid Urea' fertilizer. Subsequently, IFFCO brought 'Nano DAP' fertilizer in April 2023. Till now, the cooperative institution has sold 7.5 crore bottles of Nano Urea since August 2021, while till now it has sold 45 lakh bottles of Nano DAP. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2023 will be presented to Utsa Patnaik. The Malcolm and Elizabeth Adisesia Trust gives the award every year. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Renowned economist of national and international repute, Utsa Patnaik, has been selected for the Malcolm Adisesia Award 2023. The Malcolm and Elizabeth Adisesia Trust gives the award every year. The prestigious national award is presented to outstanding social scientists. A national-level jury, specially constituted to choose the winner, selects from among the received nominations. The award will be given along with a citation and prize money of ₹2 lakhs at a function to be held in Chennai. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC QUIZ 20.04.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 22.04.2024
