2 UPSC ENGLISH QUIZ 24.04.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Recently, a memorandum issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has led to the revocation of passports of more than 400 people from Goa in the past few months. 2. These people, who may not have known about the memorandum, are accused of hiding important information when they tried to surrender their passports after becoming citizens of Portugal. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Recently, a memorandum issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has led to the revocation of passports of more than 100 people from Goa in the past few months. These people, who may not have known about the memorandum, are accused of hiding important information when they tried to surrender their passports after becoming citizens of Portugal. Why are the Passports Being Revoked Goan’s Portuguese Connection Goa is a former Portuguese colony, which was under Portuguese rule for approximately 450 years, from 1510 to 1961. According to Portuguese law Those born in Goa before 19th December 1961 (the day Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule) and two future generations have the option to register as Portuguese citizens. Many Goans have transcribed their births in the Central Registry in Lisbon and acquired Portuguese citizenship. A Portuguese passport provides visa-free entry to several countries, including the UK and the European Union. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. The Central Board of Direct Taxation (CBDT) released the latest direct tax figure on 21 April 2024. 2. The government of India’s net direct tax collection (after refunds) in 2023-24 was Rs 19.58 trillion ( 19.58 lakh crore). 3. In the Union Budget, the government has set a direct tax collection target of Rs.28.23 lakh crore for 2023-24, which was later revised to Rs.19.45 lakh crore. 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: The government of India’s net direct tax collection (after refunds) in 2023-24 was Rs 19.58 trillion ( 19.58 lakh crore). The Central Board of Direct Taxation (CBDT) released the latest direct tax figure on 21 April 2024. In the Union Budget, the government has set a direct tax collection target of Rs.18.23 lakh crore for 2023-24, which was later revised to Rs.19.45 lakh crore. The final net collection was over Rs 13000 crore, above the revised estimates. In 2022-23, the net direct tax collection was Rs16.64 lakh crore. The direct tax collection in 2023-24 has shown an increase of 17.70%. The Gross direct tax collection (before adjusting for refunds) for 2023-24 was Rs.23.37 lakh crore, compared to Rs 19.72 lakh crore in 2022-23, a growth of 18.48%. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Thrissur Pooram is a grand temple festival that is celebrated all over the world. Kerala is a state known for its rich culture and traditions. 2. The state is home to many religions and is characterized by its diverse landscape, terrain, rituals, culture, and history. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Thrissur Pooram is a grand temple festival that is celebrated all over the world. Kerala is a state known for its rich culture and traditions. The state is home to many religions and is characterized by its diverse landscape, terrain, rituals, culture, and history. Thrissur Pooram is a festival that is deeply rooted in Kerala's rich cultural heritage. Although it is a temple festival, people from all walks of life come together to celebrate it with music, processions, fairs, and fireworks. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. The parliamentary election held on April 21 in the Maldives resulted in a significant win for the political party led by President Mohamed Muizzu. 2. The People's National Congress (PNC), led by Muizzu, secured 66 out of the initial 86 seats declared, ensuring a super-majority in the 93-member parliament. 3. This outcome indicates strong support from voters for Muizzu's alignment with China and a shift away from traditional ties with 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: The parliamentary election held on April 21 in the Maldives resulted in a significant win for the political party led by President Mohamed Muizzu. The People's National Congress (PNC), led by Muizzu, secured 66 out of the initial 86 seats declared, ensuring a super-majority in the 93-member parliament. This outcome indicates strong support from voters for Muizzu's alignment with China and a shift away from traditional ties with India. The election results are viewed as a critical test for Muizzu's agenda, particularly his plans for enhanced economic collaboration with China, which includes the construction of numerous apartments on contested reclaimed land. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Meta unveils Llama 3 and real-time image generator. 2. Its main objective is to fill the gap with OpenAI in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI). Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Meta released its latest large language model Llama 3 and a real-time image generator. Its main objective is to fill the gap with OpenAI in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI). The newly unveiled models will be integrated into Meta's virtual assistant- Meta AI. Meta's Llama 3 is the latest in its Llama series of open-source AI models. It came in two versions: one with 8 billion parameters and a second with 70 billion parameters. The models are trained on sequences of 8,192 tokens. It grouped query attention (GQA) for both the 8B and 70B parameter models. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 24.04.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 25.04.2024
