0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 29.07.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Scientists have discovered "dark oxygen" on the ocean floor. It is apparently produced by polymetallic nodules, metal deposits scattered on the ocean floor. 2. A recent research study published in Nature Geoscience shows that oxygen is produced from mineral deposits scattered 2,000 meters below the sea surface on the sea floor of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean. 3. In the Clarion-Clipperton zone, there are coal-like mineral rocks, called polymetallic nodules, which usually contain manganese and iron. 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: Scientists have discovered "dark oxygen" on the ocean floor. It is apparently produced by polymetallic nodules, metal deposits scattered on the ocean floor. A recent research study published in Nature Geoscience shows that oxygen is produced from mineral deposits scattered 4,000 meters below the sea surface on the sea floor of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Pacific Ocean. In the Clarion-Clipperton zone, there are coal-like mineral rocks, called polymetallic nodules, which usually contain manganese and iron. Scientists have found that these nodules produce oxygen without the process of photosynthesis. At such depths in the ocean, where no sunlight can penetrate, oxygen is produced by the metal "nodules". This metal splits seawater (H2O) into hydrogen and oxygen. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during her Union Budget speech on July 23 that corridor projects will be built for the Vishnupad Temple located on the banks of the Falgu River in Gaya, Bihar and the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya. Vishnupad temple is mentioned in the Ramayana (where Lord Rama went to Gaya to perform the Pind Daan of his father Dasharatha) and the Mahabharata. This temple is located in Gaya, the second largest city in Bihar. 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: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during her Union Budget speech on July 23 that corridor projects will be built for the Vishnupad Temple located on the banks of the Falgu River in Gaya, Bihar and the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya. Vishnupad Temple The Vishnupad temple is mentioned in the Ramayana (where Lord Rama went to Gaya to perform the Pind Daan of his father Dasharatha) and the Mahabharata. This temple is located in Gaya, the second largest city in Bihar. This Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is situated on the banks of the Falgu River. Construction: The present temple was built in 1787 AD by Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar of the Malwa Empire. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Panchamasali Lingayats, a sub-caste of the state's dominant Lingayat community, have been demanding inclusion in Category 2A of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) for the past three years. 2. The change will give them 25 per cent quota in government jobs and college admissions, as against the 5 per cent quota they currently get under Category 3B of Karnataka's OBC quota matrix. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Panchamasali Lingayats, a sub-caste of the state's dominant Lingayat community, have been demanding inclusion in Category 2A of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) for the past three years. The change will give them 15 per cent quota in government jobs and college admissions, as against the 5 per cent quota they currently get under Category 3B of Karnataka's OBC quota matrix. Panchamasali Lingayats' Quota Demand Panchamasali Lingayats: The Lingayats, officially classified as the Hindu sub-caste 'Veerashaiva Lingayats,' are followers of the 12th-century philosopher-saint Basavanna. Basavanna initiated a radical anti-caste movement, advocating for a personal, affective relationship with God, specifically Lord Shiva, rejecting orthodox Hindu practices. The Lingayat community consists of various sub-castes, with the agriculturalist Panchamasalis being the largest, making up nearly 70% of the Lingayat population and approximately 14% of Karnataka’s total population. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Ministry of Steel has launched the ‘Steel Import Monitoring System’ 2.0 Portal. 2. Steel Import Monitoring System was launched in 2017. It plays a key role in providing detailed steel import data to the domestic industry. 3. The Ministry of Steel has revamped the portal to develop a more effective SIMS 2.0. 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: Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, H.D. Kumaraswamy, has launched the ‘Steel Import Monitoring System’ 2.0 Portal. Steel Import Monitoring System was launched in 2019. It plays a key role in providing detailed steel import data to the domestic industry. The Ministry of Steel has revamped the portal to develop a more effective SIMS 2.0. SIMS 2.0 features API integration with multiple government portals. It enhances quality control and streamlining processes for improved efficiency and effectiveness. The portal boasts a robust data entry system, ensuring consistent and authentic data, which promotes transparency and accountability. SIMS 2.0 has been developed from a collaborative effort with contributions from the DGFT, BIS, and MSTC Ltd. This enhanced portal will provide stakeholders with actionable intelligence and data-driven insights, enabling more effective decision-making and strategic planning. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Nita Ambani has been re-elected as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) member. 2. She has been re-elected unanimously at the 142nd IOC session in Paris that is currently underway. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Nita Ambani has been re-elected as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) member. She has been re-elected unanimously at the 142nd IOC session in Paris that is currently underway. Nita Ambani was first appointed to join the IOC in 2016, at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. Nita Ambani has since achieved significant progress for the IOC as India's first woman to join the IOC. She is the Founder and Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation. Reliance Foundation is focused on promoting a variety of sports across India, especially in remote places. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 29.07.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 30.07.2024
