0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 03.10.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. According to a comprehensive two-year study conducted by Praja Foundation, Kerala has emerged as a leader in urban governance, topping the Urban Governance Index (UGI) 2024. 2. UGI is a study that looks at how well cities are governed in India. It took two years to complete and checked various aspects of governance. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: According to a comprehensive two-year study conducted by Praja Foundation, Kerala has emerged as a leader in urban governance, topping the Urban Governance Index (UGI) 2024. The study, which evaluated several Indian cities, mapped progress, developments and policy changes across 42 UGI indicators. With an overall UGI score of 59.31%, Kerala significantly improved its performance compared to 2020, where it scored 48.77% and was ranked fourth. Urban Governance Index The UGI is a study that looks at how well cities are governed in India. It took two years to complete and checked various aspects of governance. Kerala scored 59.31 out of 100, beating Odisha, which scored 55.10. This index can attract investments and improve the sustainability of cities by keeping governance efficient and up-to-date. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. India has achieved a significant milestone by ranking 39th among 133 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024. 2. 2. India has made tremendous progress in the GII rankings. 3. It has increased from 71st position in the year 2015 to 39th position in the year 2024. 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: India has achieved a significant milestone by ranking 39th among 133 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, highlighting its commitment to fostering a robust innovation ecosystem through strong policies, investments in research and development, and collaboration between startups and industries. Top 5 place holders The World's Most Innovative Economies Switzerland Sweden United States Singapore United Kingdom India's growth over the years: Over a period of about a decade, India has made tremendous progress in the GII rankings, moving up from 81st place in 2015 to 39th in 2024. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 8th Bhartiya Kala Mahotsav, focussed on the North-Eastern states, on 28 September 2024 at the Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad, Telangana. 2. 8th Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav, focussed on the North Eastern states, is being organised by the Union Ministry for Development of the North Eastern Region in association with the Union Ministry of Culture. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 8th Bhartiya Kala Mahotsav, focussed on the North-Eastern states, on 28 September 2024 at the Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad, Telangana. The eight-day-long Bhartiya Kala Mahotsav will be open to the public from 29 September to 6 October 2024.During the inauguration ceremony, the Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Verma, Minister of State for the Union Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region Sukanata Majumdar and dignitaries were present.President Murmu is on a day-long visit to Telangana. Earlier, the President attended the 21st convocation of the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University of Law at Hyderabad, Telangana. Organiser of the 8th Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav 2024 The 8th Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav, focussed on the North Eastern states, is being organised by the Union Ministry for Development of the North Eastern Region in association with the Union Ministry of Culture. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Maharashtra government declared the indigenous cow as ‘Rajya Mata’. 2. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also announced a subsidy scheme with Rs 50 per day for the rearing of cows in ‘goshalas’.This initiative will be implemented by the Maharashtra Goseva Commission. 3. Its main aim is to reverse the declining population of indigenous cows, which has decreased by 10.69 per cent as per the 2019 census. 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: Maharashtra government declared the indigenous cow as ‘Rajya Mata’. The Maharashtra government conferred the title of ‘Rajya Mata’ to indigenous cows. It will help in the welfare of cows. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also announced a subsidy scheme with Rs 50 per day for the rearing of cows in ‘goshalas’. This initiative will be implemented by the Maharashtra Goseva Commission. Its main aim is to reverse the declining population of indigenous cows, which has decreased by 20.69 per cent as per the 2019 census. Each district will have a District Goshala Verification Committee. The scheme will be implemented online by the Goseva Commission. The state government also approved an interest-free secondary loan assistance to MMRDA. Maharashtra legislative Assembly elections will be held soon in 288 constituencies. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. India’s core sector output declined by 1.8% in August 2024. 2. The cumulative growth rate of the Eight Core Industries was 3.6% from April to August 2024-25. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: India’s core sector output declined by 1.8% in August 2024. The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) has seen a 1.8% decline in August 2024. This decline was caused by negative growth in coal, crude oil, natural gas, petroleum refinery products, cement, and electricity production. Steel and fertilizers have recorded an increase in output during August 2024. The cumulative growth rate of the Eight Core Industries was 4.6% from April to August 2024-25. The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) tracks the combined and individual performance of eight core industries. The contribution of eight core industries to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is 40.27%. Coal production and crude oil production saw an 8.1 percent and 3.4 percent decrease, respectively, in August 2024 compared to August 2023. Natural gas production dropped by 3.6 percent in August 2024 and petroleum refinery products saw a 1.0 percent decrease in August 2024. Fertilizer production and steel production grew by 3.2 percent and 4.5 percent in August 2024. Cement production saw a 3.0 percent decline in August 2024 and electricity generation declined by 5.0 percent in August 2024. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 03.10.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 01.11.2024
