1 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 06.11.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has approved the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for 5 coastal districts of Kerala. 2. The plan aims to manage human activities in the coastal areas in a planned manner and preserve their ecology. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has approved the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for 10 coastal districts of Kerala, which include districts like Kasargod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thrissur, and Ernakulam. The plan aims to manage human activities in the coastal areas in a planned manner and preserve their ecology. Aligned with Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2019: The scheme is aligned with the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2019, which allows: Coastal districts have been asked to take advantage of the relaxation in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms and undertake development activities, including construction of buildings facing the sea. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Centre for Science and Environment has highlighted Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging in its report. 2. According to the report, the amount of plastic waste will triple globally by the year 2060, of which only 10% will be recycled. 3. In such a situation, EPR is emerging as an effective policy principle to tackle the plastic crisis. 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: Centre for Science and Environment has highlighted Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for plastic packaging in its report. According to the report, the amount of plastic waste will triple globally by the year 2060, of which only 20% will be recycled. In such a situation, EPR is emerging as an effective policy principle to tackle the plastic crisis. EPR for Plastic Packaging EPR was introduced under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, and its extended guidelines were notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in 2022. Tenure: It will be implemented by the financial year 2027-28. PIBO: It includes producers, importers, brand owners and manufacturers (PIBOs) as 'polluters'. They have been given the responsibility of collecting 100% of the plastic packaging brought to the market. EPR Regime: PIBOs have to purchase EPR certificates which act as certified process for recycling and disposal. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Recently, about 150 to 200 Indian Skimmer birds have been seen for the first time in Lower Manair Dam (Telangana). 2. Generally, these birds migrate to Kakinada port in Andhra Pradesh during winter. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Recently, about 150 to 200 Indian Skimmer birds have been seen for the first time in Lower Manair Dam (Telangana). Generally, these birds migrate to Kakinada port in Andhra Pradesh during winter. Habitat Earlier it was found throughout the Indian subcontinent, but at present it is restricted to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar only. It is considered extinct in Lao PDR, Cambodia and Vietnam. Population: In the year 2021 BirdLife International has estimated the total population to be between 3,700 and 4,400 individuals. IUCN Status: Listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. France has been elected as President of International Solar Alliance for 2 years until 2026. 2. India’s solar capacity has expanded from less than 2 GW in 2014 to 90 GW. 3. Fiji aims to meet 100% of its power demand with renewable energy by 2030. 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 been elected as President of International Solar Alliance for 2 years until 2026. France has been elected as co-President of International Solar Alliance for 2 years until 2026. Ashish Khanna will succeed Dr. Ajay Mathur as ISA Director General. He will assume the role in 2025. India’s solar capacity has expanded from less than 2 GW in 2014 to 90 GW. Fiji aims to meet 100% of its power demand with renewable energy by 2030. Fossil fuel imports currently account for 30% of Fiji’s total import costs. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Malayalam short film “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know” has been nominated for Oscars 2025. 2. It has been produced by the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and won the La Cinef at Cannes 2024. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Kannada short film “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know” has been nominated for Oscars 2025. The Kannada short film “Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know” has qualified for the Oscars 2025 in the Live Action Short Film category. It has been produced by the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and won the La Cinef at Cannes 2024. Chidananda S. Naik has directed it. This short film is about an elderly woman who steals the village rooster, which causes sunlight to cease. A prophecy is invoked to restore order, and the woman is exiled from the village. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 06.11.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 07.11.2024
