1 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 13.11.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Recently, An 21-member expert committee has recommended urgent conservation and management for habitat improvement and prey base development before designating Rajasthan’s Kumbhalgarh-Todgarh Raoli sanctuaries as a tiger reserve. 2. It is located in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan and is spread over 578 square kilometers. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Recently, An 11-member expert committee has recommended urgent conservation and management for habitat improvement and prey base development before designating Rajasthan’s Kumbhalgarh-Todgarh Raoli sanctuaries as a tiger reserve. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan and is spread over 578 square kilometers. It is situated in the Aravalli range and covers parts of Udaipur, Rajsamand, and Pali districts. History: The area was once a hunting ground for the royals and was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1971. The sanctuary surrounds the historic Kumbhalgarh Fort and is named after it. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Karnataka Waqf Board has identified 13 monuments inside historic Bidar Fort in Karnataka as its property. 2. These properties are among the major landmarks of the fort located in the district headquarters town of Bidar. 3. Bidar Fort is located in the city of Bidar, located in the northern plateau of Karnataka. 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: Karnataka Waqf Board has identified 17 monuments inside historic Bidar Fort in Karnataka as its property. These properties are among the major landmarks of the fort located in the district headquarters town of Bidar. Bidar Fort Bidar Fort is located in the city of Bidar, located in the northern plateau of Karnataka. The history of this fort is more than 500 years, whose foundation was laid during the reign of the Western Chalukya dynasty. Bahmani Sultan Ahmed Shah Wali rebuilt this fort in 1430 after making Bidar his capital, making it an impressive fort. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. The establishment of Centres of Excellence (CoE) for Research and Development under National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to promote green hydrogen technologies in India and lead the country towards energy self-sufficiency. 2. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited proposals for setting up of centres under this mission that will support high-level research and skill development in the field of green hydrogen. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The establishment of Centres of Excellence (CoE) for Research and Development under National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to promote green hydrogen technologies in India and lead the country towards energy self-sufficiency. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has invited proposals for setting up of centres under this mission that will support high-level research and skill development in the field of green hydrogen. Objective and Scope of Centres of Excellence on Green Hydrogen World-class research: The main objective of these centres is to promote research on innovative solutions for green hydrogen production, storage and utilization. These centres will act as world-class centres of excellence that will contribute to green hydrogen technology and skill development. Technological advancement: The centres of excellence will research innovative ways to streamline green hydrogen production and its use, thereby bringing about a sustainable transformation in India’s energy sector. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Hindalco ranked as the world's most sustainable aluminium company. 2. For the fifth consecutive year, Hindalco Industries Ltd., the metals major of the Aditya Birla Group, has been ranked as the World’s Most Sustainable Aluminium Company. 3. In the 2024 edition of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) rankings, Hindalco was the only aluminium company to secure the top position. 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: Hindalco ranked as the world's most sustainable aluminium company. For the fifth consecutive year, Hindalco Industries Ltd., the metals major of the Aditya Birla Group, has been ranked as the World’s Most Sustainable Aluminium Company. In the 2024 edition of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) rankings, Hindalco was the only aluminium company to secure the top position. The company said in a statement that it got a total of 87 points (as on October 30, 2024), which is 9 points better than 2023. It is 22 points ahead of its nearest competitor. The DJSI World Index consists of the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies by market capitalization in the S&P Global Broad Market Index based on long-term economic and ESG factors. Hindalco achieved the 100th percentile in most aspects of the three dimensions of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) aspects. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Dubai topped the Middle East and rose to fifth place globally in the '2024 Global City Index'. 2. London, Paris, and New York City retain top 3 spots in second annual Brand Finance Global City Index. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Dubai topped the Middle East and rose to fifth place globally in the '2024 Global City Index'. Dubai is the highest-ranked city in the Middle East and Africa in the '2024 Global City Index' released by Brand Finance, leading the region for the second year in a row. London, Paris, and New York City retain top 3 spots in second annual Brand Finance Global City Index. Dubai has also risen to fifth place globally, surpassing global cities such as Singapore, Los Angeles, Sydney, San Francisco and Amsterdam. The city also made a significant jump in local and remote work opportunities, moving up from 24th to fourth place. Due to its strategic role as an international trade hub and strong economy, Dubai was ranked as the second most important city globally. Scoring 86 out of 100, Dubai's overall performance across key indicators highlights its economic resilience and strategic vision. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 13.11.2024
