0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 16.11.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Supreme Court on Monday criticised the Central government for failing to set up a dedicated organised crime investigation agency (OCIA) to tackle sex trafficking – a promise it had made to the court in 2015. 2. According to the Home Ministry, 20,659 cases of human trafficking were registered in India between 2018 and 2022. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Supreme Court on Monday criticised the Central government for failing to set up a dedicated organised crime investigation agency (OCIA) to tackle sex trafficking – a promise it had made to the court in 2015. Human trafficking in India India is both a source as well as a destination country for human trafficking. The main source countries are Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar, from where women and girls are trafficked by luring them with the promise of a better life, jobs and better living conditions. According to the Home Ministry, 10,659 cases of human trafficking were registered in India between 2018 and 2022. Maharashtra has registered the highest number of cases at 1,392 in the last five years, followed by Telangana (1,301) and Andhra Pradesh (987). 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. India's carbon emissions are expected to rise, according to a study released in Baku at COP29. 2. Emissions from coal could rise by 4.5%, oil by 3.6%, natural gas by 11.8% and cement by 8%. 3. Given current emissions rates, global average temperatures are projected to rise by more than 5 degrees in the next six years, and there is a 50% chance it will rise permanently. 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's carbon emissions are expected to increase by 4.5% from coal, 3.6% from oil, 11.8% from natural gas and 4% from cement, according to a study released in Baku at COP29. Given current emissions rates, it is estimated that the global average temperature could rise by more than 5 degrees in the next six years, and there is a 50% chance that it will rise permanently. This year, the 5-degree limit could be crossed for the first time.Carbon budget: This is the amount of CO2 emissions that would limit global temperature rise to a set level. In this case, the Paris Agreement's goal is to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Key points Global fossil fuel-based CO2 emissions are projected to reach a record high of 37.4 billion tonnes this year. The largest contributors to global fossil CO2 emissions in 2023 were China (31%), the US (13%), India (8%), and the EU (7%). These four sectors account for 59% of global fossil CO2 emissions, while the rest of the world contributes 41%. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released the “Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2024”, highlighting the serious economic impacts caused by climate change in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. 2. Under high-end greenhouse gas emissions, the APAC region could see a 27% reduction in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2070. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released the “Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2024”, highlighting the serious economic impacts caused by climate change in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Key Highlights of the Asia-Pacific Climate Report 2024 Economic Impacts of Climate Change Under high-end greenhouse gas emissions, the APAC region could see a 17% reduction in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2070. By 2100, this figure may surge to 41% under high GHG emissions. India may experience a 24.7% GDP decline by 2070. Bangladesh faces a potential 30.5% loss, while Vietnam could see a 30.2% reduction, and Indonesia a 26.8% decline. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Kerala Fisheries Department has launched a marine ranching initiative off the coast of Thiruvananthapuram to promote sustainable fisheries. 2. Marine ranching or ocean ranching is a type of fish farming in which young fish are released into the sea to grow naturally without any protection or support, and are then harvested. 3. 10 lakh pompano and cobia fingerlings (marine fish species) will be released at 10 locations off the Thiruvananthapuram coast with the aim of replenishing marine fish resources. 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: Kerala Fisheries Department has launched a marine ranching initiative off the coast of Thiruvananthapuram to promote sustainable fisheries. Marine ranching or ocean ranching is a type of fish farming in which young fish are released into the sea to grow naturally without any protection or support, and are then harvested. 10 lakh pompano and cobia fingerlings (marine fish species) will be released at 10 locations off the Thiruvananthapuram coast with the aim of replenishing marine fish resources. The project follows the artificial reef initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) aimed at increasing marine biodiversity. The artificial reefs established at 42 locations in Thiruvananthapuram have attracted various fish species such as tuna, trevally and mackerel. The project is proposed to extend the artificial reefs to 96 villages in Kerala in future phases. PMMSY was launched by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying for ecologically sound, economically viable and socially inclusive development of fisheries sector of India. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the second edition of the Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) in New Delhi. 2. The event also saw the launch of Project Shaurya Gatha, which focuses on preservation and promotion of India's military heritage. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the second edition of the Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) in New Delhi. The event also saw the launch of Project Shaurya Gatha, which focuses on preservation and promotion of India's military heritage. The aim of IMHF is to raise awareness about India's military history, strategic culture and self-reliance in defence. Participants include think tanks, public/private sector entities, non-profit institutions, academicians, research scholars and youth organisations focused on India's national security, foreign policy, military history and heritage along with the National Cadet Corps (NCC). Project Shaurya Gatha seeks to preserve and promote military heritage through education and tourism initiatives in partnership with the Department of Military Affairs and the United Services Institute of India (USI). USI is a national security and defence services think tank based in New Delhi, India. CDS: The creation of this post was recommended in the year 2001 by a Group of Ministers (GoM) which was entrusted with the task of studying the report of the Kargil Review Committee (1999). General Bipin Rawat was the first CDS of the country and was appointed in the year 2019. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 16.11.2024
