0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 23.11.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Sixth test of the world's most powerful rocket 'Starship' was successfully launched from Boca Chica, Texas on Wednesday (20/11/2024) at 3:30 am Indian time. 2. In future, it will be used in deorbit burn. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Sixth test of the world's most powerful rocket 'Starship' was successfully launched from Boca Chica, Texas on Wednesday (20/11/2024) at 3:30 am Indian time. Key Points Sixth test of Starship Launched from Boca Chica, Texas. Newly elected US President Donald Trump also watched the test. Landing process An attempt was made to catch the booster on the launchpad. Due to technical reasons, the booster was landed in the water. Starship's engine was restarted in space and landed in the Indian Ocean. SpaceX's success The ability to restart the engine is considered important for the company. In future, it will be used in deorbit burn. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. World's number one chess player, Magnus Carlsen, performed brilliantly to win Blitz title at Tata Steel Chess India tournament.Magnus Carlsen won the Blitz title one round in advance. 2. Carlson defeated Vidit Gujrathi to end the tournament on a high note. 3. Carlsen won the 'Blitz' crown after three consecutive wins with 23 points. 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: World's number one chess player, Magnus Carlsen, performed brilliantly to win Blitz title at Tata Steel Chess India tournament.Magnus Carlsen won the Blitz title one round in advance. Carlson defeated Vidit Gujrathi to end the tournament on a high note.Carlsen won the 'Blitz' crown after three consecutive wins with 13 points. After 2019, he managed to win two titles for the second time in Kolkata.Wesley So made a brilliant comeback to finish second with 5 points.Indian player Arjun Erigaisi finished third with 5 points. Other Indian players R Praggnanandhaa (5 points) finished fourth and Vidit Gujrathi (9 points) finished fifth.In the women's category, Katrina Lagno won with 5 points. Alexandra Goryachkina (Russia) and Vantika Agrawal of India were tied for third place with 5 points. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. A recent study published in the journal Nature shows that only 16% of carbon credits result in actual emissions reductions. 2. This casts doubt on the effectiveness of carbon markets. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: A recent study published in the journal Nature shows that only 16% of carbon credits result in actual emissions reductions, raising doubts about the effectiveness of carbon markets. As the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) prioritises new carbon trading mechanisms, the study raises serious concerns about the credibility of emission reduction claims. Key highlights of the study Ineffectiveness of carbon credits: The study analysed projects that generated carbon credits equivalent to one billion tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) under the Kyoto Protocol, 1997 mechanism and found that only 16% of these credits corresponded to actual emission reductions. Success in HFC-23 elimination: The most effective emission reductions were seen in projects that focused on the elimination of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC)-23, a potent greenhouse gas. About 68% of the credits received from these projects resulted in actual emissions reductions, making them the most successful of the projects reviewed. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. An MoU signed by SECI to promote Green Hydrogen initiative. 2. Its objective is to promote exchange of knowledge on market-based processes and cooperation between India and importing countries. 3. Its goal is to contribute to the global advancement of a green hydrogen-based economy. 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: An MoU was signed by Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy with H2Global Stiftung to establish a collaborative framework towards promoting green hydrogen initiatives. On November 19, 2024, Shri Sanjay Sharma, Director (Solar), SECI and Dr. Susana Moreira, Executive Director, H2Global signed the MoU. Its objective is to promote exchange of knowledge on market-based processes and cooperation between India and importing countries. Its goal is to contribute to the global advancement of a green hydrogen-based economy. This collaboration will provide India an opportunity to work on joint tender design concepts, particularly the structuring of joint tenders. This is in line with India’s Green Hydrogen initiative and its ambition to become an export hub for its products. This collaboration can help advance the country’s Green Hydrogen initiative by providing valuable insights into the dynamics of the global hydrogen market. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the highest honours from Guyana and Barbados. 2. PM Modi will receive the "Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados" from Barbados. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the highest honours from Guyana and Barbados. Guyana will confer "The Order of Excellence," its highest national honour. PM Modi will receive the "Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados" from Barbados. With these new awards, PM Modi has now received 19 international honours in total. Prior to this, PM Modi received the highest state accolades from Nigeria and Dominica. Additionally, Dominica announced that PM Modi would receive its highest national honour, the "Dominica Award of Honour". Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 23.11.2024
