0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 26.11.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Recently, the Global Soil Conference (GSC) 2024 was held in New Delhi, highlighting the importance of soil health for food security, climate change mitigation, and ecosystem services. 2. The GSC 2024, organised by the Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS) in collaboration with the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), aims to address challenges in sustainable soil/resource management. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Recently, the Global Soil Conference (GSC) 2024 was held in New Delhi, highlighting the importance of soil health for food security, climate change mitigation, and ecosystem services. Global Soil Conference 2024 The GSC 2024, organised by the Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS) in collaboration with the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), aims to address challenges in sustainable soil/resource management. The event aimed to foster a global dialogue on how caring for soils can drive sustainability across various sectors. Theme: Caring Soils Beyond Food Security: Climate change mitigation & Ecosystem Services. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Recently, researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, have developed a new technology for early and accurate detection of HIV. 2. The newly developed GQ Topology-Targeted Reliable Conformational Polymorphism platform, adapted from SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics, highlights the innovative capabilities of Indian research institutions. 3. This platform enables targeted testing of HIV-derived DNA structures using fluorometric testing. 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: Recently, researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, have developed a new technology for early and accurate detection of HIV. The newly developed GQ Topology-Targeted Reliable Conformational Polymorphism (GQ-RCP) platform, adapted from SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics, highlights the innovative capabilities of Indian research institutions. Key Features of GQ-RCP Platform GQ-RCP Platform: The G-Quadruplex (GQ) structure is a unique four-stranded DNA conformation that plays a crucial role in various biological processes, including gene regulation and genome stability. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. A large number of megalithic hat stones were found during a recent archaeological salvage excavation conducted by the Kerala Archaeology Department at Nagaparamba in Kuttippuram village, near Tirunavaya. 2. Hat stones, popularly called Thoppikkallu in Malayalam, are hemispherical laterite stones used as lid on burial urns during the megalithic period. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: A large number of megalithic hat stones were found during a recent archaeological salvage excavation conducted by the Kerala Archaeology Department at Nagaparamba in Kuttippuram village, near Tirunavaya. Hat stones, popularly called Thoppikkallu in Malayalam, are hemispherical laterite stones used as lid on burial urns during the megalithic period. Salvage excavation Salvage excavation also known as rescue archaeology or emergency archaeology, refers to a type of archaeological excavation that is conducted in response to a situation where archaeological remains are threatened by construction, development, or other activities Megaliths Megaliths were constructed either as burial sites or commemorative (non-sepulchral) memorials. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. UN General Assembly committee adopted a resolution on the first-ever treaty on crimes against humanity. 2. The resolution has been approved through consensus by the assembly’s legal committee. 3. The resolution calls for a time-bound process with preparatory sessions in 2026 and 2027 and three-week negotiating sessions in 2028 and 2029 to finalise a treaty on crimes against humanity. 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: UN General Assembly committee adopted a resolution to negotiate a first-ever treaty on preventing and punishing crimes against humanity. The resolution has been approved through consensus by the assembly’s legal committee. The resolution calls for a time-bound process with preparatory sessions in 2026 and 2027 and three-week negotiating sessions in 2028 and 2029 to finalise a treaty on crimes against humanity. This resolution will send a clear message that impunity for the kinds of crimes inflicted on civilians in Ethiopia, Sudan, Ukraine, southern Israel, Gaza and Myanmar will not go unheeded. The International Criminal Court was established to punish major perpetrators of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. ICC says crimes against humanity are committed as part of a large-scale attack on civilians, it has listed 15 forms of crimes against humanity. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. India and Maldives signed a pact for cross-border transactions in local currencies. 2. This framework will enable exporters and importers to invoice and settle in their respective domestic currencies. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost the use of local currencies. This framework will enable exporters and importers to invoice and settle in their respective domestic currencies. It will facilitate the development of trading in the INR-MVR pair in the foreign exchange market. The use of local currencies will optimise costs and reduce settlement time for transactions. This MoU will promote the use of INR and MVR in current account transactions. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 26.11.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 27.11.2024
