1 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 01.01.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Government of India plans to send humans to the depths of the ocean. 2. This mission can be completed with the human space mission in early 2024. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Government of India plans to send humans to the depths of the ocean. This mission can be completed with the human space mission in early 2026. Under this mission, India aims to know the mysteries of the sea by sending three people 6,000 meters below the seabed. Deep Ocean Mission Support to Blue Economy: This mission has been launched to support the Blue Economy initiative of the Government of India. Multi-ministerial and multi-disciplinary program: This mission is a high-level multi-ministerial and multi-disciplinary program to understand the living and non-living resources of the deep sea of the Indian Ocean. Help in achieving Blue Economy status: This mission will be helpful in India's efforts to achieve Blue Economy status. Development of new technologies: The objective of this mission is to develop technologies to obtain living and non-living resources from the deep sea. Nodal Ministry: The mission will be implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Reserve Bank of India has constituted a Committee for Responsible and Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Sector, called the “Free-AI” framework. 2. The 6-member Committee is headed by Dr. Pushpak Bhattacharya. 3. The objective of the Committee is to evaluate the current use of AI in financial services, identify potential risks associated with it and propose a comprehensive framework. 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: Reserve Bank of India has constituted a Committee for Responsible and Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Sector, called the “Free-AI” framework. The 8-member Committee is headed by Dr. Pushpak Bhattacharya. The objective of the Committee is to evaluate the current use of AI in financial services, identify potential risks associated with it and propose a comprehensive framework. Committee on Ethical Use of AI The Committee will evaluate the current use of AI in financial services, not only in India but also globally. The Committee will review the regulatory and supervisory approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the financial sector, particularly globally. The Committee will identify potential risks associated with AI, and recommend an assessment, risk mitigation and monitoring framework for it. It will also suggest compliance requirements for financial institutions such as banks, NBFCs, FinTechs, PSOs, etc. The committee will also recommend a framework on governance aspects for responsible and ethical use of AI models/applications in the Indian financial sector. The committee will submit its report within six months of the first meeting. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. China has approved the construction of world's largest dam on Brahmaputra River in Tibet near Indian border. 2. This hydroelectric dam will be built across a vast valley of the Himalayas where the Brahmaputra river takes a huge U-turn and flows into India's Arunachal Pradesh. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: China has approved the construction of world's largest dam on Brahmaputra River in Tibet near Indian border. This hydroelectric dam will be built across a vast valley of the Himalayas where the Brahmaputra river takes a huge U-turn and flows into India's Arunachal Pradesh. Total investment in the dam could exceed one trillion yuan ($137 billion), which is four times the cost of the current largest Three Gorges Dam ($31.765 billion). It is estimated that this dam will generate 300 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually, which is three times more than the 'Three Gorges Dam', which was designed to generate 88.2 billion kWh. The Three Gorges Dam (gravity dam) is located on the Yangtze River (the world's third longest (6300 km) river) in China's Hubei province.China's The Brahmaputra dam was included in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) and the long-term development goals for 2035 approved by the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 2020. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. India and Australia's economic cooperation and trade agreement completed two years. 2. It has enhanced trade ties and created new opportunities for MSMEs, businesses and employment in both countries. 3. Bilateral merchandise trade has more than doubled. It has surged from over 12 billion dollars in 2020-21 to 26 billion dollars in 2022-23. 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: The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement ECTA has completed two years of remarkable success. It has enhanced trade ties and created new opportunities for MSMEs, businesses and employment in both countries. Bilateral merchandise trade has more than doubled. It has surged from over 12 billion dollars in 2020-21 to 26 billion dollars in 2022-23. Total trade reached 24 billion in 2023-24, with India’s exports to Australia growing by 14 per cent. Many sectors like textiles, chemicals, and agriculture have shown substantial growth. Imports of essential raw materials, such as metalliferous ores, cotton, wood and wood products have supported India’s industries. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Hemanth Muddappa scripted history by winning the 15th National Title in Motorcycle Drag Racing. 2. Muddappa of Mantra Racing participated in three classes in the 2024 Nationals. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Hemanth Muddappa scripted history by winning the 15th National Title in Motorcycle Drag Racing. Hemanth Muddappa has become a triple champion in the Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2024. Muddappa of Mantra Racing participated in three classes in the 2024 Nationals. He has taken an unbeatable lead of 29 points in the 4-stroke 1051 to 1650cc Super Sport class. He achieved this milestone by taking part in three more classes and winning two of them. He is known for his exceptional skills and dominance on the drag strip. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 01.01.2025 ALL EXAM QUIZ 02.01.2025
