2 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 07.01.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry released the ‘Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024’ Report. 2. The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry emphasized on the adoption of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics to drive future success and competitiveness. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry released the ‘Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024’ Report. The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry emphasized on the adoption of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics to drive future success and competitiveness. He encouraged States to leverage public-private partnerships (PPPs) and establish multi-modal hubs for in-land container depots through transparent land bidding to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. He further urged the logistics sector to adopt the LEAD framework—Longevity, Efficiency and Effectiveness, Accessibility and Accountability, and Digitalisation—to transform the logistics sector and contribute to a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs has sought third-party assessment of projects under Smart Cities Mission (SCM). 2. It aims to address implementation gaps, especially in smaller cities. 3. Standing committees are permanent (constituted every year or from time to time) and function on a continuous basis. 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: A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs has sought third-party assessment of projects under Smart Cities Mission (SCM). It aims to address implementation gaps, especially in smaller cities. Parliamentary Standing Committee Standing committees are permanent (constituted every year or from time to time) and function on a continuous basis. Types of Committees Committees are classified into two types based on their functions, membership and tenure: Standing Committees and Ad-hoc Committees. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has successfully reduced its suicide rate by 40%, from 25 deaths in 2023 to 15 in 2024. 2. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) data, 654 Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel died by suicide 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: Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has successfully reduced its suicide rate by 40%, from 25 deaths in 2023 to 15 in 2024. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) data, 654 Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel died by suicide between 2018 and 2022. 230 personnel from CRPF, 174 from BSF, 89 from CISF, 64 from SSB, 54 from ITBP, 43 from Assam Rifles and 3 from NSG committed suicide. According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, the national suicide rate in 2022 was 12.4 per lakh. Suicide rate is the number of suicides per 1,00,000 persons in a given population. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. ‘PLI scheme 1.1’ will be launched by Union Steel Minister H.D Kumaraswamy. 2. ‘PLI scheme 1.1’ will be a scheme for steel industry. 3. Around 27,000 crore rupees have been invested in Ministry’s PLI with direct employment of over 14,000. 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: ‘PLI scheme 1.1’ will be launched by Union Steel Minister H.D Kumaraswamy. ‘PLI scheme 1.1’ will be a scheme for steel industry. Around 27,000 crore rupees have been invested in Ministry’s PLI with direct employment of over 14,000. This scheme was launched to boost domestic production and reduce imports by attracting capital investments. By November 2024, companies had invested Rs 18,300 crore, creating over 8,660 jobs. The PLI concept was for the first time introduced during 2020 Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. It was initially launched for three sectors. It was expanded to include steel in November 2020. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. 82nd edition of the Golden Globes award ceremony held in Los Angeles on January 5. 2. ‘The Brutalist’ film has been nominated in the seven categories. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: 82nd edition of the Golden Globes award ceremony held in Los Angeles on January 5. ‘The Brutalist’ film has been nominated in the seven categories. Shogun won four awards in the Television category. It won trophies in the categories of Best Series (Drama), Best Actress (Drama), Best Actor (Drama) and Best Supporting Actor. Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light received two nominations but it couldn’t get any award. Adrien Brody won the Best male actor award in a motion picture – drama for the “The Brutalist”. Pamela Anderson won the best female actor award in a motion picture – drama for the film “The Last Showgirl”. “El Mal” (“Emilia Pérez”) has received the Best Original Song award. “Flow” has been declared the winner in the Motion picture – animated. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 07.01.2025 ALL EXAM QUIZ 08.01.2025
