0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 09.01.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resigned as Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party. Trudeau will take over until a new party leader is elected. 2. Pressure was mounting on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign from his post, and this pressure continued for several months. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resigned as Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party. Trudeau will take over until a new party leader is elected. Why did Trudeau resign Pressure was mounting on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign from his post, and this pressure continued for several months. His leadership became more isolated over time, and discontent within the party began to grow. Along with this, questions were also raised about Trudeau's policies in solving the country's economic problems, which ultimately led to his resignation. In October, 24 Liberal MPs publicly demanded Trudeau to resign, making the situation more serious. With no strong successor within the party, the party is now facing a leadership crisis. Inflation and the economic impact of the Kovid-19 pandemic also increased dissatisfaction with Trudeau's leadership. Only 28% of Canadians wanted him to run for re-election, and his approval rating had fallen to 30%. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. India’s largest power producer, National Thermal Power Corporation Limited has signed a strategic agreement with US-based Clean Core Thorium Energy to explore development and deployment of Advanced Nuclear Energy for Enriched Lives thorium based fuel. 2. The initiative aims to encourage cooperation between India's nuclear institutions and US companies. 3. The US Entity List includes foreign individuals, businesses, and organizations that have been subject to sanctions related to the export and licensing of particular goods and technologies. 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: US National Security Advisor Jack Sullivan has announced that Indian government institutions, such as Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), and Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL), are being planned to be removed from the US sanctions list. The initiative aims to encourage cooperation between India's nuclear institutions and US companies. US Entity List The US Entity List includes foreign individuals, businesses, and organizations that have been subject to sanctions related to the export and licensing of particular goods and technologies. Purpose of the List The list is prepared by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) under the US Department of Commerce. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. NITI Aayog has completed 10 years of its establishment. 2. NITI Aayog is chaired by the Prime Minister, while the Vice Chairman and CEO lead the executive functions. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: NITI Aayog has completed 10 years of its establishment. The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) was established on 1 January 2015 through a Union Cabinet resolution, replacing the earlier Planning Commission. NITI Aayog Establishment: NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is a government think tank established in 2015. Structure: NITI Aayog is chaired by the Prime Minister, while the Vice Chairman and CEO lead the executive functions. Governing Council Prime Minister of India Chief Ministers of States and Union Territories Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories (except Delhi and Puducherry) Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog Full-time Members of NITI Aayog 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. India and Malaysia agreed to increase cooperation in critical minerals and rare earth elements. 2. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Director General of Malaysia's National Security Council, Raja Dato Nushirwan Bin Zainal Abidin, co-chaired the First India-Malaysia Security Dialogue. 3. Ongoing bilateral cooperation in the fields of security, defence and maritime affairs was also reviewed. 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: Cooperation in the fields of counter-terrorism, de-radicalisation, cyber security, defence industry, and maritime security has been agreed upon by India and Malaysia. On January 7, during the India-Malaysia Security Dialogue in New Delhi, the two countries discussed ways to enhance cooperation in critical minerals and rare earth elements. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Director General of Malaysia's National Security Council, Raja Dato Nushirwan Bin Zainal Abidin, co-chaired the First India-Malaysia Security Dialogue. During the talks, the two sides exchanged views on the global and regional security environment. Ongoing bilateral cooperation in the fields of security, defence and maritime affairs was also reviewed. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Government approved memorial for former President Pranab Mukherjee. 2. He served as the 13th president of India from 2012 until 2017. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Government approved memorial for former President Pranab Mukherjee. A designated site within the Rashtriya Smriti complex has been earmarked by the government for a memorial of former President Pranab Mukherjee. Rashtriya Smriti complex is a part of the Rajghat precinct. Pranab Mukherjee passed away on August 31, 2020 after he was tested positive for coronavirus. He served as the 13th president of India from 2012 until 2017. He was awarded Bharat Ratna, in 2019, by his successor as president, Ram Nath Kovind. He was also awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2008. His term as President of India was preceded by Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil and succeeded by Shri Ram Nath Kovind. Apart from serving as 13th President of India, Pranab Mukherjee has also served as Finance Minister twice. He was recognized as the best Finance Minister in World (1984) and Finance Minister of Year for Asia (2010). Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 09.01.2025
