0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 17.01.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Retail inflation rate has come down to a 4-month low in December 2024. According to the released data, inflation has come down to 5.22%. 2. Earlier in November, the inflation rate was at 2.48%. At the same time, 4 months ago in August, inflation was at 3.65%. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Retail inflation rate has come down to a 4-month low in December 2024. According to the released data, inflation has come down to 5.22%. Earlier in November, the inflation rate was at 5.48%. At the same time, 4 months ago in August, inflation was at 3.65%. Key features of retail inflation Food inflation The Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) recorded a growth of 39% on an annual basis in December, down from 9% in November. Deficit foods Vegetables: 6% (down from 29% in November). Pulses: 8%. Cereals: 51%. Foods with price rise Meat: 3%. Eggs: 85%. Edible oil: 6%. Result: 5%. Core Inflation: Excluding volatile components such as food and fuel, core inflation declined to 5% in December, indicating easing domestic demand pressure.Regional Variations: Inflation rate was recorded at 76% in rural areas, while the rate was relatively lower at 4.58% in urban areas. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Odisha has become the 34th State/UT by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Health Authority to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. 2. This historic MoU between the Government of Odisha and the National Health Authority (NHA) aims to improve access to health services for about 1.03 crore families in the state. 3. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) will be implemented along with Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY) in Odisha. 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: Odisha has become the 34th State/UT by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Health Authority (NHA) to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Key Points Expansion of Health Services: This historic MoU between the Government of Odisha and the National Health Authority (NHA) aims to improve access to health services for about 1.03 crore families in the state. Integration of two schemes: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) will be implemented along with Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY) in Odisha. Population Affected: About 4.5 crore residents of Odisha will be benefited under this scheme. Improve Health Outcomes: The aim of this integration is to streamline health services and ensure better health outcomes for the people. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. UK and Mauritius have confirmed "good progress" in talks over sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago. 2. The Chagos Archipelago is located in the central Indian Ocean, about 500 kilometres south of the Maldives and about 1,600 kilometres south-west of India. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: UK and Mauritius have confirmed "good progress" in talks over sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago. In a joint statement, the two countries said they were committed to reaching an agreement that would give Mauritius sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago. Chagos Archipelago Geographical location The Chagos Archipelago is located in the central Indian Ocean, about 500 kilometres south of the Maldives and about 1,600 kilometres south-west of India. It consists of 58 islands, of which Diego Garcia is the largest and most important. Colonial history The Chagos Islands were discovered in the 16th century by Portuguese sailors, who mapped and named some of the islands. The Dutch then explored the islands but made no attempt to settle here. Later, these islands came under French control, along with Mauritius and Réunion, and France gave additional names to these islands. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Singapore awards the Honorary Citizen Award to Tarun Das, the former head of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). 2. A non-Singaporean can receive the highest recognition from the Singapore government through the Honorary Citizenship Award. 3. It is awarded to individuals who have made significant impact in fields such as business, science and technology, education, health, arts and culture, and community service. 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: Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam honored Tarun Das with the Honorary Citizen Award for his role in strengthening India-Singapore relations. During a ceremony in New Delhi, President Tharman, who is on a state visit to India, presented the award to Das. A non-Singaporean can receive the highest recognition from the Singapore government through the Honorary Citizenship Award. It is awarded to individuals who have made significant impact in fields such as business, science and technology, education, health, arts and culture, and community service. Mr Das is the second Indian to be honoured with this honour, before him the only Indian to receive this honour was late Ratan Tata. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Registration Portal for Kashi Tamil Sangamam Phase 3. 2. The 3rd edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) will commence on 15th February 2025 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Registration Portal for Kashi Tamil Sangamam Phase 3. The 3rd edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) will commence on 15th February 2025 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This 10-day event will conclude on 24th February 2025. Kashi Tamil Sangamam is a brainchild of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. It is an initiative to celebrate the bond between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. Kashi Tamil Sangamam will be a celebration of one of India’s most revered sages—Maharishi Agasthyar. An exhibition on Health, Philosophy, Science, Linguistics, Literature, Polity, Culture, Art, etc. will be organized at Kashi during KTS 3.0. 1000 delegates from Tamil Nadu under five categories/groups will participate in this event. Kashi Tamil Sangamam is to rediscover, reaffirm, and celebrate the age-old links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation Odisha becomes the 34th state to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana scheme 10th Ajanta Verul International film festival started in Maharashtra
