0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 30.01.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Wakf Amendment Bill approved the draft with 14 amendments after six months of discussion. 2. Two members of the Wakf panel can be Hindu or of other religion. 3. As per Clause 21, the ex-officio member (whether he is a Muslim or not) will be excluded from the count of non-Muslim members. 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 Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Wakf Amendment Bill approved the draft with 14 amendments after six months of discussion. Amendments in Wakf Act Non-Muslim members in Wakf panel Two members of the Wakf panel can be Hindu or of other religion. As per Clause 11, the ex-officio member (whether he is a Muslim or not) will be excluded from the count of non-Muslim members. Eligibility to donate property to Wakf As per Clause 14, a person can donate property to Wakf only if: He has been practising Islam for five years. The property is free from any fraud or dispute. 2 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. US President banned the creation and use of Central Bank Digital Currencies. 2. CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) is a digital form of a country’s sovereign currency, issued and controlled by the central bank. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: US President banned the creation and use of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) through his executive order and emphasized the development of dollar-backed stablecoins, a private sector alternative to CBDCs. Why the US has banned CBDCs Privacy concerns: CBDCs can enable government surveillance of individual transactions. Financial sovereignty: Avoids centralization of the financial system under the federal government. Support for decentralization: Promotes innovation in private sector digital assets like stablecoins. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) is a digital form of a country’s sovereign currency, issued and controlled by the central bank. Unlike cryptocurrencies, which are decentralized, CBDCs are centrally managed and backed by the government. 3 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Astronomers have detected winds blowing at speeds of up to 33,000 km/h on the exoplanet WASP-127b (a gas giant located about 520 light years from Earth). 2. These winds blow at a speed about 9 times faster than the planet’s rotation which is the fastest speed observed on any planet. 3. WASP-127b is an exoplanet (a planet orbiting a star outside the solar system) classified as a “hot Jupiter”. 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: Astronomers have detected winds blowing at speeds of up to 33,000 km/h on the exoplanet WASP-127b (a gas giant located about 520 light years from Earth). These winds blow at a speed about 6 times faster than the planet’s rotation which is the fastest speed observed on any planet. WASP-127b WASP-127b is an exoplanet (a planet orbiting a star outside the solar system) classified as a “hot Jupiter”. It is about 30% larger than Jupiter but has only 16% of Jupiter’s mass making it one of the planets with low density but extreme conditions. Orbit The planet orbits its star closely, completing one orbit every 4 days, resulting in extreme temperature differences between its dayside (which is constantly exposed to stellar radiation) and nightside (always in the dark). Atmosphere The atmosphere consists of a mixture of hydrogen, helium, and carbon monoxide and water. Temperatures reach up to 1,127 °C during the day, and the atmosphere is also heated at night by stellar radiation (electromagnetic radiation emitted by stars). 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Astronomers have detected winds blowing at speeds of up to 33,000 km/h on the exoplanet WASP-127b (a gas giant located about 520 light years from Earth). 2. These winds blow at a speed about 9 times faster than the planet’s rotation which is the fastest speed observed on any planet. 3. WASP-127b is an exoplanet (a planet orbiting a star outside the solar system) classified as a “hot Jupiter”. 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: Astronomers have detected winds blowing at speeds of up to 33,000 km/h on the exoplanet WASP-127b (a gas giant located about 520 light years from Earth). These winds blow at a speed about 6 times faster than the planet’s rotation which is the fastest speed observed on any planet. WASP-127b WASP-127b is an exoplanet (a planet orbiting a star outside the solar system) classified as a “hot Jupiter”. It is about 30% larger than Jupiter but has only 16% of Jupiter’s mass making it one of the planets with low density but extreme conditions. Orbit The planet orbits its star closely, completing one orbit every 4 days, resulting in extreme temperature differences between its dayside (which is constantly exposed to stellar radiation) and nightside (always in the dark). Atmosphere The atmosphere consists of a mixture of hydrogen, helium, and carbon monoxide and water. Temperatures reach up to 1,127 °C during the day, and the atmosphere is also heated at night by stellar radiation (electromagnetic radiation emitted by stars). 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment addressed the student beneficiaries of PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASHVI) on Republic Day 2025. 2. Launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, this scheme provides financial assistance to marginalized students for the purpose of quality education. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment addressed the student beneficiaries of PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASHVI) on Republic Day 2025. Launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, this scheme provides financial assistance to marginalized students for the purpose of quality education. Students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC) and Denotified Tribes are eligible under this scheme, whose family income is up to Rs 2.5 lakh per annum. It is a comprehensive scheme consisting of the following sub-schemes: Pre-Matric Scholarship: Annual educational allowance of Rs 4,000 to families with income less than Rs 2.5 lakh. Post-Matric Scholarship: Assistance ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 20,000 depending on the course category. College education: Top college students are provided with full financial aid including tuition, living expenses, and education materials. Hostels: Housing facilities are provided near government schools and institutions. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 30.01.2025 ALL EXAM QUIZ 31.01.2025
