0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 25.02.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. The combined extent of Arctic and Antarctic sea ice declined to 25.76 million sq km, lower than the previous low of 15.93 million sq km in 2023. 2. This is based on data from the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Recently, the combined extent of Arctic and Antarctic sea ice dropped to a record low of 15.76 million sq km, marking a decline from the previous low of 15.93 million sq km in 2023, based on data from the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Sea Ice Sea ice is frozen seawater that floats on the ocean surface. It forms in both the Arctic and the Antarctic in each hemisphere’s winter; it retreats in the summer, but does not completely disappear. This floating ice has a profound influence on the polar environment, influencing ocean circulation, weather, and regional climate 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. India's import duties are five times higher than the US and are the highest among BRICS countries. 2. This policy has been adopted with the aim of protecting domestic industries. 3. India's average import duty was 27% in 2023, which is 5 times higher than the US. 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: India's import duties are five times higher than the US and are the highest among BRICS countries. This policy has been adopted with the aim of protecting domestic industries. Comparison of average import duty in India and US India's average import duty was 17% in 2023, which is 5 times higher than the US. The US's average import duty is only 3.3%. However, the number of products that attract duty in both countries is almost the same. India has the highest import duty among BRICS countries India's average import duty (17%) is the highest among BRICS countries. Brazil: 11% South Africa and China: 7%+ Russia: 6.6% European Union (EU): 5% 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. Brazilian government recently approved joining OPEC+, which is likely to increase the country's global role and influence in the oil sector. 2. OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is a permanent intergovernmental organization, which includes 09 oil exporting developing countries. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Brazilian government recently approved joining OPEC+, which is likely to increase the country's global role and influence in the oil sector. OPEC OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is a permanent intergovernmental organization, which includes 12 oil exporting developing countries. India is not a member of OPEC. Establishment and founding members Established: In 1960 at the Baghdad Conference. Founding members: Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Indian biologist Purnima Devi Barman has been named TIME’s ‘Woman of the Year’. 2. Indian biologist and wildlife Conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has been named “Woman of the Year” by Time magazine. 3. Purnima Devi Barman is the only Indian woman on this year’s list. 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: Indian biologist Purnima Devi Barman has been named TIME’s ‘Woman of the Year’. Indian biologist and wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi Barman has been named “Woman of the Year” by Time magazine. Purnima Devi Barman is the only Indian woman on this year’s list. This list of 13 women also includes actor Nicole Kidman and Gisele Pelicot of France. Purnima Devi is famous for her unwavering efforts in protecting the endangered greater adjutant stork, locally known as Hargila. Only 450 individuals of this species were present in this region. It is one of the world’s rarest storks. Due to Dr. Barman’s dedication, their population in Assam has increased to 1,800. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has reclassified this species from “endangered” to “near threatened” in 2023. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi. 2. The Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, being held in the national capital after 71 years, also includes a symbolic literary train journey from Pune to Delhi with 1,200 participants, showcasing the unifying spirit of literature. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Recently, the government has given Marathi the status of classical language. From February 21 to 23, the conference will be run and will feature panel discussions, book exhibitions, cultural programs, and interactive sessions with eminent literary figures. The conference will celebrate the timeless relevance of Marathi literature and explore its role in contemporary discourse, covering topics such as language preservation, translation, and the impact of digitisation on literary works. The Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, being held in the national capital after 71 years, also includes a symbolic literary train journey from Pune to Delhi with 1,200 participants, showcasing the unifying spirit of literature. More than 2,600 poems will be presented, 50 books will be released, and 100 book stalls will be set up. Eminent scholars, writers, poets, and literature lovers from across the country are participating in it. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 25.02.2025 Kash Patel is the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 9th Director
