2 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 08.03.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition challenging the Tamil Nadu government’s ban on purse seine fishing within its territorial waters. 2. Tamil Nadu government has recently imposed a ban on purse seine fishing within its territorial waters, which led to the petition filed by the local fishers challenging the ban. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition challenging the Tamil Nadu government’s ban on purse seine fishing within its territorial waters. In a judgment in 2023, the Supreme Court permitted purse seine fishing outside the territorial waters of Tamil Nadu, specifically beyond the 12 nautical miles limit, while imposing strict conditions to regulate the fishing activities. However, the Tamil Nadu government has recently imposed a ban on purse seine fishing within its territorial waters, which led to the petition filed by the local fishers challenging the ban. The petitioners argued that the Central government’s expert committee had found no fault with the fishing method and that Tamil Nadu did not have the jurisdiction to impose such a ban, as fisheries are under the purview of the Union government beyond territorial waters. Justice A.S. Oka, heading the Bench, stated that the designated authority must review the expert committee’s report, particularly if it supports purse seine fishing.The case is set to be heard on April 26, 2025. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Scientists have recently discovered a potential new state of matter called Bose Metal in Niobium Diselenide (NbSe₂). 2. This state is found between a normal metal and a superconductor. 3. This discovery has been confirmed by a team of Chinese and Japanese scientists. 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: Scientists have recently discovered a potential new state of matter called Bose Metal in Niobium Diselenide (NbSe₂). This state is found between a normal metal and a superconductor. This discovery has been confirmed by a team of Chinese and Japanese scientists. Bose Metal Definition: It is a hypothetical metallic state, where electron pairs (Cooper pairs) are formed, but this state does not become superconducting. State: It is an intermediate state between normal metal and superconductor, which challenges the theories of conventional solid state physics. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. India recently secured a 5,000 sq km mining block in Zambia, where exploration for copper and cobalt will be carried out. 2. The move is part of overseas mining expansion as the country is witnessing declining production of these minerals. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: India recently secured a 9,000 sq km mining block in Zambia, where exploration for copper and cobalt will be carried out. The move is part of overseas mining expansion as the country is witnessing declining production of these minerals. India’s Mineral Asset Acquisition Strategy Copper-cobalt mining in Zambia: Exploration rights secured for 9,000 sq km area. Led by Geological Survey of India (GSI), mining rights expected in 2-3 years. Zambia ranked 7th in copper and 14th in cobalt (2023). Collaboration with other African countries: India working on acquisition of critical minerals in Congo, Tanzania, Mozambique and Rwanda. Activities in South America and Australia: Minerals Abroad India Limited (KABIL) active in exploration of lithium and cobalt resources in Argentina, Chile and Australia. List of critical minerals: India identified 30 critical minerals, including lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel and rare earth elements (REEs). 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Prime Minister Modi has released the report of assessment of river dolphins for the first time 2. The report was released during the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife at Sasan Gir in Junagadh district. 3. The report has estimated a total of 4,327 dolphins in India. 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: Prime Minister Modi has released the report of assessment of river dolphins for the first time The report was released during the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife at Sasan Gir in Junagadh district. The report has estimated a total of 6,327 dolphins in India. In the estimation, 28 rivers across eight states were surveyed and 3,150 man-days were dedicated to covering over 8,500 kilometres. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest numbers of Dolphins. UP is followed by Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam. Ganges River Dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal of India. It is nearly blind and relies on echolocation for its biological needs. 90% of this species' population resides in India. It is found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli river systems. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. India emerged as the 3rd largest biofuel producer in the world. 2. As of January, India has achieved 39.6 per cent ethanol blending in petrol. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: India emerged as the 3rd largest biofuel producer in the world. As of January, India has achieved 19.6 per cent ethanol blending in petrol. It is a significant step toward a shift to cleaner and renewable energy. India will very soon have 20 per cent ethanol blending five years ahead of the target of 2030. In the last 10 years, the ethanol blending initiatives have enhanced farmer incomes. It has also helped in reducing CO2 emissions equivalent to planting 1.75 crore trees. To support ethanol blending, the oil marketing companies have signed agreements with 131 dedicated ethanol plants. These plants will produce 745 crore litres of ethanol annually. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 07.03.2025 ALL EXAM QUIZ 21.04.2025
