Daily Shubh Ratri Quiz from The Hindu; 05 September, 2024

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End your day on a productive note with our “Daily Shubh Ratri The Hindu Quiz.” Specifically designed for UPSC aspirants, this nightly quiz is based on the today’s key articles and editorials from The Hindu newspaper.

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Let’s Start the Quiz

1. With reference to the ILO’s "World Employment and Social Outlook: September 2024 Update," consider the following statements:
  1. The report links the stagnation in global labour income to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.
  2. The global labour income share has increased steadily since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 1 of 14

2. According to the ILO report, which of the following measures are suggested to address the decline in labour income?
  1. Promoting collective bargaining
  2. Strengthening policies on freedom of association
  3. Reducing automation in the workplace
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Question 2 of 14

3. Which of the following movements is mentioned in relation to sub-classification among Dalits in South India?

Question 3 of 14

4. With reference to the Supreme Court's judgement on the sub-classification of reservations, consider the following statements:
  1. The judgement aims to ensure that social justice reaches the most deprived sections within the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  2. The judgement categorically rejects any need for further sub-classification within the SC category.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 4 of 14

5. With reference to Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) such as the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), consider the following statements:
  1. PM-ABHIM focuses on building health infrastructure, including health and wellness centres and critical care hospital blocks.
  2. The Union Government bears all the costs associated with CSS initiatives such as PM-ABHIM and Human Resources for Health and Medical Education (HRHME).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 5 of 14

6. With reference to The Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024, consider the following statements:
  1. The Bill introduces the death penalty for certain categories of rape, including rape by public servants and repeat offenders.
  2. The Bill also amends the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act to provide for the death penalty in cases of aggravated penetrative sexual assault.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 6 of 14

7. Consider the following about the Justice J.S. Verma Committee’s recommendations:
  1. The Committee opposed the introduction of the death penalty for rape, even in the rarest of rare cases.
  2. The Committee recommended life imprisonment for aggravated forms of sexual assault.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 7 of 14

8. Which of the following measures is emphasized as a long-term solution to addressing sexual crimes against women in India?

Question 8 of 14

9. The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) was created to ensure the implementation of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award. Which of the following is true regarding CWMA?
  1. It is an institutional arrangement to manage the water-sharing disputes between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
  2. The CWMA includes a mix of officials, farmers, and environmentalists.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Question 9 of 14

10. Which of the following projects is currently under consideration to address Bengaluru’s drinking water needs?

Question 10 of 14

11. With reference to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO), consider the following statements:
  1. ANIIDCO is responsible for implementing the ₹72,000 crore mega infrastructure project in Great Nicobar.
  2. ANIIDCO initially lacked the environmental governance system required to oversee large projects.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 11 of 14

12. With reference to the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2024, consider the following statements:
  1. The Bill raises the minimum marriageable age for women from 18 to 21 years.
  2. It extends the time period for filing a petition to annul a marriage to five years after attaining majority.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

Question 12 of 14

13. Why is the President’s assent required for the Himachal Pradesh Amendment Bill (Prohibition of Child Marriage, 2024)?

Question 13 of 14

14. With reference to India’s corn imports, consider the following statements:
  1. India has turned from a net exporter to a net importer of corn due to the rising demand for corn-based ethanol.
  2. The ethanol distilleries in India began using domestic corn after a government shift from sugarcane-based ethanol production.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 14 of 14


 

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2 thoughts on “Daily Shubh Ratri Quiz from The Hindu; 05 September, 2024”

    1. Deepak KR DAS

      First of all i would like to thank fr such a fruitful initiative n the 2nd thing the label of questions is outstanding …

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