Daily Shubh Ratri Quiz from The Hindu; 16 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. Practising quizzes based on The Hindu newspaper helps in reinforcing knowledge, enhancing retention, and improving analytical skills.

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1. A committee has been in the news recently headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, is related to;

Question 1 of 9

2. Consider the following statements regarding the "One Nation, One Election":
  1. It aims to conduct simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, State Assemblies, and local bodies together.
  2. A committee headed by J.P. Krishna recommended its implementation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

Question 2 of 9

3. Consider the following statements regarding recent research on the dodo:
  1. The dodo was slow and bloated, which led to its extinction.
  2. New research suggests dodos were fast runners and thrived in forest habitats.
  3. The extinction of the dodo was primarily due to human hunting for food.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

Question 3 of 9

4. Which of the following challenges are highlighted regarding the regulation of digital campaigning in India?
  1. The disparity in financial resources among political parties allows wealthier parties to dominate the digital space.
  2. Third-party campaigners face strict expenditure reporting requirements.
  3. There is a lack of uniform regulations across digital platforms like Google and Meta.

Question 4 of 9

5. Consider the following statements regarding recent bail case by the Supreme Court:
  1. It noted that the CBI’s power to arrest should not be equated with the necessity to arrest.
  2. It supported the idea of keeping the accused in jail due to "non-cooperation" during interrogation.
  3. It highlighted the importance of the accused’s right to remain silent during investigation.
Options:

Question 5 of 9

6. Which of the following statements about the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) in India are correct?
  1. DMF was established through amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act in 2015.
  2. DMF funds are used for community-centric development in mining-affected regions.
  3. DMF has received a corpus of approximately ₹10 lakh crore as of 2023.
Options:

Question 6 of 9

7. Consider the following statements regarding the role of DMF in promoting sustainable development:
  1. DMF complements the National Critical Minerals Mission.
  2. DMF projects focus only on infrastructure development and do not address social welfare.
  3. DMFs are used to support initiatives like self-help groups, technology training, and sports infrastructure in mining-affected areas.
Options:

Question 7 of 9

8. Which of the following statements is true about India's potential role in peacemaking between Russia and Ukraine?
  1. India has acted as a mediator between Russia, Ukraine, and western countries throughout the war.
  2. Countries like Türkiye and Indonesia have also engaged in peacemaking efforts since the start of the invasion.
  3. India has already proposed a six-point peace plan for the conflict.
Options:

Question 8 of 9

9. Which of the following statements about the environmental impact of generative AI is/are correct?
  1. Generative AI consumes 30 times more energy than traditional search engines.
  2. AI combined with cryptocurrency sectors consumed nearly 460 terawatt hours of electricity in 2022.
  3. Generative AI's use for internet searches is more energy-efficient than traditional methods.
Options:

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