Daily Shubh Ratri Quiz from The Hindu; 17 September, 2024

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1. Consider the following statements regarding India's renewable energy sector:

1. India aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2047.
2. India is the first G-20 nation to achieve its Paris climate commitments before the deadline.
3. Creation of a viability gap funding scheme for offshore wind energy projects worth over ₹7,000 crore.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 1 of 16

2. Consider the following statements regarding the selection process for the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP):

1. The RVP is administered by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
2. The final list of awardees is vetted by the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Committee (RVPC) and approved by the Science Minister.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) 1 and 2 Both

D) None

Question 2 of 16

3. Consider the following statements regarding the use of quantum computing in large language models (LLMs):

1. Quantum natural language processing (QNLP) consumes more energy than traditional LLMs due to the involvement of quantum phenomena like superposition.
2. QNLP improves the understanding of both syntax and semantics in language models.
3. Quantum generative models can work with both stationary and nonstationary data.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 3 of 16

4. Which of the following statements about COP16 on biodiversity is/are correct?

1. COP16 is scheduled to be held in Cali, Colombia in 2023.
2. COP16 aims to assess progress made since the Montreal summit's commitment to protect 30% of the planet by 2030.
3. The COP16 will primarily focus on desertification issues.

 

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 4 of 16

5. Consider the following statements about the rights of future generations in the context of climate debates:

1. The Maastricht Principles affirm that human rights extend to both present and future generations.
2. Indigenous traditions do not invoke any duty towards future generations.
3. Courts in many low- and middle-income countries have upheld the principle of intergenerational equity in environmental matters.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 5 of 16

6. Which of the following statements about planetary overshoot day are correct?

1. It signifies the day when Earth's capacity to renew natural resources for the year is exhausted.
2. Planetary overshoot day has progressively moved earlier in the calendar since 1970.
3. Planetary overshoot day in 2024 is projected to occur in December.

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 6 of 16

7. Consider the following statements regarding India's obligations under international law in the context of military exports:

1. India is a signatory to the Genocide Convention and is bound to prevent genocide.
2. The Geneva Convention requires India not to supply arms to states accused of war crimes.
3. India is not obligated to adhere to international conventions in its domestic law.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 7 of 16

8. Consider the following statements regarding India’s pharmaceutical regulation:

1. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) can suspend manufacturing licenses if companies make unauthorised claims about their drugs.
2. Pilocarpine is a new drug recently introduced for treating presbyopia.
3. The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act is intended to curb exaggerated medical claims.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 2 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 8 of 16

9. Which of the following measures were introduced in the Rajya Sabha to promote women-led development?

1. Reconstitution of the vice-chairpersons' panel to include only women.
2. The introduction of a commutation application called ‘Vahan’ for women officers working late hours.
3. Women-led committees now manage the budget and financial sections of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
4. The Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023, led to the appointment of S. Phangnon Konyak as the first woman from Nagaland to preside over the Rajya Sabha.

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1, 2 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 9 of 16

10. Which of the following are reasons for Tamil Nadu’s opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

1. Tamil Nadu opposes the three-language formula prescribed by the NEP.
2. The NEP mandates English as the only language of instruction till Class 5.
3. Tamil Nadu prefers to retain the two-language formula and avoid common entrance tests for college admissions.

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 1 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 10 of 16

11. What is the main issue between the Centre and Tamil Nadu regarding the disbursal of Samagra Shiksha funds?

A) Tamil Nadu’s refusal to fully implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

B) Tamil Nadu’s reluctance to sign the MoU for PM Shri schools

C) Disagreement over the allocation of education budgets

D) Differences in the age of entry to Class 1 in schools

Question 11 of 16

12. What are the conditions that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommends for language education in schools?

1. Three languages must be taught, with two being native to India.
2. Hindi must be one of the three languages.
3. The mother tongue or local language should be the medium of instruction till Class 5.

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 12 of 16

13. Consider the following statements regarding Articles 355 and 356 of the Indian Constitution:

1. Article 355 imposes a duty on the Centre to protect States from external aggression and internal disturbance.
2. Article 356 allows the Centre to dismiss a State government if it fails to function in accordance with constitutional provisions.
3. Both articles require the Supreme Court's approval before they are implemented.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 1 and 2 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 13 of 16

14. Consider the following statements regarding Project Cheetah in India:

1. Project Cheetah aims to conserve African cheetahs and restore ecosystem functions in India's savanna habitats.
2. The Cheetah Action Plan (CAP) outlines long-term (25-year) commitments from the Indian government and other stakeholders.
3. The African cheetahs in Kuno National Park have been kept in captivity for the planned duration mentioned in the CAP.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 14 of 16

15. Which of the following are challenges faced by Project Cheetah in India?

1. Prolonged captivity of African cheetahs beyond planned timelines.
2. Significant habitat fragmentation in Kuno National Park.
3. High rates of cheetah fatalities since their introduction.

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1 and 3 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, and 3

Question 15 of 16

16. Which of the following statements regarding polio in Afghanistan are correct?

1. Afghanistan is one of two countries where the spread of polio has never been stopped.
2. The WHO confirmed that no polio cases have been reported in Afghanistan in 2024.

A) 1  only

B) 2  only

C) 1 and 2 Both

D) None

Question 16 of 16

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