Daily Shubh Ratri Quiz from The Hindu; 18 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. Which of the following statements regarding the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) and proposed changes is/are correct?
  1. The government is planning to raise the wage ceiling for EPS contributions, which is currently capped at ₹15,000.
  2. Contributions under EPS are at 12% of the maximum wage ceiling.
  3. The EPS contributions are mandatory for all employees in the organized sector.

Question 1 of 9

2. Consider the following statements regarding India-U.S. relations discussed in the recent "2+2 intersessional dialogue":
  1. The Ukraine conflict and Israel’s Gaza operations were key topics of discussion.
  2. Strengthening cooperation on semiconductors and Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness was part of the agenda.
  3. The Quad summit will focus on security frameworks like AUKUS.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 2 of 9

3. Consider the following statements regarding the death penalty in India:
  1. The Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduces the death penalty for the offence of rape.
  2. India has seen a constant rise in the number of death row prisoners since 2019.
  3. The Justice Verma Committee supported the introduction of the death penalty for crimes like rape.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 3 of 9

4. Which of the following militias are involved in Israel's ongoing conflicts?
  1. Hamas
  2. Hezbollah
  3. Houthis
  4. Al-Qaeda

Question 4 of 9

5. Which of the following factors is identified as contributing to India's economic rise in the article?
  1. A large working-age population.
  2. Capital-led economic growth.
  3. High labour force participation.
 

 

Question 5 of 9

6. Which sectors are identified as high-growth potential and labour-intensive, requiring focus to boost employment?
  1. Agriculture
  2. Toys and apparel
  3. Tourism and logistics

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7. Consider the following statements regarding India's current climate action efforts:
  1. India's clean energy sources contribute 50% of the total electricity mix.
  2. Mitigating short-lived super pollutants like methane can prevent more near-term warming than cutting CO2 alone.
  3. The India Carbon Market is set to launch in 2026, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

 

Question 7 of 9

8. Which of the following is considered a significant short-lived climate pollutant that contributes to near-term global warming?

Question 8 of 9

9. What is the primary reason for the deepening relationship between Russia and China since 2022?

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