HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 1 May 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 1 May 2024Daily Quiz, May 2024 | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 1 May Tarun IAS offers a variety of courses and resources for UPSC aspirants, including a section for daily current affairs and quizzes. The institute was established with the goal of providing high-quality education and preparing students for the IAS exams. They aim to offer education that is up to date, challenging, and accessible regardless of the student's location or the time of dayTarun IAS emphasizes the importance of Current Affairs in both the prelims and mains of the UPSC exams, offering extensive materials and notes on the subject. Her For the most current and specific daily MCQs related to current affairs or any other subject, please click on the link below. 1 / 5 1. Which one of the following best describes the concept of 'Green Taxonomy'? A classification system to identify sectors contributing to climate change. A method to evaluate corporate governance and economic development. A framework for defining environmentally sustainable investments. A legal mechanism for enforcing environmental regulations in industry. Explanation:Green taxonomy is primarily a framework that helps in defining what can be considered as environmentally sustainable investments. It classifies economic activities and assets based on their environmental sustainability, aiming to prevent greenwashing and encourage investments towards sustainable development. 2 / 5 2. Consider the following statements about the epic Tamil literary work “Silappadikaram”:1) It was written by Thiruvalluvar in the 2nd century CE.2) The protagonist Kannagi seeks revenge for her husband’s unjust execution.Which of the above given statements about the epic Tamil literary work “Silappadikaram” is true? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:Statement 1 is incorrect:“Silappadikaram,” composed by the Tamil poet Ilango Adigal, is a significant Tamil epic dating back to the Sangam period. Statement 2 is correct: Because it accurately reflects the central narrative of the text. The protagonist Kannagi’s quest for justice after her husband Kovalan is wrongly accused and executed forms the core of the story. 3 / 5 3. Which of the following officials involved in the electoral process is responsible for conducting elections at the polling station level? Election Commissioner (EC) Presiding Officer (PO) Returning Officer (RO) Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Explanation:The Returning Officer (RO) and the Presiding Officer (PO) are directly responsible for overseeing the conduct of elections at the polling station level. The RO supervises the overall election process within a constituency, including managing polling stations, while the Presiding Officer conducts polling at a specific polling station. These officers ensure that the voting process is carried out smoothly and in accordance with the legal framework.The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) oversees the elections at the state level, and the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) heads the Election Commission, which sets policies and guidelines for national and state elections but does not directly manage individual polling stations. 4 / 5 4. Among the following entities, which are likely to benefit from the training programs offered by the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG)?1) Indian Administrative Service officers2) Local government officials3) Corporate executivesWhich of the above options is/are correct? Only 1 and 2 Only 2 and 3 Only 1 and 3 1, 2, and 3 Explanation:The NCGG primarily benefits Indian Administrative Service officers and local government officials through its training programs focused on enhancing governance and public administration skills. While corporate executives may benefit indirectly through improved governance frameworks, the direct target of NCGG's training programs is public officials involved in administration and governance. 5 / 5 5. Consider the following statements with reference to redisribution of privately owned property:1) Article 39(b) places an obligation on the state to create policy towards securing “the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good”.2) In State of Karnataka v Shri Ranganatha Reddy (1977), a seven-judge Bench held that privately owned resources fall within the ambit of “material resources of the community”.Which of the above statements is/are true? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: Falling under Part IV of the Constitution titled “Directive Principles of State Policy” (DPSP), Article 39(b) places an obligation on the state to create policy towards securing “the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good”. DPSP are meant to be guiding principles for the enactment of laws, but are not directly enforceable in any court of law. Statement 2 is incorrect: Since 1977, the apex court has weighed in on the interpretation of Article 39(b) on multiple occasions — most notably, in State of Karnataka v Shri Ranganatha Reddy (1977). This case saw a seven-judge Bench, by a 4:3 majority, holding that privately owned resources did not fall within the ambit of “material resources of the community”. However, it was Justice Krishna Iyer’s minority opinion which would become influential in years to come. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
