HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 2 August 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 2 August 2024August, Daily Quiz | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 2 August 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 Q1. Which among the following statements in the context of cloudbursts are correct?1) Cloudburst is a sudden heavy rainfall over a local area.2) Most cloudbursts occur in connection with tropical cyclones. 3) Cloudburst occurs mainly in the mountainous areas.Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Explanation:Relevance: 4 dead as cloudbursts wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh.Cloudburst is a sudden, very heavy rainfall, usually local in nature and of brief duration. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), it is a cloudburst when the amount of rainfall in a particular region exceeds 10 cm per hour. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)Most cloudbursts occur in connection with thunderstorms. In these storms there are violent uprushes of air, which at times prevent the condensing raindrops from falling to the ground. (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)A large amount of water may thus accumulate at high levels, and if the upward currents are weakened (e.g., if they are trapped over a region or there is no air movement for them to disperse, they discharge over a specific area) the whole of these waterfalls at one time. Such clouds are called cumulonimbus and can stretch to even 13-14 kilometers in height.Cloud bursts do occur at plains, however, mountainous regions are more prone to cloud bursts due to orography. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | GeographyLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | FactualReferences:https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/himachal-pradesh/cloudburst-in-shimla-district-over-30-missing/article68471646.ece 2 / 5 Q2. Which of the following diseases can be prevented with the help of vaccines?1) Tuberculosis2) Japanese Encephalitis3) Rubella4) Hepatitis CSelect the correct answer using the code given below. 1 and 3 only 2 and 4 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 Explanation:Relevance: 58 die in viral encephalitis outbreak in Gujarat.The Government of India launched the Universal Immunization Program (UIP) in 1985.The UIP provides free of cost vaccines to all children across the country to protect them against 12 life threatening diseases. These twelve vaccine preventable diseases are Tuberculosis, Pertussis, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Polio, Pneumonia and Meningitis due to Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib), Measles, Rubella, Rotavirus diarrhoea and Japanese Encephalitis (JE). (Thus, Options 1, 2 and 3 are correct)Rubella, JE and Rotavirus vaccines are given in select states and districts. There are preventive vaccines for hepatitis A, B, D and E but not for C. (Thus, Option 4 is not correct)Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | FactualReferences:https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gujarat/viral-encephalitis-claims-58-lives-in-gujarat-so-far/article68474425.ece 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements:1) Fin whales are the second-largest animal species on the planet.2) Norway, Iceland and Japan are the only countries which hunt whales commercially.3) Fin whales are deemed “endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.How many of the above statements are correct? Only one Only two All three None Explanation:Relevance: Australia criticized Japan’s decision to start commercial whaling of fin whales.Japan has expanded its commercial whaling to include fin whales, the second-largest animal species on the planet. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)One of only three countries to hunt whales commercially, along with Norway and Iceland, Japan added fin whales to a catch list that already includes minke, Bryde’s and sei whales. Whale meat is an important food resource for Japan. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)Fin whales are deemed “vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Japan’s decision has alarmed animal rights activists. (Hence, statement 3 is not correct)Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | FactualReferences:https://minister.dcceew.gov.au/plibersek/media-releases/australia-opposes-japans-expansion-commercial-whaling 4 / 5 Q4. Which among the following provisions in our Indian Constitution talks about the ‘Uniform Civil Code’? Fundamental Rights Directive Principles of State Policy Fundamental Duties Citizenship Explanation:Relevance: The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Rajasthan is considering bringing a Bill for enactment of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The expression ‘Uniform Civil Code’ denotes the field of personal law relating to marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody and guardianship of children, inheritance and succession and adoption.Article 44 of the Directive Principles in the Constitution says the “State shall endeavour to provide for its citizens a uniform civil code (UCC) throughout the territory of India.” The objective of this endeavour is to address the discrimination against vulnerable groups and harmonise diverse cultural practices. Dr. Ambedkar had said a UCC is desirable but for the moment should remain voluntary. Article 44 of the Constitution creates an obligation upon the State to endeavour to secure for citizens a Uniform Civil Code throughout the country. The purpose behind Article 44 is to strengthen the object of “Secular Democratic Republic” as enshrined in the Preamble of the Constitution.Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | PolityLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | FactualReferences:https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/rajasthan/rajasthan-considering-enactment-of-uniform-civil-code-minister/article68473752.ece#:~:text=Uttarakhand%20is%20the%20first%20State,plans%20to%20implement%20the%20same&text=The%20Bharatiya%20Janata%20Party%20(BJP,Uniform%20Civil%20Code%20(UCC). 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements about the 'Calling Attention' motion in the Indian Parliament:1) It is an innovation in the modern parliamentary procedure of Indian origin.2) It includes a censure aspect similar to an adjournment motion.Which of the above statements is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:Relevance: A calling attention motion on Wayanad landslides was introduced in Parliament.The concept of 'Calling Attention' is of Indian origin and is an innovation in the modern parliamentary procedure. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)While the 'Calling Attention' motion combines the asking of a question with supplementaries and short comments, it does not include a censure aspect. It is analogous to an adjournment motion without its censure aspect. (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | PolityLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | FactualReferences:https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/wayanad-landslide-amit-shah-claims-on-early-warnings-for-kerala-ahead-of-the-wayanad-landslide/article68471659.ece Your score is 0% Restart quiz
