Daily Quiz :27th October

Explanation:

• The project will help India reduce its carbon emissions by transmitting renewable energy to areas where it is needed most.Hence statement 1 is correct

• The project will help India achieve its target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.Hence statement 2 is correct

• The project will improve India's energy security by diversifying its energy mix and reducing its reliance on imported fossil fuels.Hence statement 3 is correct

Explanation:

• India's new EV charging standard, ISI7017 (Part 2/Sec 7): 2023, is distinctive because it combines both alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) charging for Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs). This approach aligns with global electric car standards and is designed to enhance interoperability and compatibility among different EV models and charging infrastructure providers. Hence statement 1 is correct

• the new standard aims to create a common standard rather than encourage distinct charging standards for EVs. Hence statement 2 is incorrect

Explanation:

• The report published by FAO primarily focuses on the impact of extreme disaster events on agriculture and food security, underlining the substantial increase in such events over the past 30 years. It also highlights the increasing frequency of disasters and their implications for food security.Hence statement 1 is correct

• The FAO report states that over the past 30 years, disaster events have caused an estimated USD 3.8 trillion in losses to crops and livestock production.Hence statement 2 is correct

• Lower and lower-middle-income countries bear the highest relative impact of disaster losses on agriculture, with losses of up to 15% of their agricultural GDP. This is because these countries are often located in high-risk areas and have limited resources to cope with and recover from disasters.Hence statement 3 is correct

Explanation:

• Poverty is not a major driver of increasing disaster risks according to the Interconnected Disaster Risks Report 2023. The report highlights urbanization, environmental degradation, inadequate and inefficient infrastructure, poor land use planning, water management issues, and global interconnectedness as the major drivers of increasing disaster risks.Hence option 4 is correct

Explanation:

• India is not a member of the OECD. The OECD primarily consists of high-income, developed economies. It was founded in 1961 with headquarters in Paris, France. Hence statement 1 is incorrect

• The primary aim of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is to promote economic advancement and facilitate global trade among its member countries. The OECD was established to enhance economic cooperation and coordination among developed nations. While it covers various aspects of economic and social policy, its central goal is to foster economic progress and international trade. Hence statement 2 is correct