HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 23 September 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 23 September 2024Daily Quiz, September | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 23 September 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. Consider the following statements:Statement-I:There is an inverse relationship between inflation and unemployment, meaning higher inflation is typically associated with lower unemployment.Statement-II:During periods of high unemployment, wage inflation tends to rise significantly, which leads to higher overall inflation.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct Relevance: India's retail inflation rose to 3.65% in August from a five-year low of 3.54%.Explanation:Statement 1 is correct. The Phillips Curve posits an inverse relationship between inflation and unemployment. According to this theory, when unemployment is low, demand for labor increases, leading to wage hikes, which in turn fuel inflation.Statement 2 is not correct. During periods of high unemployment, wage growth remains stagnant because there is less demand for labor, leading to lower wage inflation and, consequently, lower overall inflation.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EconomyLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 2 / 5 Q2. With reference to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), consider the following statements:1) It was established under the Paris Agreement to channel funding from developed countries to developing countries for climate action.2) It mandates that at least 50% of its adaptation resources are directed to the most climate-vulnerable countries, including LDCs, SIDS, and African States.3) It provides investments in various forms, including grants, loans, equity, and guaranteesHow many of the above statements are correct? Only one Only two All three None Relevance: Recently, the Chief of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) committed to ensuring that vulnerable nations receive the necessary financial support to address climate challenges.Explanation:The Green Climate Fund (GCF) was set up in 2010, at COP 16 held in Cancun, under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's (UNFCCC’s) financial mechanism to channel funding from developed countries to developing countries to allow them to mitigate climate change and also adapt to disruptions arising from a changing climate. (Hence, statement 1 is not correct)GCF helps developing countries limit or reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapt to climate change.The GCF is mandated to direct at least 50% of its adaptation resources to the most climate-vulnerable countries, including LDCs, SIDS, and African States. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)The GCF provides investments in various forms, including grants, loans, equity, and guarantees, not just grants. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 3 / 5 Q3. The primary objective of the Bio-RIDE scheme is to: Promote the development of renewable energy sources. Enhance agricultural productivity through biotechnology. Foster research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in biotechnology. Improve healthcare infrastructure in rural areas. Relevance: Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio-RIDE) scheme. Explanation:Bio-RIDE aims to foster research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in biotechnology, positioning India as a global leader in this field. To make India a USD 300 billion bioeconomy by 2030 and achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.The proposed budget for the scheme's implementation is ₹9,197 crore for the 15th Finance Commission period from 2021-22 to 2025-26.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | SchemesLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the United Nations sessions to address key threats to the planet in the year 2024 with their corresponding locations:SessionsLocationsA. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16)1. Baku, AzerbaijanB. UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 29)2. Cali, ColombiaC. United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16)3. Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaD. Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations4. South KoreaHow many pairs given above are correctly matched? Only one pair Only two pairs Only three pairs All pairs Relevance: The United Nations is going to host four major sessions to address key threats to the planet in the year 2024.Explanation:Key threats to the planet include Global warming, disappearing plant and animal species, fertile land turning to desert, and plastic pollution in the oceans, in air and on land.Upcoming Four Major Sessions:Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16): CBD COP16 will be held in Cali, Colombia. The key objective is to assess how countries are advancing towards the 2022 Montreal commitment to protect 30% of the planet’s land and marine areas by 2030. (Hence, pair 1 is not correctly matched)UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP 29): UNFCCC COP 29 will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan. It aims to finalise agreements on climate finance and improve the quality and scope of financial support. (Hence, pair 2 is not correctly matched)United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16): UNCCD COP16 will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Discussions will aim to restore 1.5 billion hectares of land by 2030 and manage ongoing droughts affecting various regions. (Hence, pair 3 is correctly matched)Plastic Pollution Treaty Negotiations: It will be held in South Korea. The final session of negotiations will focus on creating a global treaty to address plastic pollution. This treaty aims to tackle plastic waste across environments, including oceans, rivers, and land. (Hence, pair 4 is correctly matched)Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 5 / 5 Q5. Which of the following statements accurately describes the objective of Neuralink's Blindsight? Enhance visual acuity in people with nearsightedness. Restore vision in individuals with cataracts. Treat conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. Provide vision to those who have lost their eyes or optic nerve. Relevance: Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration granted "breakthrough device" status to Elon Musk's Neuralink's Blindsight. Explanation:Blindsight is an experimental vision-restoring implant. It could help individuals who have lost both eyes and their optic nerve regain vision. It also offers a possibility of vision for those born blind, as long as their visual cortex remains intact.Initially, the visual experience will be low resolution, similar to early video game graphics. However, with future advancements, Blindsight could surpass natural vision.In addition to restoring sight, the device might enable users to perceive wavelengths outside the visible spectrum, such as infrared, ultraviolet, or radar, giving them superhuman-like vision abilities.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual Your score is 0% Restart quiz
