HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 28 May 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 28 May 2024Daily Quiz, May 2024 | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 28 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 of the following Fundamental rights prohibits bonded labour Right to Equality Right to Freedom Right against Exploitation Right to constitutional remedies Explanation:The Constitution offers all citizens, individually and collectively, some basic freedoms. These are guaranteed in the Constitution in the form of six broad categories of Fundamental Rights, which are justifiable. Article 12 to 35 contained in Part III of the Constitution deal with Fundamental Rights. These are:Right to equality, including equality before law, prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth, and equality of opportunity in matters of employment.Right to freedom of speech and expression, assembly, association or union, movement, residence, and right to practice any profession or occupation (some of these rights are subject to security of the State, friendly relations with foreign countries, public order, decency or morality).Right against exploitation, prohibiting all forms of forced labour, child labour and traffic in human beings.Right to freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion.Right of any section of citizens to conserve their culture, language or script, and right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice; andRight to constitutional remedies for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 2 / 5 2. Santhal rebellion was against:1) Upper caste zamindars2) Moneylenders3) Merchants4) Police officialsSelect the correct answer using the code given below: Only one Only two Only three All four Explanation:The area of concentration of the Santhals was called Daman-i-Koh or Santhal Pargana. It extended from Bhagalpur inBihar in the north to Orissa in the south stretching from Hazaribagh to theborders of Bengal. The Santhals like other tribes worked hard to maintain their lives in the forests and wild jungles. They cultivated their land and lived a peaceful life which continued till the British officials brought with them traders, moneylenders, zamindars and merchants. They were made to buy goods on credit and forced to pay back with a heavy interest during harvest time. As a result, they were sometimes forced to give the mahajan not only their crops, but also 3 / 5 3. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Blue Residency’ or 10-year Blue Visa, recently seen in the news:1) It is a long-term residency program introduced by Saudi Arabia.2) This visa is specifically designed for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional contributions and efforts towards the country’s economic development in maritime trade and commerce.Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:In a significant move towards fostering a culture of sustainability, the UAE Cabinet has approved a 10-year Blue Residence visa for individuals who make outstanding contributions to environmental protection, as announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, following a Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.Statement 1 is incorrect: As the UAE moves forward with its year of sustainability (2023–2024), the introduction of the Blue Visa aligns perfectly with the country’s long-term goals of promoting environmental protection and sustainable practices. Here’s all you need to know about it. Statement 2 is incorrect:The UAE has introduced a long-term residency program for environmental advocates, known as the ‘Blue Residency’. This 10-year visa is specifically designed for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional contributions and efforts towards environmental protection. The initiative aims to support sustainability endeavors within and beyond the UAE, aligning with the country’s commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability 4 / 5 4. Recently, blockout2024 was seen in news with reference to: Russia-Ukraine war Protests targeting Multilateral Economic Institutions Environment movement against Plastic Use Israel’s actions in Gaza Explanation:Some social media users are calling out celebrities for what they say is inaction in the face of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza — and they’ve taken to a “blockout” to pressure the stars to take a stand.For the blockout, users put a block on seeing any and all content from the accounts of certain celebrities on social media platforms including X, TikTok and Instagram. Some have posted about the celebrities they’ve blocked, using a hashtag such as #blockout, #blockout2024, or #celebrityblockout, while others have shared posts from users lambasting attendees of high-glamour events like the Met Gala and contrasting it with the situation in Gaza.Blockout participants say it’s a protest because the celebrities either haven’t spoken up or haven’t said enough against Israel’s actions in Gaza during its war with Hamas. 5 / 5 5. Recently seen in news, Giant blue-grey sei whales that vanished from Argentina’s Patagonian coast a century ago are starting to flourish once again. What could have been the most possible reason of their vanishing? Marine pollution Commercial whaling Extinction of sea moss None of the above Explanation:Giant blue-grey sei whales that vanished from Argentina’s Patagonian coast a century ago due to hunting are starting to flourish once again, demonstrating how species can recover when measures to protect them are put in place.In the 1920s and 1930s, regular whaling ships along the shores of Argentina, and beyond, saw populations dwindle.In the last 50 years, global bans on commercial whaling have helped populations of sei and others revive. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
