HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 3 August 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 3 August 2024August, Daily Quiz | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 3 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. Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) in India are notified under which Acts? The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 The Water Pollution Prevention and Control Act, 1974 Explanation:Relevance: In the aftermath of the devastating landslide in Wayanad in Kerala, the Union government has reissued — for the sixth time in a decade — a draft notification classifying parts of the Western Ghats in six States as ecologically sensitive areas (ESAs).Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZ) form a transition from an area of lower protection to an area of higher protection. The purpose of declaring Eco-sensitive Zones around National Parks and Wildlife sanctuaries is to create some kind of "Shock Absorber" for the Protected Areas.Eco-Sensitive Zones are declared by the National Board for Wildlife under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.As per the National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016), issued by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, land within 10 km of the boundaries of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries is to be notified as eco-fragile zones or Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ).While the 10-km rule is implemented as a general principle, the extent of ESZ application can go to areas beyond 10-kmThe extent of ESZs from the boundary of a protected area ranges from 0m to 45 km (in Pin Valley National Park, Himachal Pradesh). Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Easy | FactualReferences:https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/after-wayanad-disaster-centre-re-issues-draft-western-ghats-notification/article68478544.ece 2 / 5 Q2. With reference to the Railway Protection Force (RPF), consider the following statements:1) It is an Armed Force of the Union.2) It functions under the Ministry of Railways.3) Its duties correspond in general to those of the District Police.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 1 and 2 only 3 only 2 and 3 only Explanation:Relevance: In a major crackdown on reckless behaviour, the Railway Protection Force has arrested a YouTuber for endangering public safety by criminal tampering with railway tracks for publicity. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is a statutory body established under the RPF Act, 1957.An Armed Force of the Union, the RPF functions under the Ministry of Railways. (Hence Statements 1 and 2 are correct)Policing on the Railways being the constitutional responsibility of State Governments, State Police have a separate wing in the name of Government Railway Police (GRP) for the registration of cases, their investigation and maintenance of law & order within railway premises as well as running trains. The duties of the Government Railway Police as regards the areas in their jurisdiction correspond in general to those of the District Police in the areas under their charge. (Hence Option 3 is not correct)Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | PolityLevel of Difficulty: Easy | FactualReferences:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2040721 3 / 5 Q3. Which of the following statements best defines the term ‘middle income trap’? A situation where a country experiences rapid economic growth, but fails to transition from labor-intensive to capital-intensive industries. A phase where a country faces a decline in its export competitiveness due to appreciation of its currency. A condition wherein a country achieves middle-income status but is unable to sustain economic growth rates sufficient to converge with high-income economies. A period of rapid industrialization leading to significant income inequality within a country. Explanation:Relevance: World Development Report 2024 released recently by the World Bank provides a comprehensive roadmap to help developing countries escape the “middle Income Trap.”The middle income trap is a situation where a country gets stuck in the middle-income category without progressing to high-income status.The middle income trap is a complex phenomenon influenced by various factors such as institutional quality, technological innovation, education, and infrastructure. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EconomyLevel of Difficulty: Easy | FactualReferences:https://www.thehindu.com/business/indias-per-capita-income-to-hit-a-quarter-of-us-levels-in-75-years/article68474375.ece 4 / 5 Q4. In which of the following judgments did the Supreme Court allow states to differentiate Scheduled Castes (SCs) based on rational data and supported the principle of excluding the ‘creamy layer’? Indra Sawhney vs Union of India T.N. Seshan vs Union of India Ashok Kumar Thakur vs State of Bihar Punjab vs Davinder Singh Explanation:Relevance: The Supreme Court allowed the categorisation of Scheduled Castes.The Supreme Court ruled on the categorisation of Scheduled Castes in the Punjab Vs Davinder Singh case, ending a two-decade debate. The court allowed states to differentiate SCs based on rational data and supported the principle of excluding the 'creamy layer.' This decision mandates thorough surveys to ensure equitable reservation benefits for all sub-categories.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | PolityLevel of Difficulty: Easy | FactualReferences:https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-upholds-state-governments-power-to-sub-classify-scheduled-castes-scheduled-tribes-for-quota/article68471726.ece 5 / 5 Q5. India recently observed the birth anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak who devoted his life to the service of the nation. Consider the following statements in this regard:1) He was conferred with the honorary title of "Lokmanya" by Mahatma Gandhi.2) The British colonial authorities called him "Father of the Indian unrest."3) He gave the slogan, "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it."Which of the statements given above are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Explanation:Relevance: India recently observed the birth anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak (23 July).Bal Gangadhar Tilak was an Indian nationalist, journalist, teacher, social reformer, lawyer and an independence activist.He was conferred with the honorary title of "Lokmanya" by Rabindra Nath Tagore. (Hence, Statement 1 is not correct)The British colonial authorities called him "Father of the Indian unrest." (Hence, Statement 2 is correct)Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of "Swaraj" (self-rule).He gave the slogan, "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it." (Hence, Statement 3 is correct)Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | HistoryLevel of Difficulty: Easy | FactualReferences:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2035486 Your score is 0% Restart quiz
