HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 03 October 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 03 October 2024Daily Quiz, October | By admin | October 3, 2024 /5 Daily Quiz - 03 October 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 of the following statements correctly describes the objective of the BharatGen initiative? It is a government-supported initiative to create generative AI systems that can produce high-quality text and multimodal content in various Indian languages. It aims to enhance agricultural productivity in India by creating AI-driven tools for precision farming. It is designed to promote the use of AI in the healthcare sector by creating AI models to assist doctors in diagnosing diseases. It focuses on developing AI models to optimize energy consumption in India’s manufacturing industry. Relevance: Recently, the BharatGen initiative was launched by the union Ministry of Science & Technology.Explanation:BharatGen It is an initiative which will create generative AI systems that can generate high-quality text and multimodal content in various Indian languages.It is the first Government supported Multimodal Large Language Model Initiative.It is implemented by IIT Bombay under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS).Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | SchemesLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 2 / 5 Q2. With reference to the Five-Hundred Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST), consider the following statements:1) It is a radio telescope in Chile’s Atacama Desert.2) It is the world's largest and most sensitive radio telescope.3) One of its objectives is to participate in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.Which of the statements given above are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Relevance: China has kicked off a second phase of construction to enhance the capabilities of the Five-Hundred Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST).Explanation:Five-Hundred Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST)It is a radio telescope in China's Guizhou Province. (Hence, statement 1 is not correct)It is the world's largest and most sensitive radio telescope. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)Among its scientific goals include: detect neutral hydrogen, discover pulsars, join the International Very-Long-Baseline Interferometry Network, perform high resolution radio spectral survey, detect weak space signals and to participate in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)FAST uses a data system developed at ICRAR (International Center for Radio Astronomy) in Perth, Australia, and at ESO (European Southern Observatory) to manage the huge amounts of data it generates. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | S&TLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 3 / 5 Q3. Which of the following statements best describes the objective of the Anna DARPAN Project? It aims to promote organic farming practices and reduce the use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture. Its objective is to increase agricultural exports by establishing trade routes with neighboring countries. It is designed to support the agricultural sector by providing farmers with real-time weather updates and market prices. It focuses on developing an interactive and user-friendly system to streamline and enhance supply chain management in agriculture. Relevance: Recently, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has selected Coforge Limited as the system integrator (SI) for its digital transformation project, Anna DARPAN.Explanation:Anna DARPAN ProjectThe project aims to streamline and enhance the supply chain management system at various levels.This system will be designed to improve efficiency and productivity by creating an interactive and user-friendly UI design.It will also enable data-driven decision-making by leveraging data analytics to support strategic and operational decisions. The system will be integrated with internal and external systems, and a mobile-first approach will be prioritized to ensure that it is accessible anytime, anywhere.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | SchemesLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 4 / 5 Q4. Which of the following are among the targets of the National Mission for Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP):1) To increase the area of oil palm to 10 lakh hectares from 3.5 lakh ha during 2019-20 by 2025-26.2) To increase the Crude Palm Oil production from 0.27 lakh tonnes during 2019-20 to 11.20 lakh tonnes by 2025-26.3) To increase consumer awareness to maintain a consumption level of 19.00 kg/person/annum till 2025-26.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 Relevance: The second day of a National Level Multi-Stakeholder Consultative Workshop on Sustainable Oil Palm Cultivation under the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) was held recently.Explanation:National Mission for Edible Oils - Oil Palm (NMEO-OP):Launched by the Government of India in August 2021, NMEO-OP targets a substantial increase in oil palm cultivation and crude palm oil production.It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a special focus on the North east region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with a focus on increasing the area and productivity of oilseeds and Oil Palm. Targets of the Project:To increase the area of oil palm to 10 lakh hectares from 3.5 lakh ha during 2019-20 by 2025-26 (an additional 6.50 lakh ha). (Hence, point 1 is correct)To increase the Crude Palm Oil production from 0.27 lakh tonnes during 2019-20 to 11.20 lakh tonnes by 2025-26. (Hence, point 2 is correct)Increase consumer awareness to maintain a consumption level of 19.00 kg/person/annum till 2025-26. (Hence, point 3 is correct)Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | SchemesLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 5 / 5 Q5. Which of the following statements correctly describes the objective of the SARTHIE 1.0 initiative? It aims to enhance the skills of professionals in the IT sector through advanced training programs and certifications. It focuses on promoting financial literacy among women entrepreneurs to enhance their business acumen and market reach. It is designed to empower disadvantaged communities, including Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and other marginalized groups. It seeks to develop smart cities by providing infrastructure support and improving urban governance. Relevance: Recently, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE), Government of India, and the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) launched the SARTHIE 1.0.Explanation:SARTHIE 1.0It is an initiative intended to empower disadvantaged communities, including Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Senior Citizens, Transgender Persons, Victims of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, persons engaged in the act of Begging, Denotified and Nomadic Tribes, and more.It aligns with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly the goals focused on eradicating poverty, reducing inequality, and promoting social protection policies that ensure greater equality for all.The collaboration aims to bridge the awareness gap and provide legal assistance to ensure the effective implementation of social welfare programmes.It offers synergy between the executive and the judiciary and ensures that social justice is further strengthened.Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | SchemesLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual Your score is 0% Restart quiz
