HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 30 April 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 30 April 2024April 2024, Daily Quiz | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 30 April 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. Consider the following pairs: (Place) (Location)1) Agaléga Maldives2) Darfur Egypt3) Thiou LibyaHow many of the pairs given above are correct? Only one Only two All three None Explanation:Place in newsLocationAgalégaMauritiusDarfurSudanThiouBurkina Faso 2 / 5 2. With reference to “High-Ambition Coalition” (HAC), seen in news, consider the following statements: 1) This is a coalition of around 65 nations consists of African nations and United States.2) It wants to end plastic pollution by 2040, phase out “problematic” single-use plastics, and ban certain chemical additives that could carry health risks.3) The EU which has not joined the HAC said it wants to end plastic pollution by 2040 but unlike the HAC, it advocates that countries should take voluntary steps to end plastic pollution.How many of the above statements is/are correct? Only one Only two All three None Explanation: It is a coalition of around 65 nations — known as the “High-Ambition Coalition” — which seeks to tackle plastic production. Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct: The coalition, which includes African nations and most of the European Union, also wants to end plastic pollution by 2040, phase out “problematic” single-use plastics, and ban certain chemical additives that could carry health risks. Statement 3 is incorrect: The US has not joined the HAC. While it has said it wants to end plastic pollution by 2040, unlike the HAC, it advocates that countries should take voluntary steps to end plastic pollution. 3 / 5 3. With reference to the advantages of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status in the gem and jewellery sector, consider the following statements:1) AEO status enhances the international credibility of firms, making them more attractive to potential global partners.2) Firms with AEO status are prioritized for government subsidies in the gem and jewellery sector.3) The AEO status provides firms with legal protection against customs and trade disputes.How many of the above statements is/are correct? Only one Only two All three None Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: As AEO status does enhance a firm’s international credibility by demonstrating compliance with global supply chain security standards, making them more attractive to partners. Statement 2 is incorrect: because government subsidies are not directly linked to AEO status. Statement 3 is also incorrect:While AEO status provides various facilitations in customs procedures, it does not grant legal protection against customs and trade disputes. 4 / 5 4. Which of the following offers scalable solutions to handle sudden spikes in viewer traffic, ensuring a smooth streaming experience? Network as a Service (NaaS) Software as a Service (SaaS) Platform as a Service (PaaS) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Explanation:NaaS offers scalable solutions to handle sudden spikes in viewer traffic, ensuring a smooth streaming experience. This characteristic of NaaS is critical as it supports dynamic demand management and protects sensitive information across various digital platforms. 5 / 5 5. Consider the following statements:1) The Bru community primarily resides in the Indian state of Punjab.2) The Bru community is also known as the Reang tribe and is mainly found in the northeastern state of Tripura in India.3) The Bru community has its origins in Central Asia and migrated to India in the 2th century.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 1 and 3 only 2 only 2 and 3 only Explanation:About the Bru community (also known as Reangs):They historically inhabited Mizoram, Tripura, and parts of southern Assam. In Tripura, they are recognized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). Following ethnic conflicts in 1997, over 30,000 Brus fled Mizoram and sought refuge in Tripura. In 2020, a quadripartite agreement was signed to facilitate their permanent settlement in Tripura, involving the Centre, Tripura and Mizoram governments, and Bru representatives. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
