HomeDaily QuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 05 October 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 05 October 2024Daily Quiz, October | By admin | October 5, 2024 /5 Daily Quiz - 05 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. Consider the following languages:1) Marathi2) Prakrit3) Odia4) Assamese 5) Bengali In the year 2024, how many of the languages given above were conferred the status of Classical Language? Only two Only three Only four All Five Relevance: Recently, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved to confer the status of Classical Language to more languages.Explanation:Recently, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved to confer the status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages.Other Recognised Classical Languages are: Tamil ( 2004), Sanskrit (2005), Telugu( 2008), Kannada (2008), Malayalam (2013) and Odia (2014).Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Value AdditionClassical Language Status Criteria:The recognition of a classical language is based on criteria established by a Linguistic Experts Committee.According to the committee, the following revised benchmarks must be met for a language to be considered "classical":High antiquity of (its) is early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500- 2000 years.A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a heritage by generations of speakers.Knowledge texts, especially prose texts in addition to poetry, epigraphical and inscriptional evidence.The Classical Languages and literature could be distinct from its current form or could be discontinuous with later forms of its offshoots.Benefits of Classical Language StatusOnce a language is designated as classical, the Ministry of Education provides various benefits to promote it, including:Two major international awards annually for scholars of eminence in the language.Establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Studies in the Classical Language.Requesting the University Grants Commission (UGC) to create Professional Chairs in Central Universities dedicated to the classical language.Subject: Current Affairs | Art and CultureLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 2 / 5 Q2. Which of the following statements best describes the objective of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)? It aims to promote the use of genetically modified crops in the European Union to boost agricultural production. It mandates all EU member states to increase their forest cover by 20% by 2030 to combat climate change. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by phasing out coal-based power plants across the EU. It focuses on reducing the EU's contribution to global deforestation and biodiversity loss by ensuring that products entering the EU market come from deforestation-free supply chains. Relevance: Giving relief to exporters of certain products, the European Commission has proposed to extend the implementation of its deforestation regulation by one year.Explanation:The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was introduced to limit the impact of the EU market on global deforestation, forest degradation, and biodiversity loss. Its objective is to promote deforestation-free supply chains, reduce the EU’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, and protect human rights, particularly those of indigenous peoples. Under the EUDR, certain products entering the EU market must meet new standards regarding the land on which they were produced, ensuring they are not linked to deforestation.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Easy | Factual 3 / 5 Q3. With reference to the International Energy Efficiency Hub, consider the following statements:1) It was established in 2020 as the successor to the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC).2) Sixty countries, including India, are members of the International Energy Efficiency Hub.3) The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is the implementing agency for the Hub on behalf of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2, and 3 Relevance: Recently, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved India’s membership to the Energy Efficiency Hub.Explanation:International Energy Efficiency HubIt is a global platform dedicated to fostering collaboration and promoting energy efficiency worldwide.It was established in 2020 as the successor to the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC), in which India was a member. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)The hub brings together governments, international organizations, and private sector entities to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions.By September 2024, besides India, sixteen countries have joined the Hub (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, European Commission, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Russia, Saudi Arabia, United States and United Kingdom). (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), the statutory agency, has been designated as the implementing agency for the Hub on behalf of India. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the Pygmy hog:1) The Pygmy hog is the smallest species of wild pig in the world.2) It is found in viable populations only in the Kaziranga National Park in Assam.3) It is listed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).How many of the above statements are correct? Only one Only two All three None Relevance: Recently, nine captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in western Assam’s Manas National Park.Explanation:Pygmy HogIt is the smallest and rarest species of wild pig in the world. (Hence, statement 1 is correct)It is one of the very few mammals that build its own home, or nest, complete with a ‘roof’.It is an indicator species as its presence reflects the health of its primary habitat, tall and wet grasslands.It prefers undisturbed patches of grassland dominated by early succession riverine communities, typically comprising dense tall grass intermixed with a wide variety of herbs, shrubs and young trees.Currently, the viable population of this pig in the wild is in the Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam. (Hence, statement 2 is not correct)Conservation status:IUCN: Critically Endangered (Hence, statement 3 is not correct)The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule ITherefore, option (a) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements regarding Manas National Park:1) Manas National Park is located in Sikkim and is contiguous with the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan.2) It is not only a Project Tiger reserve, an elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve, but also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.3) It contains some of the largest remaining grassland habitats in the sub-Himalayan grassland ecosystems.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 3 only 2 only 1, 2, and 3 2 and 3 only Relevance: Recently, nine captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in western Assam’s Manas National Park.Explanation:Manas National ParkIt is located in the state of Assam. It is contiguous with the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan. (Hence, statement 1 is not correct)It is a national park, UNESCO Natural World Heritage site, a Project Tiger reserve, an elephant reserve and a biosphere reserve. (Hence, statement 2 is correct)The Manas River passes through this park. It contains some of the largest remaining grassland habitats in the sub-Himalayan grassland ecosystems. (Hence, statement 3 is correct)It is known for its rare and endangered endemic wildlife such as the Assam roofed turtle, hispid hare, golden langur and pygmy hog.Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.Subject: Current Affairs | EnvironmentLevel of Difficulty: Moderate | Factual Your score is 0% Restart quiz
