HomeQuizUPSC Daily Quiz | 15 April 2024 UPSC Daily Quiz | 15 April 2024Quiz | By admin /5 Daily Quiz - 15 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. Which organization releases the Global Financial Stability Report? International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Bank Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Explanation:Key findings: The IMF warns of rising cyber threats endangering macro-financial stability, with extreme losses reaching $2.5 billion. Cyberattacks have nearly doubled since the pandemic, with financial firms, especially banks, facing the brunt. 2 / 5 2. Consider the following statements:1) Relocating wild animals disrupts both the original and the new ecosystems.2) Rescue involves capturing animals and relocating them to completely different environments without considering their natural habitat or behavioral patterns.Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. Relocating wild animals can lead to imbalances in both ecosystems, impacting food chains, species interactions, and overall ecosystem health. Statement 2 is incorrect. Proper animal rescue should involve assessing the animal's natural habitat, dietary needs, and behavior patterns. Rescuing and relocating animals should prioritize environments that closely resemble their natural habitats and can meet their needs. In some cases, relocation may be necessary for the animal's well-being or survival, but responsible rescue efforts aim to minimize the negative impact of relocation on the animal and the ecosystems involved. 3 / 5 3. Consider the following: Manufacturing Mining Electricity AgricultureHow many of the above sectors are included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) calculation? Only one Only two Only three All four Explanation:  Agriculture is not included in the IIP calculation, as it falls outside the scope of industrial production. The IIP is an index that measures the growth of various industrial sectors in an economy and is used to track industrial performance and economic growth over time. 4 / 5 4. Consider the following statements:1) The practice of reserving judgments, while providing relief to overworked judges, often leads to prolonged delays in the judicial process.2) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, specifies a deadline of 45 days for judgments in criminal cases, extendable to three months in exceptional circumstances.Which of the statements(s) given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation:  Statement 1 is correct. The practice of reserving judgments leads to delays in the judicial process. This is a recognized problem, and there have been instances where the Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the unreasonable time taken for the pronouncement of judgments without any exceptional and unusual reasons, as it may affect the confidence of the public in the judiciary. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, proposes a deadline for delivering a verdict within 30 days after the conclusion of arguments, which can be extended to 45 days for specific reasons. 5 / 5 5. Which one of the following statements is not correct? Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV. Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine. Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV. Some of those infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years. Explanation:Global hepatitis Report 2024Released by WHOIndia accounted for over 11% of the global burden of hepatitis B & C cases, ranking second after China.Hepatitis is liver inflammation caused by various factors, such as drugs, alcohol, and autoimmune disorders. Symptoms can range from jaundice and fever to chronic illness. The five main strains are A, B, C, D, and E, with B and C leading to chronic disease, liver cirrhosis, cancer, and death. While a vaccine exists for type B, none is available for type C. Your score is 0% Restart quiz
 