UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 1 August 2024

The Current Affairs Quiz 2024 is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test your knowledge of current events. Solving these questions will help you retain both concepts and facts relevant to the UPSC IAS civil services exam.

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• Question 1 of 10 1. Question 1 points The Report on Currency and Finance 2023-24, recently seen in news is released by a) Ministry of Finance b) State Bank of India c) Niti Ayog d) Reserve Bank of India Correct Solution: d) Report on Currency and Finance 2023-24 Released by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Theme “India’s Digital Revolution.” Key Findings: Digital Economy: Grew 2.5 times faster than the physical economy, now 15% of global GDP. In India, it’s 10% of GDP, expected to be 20% by 2026. Growth Factors: High internet penetration, low data cost, highest mobile data consumption, and a large startup ecosystem. Global Rankings: India leads in biometric identification (Aadhaar) and real-time payment volumes. Incorrect Solution: d) Report on Currency and Finance 2023-24 Released by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Theme “India’s Digital Revolution.” Key Findings: Digital Economy: Grew 2.5 times faster than the physical economy, now 15% of global GDP. In India, it’s 10% of GDP, expected to be 20% by 2026. Growth Factors: High internet penetration, low data cost, highest mobile data consumption, and a large startup ecosystem. Global Rankings: India leads in biometric identification (Aadhaar) and real-time payment volumes.

#### 1. Question

The Report on Currency and Finance 2023-24, recently seen in news is released by

• a) Ministry of Finance

• b) State Bank of India

• c) Niti Ayog

• d) Reserve Bank of India

Solution: d)

Report on Currency and Finance 2023-24 | Released by Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Theme “India’s Digital Revolution.”

Key Findings:

Digital Economy: Grew 2.5 times faster than the physical economy, now 15% of global GDP. In India, it’s 10% of GDP, expected to be 20% by 2026.

Growth Factors: High internet penetration, low data cost, highest mobile data consumption, and a large startup ecosystem.

Global Rankings: India leads in biometric identification (Aadhaar) and real-time payment volumes.

Solution: d)

Report on Currency and Finance 2023-24 | Released by Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Theme “India’s Digital Revolution.”

Key Findings:

Digital Economy: Grew 2.5 times faster than the physical economy, now 15% of global GDP. In India, it’s 10% of GDP, expected to be 20% by 2026.

Growth Factors: High internet penetration, low data cost, highest mobile data consumption, and a large startup ecosystem.

Global Rankings: India leads in biometric identification (Aadhaar) and real-time payment volumes.

• Question 2 of 10 2. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Ideas4LiFE portal. The portal invites innovative ideas to promote environment-friendly behaviours and lifestyles. It was launched by UNICEF YuWaah. Ideas4LiFE initiative supports global initiative of Mission LiFE. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the Ideas4LiFE portal. The portal invites innovative ideas to promote environment-friendly behaviours and lifestyles, encouraging students, researchers, faculty, and innovators to contribute. The Ideas4LiFE initiative supports Mission LiFE’s seven themes: saving water, saving energy, reducing waste and e-waste, rejecting single-use plastics, adopting sustainable food systems, and healthy lifestyles. The initiative is supported by educational institutions and partners like UNICEF YuWaah. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the Ideas4LiFE portal. The portal invites innovative ideas to promote environment-friendly behaviours and lifestyles, encouraging students, researchers, faculty, and innovators to contribute. The Ideas4LiFE initiative supports Mission LiFE’s seven themes: saving water, saving energy, reducing waste and e-waste, rejecting single-use plastics, adopting sustainable food systems, and healthy lifestyles. The initiative is supported by educational institutions and partners like UNICEF YuWaah.

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Ideas4LiFE portal.

• The portal invites innovative ideas to promote environment-friendly behaviours and lifestyles.

• It was launched by UNICEF YuWaah.

• Ideas4LiFE initiative supports global initiative of Mission LiFE.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the Ideas4LiFE portal.

The portal invites innovative ideas to promote environment-friendly behaviours and lifestyles, encouraging students, researchers, faculty, and innovators to contribute.

The Ideas4LiFE initiative supports Mission LiFE’s seven themes: saving water, saving energy, reducing waste and e-waste, rejecting single-use plastics, adopting sustainable food systems, and healthy lifestyles.

The initiative is supported by educational institutions and partners like UNICEF YuWaah.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the Ideas4LiFE portal.

The portal invites innovative ideas to promote environment-friendly behaviours and lifestyles, encouraging students, researchers, faculty, and innovators to contribute.

The initiative is supported by educational institutions and partners like UNICEF YuWaah.

• Question 3 of 10 3. Question 1 points Mission LiFE is envisioned as an India-led global mass movement that will nudge individual and collective action to protect and preserve the environment. It focuses on which of the following themes? Saving water and energy Reducing e-waste Banning single-use plastics Adopting sustainable food systems Adopting healthy lifestyles How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only two b) Only three c) Only four d) All five Correct Solution: c) Option 3 is incorrect. Mission LiFE is envisioned as an India-led global mass movement that will nudge individual and collective action to protect and preserve the environment Mission LiFE emboldens the spirit of the P3 model, i.e. Pro Planet People. It functions on the basic principles of ‘Lifestyle of the planet, for the planet and by the planet’. NITI Aayog and MoEFCC, in collaboration with Government of Gujarat, organized the global launch of Mission LiFE. Seven themes of Mission LiFE- Save Water, Save Energy, Reduce Waste, Reduce E-Waste, Say No to Single-Use Plastics, Adopt Sustainable Food Systems, and Adopt Healthy Lifestyles. Incorrect Solution: c) Option 3 is incorrect. Mission LiFE is envisioned as an India-led global mass movement that will nudge individual and collective action to protect and preserve the environment Mission LiFE emboldens the spirit of the P3 model, i.e. Pro Planet People. It functions on the basic principles of ‘Lifestyle of the planet, for the planet and by the planet’. NITI Aayog and MoEFCC, in collaboration with Government of Gujarat, organized the global launch of Mission LiFE. Seven themes of Mission LiFE- Save Water, Save Energy, Reduce Waste, Reduce E-Waste, Say No to Single-Use Plastics, Adopt Sustainable Food Systems, and Adopt Healthy Lifestyles.

#### 3. Question

Mission LiFE is envisioned as an India-led global mass movement that will nudge individual and collective action to protect and preserve the environment. It focuses on which of the following themes?

• Saving water and energy

• Reducing e-waste

• Banning single-use plastics

• Adopting sustainable food systems

• Adopting healthy lifestyles

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only two

• b) Only three

• c) Only four

• d) All five

Solution: c)

Option 3 is incorrect.

Mission LiFE is envisioned as an India-led global mass movement that will nudge individual and collective action to protect and preserve the environment

Mission LiFE emboldens the spirit of the P3 model, i.e. Pro Planet People. It functions on the basic principles of ‘Lifestyle of the planet, for the planet and by the planet’.

NITI Aayog and MoEFCC, in collaboration with Government of Gujarat, organized the global launch of Mission LiFE.

Seven themes of Mission LiFE- Save Water, Save Energy, Reduce Waste, Reduce E-Waste, Say No to Single-Use Plastics, Adopt Sustainable Food Systems, and Adopt Healthy Lifestyles.

Solution: c)

Option 3 is incorrect.

Mission LiFE is envisioned as an India-led global mass movement that will nudge individual and collective action to protect and preserve the environment

Mission LiFE emboldens the spirit of the P3 model, i.e. Pro Planet People. It functions on the basic principles of ‘Lifestyle of the planet, for the planet and by the planet’.

NITI Aayog and MoEFCC, in collaboration with Government of Gujarat, organized the global launch of Mission LiFE.

Seven themes of Mission LiFE- Save Water, Save Energy, Reduce Waste, Reduce E-Waste, Say No to Single-Use Plastics, Adopt Sustainable Food Systems, and Adopt Healthy Lifestyles.

• Question 4 of 10 4. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Pumped Storage Hydropower. It is a configuration of two water reservoirs at same elevations that can generate power as water moves down from one reservoir to the other. Recently Uttar Pradesh government granted in-principal approval for the pumped storage power project. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: b) The Uttar Pradesh government has granted in-principal approval for a 1,200 MW pumped storage power project in, Sonbhadra district. Pumped storage hydropower (PSH) is a type of hydroelectric energy storage. It is a configuration of two water reservoirs at different elevations that can generate power as water moves down from one to the other (discharge), passing through a turbine. Incorrect Solution: b) The Uttar Pradesh government has granted in-principal approval for a 1,200 MW pumped storage power project in, Sonbhadra district. Pumped storage hydropower (PSH) is a type of hydroelectric energy storage. It is a configuration of two water reservoirs at different elevations that can generate power as water moves down from one to the other (discharge), passing through a turbine.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Pumped Storage Hydropower.

• It is a configuration of two water reservoirs at same elevations that can generate power as water moves down from one reservoir to the other.

• Recently Uttar Pradesh government granted in-principal approval for the pumped storage power project.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• c) Both 1 and 2

• d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: b)

The Uttar Pradesh government has granted in-principal approval for a 1,200 MW pumped storage power project in, Sonbhadra district.

Pumped storage hydropower (PSH) is a type of hydroelectric energy storage. It is a configuration of two water reservoirs at different elevations that can generate power as water moves down from one to the other (discharge), passing through a turbine.

Solution: b)

The Uttar Pradesh government has granted in-principal approval for a 1,200 MW pumped storage power project in, Sonbhadra district.

• Question 5 of 10 5. Question 1 points Global Water Tech Summit 2024, recently in news was hosted by a) Ministry of Jal Shakti b) Central Water Commission (CWC) c) Global Energy and Environment Foundation d) Niti Ayog Correct Solution: c) The Central Water Commission (CWC) has been awarded the GEEF Global WaterTech Award for ‘Water Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit 2024, hosted by the Global Energy and Environment Foundation (GEEF). This award acknowledges significant achievements in the water sector, focusing on innovation, technology, conservation, and sustainable development. Incorrect Solution: c) The Central Water Commission (CWC) has been awarded the GEEF Global WaterTech Award for ‘Water Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit 2024, hosted by the Global Energy and Environment Foundation (GEEF). This award acknowledges significant achievements in the water sector, focusing on innovation, technology, conservation, and sustainable development.

#### 5. Question

Global Water Tech Summit 2024, recently in news was hosted by

• a) Ministry of Jal Shakti

• b) Central Water Commission (CWC)

• c) Global Energy and Environment Foundation

• d) Niti Ayog

Solution: c)

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has been awarded the GEEF Global WaterTech Award for ‘Water Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit 2024, hosted by the Global Energy and Environment Foundation (GEEF).

This award acknowledges significant achievements in the water sector, focusing on innovation, technology, conservation, and sustainable development.

Solution: c)

This award acknowledges significant achievements in the water sector, focusing on innovation, technology, conservation, and sustainable development.

• Question 6 of 10 6. Question 1 points Central Water Commission (CWC) performs which of the following functions? Hydro-meteorological data collection Reservoir storage monitoring Water quality monitoring Appraisal of water resources projects Resolving inter-state water issues How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only two b) Only three c) Only four d) All five Correct Solution: d) The Central Water Commission (CWC) has been awarded the GEEF Global WaterTech Award for ‘Water Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit 2024. The CWC was recognized for its crucial role in hydro-meteorological data collection, flood forecasting, reservoir storage monitoring, water quality monitoring, coastal area management, appraisal and monitoring of water resources projects, and resolving inter-state water issues. Incorrect Solution: d) The Central Water Commission (CWC) has been awarded the GEEF Global WaterTech Award for ‘Water Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit 2024. The CWC was recognized for its crucial role in hydro-meteorological data collection, flood forecasting, reservoir storage monitoring, water quality monitoring, coastal area management, appraisal and monitoring of water resources projects, and resolving inter-state water issues.

#### 6. Question

Central Water Commission (CWC) performs which of the following functions?

• Hydro-meteorological data collection

• Reservoir storage monitoring

• Water quality monitoring

• Appraisal of water resources projects

• Resolving inter-state water issues

How many of the above options is/are correct?

• a) Only two

• b) Only three

• c) Only four

• d) All five

Solution: d)

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has been awarded the GEEF Global WaterTech Award for ‘Water Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit 2024.

• The CWC was recognized for its crucial role in hydro-meteorological data collection, flood forecasting, reservoir storage monitoring, water quality monitoring, coastal area management, appraisal and monitoring of water resources projects, and resolving inter-state water issues.

Solution: d)

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has been awarded the GEEF Global WaterTech Award for ‘Water Department of the Year’ at the Global Water Tech Summit 2024.

• Question 7 of 10 7. Question 1 points Consider the following pairs. Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve: Karnataka Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary: Tamil Nadu Papikonda National Park: Assam How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Option 1 is correct. A positive example of coexistence in Karnataka’s Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve, where the Soliga tribe lives harmoniously with tigers, resulting in a significant increase in the tiger population. The Union Environment Ministry’s approval for oil and gas exploration by Cairn India in Assam’s Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary has raised concerns about the endangered hoolock gibbon’s habitat. Papikonda National Park is located in Andhra Pradesh. It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area and home to some endangered species of flora and fauna. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Option 1 is correct. A positive example of coexistence in Karnataka’s Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve, where the Soliga tribe lives harmoniously with tigers, resulting in a significant increase in the tiger population. The Union Environment Ministry’s approval for oil and gas exploration by Cairn India in Assam’s Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary has raised concerns about the endangered hoolock gibbon’s habitat. Papikonda National Park is located in Andhra Pradesh. It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area and home to some endangered species of flora and fauna.

#### 7. Question

• Consider the following pairs.

• Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve: Karnataka

• Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary: Tamil Nadu

• Papikonda National Park: Assam

How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Option 1 is correct.

A positive example of coexistence in Karnataka’s Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve, where the Soliga tribe lives harmoniously with tigers, resulting in a significant increase in the tiger population.

The Union Environment Ministry’s approval for oil and gas exploration by Cairn India in Assam’s Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary has raised concerns about the endangered hoolock gibbon’s habitat.

Papikonda National Park is located in Andhra Pradesh. It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area and home to some endangered species of flora and fauna.

Solution: a)

Only Option 1 is correct.

Papikonda National Park is located in Andhra Pradesh. It is an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area and home to some endangered species of flora and fauna.

• Question 8 of 10 8. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Tigers. Tigers are considered as both flagship and umbrella species. Tigers are listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List. Bor Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is the Largest Tiger Reserve in India. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 1 is correct.

#### 8. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Tigers.

• Tigers are considered as both flagship and umbrella species.

• Tigers are listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN Red List.

• Bor Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra is the Largest Tiger Reserve in India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 1 is correct.

• Question 9 of 10 9. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding Hoolock Gibbon. Hoolock Gibbons are the largest and slowest of all apes. They inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia. In India they are mainly found in Western Ghats. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. About Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia. They have high intelligence, distinct personalities, and strong family bonds. They are one of the 20 gibbon species found worldwide. Population and Habitat The current population of hoolock gibbons is around 12,000. They are found in Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Southern China. Gibbon Species in India Two distinct species in India’s northeast: the eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) and the western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock). Threats All 20 gibbon species, including hoolock gibbons, are at high risk of extinction due to conservation challenges. Significant population and habitat decline due to deforestation for infrastructure projects in India. Conservation Status International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List: Western Hoolock Gibbon: Endangered; Eastern Hoolock Gibbon: Vulnerable. Both species are listed on Schedule 1 of the Indian (Wildlife) Protection Act 1972. Incorrect Solution: a) Only Statement 2 is correct. About Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia. They have high intelligence, distinct personalities, and strong family bonds. They are one of the 20 gibbon species found worldwide. Population and Habitat The current population of hoolock gibbons is around 12,000. They are found in Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Southern China. Gibbon Species in India Two distinct species in India’s northeast: the eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) and the western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock). Threats All 20 gibbon species, including hoolock gibbons, are at high risk of extinction due to conservation challenges. Significant population and habitat decline due to deforestation for infrastructure projects in India. Conservation Status International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List: Western Hoolock Gibbon: Endangered; Eastern Hoolock Gibbon: Vulnerable. Both species are listed on Schedule 1 of the Indian (Wildlife) Protection Act 1972.

#### 9. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Hoolock Gibbon.

• Hoolock Gibbons are the largest and slowest of all apes.

• They inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia.

• In India they are mainly found in Western Ghats.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

About | Gibbons, the smallest and fastest of all apes, inhabit tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia. They have high intelligence, distinct personalities, and strong family bonds. They are one of the 20 gibbon species found worldwide.

Population and Habitat | The current population of hoolock gibbons is around 12,000. They are found in Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Southern China.

Gibbon Species in India | Two distinct species in India’s northeast: the eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) and the western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock).

Threats | All 20 gibbon species, including hoolock gibbons, are at high risk of extinction due to conservation challenges. Significant population and habitat decline due to deforestation for infrastructure projects in India.

Conservation Status | International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List: Western Hoolock Gibbon: Endangered; Eastern Hoolock Gibbon: Vulnerable. Both species are listed on Schedule 1 of the Indian (Wildlife) Protection Act 1972.

Solution: a)

Only Statement 2 is correct.

Population and Habitat | The current population of hoolock gibbons is around 12,000. They are found in Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Southern China.

Gibbon Species in India | Two distinct species in India’s northeast: the eastern hoolock gibbon (Hoolock leuconedys) and the western hoolock gibbon (Hoolock hoolock).

• Question 10 of 10 10. Question 1 points The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024” Report, recently seen in news is released by a) UNESCO b) UN Environment c) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) d) None of the Above Correct Solution: d) The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024” Report Released by Global Mangrove Alliance On World Mangrove Day (July 26), a report highlighted that Southeast Asia holds about a third of the world’s mangroves, with Indonesia having 21%. Many mangroves face threats, including those in Lakshadweep and Tamil Nadu. Incorrect Solution: d) The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024” Report Released by Global Mangrove Alliance On World Mangrove Day (July 26), a report highlighted that Southeast Asia holds about a third of the world’s mangroves, with Indonesia having 21%. Many mangroves face threats, including those in Lakshadweep and Tamil Nadu.

#### 10. Question

The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024” Report, recently seen in news is released by

• b) UN Environment

• c) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

• d) None of the Above

Solution: d)

The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024” Report | Released by Global Mangrove Alliance

On World Mangrove Day (July 26), a report highlighted that Southeast Asia holds about a third of the world’s mangroves, with Indonesia having 21%. Many mangroves face threats, including those in Lakshadweep and Tamil Nadu.

Solution: d)

The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024” Report | Released by Global Mangrove Alliance

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