UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 7 October 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 Which of the following is the primary reason for the reduction in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) as per the National Health Account (NHA) estimates for 2021-22? a) Increase in per capita income b) Growth in private health insurance c) Rise in Government Health Expenditure (GHE) d) Increase in international healthcare aid Correct Solution: c) The reduction in OOPE is primarily due to the increase in Government Health Expenditure (GHE). As the government’s share of total health expenditure has risen from 29% in 2014-15 to 48% in 2021-22, it has relieved individuals from bearing the burden of healthcare costs out-of-pocket. Incorrect Solution: c) The reduction in OOPE is primarily due to the increase in Government Health Expenditure (GHE). As the government’s share of total health expenditure has risen from 29% in 2014-15 to 48% in 2021-22, it has relieved individuals from bearing the burden of healthcare costs out-of-pocket.

#### 1. Question

Which of the following is the primary reason for the reduction in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) as per the National Health Account (NHA) estimates for 2021-22?

• a) Increase in per capita income

• b) Growth in private health insurance

• c) Rise in Government Health Expenditure (GHE)

• d) Increase in international healthcare aid

Solution: c)

The reduction in OOPE is primarily due to the increase in Government Health Expenditure (GHE). As the government’s share of total health expenditure has risen from 29% in 2014-15 to 48% in 2021-22, it has relieved individuals from bearing the burden of healthcare costs out-of-pocket.

Solution: c)

• Question 2 of 10 2. Question 1 points Which of the following is the primary objective of creating Co-Districts in Assam? a) To promote economic growth by enhancing industrial development in rural areas b) To improve fiscal management by increasing tax collection from underdeveloped districts c) To foster cultural heritage and promote tourism in remote regions d) To decentralize governance and make administrative services more accessible Correct Solution: d) The primary objective of creating Co-Districts is to decentralize governance and make administrative services more accessible to the people, particularly in remote and rural areas. This structure aims to improve the delivery of services like issuing ration cards, managing land revenue, and disaster management, ultimately reducing the burden on district-level offices and enhancing governance. Incorrect Solution: d) The primary objective of creating Co-Districts is to decentralize governance and make administrative services more accessible to the people, particularly in remote and rural areas. This structure aims to improve the delivery of services like issuing ration cards, managing land revenue, and disaster management, ultimately reducing the burden on district-level offices and enhancing governance.

#### 2. Question

Which of the following is the primary objective of creating Co-Districts in Assam?

• a) To promote economic growth by enhancing industrial development in rural areas

• b) To improve fiscal management by increasing tax collection from underdeveloped districts

• c) To foster cultural heritage and promote tourism in remote regions

• d) To decentralize governance and make administrative services more accessible

Solution: d)

The primary objective of creating Co-Districts is to decentralize governance and make administrative services more accessible to the people, particularly in remote and rural areas. This structure aims to improve the delivery of services like issuing ration cards, managing land revenue, and disaster management, ultimately reducing the burden on district-level offices and enhancing governance.

Solution: d)

• Question 3 of 10 3. Question 1 points What is one of the key applications of the polymer nanocomposite being developed by the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS)? a) Solar power generation b) Road safety sensors c) Water purification membranes d) Quantum computing Correct Solution: b) One of the key applications of this polymer nanocomposite is in road safety sensors. The self-powered sensor generates energy through pressure and can be used to alert vehicles approaching dangerous turns or high-risk zones, making roads safer. Incorrect Solution: b) One of the key applications of this polymer nanocomposite is in road safety sensors. The self-powered sensor generates energy through pressure and can be used to alert vehicles approaching dangerous turns or high-risk zones, making roads safer.

#### 3. Question

What is one of the key applications of the polymer nanocomposite being developed by the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS)?

• a) Solar power generation

• b) Road safety sensors

• c) Water purification membranes

• d) Quantum computing

Solution: b)

One of the key applications of this polymer nanocomposite is in road safety sensors. The self-powered sensor generates energy through pressure and can be used to alert vehicles approaching dangerous turns or high-risk zones, making roads safer.

Solution: b)

• Question 4 of 10 4. Question 1 points Which of the following is NOT a feature of the revised Ecomark Scheme, 2024? a) Promotion of energy-efficient products b) Utilization of recycled materials to encourage a circular economy c) Tax incentives for manufacturers producing eco-friendly products d) Accurate labelling to avoid misleading claims about sustainability Correct Solution: c) While the revised Ecomark Scheme promotes energy-efficient products, the use of recycled materials, and accurate labelling, there is no provision for tax incentives under the scheme. It primarily focuses on accreditation and certification rather than financial incentives. Incorrect Solution: c) While the revised Ecomark Scheme promotes energy-efficient products, the use of recycled materials, and accurate labelling, there is no provision for tax incentives under the scheme. It primarily focuses on accreditation and certification rather than financial incentives.

#### 4. Question

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the revised Ecomark Scheme, 2024?

• a) Promotion of energy-efficient products

• b) Utilization of recycled materials to encourage a circular economy

• c) Tax incentives for manufacturers producing eco-friendly products

• d) Accurate labelling to avoid misleading claims about sustainability

Solution: c)

While the revised Ecomark Scheme promotes energy-efficient products, the use of recycled materials, and accurate labelling, there is no provision for tax incentives under the scheme. It primarily focuses on accreditation and certification rather than financial incentives.

Solution: c)

• Question 5 of 10 5. Question 1 points Which of the following is a major reason cited by the Environment Ministry for shelving the elephant census report, ‘Status of Elephant in India 2022-23’? a) Lack of funding for the census b) Conflict with the tiger census schedule c) Discrepancies in the genetic data analysis d) Delay in conducting the census in the Northeast Correct Solution: d) The elephant census report, ‘Status of Elephant in India 2022-23,’ was shelved due to delays in conducting the census in the Northeastern regions of India. This delay affected the compilation and release of a comprehensive report. Incorrect Solution: d) The elephant census report, ‘Status of Elephant in India 2022-23,’ was shelved due to delays in conducting the census in the Northeastern regions of India. This delay affected the compilation and release of a comprehensive report.

#### 5. Question

Which of the following is a major reason cited by the Environment Ministry for shelving the elephant census report, ‘Status of Elephant in India 2022-23’?

• a) Lack of funding for the census

• b) Conflict with the tiger census schedule

• c) Discrepancies in the genetic data analysis

• d) Delay in conducting the census in the Northeast

Solution: d)

The elephant census report, ‘Status of Elephant in India 2022-23,’ was shelved due to delays in conducting the census in the Northeastern regions of India. This delay affected the compilation and release of a comprehensive report.

Solution: d)

• Question 6 of 10 6. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the India-US Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on critical minerals: The MOU focuses on reducing dependence on China for critical minerals. It includes cooperation in the areas of recycling, processing, and recovery of critical minerals. Both nations aim to establish joint research centers focused on pharmaceuticals under this MOU. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) The first and second statements are correct. The MOU between India and the US is aimed at reducing dependence on China for critical minerals, and it covers cooperation in areas such as recycling, processing, and recovery of critical minerals. The third statement is incorrect, as the MOU does not focus on establishing research centers in pharmaceuticals, but rather in areas related to critical minerals and semiconductors. Incorrect Solution: b) The first and second statements are correct. The MOU between India and the US is aimed at reducing dependence on China for critical minerals, and it covers cooperation in areas such as recycling, processing, and recovery of critical minerals. The third statement is incorrect, as the MOU does not focus on establishing research centers in pharmaceuticals, but rather in areas related to critical minerals and semiconductors.

#### 6. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the India-US Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on critical minerals:

• The MOU focuses on reducing dependence on China for critical minerals.

• It includes cooperation in the areas of recycling, processing, and recovery of critical minerals.

• Both nations aim to establish joint research centers focused on pharmaceuticals under this MOU.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: b)

The first and second statements are correct. The MOU between India and the US is aimed at reducing dependence on China for critical minerals, and it covers cooperation in areas such as recycling, processing, and recovery of critical minerals.

The third statement is incorrect, as the MOU does not focus on establishing research centers in pharmaceuticals, but rather in areas related to critical minerals and semiconductors.

Solution: b)

The third statement is incorrect, as the MOU does not focus on establishing research centers in pharmaceuticals, but rather in areas related to critical minerals and semiconductors.

• Question 7 of 10 7. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the Ecomark Scheme: The scheme mandates the use of accurate environmental labelling to avoid misleading sustainability claims. It encourages manufacturers to adopt resource-efficient and eco-friendly production methods. The implementation of the scheme is managed by NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Environment. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: a) The first and second statements are correct. The Ecomark Scheme emphasizes accurate labelling to ensure transparency about a product’s sustainability, and it promotes resource-efficient, eco-friendly production methods. The third statement is incorrect, as the scheme is implemented by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), not NITI Aayog. Incorrect Solution: a) The first and second statements are correct. The Ecomark Scheme emphasizes accurate labelling to ensure transparency about a product’s sustainability, and it promotes resource-efficient, eco-friendly production methods. The third statement is incorrect, as the scheme is implemented by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), not NITI Aayog.

#### 7. Question

Consider the following statements about the Ecomark Scheme:

• The scheme mandates the use of accurate environmental labelling to avoid misleading sustainability claims.

• It encourages manufacturers to adopt resource-efficient and eco-friendly production methods.

• The implementation of the scheme is managed by NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Environment.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: a)

The first and second statements are correct. The Ecomark Scheme emphasizes accurate labelling to ensure transparency about a product’s sustainability, and it promotes resource-efficient, eco-friendly production methods. The third statement is incorrect, as the scheme is implemented by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), not NITI Aayog.

Solution: a)

• Question 8 of 10 8. Question 1 points Consider the following statements about the new methods of elephant counting introduced post-2022: The genetic mark-recapture method allows identification of individual elephants through DNA analysis of dung samples. The new methods of counting elephants are synchronized with the tiger census data for better landscape-level management. The direct count method, used before 2002, provided more accurate estimates of elephant populations than the new methods. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) The first and second statements are correct. The genetic mark-recapture method introduced in the new census uses DNA analysis of dung samples to identify individual elephants, which increases accuracy. The new methods are also synchronized with tiger census data to improve landscape-level management. The third statement is incorrect because the direct count method used before 2002 was less accurate compared to the advanced genetic and combined estimation techniques used in the post-2022 methods. Incorrect Solution: a) The first and second statements are correct. The genetic mark-recapture method introduced in the new census uses DNA analysis of dung samples to identify individual elephants, which increases accuracy. The new methods are also synchronized with tiger census data to improve landscape-level management. The third statement is incorrect because the direct count method used before 2002 was less accurate compared to the advanced genetic and combined estimation techniques used in the post-2022 methods.

#### 8. Question

Consider the following statements about the new methods of elephant counting introduced post-2022:

• The genetic mark-recapture method allows identification of individual elephants through DNA analysis of dung samples.

• The new methods of counting elephants are synchronized with the tiger census data for better landscape-level management.

• The direct count method, used before 2002, provided more accurate estimates of elephant populations than the new methods.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

The first and second statements are correct. The genetic mark-recapture method introduced in the new census uses DNA analysis of dung samples to identify individual elephants, which increases accuracy. The new methods are also synchronized with tiger census data to improve landscape-level management.

The third statement is incorrect because the direct count method used before 2002 was less accurate compared to the advanced genetic and combined estimation techniques used in the post-2022 methods.

Solution: a)

• Question 9 of 10 9. Question 1 points Consider the following statements regarding the ‘LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment) mission and its relation to the Ecomark Scheme: The LiFE mission was launched to promote sustainable living and eco-friendly lifestyles. The revised Ecomark Scheme supports the goals of the LiFE mission by promoting environmentally friendly products. The Ecomark certification is compulsory for all consumer products sold in India under the LiFE mission. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1, 2, and 3 c) 2 and 3 only d) 1 and 2 only Correct Solution: d) The first and second statements are correct. The LiFE mission, launched in 2021, encourages sustainable living, and the revised Ecomark Scheme supports this by promoting eco-friendly products. The third statement is incorrect, as the Ecomark certification is not compulsory for all products sold in India but is a voluntary certification for those meeting specific environmental standards. Incorrect Solution: d) The first and second statements are correct. The LiFE mission, launched in 2021, encourages sustainable living, and the revised Ecomark Scheme supports this by promoting eco-friendly products. The third statement is incorrect, as the Ecomark certification is not compulsory for all products sold in India but is a voluntary certification for those meeting specific environmental standards.

#### 9. Question

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment) mission and its relation to the Ecomark Scheme:

• The LiFE mission was launched to promote sustainable living and eco-friendly lifestyles.

• The revised Ecomark Scheme supports the goals of the LiFE mission by promoting environmentally friendly products.

• The Ecomark certification is compulsory for all consumer products sold in India under the LiFE mission.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• b) 1, 2, and 3

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1 and 2 only

Solution: d)

The first and second statements are correct. The LiFE mission, launched in 2021, encourages sustainable living, and the revised Ecomark Scheme supports this by promoting eco-friendly products.

The third statement is incorrect, as the Ecomark certification is not compulsory for all products sold in India but is a voluntary certification for those meeting specific environmental standards.

Solution: d)

The first and second statements are correct. The LiFE mission, launched in 2021, encourages sustainable living, and the revised Ecomark Scheme supports this by promoting eco-friendly products.

The third statement is incorrect, as the Ecomark certification is not compulsory for all products sold in India but is a voluntary certification for those meeting specific environmental standards.

• Question 10 of 10 10. Question 1 points Researchers from Centre for Nano and Soft matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengluru have developed a polymer nanocomposite. Consider the following statements about the properties and applications of the polymer nanocomposite: The nanocomposite has high flexibility and durability, making it suitable for smart sensors. It can generate electricity from mechanical pressure using the photoelectric effect. The energy harvested by the nanocomposite can be used to power small electronic devices. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Correct Solution: b) The first and third statements are correct. The polymer nanocomposite is highly flexible and durable, making it suitable for smart sensor applications, and the energy harvested can be used to power small electronic devices. The second statement is incorrect because the nanocomposite generates electricity via the piezoelectric effect, not the photoelectric effect. Incorrect Solution: b) The first and third statements are correct. The polymer nanocomposite is highly flexible and durable, making it suitable for smart sensor applications, and the energy harvested can be used to power small electronic devices. The second statement is incorrect because the nanocomposite generates electricity via the piezoelectric effect, not the photoelectric effect.

#### 10. Question

Researchers from Centre for Nano and Soft matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengluru have developed a polymer nanocomposite. Consider the following statements about the properties and applications of the polymer nanocomposite:

• The nanocomposite has high flexibility and durability, making it suitable for smart sensors.

• It can generate electricity from mechanical pressure using the photoelectric effect.

• The energy harvested by the nanocomposite can be used to power small electronic devices.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• a) 1 and 2 only

• b) 1 and 3 only

• c) 2 and 3 only

• d) 1, 2, and 3

Solution: b)

The first and third statements are correct. The polymer nanocomposite is highly flexible and durable, making it suitable for smart sensor applications, and the energy harvested can be used to power small electronic devices. The second statement is incorrect because the nanocomposite generates electricity via the piezoelectric effect, not the photoelectric effect.

Solution: b)

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