Current Affairs Quiz 02 April 2024
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Current Affairs Quiz 02 April 2024 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
With reference to the famous ‘Kutiyattam’, consider the following statements:
1. It is an ancient Sanskrit theatre performed in the state of Kerala.
2. It is enlisted in the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
IncorrectAnswer: C
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2. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to Bio Compressed Natural Gas (Bio-CNG)
1. It has high methane content and high calorific value combined with low impurities makes it an ideal fuel for automobiles.
2. The low emission levels of Bio-CNG makes it a more environment-friendly fuel than biogas.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer : c
• The high methane content and calorific value combined with the low quantity of hydrogen sulphide and impurities makes Bio-CNG an ideal fuel for automobiles and power generation.
• The low emission levels of Bio-CNG also make it a more environment-friendly fuel than biogas.
• The Bio-CNG process also produces enriched organic manure which can be used as fertiliser.IncorrectAnswer : c
• The high methane content and calorific value combined with the low quantity of hydrogen sulphide and impurities makes Bio-CNG an ideal fuel for automobiles and power generation.
• The low emission levels of Bio-CNG also make it a more environment-friendly fuel than biogas.
• The Bio-CNG process also produces enriched organic manure which can be used as fertiliser. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following?
1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial units
2. Create meaningful short stories and songs
3. Disease diagnosis
4. Text-to-Speech Conversion
5. Wireless transmission of electrical energy
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAns: (b)
IncorrectAns: (b)
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4. Question
Which one of the following statements is correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
IncorrectAns: (a)
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5. Question
Which of the following statements regarding Bharat NCAP are correct?
1. It is a new car safety assessment programme which proposes a mechanism of awarding ‘Star Ratings’ to automobiles based upon their performance in crash tests.
2. Bharat NCAP will encourage manufacturers to participate voluntarily in the safety testing assessment programme and incorporate higher safety levels in new car models.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: C
About Bharat NCAP
• It is a new car safety assessment programme which proposes a mechanism of awarding ‘Star Ratings’ to automobiles based upon their performance in crash tests.
• Bharat NCAP standard is aligned with global benchmarks and it is beyond minimum regulatory requirement.
• The US was the first country to start a programme that provided information on car safety with regard to crashes to customers in 1978. Later, a number of similar programmes were started across regions.Feature:
• The proposed Bharat NCAP assessment will allocate Star Ratings from 1 to 5 stars.
• The testing of vehicles for this programme will be carried out at testing agencies, with the necessary infrastructure.
• Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) will be applicable on type approved motor vehicles of category M1 with gross vehicle weight less than 3.5 tonnes, manufactured or imported in the country.
○ M1 category motor vehicles are used for the carriage of passengers, comprising eight seats, in addition to the driver’s seat.
• Auto firms in India follow AIS-145 (automotive Indian standard-145), which enforces safety features for vehicles such as seatbelts tell-tale, passenger airbags, and the speed limit alarm.Significance
• Bharat NCAP will encourage manufacturers to participate voluntarily in the safety testing assessment programme and incorporate higher safety levels in new car models.
○ It aims to reduce 50 per cent road accident deaths by 2024.
• Bharat NCAP will also promote a healthy competition among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in India to manufacture safer vehicles.
• Bharat NCAP will ensure structural and passenger safety in cars, along with increasing the export-worthiness of Indian automobiles.
• Bharat NCAP will prove to be a critical instrument in making our automobile industry Aatmanirbhar with the mission of making India the top automobile hub in the world.IncorrectAnswer: C
About Bharat NCAP
• It is a new car safety assessment programme which proposes a mechanism of awarding ‘Star Ratings’ to automobiles based upon their performance in crash tests.
• Bharat NCAP standard is aligned with global benchmarks and it is beyond minimum regulatory requirement.
• The US was the first country to start a programme that provided information on car safety with regard to crashes to customers in 1978. Later, a number of similar programmes were started across regions.Feature:
• The proposed Bharat NCAP assessment will allocate Star Ratings from 1 to 5 stars.
• The testing of vehicles for this programme will be carried out at testing agencies, with the necessary infrastructure.
• Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) will be applicable on type approved motor vehicles of category M1 with gross vehicle weight less than 3.5 tonnes, manufactured or imported in the country.
○ M1 category motor vehicles are used for the carriage of passengers, comprising eight seats, in addition to the driver’s seat.
• Auto firms in India follow AIS-145 (automotive Indian standard-145), which enforces safety features for vehicles such as seatbelts tell-tale, passenger airbags, and the speed limit alarm.Significance
• Bharat NCAP will encourage manufacturers to participate voluntarily in the safety testing assessment programme and incorporate higher safety levels in new car models.
○ It aims to reduce 50 per cent road accident deaths by 2024.
• Bharat NCAP will also promote a healthy competition among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in India to manufacture safer vehicles.
• Bharat NCAP will ensure structural and passenger safety in cars, along with increasing the export-worthiness of Indian automobiles.
• Bharat NCAP will prove to be a critical instrument in making our automobile industry Aatmanirbhar with the mission of making India the top automobile hub in the world.
