1 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 24.08.2023 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Tirupati’s Raja Aniruddha Sriram has won silver medal in the Math Olympiad held in which country? Singapore Germany Brazil Argentina Explanation: In a remarkable feat of intellectual prowess, Class IV student Raja Anirudh Sriram of Tirupati has won a silver medal in the prestigious Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC). Among the 23 Indians representing the country at SIMOC, Raja Anirudh stood out as the only participant from Andhra Pradesh. The event which was attended by more than 2000 students from 32 different countries was a platform for young mathematical minds to showcase their skills and knowledge. 2 / 10 Q2. In which city has Om Birla inaugurated the 9th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference? Mumbai Chandigarh Udaipur Patna Explanation: The eagerly awaited Ninth India Region Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association took place in the historic city of Udaipur, located in the state of Rajasthan. The two-day program was inaugurated by eminent Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. With the main objective of exploring the topic Enhancing Democracy and Effective Governance in the Digital Era, the conference aims to facilitate insightful discussions and exchange of ideas among its participants. The event saw the presence of eminent personalities from political and parliamentary field. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker CP Joshi and CPA President Ian Liddell-Granger among others graced the occasion with their presence. 3 / 10 Q3. Which has become the first airport in the Northeast to get ‘Digi Yatra’ facility? Imphal international airport Guwahati airport Pasighat airport Dibrugarh airport Explanation: In a significant development towards enhancing the air travel experience in India's Northeast region, Guwahati's popular Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport has become the first airport in the region to launch the innovative Digi Travel facility. This state-of-the-art service is set to revolutionize the way passengers navigate through airports and provide a seamless and hassle-free journey. With the goal of modernizing air travel and streamlining airport processes, the DigiYatra initiative has been launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation. 4 / 10 Q4. In which state the foundation stone of the largest desalination plant of South-East Asia has been laid? Kerala Bihar Chhattisgarh Tamil Nadu Explanation: In a significant stride towards resolving the water crisis gripping Chennai city Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, M K Stalin has laid the foundation stone for what is set to become South East Asia’s largest water desalination project. Spearheaded by VA Tech Wabag, a renowned pure-play water technology Indian Multinational Group based in Chennai, this project is poised to revolutionize the region’s water supply. With an ambitious investment of Rs 4,400 crore, this initiative holds the potential to alleviate Chennai’s water scarcity concerns and elevate the city’s status as a water-sustainable urban center. 5 / 10 Q5. Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT)? Ashok Mehta Prakash Srivastava Vipin Kumar Randeep Mishra Explanation: Justice Prakash Srivastava, former Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Before Justice Prakash Srivastava, the chairman of the NGT was Justice Shiv Kumar Singh. Justice Shiv Kumar Singh was appointed as the acting chairman of the tribunal on July 7 itself, following the retirement of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel. The new chairman of NGT, Justice Prakash Srivastava, started his career as a lawyer in 1987. He practiced in the Supreme Court in Tax Civil and Constitutional Law. He was appointed as an Additional Judge in the Madhya Pradesh High Court on 18 January 2008, before being made permanent on 15 January 2010. Thereafter, Justice Prakash Srivastava served as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court from October 11, 2021 till his retirement on March 30, 2023. 6 / 10 Q6. Which state provides maximum e-services as per the 5th ‘National e-Governance Service Delivery’ assessment? Kerala Karnataka Gujarat Madhya Pradesh Explanation: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has released the fifth edition of the ‘National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NESDA) Forward Monthly Report for States/UTs’, which provides a detailed overview of the status of e-service delivery. does. 911 e-services have been mapped under the education sector. Madhya Pradesh provides the maximum number of e-services (122) in the education sector, followed by Karnataka (113), Kerala (92), Gujarat (69), and Himachal Pradesh (55). 7 / 10 Q7. In which country have the last survivors of the Amazon rainforest tribe Piripakura been found? Brazil Colombia Bolivia Suriname Explanation: Survivors of the Amazon rainforest tribe - Piripkura found in Brazil. In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the Piripkura tribe remains one of the last bastions of indigenous culture. Despite having only three remaining members, they are engaged in the struggle against impending threats such as deforestation from logging and mining activities. The Piripkura tribe comes from the Mato Grosso region of Brazil and leads a nomadic lifestyle. Renowned for their reclusiveness, they strive to preserve their traditional lifestyle. This indigenous group has faced significant hardships due to the invasion of their lands by illegal logging, mining, and other exploitative activities. Their territory faces threats from deforestation and resource exploitation. 8 / 10 Q8. Which Indian cricketer has been appointed as the National Icon of the Election Commission? Rahul Dravid Virat Kohli Sachin Tendulkar Virender Sehwag Explanation: The Election Commission of India has designated India's legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as a National Icon to encourage greater voter participation in the electoral process. An MoU was signed with Tendulkar in the presence of Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar for a period of three years. Last year, the commission had recognized actor Pankaj Tripathi as a national icon. The Election Commission of India is an autonomous and quasi-judicial institution that was formed to elect representatives to the representative institutions of India from various constituencies in India in a free and fair manner. The Election Commission of India was established on 25 January 1950. 9 / 10 Q9. Indian Coast Guard has signed an MoU with which country to enhance maritime cooperation? Indonesia Philippines France Germany Explanation: With a view to strengthen bilateral cooperation between India and the Philippines, the Indian Coast Guard has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) of the Philippines. This was the first bilateral meeting between the two countries on maritime issues. The Indian Coast Guard is a maritime law enforcement and search-rescue agency of India. It was formed in 1977. The Indian Coast Guard was established by Parliament under the Coast Guard Act, 1978 on 18 August 1978 as an independent armed force of the Union with the objective of safeguarding the Indian Ocean in peace time. At present, the command of this force is in the hands of its Director General Anurag Gopalan Thapliyal. The Indian Coast Guard is the fourth largest Coast Guard force in the world. 10 / 10 Q10. Who has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Thailand? Shretha Thavisin used chan-o-cha Yingluck Shinawatra none of these Explanation: Srettha Thavisin has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Thailand. Thavisin's candidature was voted after a five-hour debate in which he won. He is the head of one of the biggest real estate companies in the country. Thailand is a Southeast Asian country located in the Indochinese peninsula, its capital is Bangkok. 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