ALL EXAM QUIZ 26.10.2023

Explanation:

• The second edition of the Hyderabad ePrix Formula E race will return to India in 2024.
• On 19 October, the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula E confirmed Hyderabad's for the tenth season of Formula E.
• The Hyderabad E-Prix will be held on February 10, 2024, as Round 4 of the 2024 Formula E season.
• Like 2023, Hyderabad will be the third stop on the calendar after the season-opener in Mexico City and a double-header in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
• The 2024 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season will feature 16 rounds in 11 cities.
• It begins on January 13 in Mexico City and concludes with the season finale in London on July 20–21.
• In February 2023, the first Formula E race in India took place at the Hyderabad Street Circuit.

Explanation:

• Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and Skill Council for Persons with Disability inked MoU for ‘Job Coach for Inclusivity Programmes’.
• The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed at IICA Campus in Manesar, Gurugram.
• The main objective of the MoU is to coordinate the expertise of SCPWD and IICA to enable the corporate world with respect to knowledge, skills and competencies for building and managing a diverse workforce through various institutions.

Explanation:

• First edition of Indian Military Heritage Festival has been inaugurated by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.
• The first edition of Indian Military Heritage Festival has been inaugurated in New Delhi.
• India’s rich military culture and heritage, through conversations, art, dance, drama, story-telling and exhibitions will be celebrated through this two-day festival.
• It has also provided a platform for discussion on various contemporary issues related to security, strategy and international relations relevant to India and the world.

Explanation:

• In Mizoram, the Anthurium Festival started at Reiek in Mamit District.
• Department of Tourism of Mizoram is organizing the two-day-long festival.
• Anthurium Festival is a platform to showcase the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Mizo people.
• Anthurium Festival 2023 has begun with Dr. Lalrozama, IAS, Secretary, Tourism Department as the Chief Guest.
• The festival has been celebrated since 2006. It is held annually at the Tourist Resort Reiek, located in Reiek.

Explanation:

• In a significant development for the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, Sanjay Kumar Jain, a 1990 batch Indian Railway Traffic Service officer, has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director.
• His appointment comes after the post became vacant following the retirement of Mahendra Pratap Mal in January 2021. His appointment was recommended by the search-cum-selection committee and later approved.
• Shri Sanjay Kumar Jain is an experienced executive with an enviable track record. Before being promoted to the role of CMD, he served as Principal Chief Commercial Manager in Northern Railways.
• Jain's journey in the civil services also includes an important stint as Joint Secretary in the Department of Public Enterprises under the Government of India.
• His role as Joint Secretary reflects his ability to deal with the complexities of public enterprises and policy matters.

Explanation:

• Former Indian spin bowler Bishan Singh Bedi has passed away. Bishan Singh breathed his last at the age of 77.
• Bishan Singh, who surprised the batsmen with his spinning balls in the 1970s, captained the Indian team in 22 international matches.
• His international career lasted for 12 years and he led India to memorable victories in many matches.
• Bishan Singh started his international career in 1967 and played his last match in 1979.
• India's legendary spinner took a total of 266 wickets during his Test career.
• At the same time, he also played a total of 10 ODI matches for India, in which he took 7 wickets.

Explanation:

• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin launched ‘The Nilgiri Tahr’ project for conserving Tamil Nadu’s state animal by unveiling a plaque at a ceremony held at the secretariat in Chennai.

Nilgiri Tahr’ Project

• A government order was issued about the project in December last year. The project's objectives were developing a better understanding of the Nilgiri Tahr population, distribution, and ecology; re-introducing Nilgiri Tahr to their historic habitats; and addressing proximate threats to Nilgiri Tahr.
• It was also decided that October 7 will be celebrated as the Nilgiri Tahr Day in honour of Dr E R C Davidar, whose birthday falls on this day. Davidar pioneered one of the first studies on Nilgiri Tahr in 1975.

Explanation:

• Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched the ‘Heartland Tripura’ project for skill development training.
• The Heartland Tripura project has been launched in partnership with Deloitte India and the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology in Agartala.
• The main aim of the project is to impart skill development training to the youth and it would attract investments and create jobs.

Explanation:

• Assam won its first gold medal of the 37th National Games when its women’s badminton team defeated Maharashtra 3-0 in the final at the Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium here.
• Karnataka won the men’s team gold medal with a 3-1 win over Maharashtra. Assam’s Ashmita Chaliha and Ishrani Barua proved too good for the entire Maharashtra team as they won their respective singles matches and then defeated former junior national champions Ritika Thakar and Simran Singhi to clinch the gold medal, according to a press release from the Nationals.

Explanation:

• United Nations’ World Development Information Day is organized every year on 24 October.
• The purpose of this day is to draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and to strengthen international cooperation to solve them for overall growth and development.
• World Development Information Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 on the occasion of United Nations Day.