3 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 16.02.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. How much was the interest rate on Employees Provident Fund deposits increased by retirement fund body EPFO from 8.15% for 2023-24? 8.20% 8.25% 8.30% 8.35% Explanation: The interest rate on Employees Provident Fund (EPF) deposits has been increased to 8.25% for 2023-24 by the retirement fund body EPFO, which is the highest level in three years. On 10 February, the decision was taken during a meeting of the EPFO's apex decision-making body, the Central Board of Trustees (CBT). EPFO in March 2023 marginally increased the interest rate on EPF to 8.15% for the financial year 2022-23 from 8.10% in 2021-22. Apart from this, in March 2022, EPFO reduced the interest rate on EPF for 2021-22 to a four-decade low of 8.1%, down from 8.5% in 2020-21. The 8.25% interest rate for 2023-24 is a positive development for over six crore subscribers of EPFO. 2 / 10 Q2. What is the theme of International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024? “Women and Girls in Science Leadership, a New Era for Sustainability” "Innovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance" "Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Water Unites Us" "Equality in Science, Technology and Innovation" Explanation: Every year on 11 February, International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed. It is observed to raise awareness about the role of women in achieving development goals. This year 9th edition of International Day of Women and Girls in Science was celebrated across the world. The theme of International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024 is “Women and Girls in Science Leadership, a New Era for Sustainability.” In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. 3 / 10 Q3. Government launched Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign to eradicate which disease? Diarrhoeal diseases Tuberculosis Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Lymphatic Filariasis Disease Explanation: The first phase of the Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis elimination has been launched by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel. The main aim of the campaign is to control disease transmission by providing free preventive medications to people affected by this disease in rural areas. This campaign will cover 92 districts across 11 states in the next two weeks. 4 / 10 Q4. Who has been appointed brand ambassador of the Fit India Movement? Smita Sabharwal Girija Shankar Bajpai Narendra Kumar Yadav D Mamang Dai Explanation: Narendra Kumar Yadav has been appointed brand ambassador of Fit India Movement. Narendra Kumar Yadav, Additional Director GST, has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Fit India Movement. He is one of the youngest Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers. He became the first civil servant to be chosen as the brand ambassador of the Fit India Movement. He is known for his dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to public service. He has emerged as a prominent figure in the realm of health and fitness. 5 / 10 Q5. Where is the 67th All India Police Duty Meet being organised? Lucknow Hyderabad Delhi Chennai Explanation: 67th All India Police Duty Meet (AIPDM) is being hosted in Lucknow. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is hosting the 67th AIPDM from 12th February to 16th, 2024. This event aims to promote collaboration and excellence among police officers for scientific detection and investigation of crimes. The Director General of RPF launched the dedicated Mobile application and website for the 67th All India Police Duty Meet. 6 / 10 Q6. In which year was World Unani Day celebrated for the first time? 2017 2018 2016 2019 Explanation: World Unani Day is celebrated once a year on February 11. It is celebrated in honour of Indian Unani scholar Hakim Ajmal Khan. This day marks his birth anniversary. He is widely thought of as the pioneer of Unani medicine in India. The theme of this year’s World Unani Day is “Unani Medicine-One Earth, One Health”. Hakim Ajmal Khan was born on February 11, 1868. Unani medicine is also known as Unani Tibb, Arabian medicine, or Islamic medicine. In Arabic, "Unani" translates to "Greek,". World Unani Day originated in the year 2016. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, announced its celebration in 2016. It was for the first time celebrated in 2017 at the Central Research Institute of Unani Medicine in Hyderabad. 7 / 10 Q7. In which city will the regional center of Sangeet Natak Akademi be established? Jaipur Hyderabad Kanpur Chennai Explanation: Regional Centre of Sangeet Natak Akademi, also known as ‘Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra,’ will be established in Hyderabad. This regional centre will be established to promote the rich cultural heritage of South India. This centre will promote research and documentation of music, folk and tribal arts, theatre, and puppetry. It would also foster cultural growth in the state. The foundation stone for the ‘Bharat Kala Mandapam’ auditorium and the inauguration of the South India Cultural Centre of the Sangeet Nataka Akademi Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra was performed by former Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu, on 12 February. 8 / 10 Q8. Which of the following statements is correct? The PM SVANidhi scheme was launched in 2019. It increased the annual income of street vendors by Rs 13,000. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: PM-SVANidhi increased the annual income of street vendors by Rs 23,000. According to a study, the first tranche of 10,000 provided under the PM-SVANidhi has increased the annual income of 23,460 street vendors. This study was carried out by the Centre for Analytical Finance of the Indian School of Business (ISB). PM SVANidhi was launched in 2020 to help street vendors resume their livelihoods impacted by the Covid-19 lockdown. 9 / 10 Q9. Who won the singles title of Chennai Open Tennis Tournament? Sumit Nagal Andy Murray Rohan Bopanna Luca Nardi Explanation: India's top singles player Sumit Nagal won the singles title of Chennai Open tennis tournament. In the final he defeated Luca Nardi of Italy to win his fifth Challenger level singles title. He won his first Challenger at the Bengaluru Open in 2017 and won the Buenos Aires Challenger title a few years later. 10 / 10 Q10. Match list i and list ii select the correct answer by using the code give: Based on the above list, select the correct answer using the given code? A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3 A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3 A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4 A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1 Explanation: A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4 Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC QUIZ 15.02.2024 UPSC QUIZ 16.02.2024
