1 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 15.05.2024 Daily Quiz Explanation: According to an official notification, the Central Government allowed the export of 14,000 tonnes of non-Basmati white rice to Mauritius. Notably, the export of non-Basmati white rice was banned in July 2023 to curb domestic prices and ensure domestic food security. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in its notification that permission has been granted to export rice to Mauritius through National Cooperative Exports Limited. Earlier, India had allowed the export of this rice variety to Nepal, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Republic of Guinea, Malaysia, Philippines, Seychelles, UAE, Singapore, Comoros etc., although in varying quantities. Exports will be permitted to other countries to meet their food security needs as per the permission given by the Government and at the request of their Government. The West African country Benin is one of the major importers of non-Basmati rice from India. 1 / 10 Q1. To which country has the Central Government given permission to export 14000 tonnes of non-Basmati white rice? Nepal Bhutan Mauritius Sri Lanka 2 / 10 Q2. Whom has HDFC Life appointed as its Chairman? Renu Sud Karnad Deepak Parekh Aditya Puri Keki Mistry Explanation: The appointment of Keki Mistry as Chairman of HDFC Life was approved by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). After the resignation of Deepak S. Parekh as chairman and non-executive director of the company, the company appointed Mistry as chairman of the board in April. Mistry was the vice chairman and CEO of HDFC Limited. After the amalgamation of HDFC Limited with HDFC Bank, he was designated as a non-executive director on the board of HDFC Bank Limited. In addition, He is also a member of the Primary Market Advisory Committee (PMAC) constituted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). HDFC Life is a life insurance provider. It is headquartered in Mumbai. Vibha Padalkar is its MD and CEO. 3 / 10 Q3. Which of the following has launched its digital wallet in India? Google MicrosoftSamsung Samsung Meta Explanation: Google announced a standalone app "Google Wallet" in India for Android devices. Under this application, users are allowed to safely store their personal information such as loyalty cards, transit passes, IDs, and more. However, the company has clearly stated that the launch of Google Wallet will not impact its already popular UPI application, Google Pay. Initially, to start the app, Google has partnered with over 20 brands including PVR & INOX, Air India, Indigo, Flipkart, Pine Labs, Kochi Metro, and Abhibus for the rollout of Wallet. • Although Google Wallet supports credit and debit cards globally, its Indian version will not support them 4 / 10 Q4. From Schools to Startups: Igniting Young Minds to Innovate” is the theme of which day in 2024? National Technology Day National Startup Day National Education Day National Student’s Day Explanation: Every year on 11 May, National Technology Day is celebrated in India. The theme of National Technology Day 2024 is “From Schools to Startups: Igniting Young Minds to Innovate.” On May 11, 1998, the Indian Army conducted the historic Pokhran nuclear tests in Rajasthan. In honour of these tests, former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee declared the day as National Technology Day in India. The Council for Technology arranged the first National Technology Day event the following year, on May 11, 1999. 5 / 10 Q5. A visa waiver agreement for diplomatic passports has been signed by India and which countries? Moldova Romania Nepal Bhutan Explanation: A visa waiver agreement for diplomatic passports has been signed by India and Moldova. On 10 May 2024, India and Moldova signed an agreement on visa waiver for diplomatic and official passports. After this agreement, holders of diplomatic and official passports of either country will be allowed to travel to the other, without a visa. The agreement was signed by the External Affairs Ministry, Secretary (West), Pavan Kapoor and Moldova’s Ambassador, Ana Taban. Moldova: It is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It shares a border with Romania and Ukraine. Its capital is Chisinau, the largest city and main cultural and commercial centre. It is the second poorest country in Europe by GDP. It has one of the lowest Human Development Indexes countries in Europe. 6 / 10 Q6. Parliament of which country has passed bill that permits prisoners to join military? Poland Hungary Ukraine Russia Explanation: Ukraine parliament has passed bill that permits prisoners to join military. Ukraine parliament has passed this bill amidst the nation’s pressing need for military personnel. Ukrainian forces are facing a critical shortage of manpower. Now the bill awaits final approval from chairperson of parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before implementation. Under the bill, participation in military will be voluntary and limited to specific prisoner categories. Individuals convicted of sexual violence, severe corruption, multiple homicides, and former high-ranking officials are excluded from eligibility. Eligible prisoners must have less than three years left on their sentence. 7 / 10 Q7. Which of the following statements is correct? 1. Defence Ministry notified the New Inter-Services Organizations Act. 2. This bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament during the Monsoon Session last year. The bill received the assent of the President on August 15, 2020. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Defence Ministry notified the New Inter-Services Organizations Act. The Inter-Services Organizations (Command, Control, and Discipline) Act has been notified by the Defense Ministry. This bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament during the Monsoon Session last year. The bill received the assent of the President on August 15, 2023. Its objective is to enable the Commanders-in-Chief and Officers-in-Command of inter-service organizations to exercise control over the service personnel serving under them, for the maintenance of effective discipline and administration, without disturbing the individual service conditions specific to each service. This act will empower the heads of Inter-services Organizations and pave the way for the early disposal of cases. This will pave the way for expeditious disposal of cases by avoiding multiple proceedings and is an important step towards greater integration and jointness among the armed forces. The act came ahead of the planned reorganization of the Indian military into integrated theatre commands. 8 / 10 Q8. Which countries will carry out the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise ‘Shakti’ from 13-26 May? India and US India and France India and Australia India and Japan Explanation: India and France will carry out the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise ‘Shakti’ from 13-26 May. This exercise will be carried out in the Umroi region of Meghalaya. The aim of the exercise is to enhance the joint military capacity of India and France to undertake Multi-Domain Operations in a Sub Conventional scenario. This exercise will facilitate the development of interoperability between the Armed Forces of India and France. The sixth edition of the exercise, Ex Shakti 2021 was carried out at the Military School of Draguignan, France in November 2021. A composite team consisting of three officers, three junior commission officers, and 37 soldiers from a battalion of the Gorkha Rifles represented the Indian Army contingent. 9 / 10 Q9. Sangeet Sivan, who passed away at the age of 61, was related to which field Literature Sports Journalism Film direction Explanation: Renowned filmmaker from Kerala Sangeeth Sivan passed away at the age of 61. He had films like 'Vyooham,' 'Daddy,' 'Gandharvam,' and the 'Yodha'. Renowned filmmaker from Kerala Sangeeth Sivan passed away at the age of 61. He had films like ‘Vyooham,’ ‘Daddy,’ ‘Gandharvam,’ and the ‘Yodha’. Apart from this, he also made 10 Hindi movies like ‘Kya Kool Hai Hum’ and ‘Apna Sapna Money Money’. Although Sangeeth Sivan’s first directorial venture was the Bollywood film Raakh (1989) as an executive producer, he chose to make his directorial debut in Malayalam with Vyooham (1990), a thriller starring Raghuvaran and Urvashi, loosely inspired by Lethal Weapon. However, it was his second film, the 1992 release Yodha, that cemented his name in Malayalam cinema as a director with a unique flair for humor and memorable performances. 10 / 10 Q10. Match list i and list ii select the correct answer by using the code give: LIST-I LIST-II A. Keki Mistry 1. Exercise ‘Shakti B. Sangeeth Sivan 2. Filmmaker C. India and France 3. HDFC Life D. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare 4. 1.27 Lakh crore Based on the above list, select the correct answer using the given code? A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3 A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 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 ALL EXAM QUIZ 14.05.2024 UPSC QUIZ 15.05.2024
