2 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 08.07.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1.In which country did India participate in the 86th session of the Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission? Venice Rome Milan Paris Explanation: As a member elected on geographical basis (Asia), India participated in the 86th Session of the Executive Committee (CCExec) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). From July 1 to 5, 2024, Shri G Kamala Vardhan Rao, CEO, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) represented India in the session held at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Headquarters in Rome. The Codex Alimentarius Commission is an international body set up by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Its aim is to protect consumer health and promote fair practice in the food trade. 2 / 10 Q2. India will implement the Rs 10,000 crore India AI Mission in the next two to three months. IndiaAI Mission was approved by the Union Cabinet in ___________. 2022 2023 2025 2024 Explanation: India will implement the Rs 10,000 crore India AI Mission in the next two to three months. India will procure 10,000 or more graphics processing units (GPUs) under a public-private partnership. These graphics processing units will increase the efficiency of the industries. The IndiaAI Mission was approved by the Union Cabinet earlier in 2024. It would also help in procuring computing power for the domestic industry-run AI systems across the country. This will promote private companies setting up data centres in India. India's approach to the AI Mission will be all about democratising technology. 3 / 10 Q3. UP Nirman Bill-2024 draft has been approved by the state cabinet. Which of the following statements is correct? 1. UP Nirman Bill-2024 draft has been approved by the state cabinet. 2. This bill proposed to make a Special Investment Region (SIR). Four SIRs will be created in the four geographical areas of the state. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: UP Nirman Bill-2024 draft has been approved by the state cabinet. To make Uttar Pradesh’s economy 1 trillion, the state government passed the draft of the Uttar Pradesh Nodal Investment Region for Manufacturing (Construction) Area Bill (NIRMAN)-2024. This bill proposed to make a Special Investment Region (SIR). Four SIRs will be created in the four geographical areas of the state. SIR are the investment regions where cluster development takes place and the power vested in the state government or other departments is decentralised at the authority level. 4 / 10 Q4. Under which mission have guidelines been issued for the development of standards and regulatory framework? National Green Hydrogen Mission National Solar Mission National Water Mission National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency Explanation: Guidelines for development of Standards and Regulatory Framework under NGHM have been released by the centre. Guidelines for financing testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support for development of Standards and Regulatory framework under NGHM have been released by centre. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the scheme will be implemented till the fiscal year 2025–2026 at a total budgeted outlay of 200 crore rupees. The scheme will be implemented by the National Institute of Solar Energy. 5 / 10 Q5. Who has inaugurated Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability and International Exhibition inaugurated in New Delhi? All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA) President Manish Dedhia Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturers' Association (CPMA) President Kamal Nanavati Chemicals and Petrochemicals Secretary Nivedita Shukla Verma None of these Explanation: Four-day Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability and International Exhibition has been inaugurated in New Delhi. Chemicals and Petrochemicals Secretary Nivedita Shukla Verma inaugurated the conclave and exhibition. It is a platform for start-ups, environmental experts and industry leaders to display their latest advancements. It is also a platform for them to share insights on achieving sustainability in the plastics industry. The exhibition brings together different stakeholders, including industry leaders, innovators, policy makers and environmental experts. The conclave is jointly organized by the All India Plastics Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA) and the Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturers' Association (CPMA). It focuses on the increasing use of plastic, its impact on the environment. It also focuses on the steps needed for its solutions. It is expected that the plastic recycling industry will grow to 6.9 billion dollars by 2033. 6 / 10 Q6. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav-led government presented the budget of Madhya Pradesh for 2024–25. Which of the following statements is correct about it? 1. The budget has been presented with an outlay of ₹3,65,067 cores. 2. The budget has increased by 26% as compared to FY23–24. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presented the full budget for the financial year 2024–25. The budget has been presented with an outlay of ₹3,65,067 cores. The budget has increased by 16% as compared to FY23–24. The per capita income of the state has increased to ₹1.42 lakh in 2022–23 from ₹13,465 in 2003–2004. The state government is aiming to double the annual budget in five years. The government aims to increase capital investment in roads, irrigation, electricity, and quality health facilities. The government allocation for women and child development has increased from 81% to ₹26,560 crore. ₹18,984 has been allocated for the Ladli Behna Scheme. 7 / 10 Q7. Which states have signed a pact for the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal River linking project? Rajasthan and Gujarat Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh and Bihar Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan Explanation: Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan governments signed a pact for the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal river linking project. The Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan governments signed a MoU for the implementation of the Rs 72,000 crore Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal river linking project. The Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal River Linking Project aims to provide drinking and industrial water in 13 districts of eastern Rajasthan, Malwa and Chambal regions of Madhya Pradesh. It will provide water in a minimum of 2.8 lakh hectare areas each in both states. 8 / 10 Q8. Who among the following received the Spice Award 2024? Harish Dhandev Pramod Gautam Rajjiv Bittu Sopna Kallingal Explanation: Agri-entrepreneur Sopna Kallingal received the Spice Award 2024. Spice Award 2024, instituted by ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, has been presented to Sopna Kallingal of Kallingal Plantation. The award has been presented for her initiatives in enterprise diversification and integrated crop management strategies promoting sustainable spice-based cropping systems. Under her leadership, Kallingal plantation has a diverse range of crops, embodying a dedication to enterprise diversification and agriculture innovation. The main crop in the Kallingal Plantation is nutmeg. Through the intercropping method, the plantation has optimized space and productivity by integrating nutmeg trees, coconut palms, areca nuts and black pepper vines. 9 / 10 Q9. Which state government has launched the 'Lokpath Mobile App' for citizens to resolve road-related problems? Odisha Madhya Pradesh Gujarat Rajasthan Explanation: Lokpath Mobile App' has been launched by Madhya Pradesh CM for resolving road problems. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has launched the 'Lokpath Mobile App' for the public to resolve road problems in seven days. The CM launched the Mobile App at the media centre in Bhopal. Through this app, people of the state can report problems on the routes and this app will also ensure the accountability of the officers. Anyone can register a complaint by taking a photo of the pothole/spoil on the roads registered in the app. This app has been developed by the Madhya Pradesh State Electronic Development Corporation Limited. It has been launched for a more transparent and accountable working system. This app is an important step towards strengthening the Road Information and Management System. 10 / 10 Q10. Match list i and list ii select the correct answer by using the code give: LIST-I LIST-II A. Sopna Kallingal 1. Full budget for the financial year 2024–25 B. Mohan Yadav 2. 'Lokpath Mobile App' C. Jagdish Devda 3. Spice Award 2024 D. New Delhi 4. Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability Based on the above list, select the correct answer using the given code? A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4 A-2, B-1, C-4, D-4 A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4 A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4 Explanation: A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4 Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 06.07.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 08.07.2024
