3 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 18.07.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Which city set a new Guinness World Record in the category of "the most trees planted by a team in 24 hours" by planting more than 1.1 million saplings? Lucknow Indore Gurugram Patna Explanation: Indore created a world record by planting 11 lakh saplings in a day. By planting over 1.1 million saplings in just 24 hours, Indore achieved a new Guinness World Record in the category of "the most trees planted by a team in 24 hours" on July 14. The state government organized this program. Earlier in the day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah participated in the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign and planted a sapling. On the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign. 51 lakh saplings will be planted during this campaign in Indore. 2 / 10 Q2. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited by the government? Pravin Kumar Purwar Vivek Banzal Kalyan Sagar Nippani Robert Gerard Ravi Explanation: Robert Gerard Ravi has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) by the government from July 15. Whereas, extension of service has been denied to outgoing PK Purwar, who was serving as CMD of BSNL and MTNL since July 2019. This will be Ravi's second stint at BSNL. 3 / 10 Q3. Which of the following statements is correct about the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024? 1. This bill proposes a jail term of three to seven years and a fine of Rs 2 to Rs 4 lakh. 2. This bill gives power to the government and the police machinery to combat unlawful activities. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The 'Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, has been tabled in the assembly to curb Naxalism in urban areas. Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, tabled the bill in the state assembly. This bill gives power to the government and the police machinery to combat unlawful activities. This bill also proposes a jail term of three to seven years and a fine of Rs 3 to Rs 5 lakh. As per the government, the existing laws are "ineffective" and are "inadequate" to curb Naxalism. The opposition in Maharashtra has opposed the bill. Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha have also enacted similar laws to prevent any such unlawful activities. 4 / 10 Q4. Kharchi Puja is celebrated in which states? Tripura Kerala Himachal Pradesh Karnataka Explanation: Kharchi Puja was celebrated in Tripura. Kharchi Puja is also referred to as the Festival of the 14 Gods. It is observed annually on the Shukla Ashtami day, which falls on the eighth day of the lunar month of Ashadha. During this week-long festival, the people of Tripura pay homage to their ancestral deity, Chaturdasa Devata. This year, Kharchi Puja began on July 14. On this occasion, royal priests carry idols of the fourteen gods from the ancient Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala and dip them in the holy water of the Saidra River. The hymns and mantras are recited to invoke the blessings of the deities. 5 / 10 Q5. India signed MoU with which of the following to implement four Community Development Projects? Marshall Islands Cook Islands Solomon Islands Fiji Explanation: India signed MoU with Marshall Islands to implement four Community Development Projects. The Marshall Islands' foreign minister, Kalani Kaneko, and India's ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Indian embassy in Tokyo. The embassy in Tokyo also oversees relations with Marshall Islands. The MoU will make it possible to establish community centres in Arno and Wotje Atolls, an airport terminal on Mejit Island, and a community sports centre in Ailuk Atoll. Marshall Islands is an island country consisting of 29 coral atolls and five islands. Its capital is Majuro. 6 / 10 Q6. World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024 has been inaugurated in which city? Chennai New Delhi Jaipur Kolkata Explanation: World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024 has been inaugurated. For the first time, India is hosting the UNESCO’s prestigious World Heritage Committee meeting from 21st-31st July, 2024 in New Delhi. The Ministry of Culture is hosting the 2024 World Heritage Young Professionals Forum. It is being hosted under the theme of “World Heritage in the 21st Century: Building Capacities and Exploring Opportunities for Youth” from 14th to 23rd July 2024. 7 / 10 Q7. State Bank of India (SBI) has increased the MCLR by how many bps for one month period? 10 bps 7 bps 5 bps 9 bps Explanation: State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda have increased their marginal cost of funds based lending rates (MCLR). State Bank of India (SBI) has increased MCLRs between 5 to 10 basis points (bps) on various tenors. It has become effective from 15th July. It has revised its one month MCLR by 5 bps to 8.35 per cent from 8.3 per cent. This is the second time that MCLR has been raised in the last two months. Bank of Baroda (BoB) increased MCLRs by 5 bps on select tenors. It has increased one-year MCLR to 8.9 per cent from 8.85 per cent. MCLR is the minimum interest rate below which banks and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) cannot lend. It was introduced on April 1, 2016. Under MCLR, banks fix interest rates for borrowers based on the marginal cost. 8 / 10 Q8. RBI issued revised master directions on fraud risk management for the regulated entities. It will be applicable to ______________. Commercial Banks Cooperative Banks Non-Banking Finance Companies All of the above Explanation: Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management for the Regulated Entities has been issued by the RBI. These master directions on Fraud Risk Management will be applicable to Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) and All India Financial Institutions; Cooperative Banks(Urban Cooperative Banks / State Cooperative Banks / Central Cooperative Banks); and Non-Banking Finance Companies (including Housing Finance Companies). Based on the review of the earlier Master Directions, Circular and emerging issues, these Master Directions have been prepared. These Master direction are principle-based and will enhance the role of Board in governance. These Directions has also emphasized the need for instituting robust internal audit and controls framework in the REs. 9 / 10 Q9. Which countries have joined hand to develop long-range cruise missiles? France, China, Hungary, Italy Poland, Germany, Italy, France Poland, Germany, Italy, Hungary Norway, Sweden, Italy, Germany Explanation: France, Germany, Italy and Poland launched an initiative to develop long-range cruise missiles. These cruise missiles will have a range of more than 500 kilometers. The first draft of the missile might come out by the end of 2024. The main aim of this project was to meet NATO demands for such a capability. The INF treaty signed in 1987 had outlawed nuclear and conventional ground-launched missiles with a range between 500 and 5,500 km. In the 1990s, Germany, Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic also destroyed their missiles. 10 / 10 Q10. Match list i and list ii select the correct answer by using the code give: LIST- LIST-II A. Indore 1. Kharchi Puja B. Maharashtra 2. Special Public Security Bill, 2024 C. Tripura 3. world record by planting 11 lakh saplings in a day D. Delhi 4. World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2024 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 EXAM QUIZ 17.07.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 18.07.2024
