0 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 14.08.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Indo-American Chamber of Commerce's (IACC) Centre of Excellence for MSME has been inaugurated in which state? Bihar Uttar Pradesh Gujarat Madhya Pradesh Explanation: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce's (IACC) Centre of Excellence for MSME. It will be the first-ever centre by IACC, which aims to upgrade and strengthen micro, Small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Bhupendra Patel said that MSMEs are the backbone of the economy. The MSME sector will play a crucial role in making India the third-largest economy. 2 / 10 Q2. Roshni Nadar Malhotra is India's most influential woman. She is the chairperson of which company? WIPRO TCS Accenture HCL Technologies Explanation: Roshni Nadar Malhotra is India's most influential woman, leading a family-owned business. She has found top place in the 2024 Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses report. Roshni Nadar Malhotra is the chairperson of HCL Technologies. The second-best-known woman is Nisaba Godrej, who comes from the Godrej family. Sushila Devi Singhania of JK Cement, Manju D. Gupta of Lupin, Meher Pudumjee of Thermax, Amita Birla of Birlasoft, Leena Gandhi Tewari of USV, Mahima Datla of Biological E, Bina Modi of Godfrey Phillips India, and Jyothy Ramachandran of Jyothy Laboratories are a few other well-known female leaders. 3 / 10 Q3. FDI inflows in the manufacturing sector increased almost _____ in last 10 years (2014-24). 67% 68% 69% 70% Explanation: FDI inflows in the manufacturing sector increased almost 69% and reached $165.1 billion in last 10 years (2014-24). FDI inflows in the manufacturing sector was $97.7 billion in the 2004-14 period. FDI inflow of $383.5 billion came during 2019-20 to 2023-24 alone. This inflow was mainly driven by production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes. According to the latest government data, 755 applications for PLI schemes have been granted in 14 key areas. Up till March, investments totalling Rs 1.23 lakh crore were achieved, creating about 8 lakh jobs. An outlay of Rs 1.97 lakh crore was announced for the PLI initiatives covering 14 important sectors. The PLI programs are designed to draw capital into key sectors. The production of mobile phones and certain electronic components, pharmaceuticals and their ingredients, medical services, autos and auto parts, steel, telecommunications, textiles, food, and other items are among the key sectors. 4 / 10 Q4. Who proposed a National Geospatial Data Repository? Manohar Lal Khattar Dharmendra Pradhan Jitan Ram Manjhi Dr. Jitendra Singh Explanation: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh proposes a National Geospatial Data Repository and PPP model while chairing a joint meeting of all the Science Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. The Department of Space, Department of Science and Technology, and Ministry of Earth Sciences will create a unified geospatial interface for utilising industry and start-up ecosystems to create innovative and indigenous products for the welfare of farmers, rural artisans and others. The Unified Web repository of Indian Science and technology will be made live and feedback will be shared with the minister. Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed the present status of ‘One common portal’ for all kinds of research under dept. Of Biotechnology. Dr Jitendra Singh also reviewed the progress of the proposed “Vigyan Shakti” portal. He also highlighted the Mantra of the sustainable ecosystem based on the pooling of knowledge and resources in collaboration with the non-governmental sectors in PPP mode. 5 / 10 Q5. Which state government launched India’s first rice ATM? Gujarat Odisha Madhya Pradesh Karnataka Explanation: Odisha government launched India’s first rice ATM. The Annapurti Grain ATM can release up to 50 kg of grain in five minutes and operates around the clock. This rice ATM will revolutionize the Public Distribution System (PDS) for ration cardholders. This machine has been installed at a warehouse in Mancheswar. It has been launched by the Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra. After entering the ration card number, the biometric verification is done by this machine. ATM dispense the rice after successful verification. The machine has been developed in partnership with the World Food Programme. The rice ATM will be installed in all 30 districts of Odisha. 6 / 10 Q6. Indian Air Force participated in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 with which country force? Malaysia Thailand Australia Canada Explanation: IAF participated in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 in Malaysia. Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 was conducted in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) from 05 to 09 August 2024 at Kuantan, Malaysia. The IAF participated in this exercise with Su-30MKI fighter jets. During the exercise, IAF's Su-30MKI fighter jets engaged in air combat missions with the RMAF's Su-30MKM fighters. The main aim of the exercise is to boost operational efficiency and technical experts of both Air Forces. In this exercise the crews of both the air forces got familiar with each other's operational protocols. It will enhance interoperability, commonality and overall effectiveness in Su-30 aircraft operations. 7 / 10 Q7. In which state will the first ever Global Women's Kabaddi League be held? Punjab Haryana Himachal Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Explanation: First-ever Global Women’s Kabaddi League will take place in Haryana. The Global Pravasi Women’s Kabaddi League (GPKL) will begin in Haryana in September. Female athletes from over 15 countries will participate in this tournament. It will be organized by the Holistic International Pravasi Sports Association (HIPSA) in partnership with World Kabaddi. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was recently signed between HIPSA and the Government of Haryana to facilitate this initiative. Teams from different countries, including England, Poland, Argentina, Canada, and Italy will participate in this tournament. 8 / 10 Q8. Which three names were given to the underwater structures in the Indian Ocean? Ashoka, Chandragupt, and Kalpataru Mahatma, Nehru, and Gandhi Himalaya, Ganga, and Krishna Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma Explanation: Three underwater structures in the Indian Ocean were named as Ashoka, Chandragupt, and Kalpataru, which reflect India's growing influence in marine science and its commitment to exploring and understanding the Indian Ocean. This naming was proposed by India and approved by the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC). International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) It is an intergovernmental consultative and technical body established in 1921 to enhance navigation safety and protect the marine environment. India is a member of the IHO. 9 / 10 Q9. Who has been appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India? Nripendra Mishra Rajiv Sinha Ravi Shankar Prasad TV Somanathan Explanation: T.V. Somanathan, a 1987-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India by the Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet. Somanathan will replace Rajiv Gauba, who is the country's longest-serving Cabinet Secretary and had received a one-year extension last year. Somanathan will assume office on August 30 and serve a two-year tenure. He will first discharge duties as Officer on Special Duty in the Cabinet Secretariat until he formally takes over as Cabinet Secretary. 10 / 10 Q10. Who took oath as the 18th Governor of Sikkim? Nripendra Mishra Rajiv Sinha Om Prakash Mathur TV Somanathan Explanation: Om Prakash Mathur took oath as the 18th Governor of Sikkim on 31 July at the Raj Bhavan in Gangtok. Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court Justice Biswanath Somadder administered the oath of office and secrecy to him. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, cabinet ministers and other dignitaries attended the ceremony. The Governor was given a ceremonial guard of honour by the Sikkim Armed Police. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 13.08.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 14.08.2024
