7 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 24.08.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Which two countries decided to elevate their Enhanced Strategic Partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership? India and Malaysia India and Singapore India and Indonesia India and Thailand Explanation: India and Malaysia decided to elevate their Enhanced Strategic Partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. An agreements have been signed by India and Malaysia in the field of cooperation in labor and employment, Ayurveda and traditional medicine, digital technology, culture, tourism and youth and sports. The two countries also signed agreements on governance reform and mutual cooperation in the field of public administration. The agreements were signed after delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim in New Delhi. The Enhanced Strategic Partnership between the two countries is about to complete 10 years and the last two years have brought new momentum and energy to their partnership. Prime Minister Modi also emphasized on enhancing cooperation in new technology areas such as Fintech, semiconductors, defence industry, Artificial Intelligence and Quantum. 2 / 10 Q2. Which edition of the CII India-Africa Business Conclave did the Vice President of Mauritius, Marie Cyril Eddy Boissezon, attend in New Delhi? 15th Edition 17th Edition 19th Edition 20th Edition Explanation: On August 19, Vice President of Mauritius Marie Cyril Eddy Boissezon arrived in New Delhi to attend the 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave. This visit marks another important milestone in the time-tested and enduring India-Mauritius relations. From August 20-22, the 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave will be held in New Delhi. It is noteworthy that the objective of the 19th edition of CII India-Africa Business Conclave will be to serve as a vehicle for Africa's development and to highlight the role of India-Africa partnership in regional and global value chain integration. Besides, Liberia's Vice President Jeremiah Kappan Kong also arrived in Delhi to attend the 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave. 3 / 10 Q3. Which leader’s birth anniversary is celebrated as Sadbhavana Diwas? Indira Gandhi Atal Bihari Vajpayee Jayaprakash Narayan Rajiv Gandhi Explanation: The birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi is celebrated every year as Sadbhavana Diwas. It reminds the vision of a prosperous, united, and peaceful India. Rajiv Gandhi was the youngest prime minister of India. He was known for his innovative and open-minded approach to governance. Sadbhavana Diwas was first observed on August 20, 1992. Rajiv Gandhi became Prime Minister of India after Indira Gandhi’s assassination in 1984. Sadbhavana Diwas is observed with a range of activities aimed for fostering peace and harmony. 4 / 10 Q4. The International Cricket Council has decided to move the ninth women's T20 World Cup from Bangladesh to which of the following countries? UAE Zimbabwe Sri Lanka South Africa Explanation: International Cricket Council has decided to move the ninth women's T20 World Cup from Bangladesh to the UAE. This will be the ninth edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup. The event will continue to be officially hosted by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). From October 3 to October 20, the Women's T20 World Cup will be held in Dubai and Sharjah, two locations in the United Arab Emirates. The event's dates are still unchanged. The event could not be held in Bangladesh as originally scheduled. Because of Bangladesh's political unrest, the event has been moved from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates. Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka also put forward bids to take over as hosts, but the UAE was chosen as the new location. 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup was the 8th edition of ICC Women's T20 World Cup tournament. It was held in South Africa. 5 / 10 Q5. Which has launched a hackathon to raise awareness about Indian standards? Internet Engineering Task Force Telecom Engineering Centre Bureau of Indian Standards None of the above Explanation: BIS launched a hackathon to raise awareness about Indian standards. The main aim of this hackathon is to raise awareness about Indian standards. It also aware people about its role in ensuring quality and safety. This hackathon has been launched for students across institutes that have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Participants have been given the task of designing and developing a platform for online activities and games focused on Indian Standards. All entries have to be submitted by 23rd August. The online activities include various BIS activities to increase awareness and quality consciousness. 6 / 10 Q6. How many geoscientists received the National Geoscience Awards (NGA) for 2023? 23 25 29 21 Explanation: National Geoscience Awards have been presented to 21 geoscientists. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Geoscience Awards (NGA) for 2023 on 21 geoscientists. 12 awards were presented in geosciences, mineral exploration, and natural hazard investigations. The awards have been presented in three categories: National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement, National Geoscience Award, and National Young Geoscientist Award. Prof. Dhiraj Mohan Banerjee received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in the fields of phosphorites, isotope geology, and organic geochemistry. Dr. Ashutosh Pandey received the National Young Geoscientist Award for his groundbreaking research on the geodynamic evolution of the Eastern Dharwar Craton. The amendments in the MMDR Act have empowered the central government to auction 24 critical and strategic minerals. The Ministry of Mines has recently introduced an exploration license for 29 deep-seated minerals. 7 / 10 Q7. Which statements is correct about the lateral entry into the bureaucracy? 1. UPSC canceled advertisements related to lateral entry into bureaucracy. 2. UPSC had issued advertisement for the appointment of 45 Joint Secretaries, Directors and Deputy Secretaries in Central Ministries. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: UPSC cancelled advertisements related to lateral entry into the bureaucracy. The advertisement related to lateral entry into the bureaucracy has been cancelled after receiving directions from the Department of Personnel and Training. UPSC issued an advertisement to appoint 45 Joint Secretaries, Directors, and Deputy Secretaries in Central Ministries. The government has cancelled these planned recruitments due to a lack of quotas for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). 8 / 10 Q8. Who has launched online portal DRIPS (Disaster Resilient Infrastructure for Power Sector)? Amit Shah Piyush Goyal Bhupender Yadav Manohar Lal Khattar Explanation: Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched online portal DRIPS (Disaster Resilient Infrastructure for Power Sector). Quick resource deployment and identification would be possible with the help of the DRIPS portal. In the event of a disaster, the DRIPS portal would ensure that disturbances in the power sector are handled quickly and effectively. According to the Minister, the implementation of the DRIPS will facilitate the efficient, well-coordinated, and transparent operation of the nation's power sector in any unfavourable circumstance. For all of the authorised nodal offices of the power sector departments and other agencies in the impacted area, DRIPS will act as a single point of contact. 9 / 10 Q9. Which Indian has received A+ rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Card? Nirmala Sitharaman Shaktikanta Das Raghuram Rajan Urjit Patel Explanation: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has received "A+" rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Card for the second consecutive year. On 19 August 2024, Global Finance magazine released the Central Banker Report Cards 2024, which listed the names of Central Bank Governors who earned the highest grades, “A+,” “A,” or “A—" for their performance. The Report Cards honour those bank leaders whose strategies outperformed their peers through originality, creativity and tenacity.” 10 / 10 Q10. Match list i and list ii select the correct answer by using the code give: LIST-I LIST-II A. Marie Cyril Eddy Boissezon 1. A+" rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Card B. Manohar Lal Khattar 2. launched online portal DRIPS C. Shaktikanta Das 3. 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave D. Droupadi Murmu 4. National Geoscience Awards (NGA) for 2023 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 23.08.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 24.08.2024
