1 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 02.09.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Consider the following statements about Voluntary Vehicle Modernization Program. 1. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced the Voluntary Vehicle Modernization Program (VVMP). 2. The VVMP or Vehicle Scrapping Policy (VSP) has been introduced to create an ecosystem for phasing out unfit polluting vehicles all over the country. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced the Voluntary Vehicle Modernization Program (VVMP). The VVMP or Vehicle Scrapping Policy (VSP) has been introduced to create an ecosystem for phasing out unfit polluting vehicles all over the country. The VVMP or VSP will be implemented through a network of Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) and Automated Testing Stations (ATSs). Manufacturers of passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle have expressed a willingness to provide discounts for a set amount of time of two years and one year, respectively. There are currently over sixty (60+) RVSFs operating throughout 17 States and UTs and over seventy-five (75+) ATSs operating throughout 12 States and UTs. 2 / 10 Q2. Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare organized the 7th Anubhav Awards. How many have received Anubhav awards? Six Seven Eight Five Explanation: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare organised the 7th Anubhav Awards Ceremony in New Delhi. It has been organized to recognise the contribution made by Government employees in service. Secretary Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare V. Srinivas conferred five Anubhav awards. 10 Jury Certificates to employees from nine different departments and ministries have been also conferred. Out of 15 Awardees, 5 were women pensioners, the highest number in a single ceremony. The Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare held the 11th Nationwide Pension Adalat under the chairmanship of Mr. V. Srinivas. 3 / 10 Q3. The Ministry of Science and Technology has developed a new composite membrane called Mixed Matrix Membrane. It will help in detecting the leak of? Amine Methane Methyl isocyanate Acetonitrile Explanation: The Ministry of Science & Technology has developed a newly developed composite membrane made from two or more materials called Mixed Matrix Membrane (MMM). It will help in the detection of ammonia or other amine leaks in laboratories or industrial settings. Ammonia and other aliphatic amines are hazardous for human beings. They are used as raw materials for chemical, fertilizer, and food industries. They are highly toxic and corrosive and become dispersed in the environment. The detection of ammonia is essential for effective environmental and water monitoring. 4 / 10 Q4. The theme of the recently inaugurated ASSOCHAM Environment and Carbon Conference is ‘Fostering a collaborative ecosystem for achieving net zero by _____’. 2040 2050 2060 2070 Explanation: ASSOCHAM Environment and Carbon Conference has been inaugurated by Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh in New Delhi. ‘Fostering a collaborative ecosystem for achieving net zero by 2070’ is the theme of the conference. Speaking at the conference, Mr. Singh stated that although climate change and its effects are currently a global issue, the government is taking many measures to safeguard the nation against them. The goal of the government, according to Minister, is to reach net zero by 2070. According to Minister, the government is also striving to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Vikshit Bharat 2047 goal. Mr. Singh emphasised the impact of the water crisis on rural India, saying that farmers and other rural residents are now happy since the Jal Jeevan Mission program has resolved their issues. According to the Minister, the government is dedicated to giving businesses and other stakeholders all the help they need to address the nation's environmental problems. 5 / 10 Q5. Who has launched She-Box portal to make workplaces safer for women? Nirmala Sitharaman Smriti Irani Annpurna Devi Bansuri Swaraj Explanation: She-Box portal has been launched by the government to make workplaces safer for women. The portal has been launched by Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi in New Delhi on 29 August 2024. She-Box portal is a centralized platform for the purpose of monitoring and registering complaints of sexual harassment of women at the workplace. This platform offers the facility to register complaints, monitor their progress, and guarantee that internal committees process them within a certain amount of time. This effort, according to WCD Minister Annpurna Devi, is a crucial step towards offering a more effective and secure forum for handling complaints of sexual harassment at work. 6 / 10 Q6. Goa shipyard launched India's first pollution control vessel. What is the name of the vessel? Pralaya Gharial Saryu Samudra Pratap Explanation: Goa shipyard launched India's first pollution control vessel, Samudra Pratap. India's first pollution control vessel, Samudra Pratap, for the Indian Coast Guard, has been designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL). It is the first time that pollution control vessels are being designed and constructed indigenously. Two pollution control vessels for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is also being constructed by Goa Shipyard Ltd. This pollution control vessel will help the Coast Guard in carrying out dedicated oil spill response operations in the EEZ. It has a length of 114.5 m, a breadth of 16.5 m and would displace 4170 T. This project has more Indigenous content of more than 60%. The launch of Samudra Pratap is an example of the nation's ship-building capability. 7 / 10 Q7. Which of the following statements is correct? 1. FACE has been approved by RBI as the first fintech SRO . 2. Empowerment (FACE) as the first self-regulatory organization in the FinTech sector. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has approved the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) as the first self-regulatory organization in the FinTech sector. The RBI received three applications for fintech SRO. Of the remaining two applications, one has been returned by the RBI. The recognition of FACE as an SRO marks a standard for self-regulation in India's rapidly evolving fintech space. In May 2024, the RBI finalised the framework for establishing SROs within the FinTech industry. The framework defined FinTech entities as those who provide FinTech entities. The SRO-FT will play a key role in aligning its members with regulatory priorities. 8 / 10 Q8. Scientists discovered natural killer cells in the human body. They protect against which disease? Cancer Dengue Hepatitis A None of the above Explanation: Scientists discovered human body’s natural killer cells that protect from cancer. Scientists at the University of Southampton made a groundbreaking discovery in cancer research. It has discovered how the body’s natural killer cells can identify and target cancer cells. As per scientists, the human body’s immune system recognizes and attacks cancer cells. Killer cells are an emerging form of immunotherapy. As per the research team, a peptide derived from the XPO1 protein attracts natural killer cells which triggers the body’s immune response against cancerous cells. Patients with cancer who had both active killer cells and high levels of XPO1 showed significantly better survival rates. It will help in developing targeted therapies that will use the body’s own immune system. 9 / 10 Q9. Who won the Under-20 SAFF Football Championship title? India Bangladesh Nepal Maldives Explanation: The Bangladesh team has won the title of the SAFF (South Asian Football Federation) Under-20 Championship football tournament. This is the first time that Bangladesh has won this championship. Along with Nepal and Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Maldives and Bhutan participated in this competition. 10 / 10 Q10. Who won the Indian National Chess Championship title? Surya Ganguly Karthik Venkataraman Nilesh Shah Ajay Puri Explanation: Karthik Venkataraman won the 61st edition of the Indian National Championship by scoring 9/11 points in the event organized by the Haryana Chess Association. This is the second victory in the national championship for Karthik, who also won the tournament in the year 2022. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 31.08.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 02.09.2024
