4 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 30.01.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. In which city did the first edition of the World Pickleball League begin? Mumbai Lucknow Jaipur Hyderabad Explanation: First edition of the World Pickleball League started in Mumbai. The inaugural edition of the World Pickleball League (WPBL) started at the CCI in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Six teams including Mumbai Pickle Power, Hyderabad Superstars, Pune United, Chennai Superchamps, Dilli Dilwale, and Bengaluru Jawans are participating in this tournament. The opening match of the league was played between Mumbai Pickle Power and Pune United. The final match of the league will be played on 2nd February. It is a 10-day event. 2 / 10 Q2. Which state’s government began the process of geo-tagging to preserve heritage Chinar trees on January 23? Jammu and Kashmir Himachal Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan Explanation: The process of geo-tagging Chinar trees to preserve heritage has been begun by the J&K government. On January 23, the process of geo-tagging was begun by Jammu and Kashmir's government in a bid to preserve heritage Chinar trees in Kashmir. Chinar is oxygen producer and it has its own scope, it plays a major role. With this in mind, the government decided to keep track of the Chinar trees in the valley and, leveraging technological advancements, provided a 'Digital Aadhaar' to monitor and preserve these heritage trees. The government has installed scannable QR codes, with each district assigned a unique code that includes the number of Chinar trees in the area. So far, 28,560 Chinars have been identified and geo-tagged. Anyone can scan the QR code and know everything about them. 3 / 10 Q3. BEE and TERI signed MoU to set up Centre of Excellence on Energy Transition in which city? Mumbai Lucknow Jaipur Hyderabad Explanation: BEE and TERI inked MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence on Energy Transition in Hyderabad. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) will jointly establish a Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition (CoEET). This Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition will be located at TERI’s Institute of Energy Transition (IoET) in Hyderabad. The Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition will help India in achieving sustainable development goals. By fostering cutting-edge research, collaboration, and innovation, this Centre will act as a catalyst for clean energy adoption. This partnership between BEE and TERI will set a benchmark for future collaborations in the energy sector. The CoEET will conduct comprehensive research and studies across various sectors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. 4 / 10 Q4. What is the estimated share of India in global consumption by the year 2050? 12% 13% 14% 16% Explanation: India's share in global consumption is projected to be 16% by 2050. According to the McKinsey Global Institute titled "Dependency and Depopulation: Confronting the Consequences of New Demographic Reality," it is estimated that India's share in global consumption will be 16% by 2050, down from 9% in 2023. Only North America, with an estimated 17% share, will overtake India's global consumption share by 2050. These estimates are based on purchasing power parity, which adjusts for price differences between different countries. The increase in India's share of global consumption is mainly due to its young and growing population as well as rising incomes. Only 26% of the global population will reside in first-wave areas (areas with historically low fertility rates) by 2050, a sharp decline from 42% in 1997. By 2050, India's labour force will account for two-thirds of global working hours. India's share of the global population, which was 23% in 2023, will decline to 17% by 2050. 5 / 10 Q5. According to the first Fiscal Health Index (FHI) report released by NITI Aayog on January 24, 2025, which states were listed as top-performing 'achievers'? Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Telangana Explanation: Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Goa are among the top performing states in NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index. The first Fiscal Health Index (FHI) report, released by NITI Aayog on January 24, 2025, has listed Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa, and Jharkhand as top-performing 'achievers' among the States. The report titled 'Fiscal Health Index 2025' ranked states for 2022–23. It covers 18 major states that drive the Indian economy in terms of their contribution to India's GDP, demographics, total public expenditure, revenue, and overall fiscal sustainability. According to the report, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Kerala were the worst performing states in the Fiscal Health Index (FHI). The report listed them in the 'aspirational' category. The aim of the report is to develop an understanding of the fiscal health of the states in the country and has listed Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka in the 'Front Runners' category. Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Haryana were placed in the category of ‘Performers’. According to the report released by 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya, Odisha has excelled in fiscal health with the highest composite index score of 67.8. The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the fiscal health of 18 major States, based on five key sub-indices: Quality of Expenditure, Revenue Mobilisation, Fiscal Prudence, Debt Index, and Debt Sustainability, along with insights into state-specific challenges and areas for improvement. 6 / 10 Q6. Who will inaugurate the Handloom Conclave 'Manthan' on 28 January at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi? Narendra Modi Giriraj Singh Piyush Goyal Smriti Irani Explanation: Handloom Conclave ‘Manthan’ will be inaugurated by Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh. The Handloom Conclave ‘Manthan’ will be inaugurated on 28 January at Dr Ambedkar International Centre Janpath, New Delhi. The main aim of the conclave is to bring various stakeholders to one place to share best practices, innovations, and strategies for growth in the handloom sector. The conclave will be attended by almost 250 stakeholders comprising 21 panelists, and 120 handloom beneficiaries. This event will also act as an interactive workshop for Handloom weavers, manufacturers, retailers, buyers, designers and academicians among others. Giriraj Singh will also launch the Handloom Weavers E-Pehchan Portal and Handloom Awards Online module. 3 Technical Sessions will be organized during the conclave, which are as follows: Handloom Weavers E-Pehchan Portal Support for the start-up ecosystem in the Handloom Sector. Handloom Marketing Avenues and Strategies. Modelling Handloom Sector for Young Weavers: Approach and Strategy. 7 / 10 Q7. Which two countries have announced new initiatives to deepen bilateral cooperation in January 2025? India and Sri Lanka India and Malaysia India and Indonesia India and Bangladesh Explanation: India and Indonesia have announced new initiatives to deepen bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto discussed many issues to deepen bilateral cooperation. Both sides signed many MoUs in the fields of health cooperation, digital infrastructure, and defence collaboration. Both countries agreed to cooperate in cutting-edge technologies, including FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and Digital Public Infrastructure. The 2025 year will be celebrated as India-ASEAN Year of Tourism. Indonesia was the chief guest country on India's first Republic Day. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is the chief guest of this year’s Republic Day celebrations. Indonesia is an important partner for India in the ASEAN and Indo-Pacific regions. 8 / 10 Q8. When will Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) become effective? February 2025 March 2025 April 2025 May 2025 Explanation: The government officially announced the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). Government had brought in this scheme for government employees in August of last year. Government had brought in the UPS as an option under National Pension System for Central Government employees. The scheme will become effective on April 1st of this year. According to the notification, UPS will apply to Central Government employees who are covered under the National Pension System and who choose this option under NPS. Current and future employees can choose to continue with NPS without the UPS option, or they can choose to take the UPS option under NPS. Employees who have exercised the UPS option will be ineligible for any policy concessions, changes, financial benefits, or parity with subsequent retirees, including post-retirement. 9 / 10 Q9. Which of the following statements is correct about Dr. KM Cherian? 1. He was a world famous cardiologist. 2. He performed India’s first successful coronary artery bypass surgery in 1975. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Dr. KM Cherian died recently on January 25, 2025. He was a world-famous cardiologist. He also carried out India’s first successful coronary artery bypass surgery in 1975. He carried out India’s first heart-lung transplant. In Chennai, he established Frontier Mediville, a medical science park. He is regarded as a pioneer of pediatric cardiac surgery in India. He was the Indian President's honorary cardiac surgeon. He carried out heart surgeries on 20 Iraqi children. Dr. KM Cherian recently released his biography in Kerala. His biography is titled Hand of God and is written by Priya M. Menon. 10 / 10 Q10. Who has launched the Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre on 26 January in Nagaland? La Ganesan Neiphiu Rio Rajnath Singh Piyush Goyal Explanation: On 26 January, the Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre launched by the Governor of Nagaland, La Ganesan. The Chief Minister Mobile Operation Theatre is a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare access in the rural and remote areas of the state. The launch took place during the state-level celebration of 76th Republic Day at Nagaland Civil Secretariat Plaza, Kohima. The mobile operation theatre is designed to deliver advanced surgical and medical services to communities that have limited access to healthcare facilities. This mobile unit, equipped with advanced technology and the ability to perform keyhole surgeries, aims to address healthcare disparities and foster health equity, particularly in the underserved areas of Nagaland. The facility houses a fully equipped mobile surgical unit as well as portable diagnostic equipment such as ultrasound, X-ray, endoscopy, and blood testing equipment. It is also equipped with specialized equipment to perform minimally invasive surgeries. A dedicated medical team from Kohimas Hospital, supported by healthcare professionals from both the private and public sectors, will be responsible for providing high-quality medical care to people in need, directly at their doorsteps. The aim of these efforts is to improve access to specialized health care for the state's most vulnerable populations. 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