2 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 15.02.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. FAO launched climate-resilient agriculture project “Ugbaad” in which country? Jordan Syria South Korea Somalia Explanation: FAO launched the “Ugbaad” climate-resilient agriculture project in Somalia. This seven-year climate resilient agriculture project aims to enhance climate adaptation and resilience for vulnerable communities in Somalia. The $95 million “Climate Resilient Agriculture in Somalia” project, called “Ugbaad,” means a symbol of hope. It will help in tackling climate change challenges and strengthen agrifood systems through large-scale investment. This project was approved in October 2024. It is a step towards tackling the challenges posed by climate change, restoring productive landscapes, and empowering vulnerable local communities. In Somalia, the agricultural sector is the main economic activity for an estimated 65 per cent of the population. 2 / 10 Q2. Who has received the 'CA in Public Service' award by ICAI? Raman Singh Ajit Kumar Seth Deepak Kumar Kedia Naresh Goyal Explanation: Deepak Kumar Kedia, Inspector General (IG) Headquarters, National Security Guard (NSG) received the 'CA in Public Service' Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He has been awarded for his exceptional contributions to public service mainly in law enforcement and national security. The award has been presented at the World Forum of Accountants Meet in New Delhi. He was also awarded with the prestigious 'President Medal for Distinguished Service’ on the Republic Day. Deepak Kumar Kedia, also known as the 'CA in Uniform’, has worked in the Steel Authority of India (SAIL). 3 / 10 Q3. Dr. Madhavankutty has been appointed as the Chief Economist of which bank? PNB Bank IDFC Bank Bank of Baroda Canara Bank Explanation: Dr. Madhavankutty G has been appointed by Canara Bank as chief economist. His appointment is effective from January 2025. He was earlier a senior economist at Bank of India, Aditya Birla Group, and the Times Group. In his new role, he will provide strategic advice to the top management on economic and financial sector developments of domestic and global importance. Canara Bank was founded in July 1906. It is headquartered in Bengaluru. It was nationalized in 1969. K Satyanarayana Raju is its MD and CEO. The government has merged Syndicate Bank with Canara Bank. 4 / 10 Q4. The IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025 began in which city? Chennai Hyderabad Jaipur New Delhi Explanation: IIAS-DARPG India Conference 2025 started in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam. The conference was inaugurated by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. The conference will continue until this month's 14th. 240 delegates from 55 countries have registered so far for this conference. Next Generation Administrative Reforms- Reaching the Last Mile is the conference's theme. Innovations in governance, policymaking, and public administration will be discussed and explored during the conference. India is hosting the IIAS Conference on Public Administration for the first time. India is the first nation in South Asia to do so. This conference is being held in New Delhi by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). 5 / 10 Q5. How many Indian computer science students have won bronze award at Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 during World Government Summit in Dubai? Two Three Four Five Explanation: Three Indian computer science students from New Delhi won the bronze award at the Global Best M-Gov Award 2025 during the World Government Summit (WGS) held in Dubai. Vice President of the United Arab Emirates presented the award. The award recognises innovative technological solutions developing and improving mobile government services and societal progress. The winning students are Sagar Teotia (team lead), Abhinav Mishra, and Anushka Singh. They are from Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, Delhi. They were recognized for their application ‘AccessWay.’ ‘AccessWay’ integrates augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and crowdsourced data. ‘AccessWay’ integrates AI, AR, and crowdsourced data to provide accessible navigation, social connections, and emergency tools for individuals with disabilities. As part of the World Government Summit, UAE government presents annual honours ‘M-Gov Award’ and ‘GovTech Award’. The awards recognised six winners for their contributions. 6 / 10 Q6. Where was the 12th edition of the World Government Summit 2025 held? Dubai, United Arab Emirates Washington US Paris France China Beijing Explanation: 12th edition of the World Government Summit began in Dubai , United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 10 February 2025. The four-day event to be held in Dubai from 10 to 13 February 2025 will bring together global thinkers, experts and decision makers to contribute to the development of the tools, policies and models needed to shape future governments and progress. India was represented by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav , who participated in the High-Level Roundtable on the Future of Mobility and the 'XDG 2045' Ministerial Roundtable Session of the World Government Summit. The theme of the 12th World Government Summit 2025 The theme of the 12th World Government Summit is ' Shaping Future Governments '. Organizer of the World Government Summit The World Government Summit is organized by an NGO called World Government Summit . The World Government Summit was established in 2013 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. It was established as a global knowledge exchange platform for governments to promote government innovation and excellence. 7 / 10 Q7. A new HS code introduced by India to allow exports of GI-recognised _______________varieties. Rice Wheat Pulses Cotton Explanation: A new HS code introduced by India to allow exports of GI-recognised rice varieties. India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an amendment to the Customs Tariff Act to provide an HS (Harmonised System) code for exporting geographical indication (GI) recognised rice. This is the first time an HS code has been introduced for GI-recognised rice. The Indian Patent Office has given a GI tag to 20 rice varieties. Navara, Palakkadan Matta, Pokkali, Wayanad Jeerakasala, Wayanad Gandhakasala, Kalanamak, etc. are some GI-tagged recognised varieties of rice. The HS Code will help in the export of GI-tagged rice, particularly when the Central government bans shipments of general varieties of rice. Now, the GI-tagged rice can be exported without any problem or special notification from the Finance Ministry. 8 / 10 Q8. Which edition of the Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (AFAF) is hosted in New Delhi? 12th 13th 14th 16th Explanation: 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14 AFAF) begins in New Delhi. The 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14 AFAF) is scheduled to be held from February 12-14. It is a triennial event of the Asian Fisheries Society with its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is being jointly organised by the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS), Kuala Lumpur and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. India is hosting the Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum for the second time. India hosted the 8th AFAF in 2007 in Kochi. ‘Greening the Blue Growth in Asia-Pacific’ is the theme of this year’s Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum. Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, inaugurated the event. India has emerged as a key player in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. 9 / 10 Q9. Which country will host the next Global AI Summit? China India France Japan Explanation: India will host the next international summit on artificial intelligence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron co-chaired the AI summit in Paris. Participation in the Global South will be a priority for the next AI Summit. India’s focus will be more on innovation and outcomes that drive productivity and create jobs. India has been part of all five working groups dealing with international governance, the future of work, security and safety, AI for general interest, and innovation and culture. China, France, Germany, and India are among the 61 signatories who agreed upon the statement that "AI is open, inclusive, transparent, ethical, safe, secure, and trustworthy, taking into account international frameworks for all" and "making AI sustainable for people and the planet." The US and Britain have not signed the Paris AI Summit's declaration entitled "Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence.". 10 / 10 Q10. Which countries has announced a dedicated cell with its Ministry of Defence for deepening cooperation with India? UK US Australia China Explanation: UK-India Defence Partnership – India (DP-I) formally launched on the first day of 15th edition of Aero India 2025. UK announced formal launch of DP-I, a dedicated cell within the U.K. Ministry of Defence for deepening cooperation with India. At Aero India 2025, other defence cooperation agreements between India and the U.K were also signed. These include following. Production of Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) and Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) in India. Establishment of an Advanced Short-Range Air to Air Missile (ASRAAM) assembly and test facility in India. UK and India signed a statement of intent (SOI) to design and develop an Integrated Full Electric Propulsion (IFEP) system for Indian Navy ships. A contract was signed between Thales U.K. and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to deliver Laser Beam-Riding MANPADs (LBRMs). STARStreak high-velocity missiles and launchers will be delivered this year. Both Thales and BDL will further collaborate to produce Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs). Work is being done by General Electric (GE) Vernova and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) to develop India’s first maritime Land-Based Testing Facility to deliver Landing Platform Dock (LPD) by 2030. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 12.02.2025 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 15.02.2025
