ALL EXAM QUIZ 24.02.2025

Explanation:

• In Oct-Dec 2024 quarter, unemployment rate in urban areas declined to 6.4%.
• In the October-December quarter, unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above in urban areas decreased to 6.4%.
• In December quarter of current Financial Year, unemployment rate was 6.5%.
• Labour Force Participation Rate in urban areas among persons aged 15 years and above rose to 50.4% in Oct– Dec quarter of 2024.
• It stood at 49.9% during October – December quarter in 2023.

Explanation:

• Four Indian universities found place in the World Reputation Rankings 2025.
• According to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings 2025, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru is the best University in India.
• Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, IIT Madras, and Shiksha ‘O” Anusandhan are the other Universities that found place in this ranking.
• IISc, which was ranked 101-125 in 2023, is now ranked at 201-300.
• IIT Delhi and IIT Madras now rank at 201-300. In the 2023 ranking, they were ranked 151-175 and 176-200 respectively.

Explanation:

• Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s First “Open-Air Art Wall Museum” at Mausam Bhawan.
• India’s first “Open Air Art Wall Museum” shows 150 years of milestone journey of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
• The “Mausam Bhawan” special art showcase features 38 unique murals depicting India’s meteorological history, the evolution of weather forecasting, and its impact on agriculture, disaster management, and everyday life.
• These artefacts showcase significant meteorological events, advances in technology like satellites and radar, and the role of IMD in protecting lives through early warnings for cyclones, monsoons and extreme weather conditions.
• The murals also pay tribute to India’s literary and cultural heritage.
• The initiative has been developed in association with “Delhi Street Art”. It has transformed the walls of IMD’s headquarters.

Explanation:

• High levels of faecal coliform were found in the river water at Maha Kumbh.
• According to a report submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), high levels of faecal coliform (microbes from human and animal excreta) were found in river water at Maha Kumbh.
• As per the CPCB, the river water quality doesn’t meet the bathing quality standards.
• The amount of faecal increased due to the huge number of people bathing in the Maha Kumbha.
• Faecal coliform is a marker of sewage contamination in water.
• A permissible limit of 2,500 units of faecal coliform per 100 ml of water has been set by CPCB standards.
• The tribunal granted one day for the counsel appearing for the state of Uttar Pradesh to examine the report and file a response.

Explanation:

• UP assembly will be first in India to be equipped with the facility of a translator.
• The translation rehearsals of Awadhi, Braj, Bhojpuri, Bundelkhand and English have been reviewed by UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
• The proposed arrangement will be placed before the Ruling committee.
• They will be implemented after approval by the House.
• During the session started on 18 February, discussions are expected to be held on the Prayagraj stampede and Sambhal violence.
• The budget session will be held from till March 5. The session started with the address of Governor Anandiben Patel.
• The budget will be presented for financial year 2025-26 on February 20.
• Discussions will be held on the budget in the House on February 24, 25, 27 and 28.
• On March 3, 4 and 5th, the demands of budget grants will be discussed.
• The budget will be passed by the government on 5th Mach.

Explanation:

• Exercise Dharma Guardian 2025 will be held at Mount Fuji, Japan from February 25 to March 9.
• This will be the sixth edition of Joint Military Exercise between India and Japan.
• The aim of the exercise is to enhance interoperability between the two forces during joint urban warfare and counter-terrorism operations under UN mandate.
• On February 11, Cyclone III exercise started between Special Forces of India and Egypt at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan.
• The exercise would end on February 23.
• Exercise Cyclone is conducted annually and alternatively in India and Egypt.
• Its last edition was conducted in Egypt in January 2024.
• The aim of the exercise is to promote the military-to-military relationship between the two countries.

Explanation:

• A day-long conclave on ‘Waste Recycling and Climate Change 2025,’ inaugurated by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav.
• 18 February, this conclave was organized by the Recycling and Environment Industry Association of India (REIAI).
• India generates around 62 million tonnes of waste annually, with the amount of plastic, electronic and hazardous waste increasing rapidly.
• The Minister said, there is a need for urgent action given the increasing pressure on landfills, depletion of natural resources and damage to the environment due to uncontrolled waste disposal.
• The Minister said that India's circular economy is expected to have a market value of $2 trillion by the year 2050 and create 10 million jobs.
• The ministry has been instrumental in formulating policies and regulations, including the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, that incentivize recyclers and integrate the informal sector into formal recycling systems.
• These initiatives are aimed at streamlining waste management and promoting eco-friendly production in industries.
• The ministry has notified several market-based Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations for e-waste, end-of-life vehicles, plastic packaging, waste tyres, waste batteries, used oil etc.
• The government has laid down policies, but it is important to adopt an industry-wide cyclical approach to pursue sustainable development and resource efficiency.

Explanation:

• The first project on the collection and disposal of expired medicines is being launched by Kerala Government.
• For the first time in the country, the State Drug Control Department is launching a project to collect and dispose of expired and unused medicines from households in a scientific manner.
• On February 22, Health Minister Veena George will inaugurate the project titled 'nPROUD' (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) in Kozhikode.
• As part of the project, authorities will collect unused medicines from households or provide facilities for their disposal at designated locations.
• This is the first time such a project has been launched and implemented at the government level in the country.

Explanation:

• Every year on 19 February, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (also known as Shiv Jayanti) is celebrated.
• It is the birth anniversary of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire, which is celebrated throughout Maharashtra.
• In 2025, India celebrated the 395th birth anniversary of the great Maratha ruler.
• Celebrating this festival first started with Maratha ruler Mahatma Phule in Pune in 1870.
• PM Modi also paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary.

Explanation:

• Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari presented the state budget for 2025-26.
• The budget is focused on job creation, water supply enhancement, and infrastructure development.
• The state government is aiming to make Rajasthan a 350 billion economy by 2030.
• The Rajasthan’s GDP is likely to exceed Rs 19.89 lakh crore in 2025-26.
• Under this budget, government announced to provide 5 lakh new domestic electricity connections and 5,000 power connections specifically for agricultural use.
• Under the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme and the Mukhyamantri Free Electricity Scheme, all those who have installed solar panels in their homes will get free electricity upto 150 units.
• The recruitment of 1.25 lakh positions will be completed for the government departments and state undertakings.
• The state government will construct nine greenfield expressways at a cost of Rs 60,000 crore.
• Gas pipelines will also be installed in more than 1 lakh homes in the state.
• Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana 1,600 settlements will be connected with asphalt roads in the next two years.
• Rs 400 crore has been allocated for providing new drinking water connections to households.
• The government has announced a new phase of the Jaipur Metro and will remove the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) for easing out traffic flow.