13 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 04.03.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Who inaugurated the Bharat Calling Conference 2025 on 27 February in Mumbai? Nirmala Sitharaman Rajnath Singh Piyush Goyal Amit Shah Explanation: On 27 February, the Bharat Calling Conference 2025 inaugurated by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, in Mumbai. He said that the strategic initiatives of the Government of India, including Make in India, Digital India, Startup India, and Atmanirbhar Bharat, are driving innovation, infrastructure development, and economic transformation on an unprecedented scale. He said that earlier, quality of products was a big concern, we lost our reputation at the international platform due to inferior material. India today is on the cusp of a quality revolution where there is a need to follow good manufacturing practices. The Minister said that we need to increase our efficiency and competitiveness instead of depending on the government. The conference highlighted how India is leading global economic growth and offering unique opportunities for investment in diverse sectors. With a strong and resilient economy and a large and dynamic consumer market, the government is committed to promoting business-friendly policies. 2 / 10 Q2. Which satellite did NASA launch on February 26 to identify water on the Moon’s surface? Chandrayaan-3 Lunar Trailblazer Artemis I Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Explanation: A satellite launched by NASA on a mission to detect water on the Moon. On February 26, NASA launched a dishwasher-sized satellite into space from Florida to identify where water resides on the Moon’s surface. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA's Lunar Trailblazer orbiter lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral. Lockheed Martin’s space division built the Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft. The satellite was a secondary payload on the rocket, while the primary payload was a lunar lander mission led by Intuitive Machines. The Moon's surface is often thought of as dry, but previous measurements have detected some water, even in hot sunlit locations. The Lunar Trailblazer is being sent to find and map this water on the Moon's surface. 3 / 10 Q3. In which city was the International Radiobiology Conference on ‘Biological effects of space radiation, heavy ions and human space missions-mechanisms and biomedical countermeasures’ held. Hyderabad Chandigarh Surat New Delhi Explanation: International Radiobiology Conference on Space Radiation, Human Space Missions started in New Delhi. The International Radiobiology Conference on ‘Biological Effects of Space Radiation, Heavy Ions and Human Space Missions-Mechanisms, and Biomedical Countermeasures’ began in New Delhi. This three-day Conference has been organized by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) under DRDO. This conference has been inaugurated by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood and Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Dr Samir V Kamat. The main aim of the conference is to discuss the radiance effects which will also increase in future. International cooperation is very much required to reduce radiation’s biological effects. This Conference will not only help understand Space exploration but also a wide range of health care to material science. Many scientists and doctors from India and abroad attended the Conference. 4 / 10 Q4. Who has won the Maha Open ATP Challenger 100 Men's Tennis Championship? Frances Tiafoe Alex de Minaur Andrey Rublev Dalibor Svrcina Explanation: Dalibor Svrcina won the Maha Open ATP Challenger 100 Men's Tennis Championship. Maha Open ATP Challenger 100 Men's Tennis Championship was organized by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in association with the Department of Sports and Youth Services Govt of Maharashtra, PCMC, PMC and PMDTA. It has been organized at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium. Dalibor Svrcina defeated Brandon Holt of the USA by 7-6 (3), 6-1 in the finals. Dalibor Svrcina received 100 ATP ranking points and USD 22,730 (Rs.19.90 lakhs), while the runner-up Brandon Holt got 60 ATP points and USD 13,350 (Rs.11.70 lakhs). In the doubles, Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Vijay Sundar Prashanth of India registered a 3-6, 6-3, 10-0 win over the Australian pair of Blake Bayldon and Matthew Christopher Romios. 5 / 10 Q5. The government has appointed Finance and Revenue Secretary Tuhin Kant Pandey as the new chairman of which? SEBI PFRDA IRDAI NCLT Explanation: Government has appointed Finance and Revenue Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new Chairman of SEBI. Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey has been appointed for a term of three years. He will succeed Madhabi Puri Buch. His appointment has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Three-year tenure of Madhabi Puri Buch has been completed on February 28, 2025. She is the first women chief of SEBI. She took over on March 2, 2022. Central government makes appointment of SEBI chairman on the recommendation of the Financial Sector Regulatory Appointments Search Committee. Pandey is a 1987-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Odisha cadre. 6 / 10 Q6. Who won the ‘Banaras Lit Fest Award’ in the ‘Ruskin Bond Fiction Book Award Category’? Raj Kamal Jha Kamlesh Kumar Kashinath Singh None of the above Explanation: Raj Kamal Jha won the ‘Banaras Lit Fest Award’. He won the award in the ‘Ruskin Bond Fiction Book Award Category’. He has won the award for his novel "The Patient in Bed Number 12." The award recognizes contributions in poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and translation. "The Patient in Bed Number 12" explores the lives of young Indians, grappling with the burdens of their past while facing a future filled with mistrust and hate. The Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards 2025 celebrate literary works that address identity, history, language, and contemporary issues. Kashinath Singh, a Hindi writer, will receive the “Bhartendu Harishchandra Lifetime Achievement Award.” The Banaras Lit Fest is scheduled from March 7 to 9, 2025, at Hotel Taj, Banaras. The awards aim to recognize literary works that inspire thought and enrich the cultural fabric of society. 7 / 10 Q7. Which of the following statements is correct about the 'One Nation-One Port'? 1. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched 'One Nation-One Port' to standardise operations across India's major ports. 2. The main aim of these initiatives is to modernize India's maritime infrastructure and strengthen its global trade presence. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched a series of major initiatives of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW). The main aim of these initiatives is to modernize India's maritime infrastructure and strengthen its global trade presence. 'One Nation-One Port Process (ONOP)’ is an initiative to standardise and streamline operations across India's major ports. Its main aim is to remove inconsistencies in documentation and processes that have led to inefficiencies, increased costs, and operational delays. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowa also launched Sagar Ankalan -- the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2023-24---- for enhancing efficiency and global competitiveness in India's maritime sector. The LPPI evaluates all major and non-major ports in the Bulk (Dry and liquid) and Container categories. Sarbananda Sonowal also launched the Bharat Global Ports Consortium to strengthen global trade. He also launched the MAITRI logo (Master Application for International Trade and Regulatory Interface) to streamline trade processes, reduce bureaucratic redundancies, and expedite clearances. Union Minister also announced the India Maritime Week to be held from the 27th to 31st of October, 2025, in Mumbai. 8 / 10 Q8. Which has received the prestigious Prani Mitra Award? Kantara Vantara Jagriti Vanjan Explanation: Anant Ambani’s Vantara received the prestigious Prani Mitra Award. Vantara, a large-scale animal (wildlife) rescue centre, has received the Prani Mitra National Award. The 'Prani Mitra’ National Award is India’s highest honour for animal welfare. The award recognized the contributions of Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust (RKTEWT) under Vantara. Vantara’s state-of-the-art elephant care Centre is home to more than 240 rescued elephants. It includes 30 elephants from circuses, more than 100 from the logging industry. The Elephant Care Centre provides world-class veterinary treatment and compassionate care to support both the physical and psychological well-being of the elephants. The Elephant Care Centre at Vantara is the world’s largest elephant hospital. The award has been presented by the Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The government confers the Prani Mitra Award in the Corporate category to corporations, PSUs, government bodies, and cooperatives. 9 / 10 Q9. SIDBI signed an MoU with whom for financing MSMEs? Bajaj Finance Tata Capital Limited Jio Financial Shriram Finance Explanation: Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Tata Capital Limited (TCL) signed an MoU for "Partnership for financing MSMEs”. The main focus of the MoU is on the growth and development of the MSME ecosystem by providing finance in the fields of machinery/equipment financing, working capital/CC/OD/business loans, etc. Risk sharing and joint financing will be also explored while extending credit facilities to MSMEs. SIDBI acts as the Principal Financial Institution for the Promotion, Financing and Development of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector. SIDBI executes its mandate through Indirect Lending, Direct Lending, Fund of Funds, Promotion and Development and handholding budding entrepreneurs through credit-plus initiatives. 10 / 10 Q10. Which portal has been launched by the government recently? Aadhar Good Governance Port Vikas Good Governance Port Vikasit Good Governance Port None of these Explanation: Government launched the Aadhaar Good Governance portal To streamline the approval process for Aadhaar authentication requests, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the Aadhaar Good Governance portal. The Aadhaar Good Governance portal allows both government and private entities to seek Aadhaar authentication for public interest services. They can use Aadhaar authentication for public services like innovation, knowledge sharing, and improving access to essential services. This will help citizens access services across sectors such as healthcare, education, e-commerce, and hospitality more easily. This portal follows the recent amendments to the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2025, under the Aadhaar Act of 2016. 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