6 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 05.03.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. In which year was the first Zero Discrimination Day celebration held? 2012 2013 2014 2015 Explanation: Every year on March 1, people celebrate Zero Discrimination Day. The purpose of Zero Discrimination Day is to raise awareness of tolerance, equality, and inclusivity worldwide. The first Zero Discrimination Day celebration took place on March 1, 2014. The theme of Zero Discrimination Day 2025 is “We Stand Together.” UNAIDS introduced the Zero Discrimination Campaign on 'World AIDS Day' in December 2013. UNAIDS is a collaborative initiative of the United Nations focused on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). 2 / 10 Q2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the _________ edition of Jahan-e-Khusrau. 25th 26th 27th 29th Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 25th edition of Jahan-e-Khusrau. Jahan-e-Khusra, the annual Sufi music festival, will take place at Sunder Nursery in Delhi from February 28 to March 2. This event has been organized by the Rumi Foundation. It was founded by filmmaker Muzaffar Ali in 2001. This is the 25th edition of the festival, it played a key role to popularise Sufi music and culture. PM Modi also visited the TEH Bazaar (The Exploration of the Handmade), which featured One District-One Product crafts, and rare artifacts from across the country. Jahan-e-Khuserau is an international festival dedicated to Sufi music, poetry, and dance. Participants from different countries including the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Morocco, Sudan, Egypt, etc. took part in this event. 3 / 10 Q3. Which country's cancer mortality ratio is the highest among the top 10 cancer-affected countries? Pakistan India China Myanmar Explanation: India’s cancer mortality ratio is the highest among the top 10 cancer-affected countries. The mortality-to-incidence ratio for India (ratio of cancer mortalities to cancer incidences) was 64.47 per cent in 2022. It is highest among the top 10 countries with the highest number of cancer cases. India witnessed 8,89,742 cancer deaths in 2022. 2.32 million deaths from cancer have been reported in China. Breast cancer was the most prevalent cancer in females. 31.1 per cent of new cases are of Breast cancer, followed by cervical (19.6 per cent) and ovarian (7 per cent) cancer. Among females, Breast (24 per cent) and Cervical cancer (20.6 per cent) were the leading causes of cancer-related mortalities. Among males, oral cancer was the most diagnosed cancer (24.3 per cent) and the leading cause of cancer-related mortality (21.6 per cent). The crude mortality rate (CMR) for females in the reproductive age group (27.65) was greater than the male counterpart (20.87). As per the report, India will witness an annual increase of 2 per cent in cancer incidence-related mortalities in the coming two decades. 4 / 10 Q4. The Passport Rules has been amended by the Centre. The amended rules make birth certificates the only proof of date of birth for passport applicants born on or after _______________. 1st October 2021 1st October 2022 1st October 2023 1st October 2024 Explanation: The Passport Rules have been amended by the Centre. The amended rules make birth certificates the only proof of date of birth for passport applicants born on or after 1st October 2023. The amendment has been made to the Passport Rules of 1980. For persons born on or after 1st October 2023, birth certificates issued by Registrar of Births and Deaths, the Municipal Corporation or any other authority having powers under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, will be accepted as proof of date of birth. For other applicants, driving licence, PAN card, Election Photo Identity Card or school leaving certificates can be accepted as proof of date of birth. 5 / 10 Q5. The combined Index of Eight Core Industries grew by what percentage in January 2025? 4.5% 4.6% 4.7% 4.8% Explanation: The combined Index of Eight Core Industries grew by 4.6% in January 2025. Coal production increased by 4.6% in January 2025. Petroleum refinery production surged by 8.3% in January 2025. Crude oil production declined by 1.1% in January 2025. Natural gas production fell by 1.5% in January 2025. Fertiliser production grew by 3% in January 2025. Steel production increased by 3.7% in January 2025. Cement production grew by 14.5% in January 2025. Electricity generation increased by 1.3% in January 2025. The eight core industries contribute 40.27% of the weight in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). 6 / 10 Q6. India’s economy grew at ____________in the third quarter of 2024-25. 7.1 % 5.6 % 6.9 % 6.2 % Explanation: India and the EU agree to push for the conclusion of the free trade pact this year. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on 28 February that an agreement had been reached between Indian PM Narendra Modi and the European Union to push for the conclusion of a free trade pact this year. She called for an "ambitious" trade and investment agreement that could cover everything from batteries and pharmaceuticals to semiconductors, clean hydrogen, and the defense industry. India-EU free trade agreement talks resumed in 2021 after being stalled for eight years and now cover issues ranging from investment protection to geographical indications. The European Union is India's largest trading partner in goods, with two-way trade growing by nearly 90% in a decade to $137.5 billion in fiscal year 2023-24. The EU wants India to reduce tariffs on imported cars, whisky, and wine by more than 100%, while India wants greater access to the EU market for its cheaper medicines and chemicals. India also wants lower tariffs on its exports of textiles, apparel, and leather products. 7 / 10 Q7. SEBI launched a centralized database portal __________for corporate bonds. Central Bond Corporate Central Central SEBI Bond Central Explanation: SEBI launched a centralized database portal ‘Bond Central’ for corporate bonds. Bond Central portal has been developed by the Online Bond Platform Providers Association (OBPP Association) in collaboration with Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) comprising stock exchanges and depositories. Its main aim is to create a single platform for authentic sources of information on corporate bonds issued in India. It will act as an information repository for the public at large and is accessible free of cost. This database will enhance transparency and help investors and other market participants in making decisions. It will be operated by the Online Bond Platform Providers Association (OBPP Association). Through this portal, investors can compare corporate bond prices with Government Securities (G-Secs) and other fixed-income indices. Through this platform, Investors can get information related to detailed risk assessments, corporate bond documents, and disclosures. It will enable them to evaluate opportunities effectively. 8 / 10 Q8. Bihar’s economy has increased from Rs 2.47 lakh crore in 2011-12 to _____________in 2023-24. Rs 8.54 lakh crore Rs 7.54 lakh crore Rs 6.54 lakh crore Rs 9.54 lakh crore Explanation: Bihar’s economy has increased from Rs 2.47 lakh crore in 2011-12 to Rs 8.54 lakh crore in 2023-24. As per Bihar’s Economic Survey 2024-25, the economy of Bihar has trebled between 2011-12 to 2023-24. The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Bihar for 2023-24 was estimated to be Rs 8,54,429 crore at current prices and Rs 4,64,540 crore at constant (2011-12) prices. State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) has received 3,752 proposals amounting to Rs 75,293 crore. The share of tax revenue in total receipts increased from 75.3% in 2019-20 to 83.8% in 2023-24 as grants-in-aid during 2023-24. The state government spent Rs 200.47 crore to support 40,099 entrepreneurs. The government provided seed money of Rs 15 crore to 1,706 startups. The life expectancy has increased from 65.8 years in 2006-10 to 69.5 years in 2016-20. Between 2018-19 and 2022-23, Milk production increased by 27.3 per cent and egg production by 85 per cent. The transport and communication sector of Bihar registered the third highest growth (7.6%) during 2011-24, after UP (10.1%) and Karnataka (7.7%) among the major states. The share of tax revenue in total receipts increased from 75.3 per cent in 2019-20 to 83.8 per cent in 2023-24. 9 / 10 Q9. World Civil Defence Day is observed annually on 1 March. The first day of March was designated as World Civil Defence Day in _____. 1987 1988 1989 1990 Explanation: World Civil Defence Day is observed annually on 1 March. This day is celebrated to increase awareness of civil defence strategies and the protection of people. The day emphasizes the importance of civil defence measures in safeguarding people from accidents, natural disasters, and other crises. The day emphasizes the importance of civil defence measures in safeguarding property of people from accidents, natural disasters, and other crises. The first day of March was designated as World Civil Defence Day by 9th General Assembly of the International Civil Defence Organisation in 1990. The theme for World Civil Defence Day 2025 is "Civil Defence, guarantee of security for the population." 10 / 10 Q10. National Science Day is celebrated every year on which day of February? 28 February 27 February 25 February 26 February Explanation: Every year on 28 February, National Science Day or Rashtriya Vigyan Divas is celebrated in India. The day is celebrated to remember the discovery of the “Raman Effect” by Sir C V Raman on 28 February 1928. The theme of National Science Day 2025 is "Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for VIKSIT BHARAT." In 1930, Sir C V Raman won the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the Raman Effect. In 1954, he also received Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. In 1986, the Government of India declared 28 February as National Science Day. The first National Science Day was celebrated on 28 February 1987. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 04.03.2025 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 05.03.2025
