ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 04.08.2025

Explanation

• The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has launched a 100-day nationwide campaign named “Saksham Niveshak” to facilitate the process of claiming unpaid dividends and updating KYC (Know Your Customer) details.

Objectives of the Campaign

• To assist investors in claiming their pending dividends, shares, and other investments.
• To encourage timely KYC updates in investor accounts.
• To raise awareness about investor rights and financial protection.

What is IEPFA

IEPFA functions under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. Its main goals include

• Educating investors about financial matters
• Returning unclaimed dividends and shares to rightful investors
• Empowering investors through awareness campaigns

Explanation

• The Government of India has granted Elon Musk’s company SpaceX official permission to launch its satellite internet service, Starlink, in the country.
• This move is considered a significant step toward extending digital connectivity to remote and rural areas of India.

Starlink

Starlink is a project by SpaceX aimed at:

• Providing fast and stable internet connectivity worldwide
• Using a network of thousands of small satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

Explanation

• Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh has been appointed as the Vice-Chief of Army Staff and officially assumed charge on 1 August.
• He succeeded Lt Gen NS Rajasubramani, who assumed office on July 1, 2024.
• With over 35 years of distinguished service in the Indian Army, Mr. Singh brings immense operational experience, having participated in operations like Pawan, Meghdoot, Rakshak, and Orchid.
• His international service includes peacekeeping missions under the United Nations in Lebanon and Sri Lanka.
• Mr Singh has held various leadership roles throughout his career, including serving as the General Officer Commanding of the Rising Star Corps from April 2022.

Explanation

• Sikkim has become the first state in India to introduce a Sabbatical Leave Scheme for its state government employees.
• The scheme is designed to offer employees a fixed period of leave to focus on mental health, personal development, or family responsibilities.

Key Features of the Scheme

• Eligible government employees can avail paid or partially paid leave ranging from 3 to 12 months

Purpose of leave may include

• Health recovery
• Higher education
• Family responsibilities
• Mental rejuvenation

The leave will be available after completing a minimum number of years in service (e.g., after 10 years)

Objectives

• To reduce burnout among government staff
• To promote a better work-life balance
• To enhance long-term employee productivity

Explanation

• Pramila Medhe, a senior pracharak (worker) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and former chief of its women’s wing, passed away at the age of 97 on July 31.
• She was closely associated with the Rashtra Sevika Samiti, the women’s counterpart of RSS, and dedicated her entire life to nation-building and service through organization.

Pramila Medhe

• Pramila Medhe hailed from Maharashtra.
• She served as the Pramukh Sanchalika (chief) of Rashtra Sevika Samiti, an organization inspired by RSS ideology.
• She made significant contributions in the areas of women empowerment, education, and promotion of cultural values.
• She was known as a disciplined leader, powerful orator, and selfless teacher within the Sangh.

Explanation

• The Indian Navy has officially received the third warship of the Nilgiri-class under Project 17A.
• The ship was indigenously built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) and is expected to significantly enhance the Navy’s stealth capabilities and maritime warfare strength.

What is Project 17A

• Project 17A is an initiative to build next-generation stealth frigates, upgraded from the earlier Shivalik-class.

A total of 7 warships are being constructed:

• 4 by MDL, Mumbai
• 3 by GRSE, Kolkata
• These ships are equipped with advanced sensors, radars, missile systems, and stealth features.

Key Features of the Third Ship

• Advanced weapon systems
• High stealth capability to avoid enemy radar
• Long-range surveillance and strike capability

•             State-of-the-art navigation and communication technology for complex maritime operations

Explanation

• Professor Michele Dougherty has made history by becoming the first woman in over 350 years to be appointed as the Royal Astronomer of the United Kingdom — a position considered one of the highest honors in British astronomy.

Michele Dougherty

• Michele Dougherty is a renowned space physicist.
• She played a crucial role in NASA's Cassini-Huygens mission, which studied Saturn and its moons.
• She is currently a professor at Imperial College London.

Role of Royal Astronomer

• The position was established in 1675.
• Its original purpose was to assist the British Navy with navigation and timekeeping using astronomy.
• Until now, only male scientists had held this position.

Explanation

• In a major step towards environmental protection, the Ladakh administration has officially declared August 12 as “Clean-Up Drive Day”. This day will be dedicated to the cleaning and conservation of the Indus River, the lifeline of the region.

Purpose of this initiative

• The Indus River plays a vital role in Ladakh’s ecology, culture, and water supply.
• The objective is to reduce growing pollution and waste along the riverbanks.
• To engage local communities, youth, and volunteers in cleaning activities.
• To organize mass clean-up drives, remove plastic waste, and raise awareness.

Explanation

• Cabinet has approved ₹6520 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY).
• This funding is allocated for the 15th Finance Commission period.
• An additional ₹1920 crore is included to continue existing projects under PMKSY.
• ₹1000 crore will be spent to build 50 Multi-Product Food Irradiation Units.
• These units fall under the Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (ICCVAI) component of the scheme.
• 100 food testing labs will also be established. These labs will have NABL certification and come under the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure (FSQAI) component.
• ₹920 crore has been set aside for funding various other projects within PMKSY during this period.
• The Cabinet also approved a new Central Sector Scheme titled “Grant-in-Aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).”
• This scheme has an outlay of ₹2000 crore. It will run from 2025–26 to 2028–29.
• With this aid, NCDC will raise ₹20,000 crore from the open market over four years.

Explanation

• Cabinet has approved ₹6520 crore for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY).
• This funding is allocated for the 15th Finance Commission period.
• An additional ₹1920 crore is included to continue existing projects under PMKSY.
• ₹1000 crore will be spent to build 50 Multi-Product Food Irradiation Units.
• These units fall under the Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure (ICCVAI) component of the scheme.