1 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 28.01.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Which state government signed a digital deal involving an investment of Rs 10,000 crore to set up an advanced AI data centre? Telangana Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Explanation: A 10,000-crore investment digital deal for establishing an advanced AI data center signed by the Telangana Government. An agreement has been signed by the Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy-led Telangana Rising delegation with CtrlS Datacenters Pvt Ltd, a data center solutions provider, for the establishment of an advanced AI Data Centre Cluster in the state. On January 21, the agreement was finalised during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Conference 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. The capacity of the proposed AI datacenter cluster will be 400 MW, with an investment of Rs 10,000 crore. The project is expected to create 3,600 direct and indirect jobs and contribute significantly to the state's economy through increased tax revenue. Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Founder and CEO, CtrlS Datacenters Ltd., said this collaboration with the Government of Telangana is exciting to bring this transformational project to life. 2 / 10 Q2. Who has been elected President of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for 2025? Vitul Kumar Bipin Kumar Kamlesh Yadav Dhananjay Shukla Explanation: Dhananjay Shukla has been elected as the president of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) for 2025. He is a Commerce and Law graduate and a Fellow of ICSI and is working as a company secretary in Gurugram. On the other hand, Pawan G. Chandak has been appointed as the Vice President of ICSI for 2025. He was also the Vice President of ICSI for the year 2024. However, Pawan G. Chandak, who has been appointed as the Vice Chairman, is a company secretary specialising in labour laws and labour welfare. Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI): ICSI is a national professional body operating under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. Its primary objective is to promote, regulate and develop the profession of company secretaries across the country. Its headquarters is in New Delhi, with four regional offices in New Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai. It was formed on 4 October 1968. 3 / 10 Q3. Subhash Chandra Bose Disaster Management Award-2025 was awarded to Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), which city? Hyderabad Varanasi Patna Prayagraj Explanation: Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025 awarded to the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad. The Subhash Chandra Bose Disaster Management Award-2025 in the institutional category awarded to the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) for its outstanding work in disaster management. Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the Government of India has instituted the annual Subhas Chandra Bose Disaster Management Award. The award recognizes and honours the invaluable contribution and selfless service of individuals and organizations in the field of disaster management. This award is announced every year on 23 January on the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. Under the award, Rs 51 lakh in cash and a certificate are given to the organization and Rs 5 lakh and a certificate are given to the individual. The country has significantly improved disaster management practices, preparedness, mitigation and response mechanisms, resulting in significant reduction in casualties during natural disasters. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS): In 1999, INCOIS was established in Hyderabad, Telangana. INCOIS is an integral part of India's disaster management strategy, specialising in providing early warning for ocean-related hazards. It established the Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC), which provides tsunami warnings within 10 minutes, serving India and 28 coastal countries in the Indian Ocean. 4 / 10 Q4. Who became the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady of the United States when her husband J.D. Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President on January 20? Kamala Harris Nikki Haley Usha Vance Tulsi Gabbard Explanation: With JD Vance being sworn in as US Vice President, Usha became the first Indian-American Second Lady. Usha Vance became the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady when her husband J.D. Vance was sworn in as the 50th Vice President of the United States on January 20. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh administered the oath to D. Vance. She is the youngest second (Second) lady, after 38-year-old Jane Hadley Barkley, wife of former President Harry Truman's Vice President Alben Barkley. Ms Usha had also worked as a clerk for Supreme Court Justices Kavanaugh and John Roberts. 5 / 10 Q5. National Girl Child Day is observed to mark the anniversary of which initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 January 2015? Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Balika Shiksha Abhiyan Ladli Lakshmi Yojana Explanation: Every year, National Girl Child Day is observed on January 24. The day is observed to raise awareness about the inequalities girl’s encounter. It also advocates equal opportunities for girls in education, healthcare, and nutrition. It is also observed to mark the anniversary of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 January 2015. The government's main aim is to emphasize the principles of equality and dignity for every girl child. National Girl Child Day was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched this day in 2008. National Girl Child Day aligns with various campaigns and programs run by the Indian government, including Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao. 6 / 10 Q6. India’s digital economy will constitute nearly a fifth of overall GDP by __________. 2028 2027 2030 2032 Explanation: India’s digital economy will constitute nearly a fifth of overall GDP by 2030: ICRIER. India’s digital economy will contribute 13.42% in national income by the end of 2024–25. In 2022-23, its contribution was 11.74%. A report regarding the size of the digital economy was prepared by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER). ICRIER in its report included the Digital share of traditional industries like trade, banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) and education in the Digital Economy. Under this framework, the digital economy in 2022–23 was ₹28.94 lakh crore in Gross Value Added (GVA)] and ₹31.64 lakh crore (~$402 billion) in GDP. As per the report, Information and communications technology firms, telecom activities, and electronics manufacturing contributed 7.83% to the national GVA. As per the report, the contribution of sectors like e-commerce and digital-only services is currently limited. 7 / 10 Q7. In which city was the 6th International Millet Festival organized? Bengaluru Bengaluru New Delhi Hyderabad Explanation: 6th International Millets Festival was held in Bengaluru, Karnataka. As part of the festival, a conference called "Transformation of agrifood systems through agri-ecology: A Global Perspective" was organised. International organisations like GIZ Germany and FiBL Switzerland collaborated to host the event. The symposium featured experts from more than ten nations, including Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Australia, Kenya, Tanzania, Italy, Peru, and England. One of the leading producers of nutri cereals is Karnataka, which hosted the inaugural International Millets Festival in 2017. In the state, millets are cultivated on more than 18.37 lakh hectares (ha). Of the main millets, 8.27 lakh hectares are planted to ragi, 8.11 lakh hectares to jowar, and 1.68 lakh hectares to bajra. Minor millets namely fox millets, kodo millets and proso millets are cultivated in about 0.31 lakh ha in the state. 8 / 10 Q8. On 23 January, the government notified rules for radar equipment for measuring the speed of vehicles under which set of rules? Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 Road Safety Act, 2010 Traffic Control Regulations, 2015 Explanation: Rules for verified radar equipment to boost traffic enforcement notified by the Centre. On 23 January, Rules for radar equipment for measuring the speed of vehicles were notified by the government under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, to help traffic personnel measure speed limits effectively. These guidelines will come into effect from July 1 to help the concerned industries comply with the provisions of the rules. Verified and stamped radar equipment is vital for applications such as traffic enforcement to prevent accidents and wear and tear on roads. Verified radar equipment will significantly enhance the effectiveness and reliability of law enforcement officers in traffic enforcement. A committee was constituted under the chairmanship of the director, Indian Institute of Legal Metrology (IILM), Ranchi, which submitted the preliminary draft rules. The draft rules were presented to State Legal Metrology Departments, RRSL officials, manufacturers, and VCOs to explain their requirements. The rules will also ensure accurate measurement of speed, distance, and other relevant parameters. Speed measurement devices work by detecting the time it takes a vehicle to travel between two points or by measuring the change in position over time using radar, laser, or other technologies. 9 / 10 Q9. Who has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Reliance Power? Raminder Gujral Manoj Modi Shumeet Banerji Neeraj Parakh Explanation: Neeraj Parakh has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Reliance Power. Neeraj Parakh was appointed on January 20 for a period of three years. Neeraj Parakh joined the Reliance Group in June 2004 as an additional manager in the Central Technical Services team at Reliance Infrastructure. He focused on planning, project monitoring, technical services, and project execution. He served in operations and maintenance roles in both Reliance Power and Reliance Infra. This appointment has been made by the company’s Board of Directors. 10 / 10 Q10. Madhya Pradesh has banned the sale of liquor at how many religious places? 15 17 16 13 Explanation: Madhya Pradesh government has banned the sale of liquor at 17 religious sites across the state to combat social and economic problems. The liquor sale has been banned at Lord Krishna and Lord Ram has set their foot in Madhya Pradesh. The sale of liquor could be banned at Ujjain, Orchha, Salkanpur, Chitrakoot, Omkareshwar, Maihar, Amarkantak and Maheshwar. CM Mohan Yadav stated that the state government would develop the places associated with Lord Ram and Lord Krishna in Madhya Pradesh as pilgrimage sites. This announcement was made by CM Mohan Yadav at a Pro-kabaddi tournament in Gotegaon town in Narsinghgarh district. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 25.01.2025 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 28.01.2025
