8 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 07.02.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. DRDO successfully conducted three successive flight trials of the ________________. Akash AAD SAMAR VSHORAD Explanation: DRDO successfully conducted three successive flight trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS). These tests were carried out against high-speed targets flying at very low altitudes from Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. During the test, missiles intercepted and completely destroyed the targets. VSHORADS is a fourth-generation technically advanced miniaturised Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD). It has been designed and developed by DRDO’s Hyderabad-based premier facility Research Centre Imarat (RCI) in association with other DRDO laboratories and Indian Industry partners. The flight data was captured by various range instruments such as Telemetry, Electro-Optical Tracking System and Radar deployed by Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. 2 / 10 Q2. Who has won his first Allan Border medal at the 2025 Australian Cricket Awards? Pat Cummins Josh Hazlewood Adam Zampa Travis Head Explanation: Travis Head won his maiden Allan Border medal at the 2025 Australian Cricket Awards. Travis head received 208 votes in total, 50 more than Josh Hazlewood and 61 more than Pat Cummins. He scored 1427 runs across formats with four centuries. Hazlewood won the Shane Warne Test Player of the Year award whereas Adam Zampa was named the Men's T20I Player of the Year. Glenn Maxwell and Cooper Connolly were named joint-winners of the BBL Player of the Tournament award. Annabel Sutherland won her first-ever Belinda Clark Award in the women’s category. 3 / 10 Q3. Framework agreement on which alliance has officially come into force? International Big Cat Alliance Alliance Air Big Cat Alliance None of these Explanation: Framework Agreement on International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has officially become operative. From 23 January, IBCA and its Secretariat are full-fledged, treaty-based, inter-governmental international organization and legal entity. Under the IBCA Framework Agreement, five countries have submitted their instruments of ratification. These five countries are Nicaragua, Eswatini, India, Somalia, and Liberia. 27 countries have consented to join the IBCA. These countries include India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched IBCA on April 9, 2023 during ‘Commemorating 50 years of Project Tiger’ event. In 2024, the establishment of the IBCA, with its headquarters in India was approved by Union Cabinet. Its aim is to conserve seven big cats. These big cats are Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma. 4 / 10 Q4. Bengaluru Jawans won the first World Pickleball League title? Pune United Bengaluru Jawans Patna Fighters None of these Explanation: Bengaluru Jawans win 1st World Pickleball League title Bengaluru Jawans are the first champions in World Pickleball League. Bengaluru Jawans won 3-1 over Pune United in the final. Jack Foster won the men's singles to give Bengaluru an early lead. Trang Huynh-McClain and Alejandra Borobia won the women's doubles 13-9. Pune United won the men's doubles 15-6 from William Sobek and Vanshik Kapadia. Bengaluru's Katrina Stewart won over Brooke Revuelta in the final singles match. Katrina Stewart won the Player of the League title. 5 / 10 Q5. Which countries has imposed tariffs on US products? India United Kingdom China France Explanation: China has imposed tariffs on US products after the decision of US to raise tariffs on Chinese products. A 15 per cent tax has been imposed on coal and liquefied natural gas imports from the US. 10 per cent tariff has been imposed on crude oil, agricultural machinery, pickup trucks and large-engine cars. China also made an announcement for the opening of an investigation into US technology company Google. U.S. tariff hikes on Canada and Mexico were delayed by one month by US President Donald Trump after the two countries agreed to strengthen border security efforts. The tariffs against China are scheduled to come into effect from 4 February 2025. Canada is implementing its 1.3 billion US dollar border plan. This includes more resources to stop the flow of the banned fentanyl drug. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to deploy 10,000 soldiers on the U.S.-Mexico border. 6 / 10 Q6. Which state government has constituted a five-member committee to draft the Uniform Civil Code? Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra Gujarat Karnataka Explanation: A five-member committee has been formed by Gujarat government to draft the Uniform Civil Code for the state. The committee is chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai. It will give its report in 45 days. On the basis of committee's recommendations, a final decision will be taken by the government. The Uniform Civil Code standardizes personal laws across religions. It covers issues such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships. Recently, Uttarakhand created history by becoming the first state to implement a Uniform Civil Code. 7 / 10 Q7. India's first white tiger breeding center will be established in which district of Madhya Pradesh? Satna Jabalpur Indore Rewa Explanation: The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has approved a proposal to set up a white tiger breeding centre in the Rewa District of Madhya Pradesh. Rewa district is believed to be the home of the last white tiger in the wild. This project got principle approval from the central government in 2011. The breeding centre will be set up in Govindgarh. It will boost wildlife tourism and create job opportunities for local people. This facility will ensure the safety of white tigers and an increase in their numbers. The white tiger breeding centre is part of a revised master plan for Maharaja Martand Singh Judeo White Tiger Safari and Zoo in Mukundpur. 8 / 10 Q8. Horst Koehler passed away at the age of 81. He was the ex-president of __________. Italy Germany Belgium Austria Explanation: Germany's former president Horst Koehler and former IMF chief Horst Koehler passed away at the age of 81. Horst Koehler was the president of Germany from 2004 to 2010. He was the head of the IMF from 2000 to 2004. He also held several other roles in the civil service and banking. He played a key role in Germany's monetary unification in 1990. He also helped in the introduction of the euro. He was born in 1943 in German-occupied Poland. 9 / 10 Q9. Haryana Wild Life (Protection) Rules, 2024 has been approved by Haryana Cabinet. Consider the following statements about new rules. 1. Amendment to Haryana Village Common Land (Regulation) Act, 1961 has been approved by the Haryana Cabinet. 2. Under the amendment, land up to 500 square yards occupied by unauthorizedly constructed houses of Gram Panchayat can be sold at less than the market price. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Amendment to Haryana Village Common Land (Regulation) Act, 1961 has been approved by the Haryana Cabinet. Under the amendment, land up to 500 square yards occupied by unauthorizedly constructed houses of Gram Panchayat can be sold at less than the market price. Haryana Wild Life (Protection) Rules, 2024 has also been approved by Haryana Cabinet. Under new rules, formats for granting permits regarding wildlife education, scientific research, or scientific management are provided. Rule also provide detailed procedures and formats for people to carry out surveys or investigations on land within sanctuaries. Haryana government will bear more than three crore rupees to compensate for loss of commission agents. 10 / 10 Q10. A drug delivery system with potential to transform the treatment of which of the following has been developed by Institute of Nano Science and Technology Mohali researchers? Rheumatoid arthritis Diabetes Melanoma Kidney failure Explanation: A drug delivery system with potential to transform the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has been developed. This system has ben developed by Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali researchers. The new system reacts in a direct way to biochemical signals in the inflamed synovial environment. In this system, specially designed microspheres are loaded with methotrexate. Methotrexate is a commonly used anti-rheumatic drug. In addition to arthritis, the technology may also be successful in managing other inflammatory diseases, such as synovitis and inflammatory bowel disease. It could also create a situation in whichsmart biomaterials in regenerative medicine and personalized treatments can happen. Rheumatoid Arthritis causes chronic inflammation, debilitating pain, and irreversible joint damage. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 06.02.2025 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 07.02.2025
