6 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 18.02.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Ministry of AYUSH and which department signed an MoU to promote senior citizen care and combat substance abuse? Department of Food and Public Distribution Department of Consumer Affairs Department of Pension Social Justice Department Explanation: Ministry of Ayush & Social Justice Department signed an MoU to boost senior citizen care & combat substance abuse. The main aim of the MoU is to improve the well-being of senior citizens and address the growing concern of substance abuse. This strategic partnership will implement Ayush-based interventions to promote geriatric healthcare and combat substance abuse. This collaboration is an important step towards resolving the challenges related to senior citizen care. The government has taken several steps to ensure the welfare of senior citizens. 2 / 10 Q2. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations 2018. Which of the following statements is correct? 1. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations 2018 2. The revised regulations aim to promote a more transparent commercial communication ecosystem for consumers. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations 2018. To further strengthen consumer protection against Unsolicited Commercial Communication, the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations 2018 has been amended. The revised regulations aim to promote a more transparent commercial communication ecosystem for consumers. Under the new amendment, telecoms have to accept complaints against spam after up to a week of receiving such calls. Now, Customers will be able to identify the type of commercial message by just looking at its SMS sender header. P”, “-S”, “-T”, and “-G” suffixed will be used as the message header for identification of promotional, service, transactional, and government messages, respectively. The amendments introduced are based on stakeholder feedback and extensive internal deliberations to reinforce consumer rights. It will also prevent the misuse of telecom resources while aiming for legitimate commercial communication. 3 / 10 Q3. The government has approved a market intervention plan to stabilise the prices of which commodity? Potato Ginger Tomato Garlic Explanation: The government has approved a market intervention scheme to stabilize tomato prices. The Market Intervention Scheme's (MIS) transportation component is now being implemented with government approval. Due to declining tomato prices in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and other tomato-producing states, the government has taken this step. Central Nodal Agencies will get reimbursement under the scheme for the operational costs. The reimbursed costs will concern the storage and transportation of potatoes, tomatoes, and onions from the producing state to other consuming states. These agencies include the National Cooperative Consumers Federation and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India. 4 / 10 Q4. Which state government announced an allocation of ₹1,500 crore for roads and a new 'river bonding' scheme in Budget 2025? West Bengal Bihar Tripura Rajasthan Explanation: West Bengal announced an allocation of ₹1,500 crore for roads, and the New ‘Nadi Bandhan’ Scheme in Budget 2025. On 12 February, the West Bengal Budget 2025 was presented in the State Assembly by West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya. West Bengal's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) crossed Rs 18 lakh crore. The revenue deficit in the budget is Rs 35314 crore. The government has proposed ₹1,500 crore under the Pathashree scheme for road development. The West Bengal government has announced a 4% hike in dearness allowance (DA) to assuage the anger of state government employees embroiled in a legal battle over the allowance. A new scheme called "Nadi Bandhan" has been announced for people living on river banks. Rs 200 crore has been allocated to prevent river bank erosion. ₹200 crore was allocated by the West Bengal government for the purchase of smartphones for about 70,000 ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) and Anganwadi workers. On the infrastructure front, ₹500 crore was sanctioned in the budget for the construction of a 4.75 km-long bridge over the Ganga River to connect Sagar Island, where the Gangasagar Mela is held every year. The Lakshmir Bhandar scheme has about 2.21 crore beneficiaries, with an allocation of ₹50,000 crore, while the Kanyashree Prakalpa scholarship for school-going girls has about 1 crore beneficiaries, with an allocation of ₹15,000 crore. The number of beneficiaries under the Sabuj Sathi Scheme (distribution of bicycles to school-going students) is 1.26 crore and an allocation of Rs 4,600 crore has been made for it. 5 / 10 Q5. National Women's Day is celebrated every year on 13 February in India to honor the birth anniversary of which Indian leader? Indira Gandhi Sarojini Naidu Rani Lakshmibai Kalpana Chawla Explanation: National Women's Day is celebrated every year on 13 February in India. The day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, a renowned political leader, poet, and supporter of women's rights. The day honors Sarojini Naidu’s contributions to the freedom movement and women's empowerment while also recognizing the struggles, dreams, and achievements of women and promoting gender equality and leadership. Sarojini Naidu was born on 13 February 1879 in Hyderabad. She is known for her literary works, particularly patriotic poems. She is called the Nightingale of India (Bharat Kokila). She was the President of the Indian National Congress in 1925. She was the first Indian woman to become the president of the Indian National Congress. International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on 8 March. 6 / 10 Q6. What is the name of Bharat Biotech’s lumpy skin disease vaccine approved by India’s drug regulator? Covaxin Biolumpivaxin ZyCoV-D Corbevax Explanation: India's drug regulator has approved Bharat Biotech’s lumpy skin disease vaccine, Biolumpivaxin. The highly anticipated Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) vaccine for dairy cattle and buffaloes has been introduced by Biovet, a group company of Bharat Biotech. The company claims that Biolumpivaxin is the world’s safest and first-ever Differentiating Infected from Vaccinated Animals (DIVA) marker vaccine, receiving approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). The quality, safety, and efficacy of the vaccine have been rigorously tested at both ICAR-NRCE and Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), meeting the highest global standards. This new indigenous live-attenuated marker vaccine has been developed by Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Equine Research Center (ICAR-NRCE), Hisar in collaboration with Biovet using the vaccine strain LSD Virus. This vaccine is expected to play a crucial role in India's self-reliance in veterinary healthcare. Over the past two years, significant losses have been caused in India by Lumpy Skin Disease, with approximately 200,000 cattle killed and millions more losing their milk production capacity. Lumpy skin disease is a transboundary animal disease that has significantly impacted India's cattle health and dairy industry. The disease causes skin nodules, fever, swollen lymph nodes, decreased milk yield, and difficulty walking. The LSD virus is spread mainly through the bites of mosquitoes, ticks, and other biting insects. 7 / 10 Q7. The government is planning to revive the idea of the Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP). Which of the following statements is correct? 1. Government is planning to revive the idea of Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP). 2. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme completed a session on “Conceptual Framework of Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP) Measurement” on 10 February. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Government is planning to revive the idea of Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP). The Ministry of Statistics and Programme completed a session on “Conceptual Framework of Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP) Measurement” on 10 February. The government is planning to develop a framework to comprehensively capture the impact of knowledge on economic and social life in the country. GDKP will be used to measure and understand the contribution of knowledge-based activities to the Indian economy. NITI Aayog had proposed the idea of Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP) in 2021. At that time MOSPI The National Statistical Commission had pointed out then that the concept note did not provide the methodology for capturing the data and computation of GDKP. The National Statistical Commission pointed out that the methodology for capturing the data and computation of GDKP is not clear. Currently, all expenditures on Intellectual Property Products (IPP) are recorded under Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF). 8 / 10 Q8. Jagdeep Dhankar launched the book “I Am?”. Who is the author of this book? K. Krithivasan N. Chandrasekaran Gopichand P. Hinduja Anil Aggarwal Explanation: Jagdeep Dhankar launched Gopichand Hinduja’s book “I Am”. Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, launched the book “I Am?”. The book explores the universal values of Bharatiyata. It aims to promote inclusivity, spiritual reflection, and multicultural understanding. This book is compiled by business leader and Chairman of the Hinduja Group, Mr. Gopichand P. Hinduja. The book promotes the harmonious coexistence of different cultures and faiths. 9 / 10 Q9. In which year did RBI introduce credit lines on UPI for banks and third-party apps? 2021 2022 2023 2024 Explanation: RBI has allowed small finance banks (SFBs) to offer pre-sanctioned credit lines. Credit lines on UPI were introduced by RBI in September 2023 for banks and third-party apps. At the present time, transactions through linked savings accounts, overdraft accounts, prepaid wallets, and credit cards are facilitated by UPI. Credit lines will now be an additional source of funding. Users will be required to give explicit consent before using pre-sanctioned credit lines. UPI system can now be used for payments through a pre-sanctioned credit line issued by a scheduled commercial bank to individuals. Small finance banks’ customers can access pre-approved credit lines through UPI. This will same as they use linked bank accounts or credit cards. They can get short-term credit instantly without the need of a separate loan application. 10 / 10 Q10. _____ All India Pension Adalat was chaired by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh in New Delhi? 12th 10th 11th 13th Explanation: 12th All India Pension Adalat was chaired by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh in New Delhi. During the 12th All India Pension Adalat, interaction between the Minister and pensioners from different states was held. He provided on-the-spot redressal of their pension-related grievances. Pension cases pending for over 120 days in 16 departments, as well as ministries were sought to be resolved during the Pension Adalat. During the Adalat, about 180 cases of ministries were discussed. The forum eliminated the need to approach courts for litigation as it provided forum for the redressal of pension-related grievances. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 17.02.2025 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 18.02.2025
