6 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 22.02.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. India's first dedicated GCC policy has been issued by which state? Karnataka Kerala Maharashtra Madhya Pradesh Explanation: India's first dedicated GCC policy has been released by Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh became the first state to launch a dedicated Global Capability Centre (GCC) policy. The Madhya Pradesh GCC Policy 2025 is a combination of incentives for capital expenditure, payroll, upskilling, and research. A designated nodal agency will be responsible for its implementation. This policy targets sectors such as IT, finance, engineering, human resources, and emerging technologies. This policy aims to attract over 50 GCCs and generate more than 37,000 jobs. Madhya Pradesh will act as a centre of excellence for IT/ITeS, advanced analytics, R&D and digital transformation. The policy has been unveiled ahead of Madhya Pradesh's biennial Global Investors' Summit. This policy is India's first dedicated framework for fostering GCC growth in tier-2 cities. 2 / 10 Q2. ‘ 'AI for Entrepreneurship' micro-learning module has been launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, National Skill Development Corporation and whom? Intel India Microsoft India Apple India Google India Explanation: AI programme has been launched by centre to empower 1 lakh young innovators. ‘AI for Entrepreneurship’ micro-learning module has been launched by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, National Skill Development Corporation and Intel India. The programme aims to encourage entrepreneurial thinking among young Indian entrepreneurs and clarify AI concepts. By 2025, it aims to equip one lakh young people with the necessary skills for a technologically advanced economy. The program will teach young people about AI and how to use emerging technology to identify commercial prospects. It includes creative problem-solving, entrepreneurial tactics, and AI for business growth. Both urban and rural learners can access the program. After finishing the module, participants will be jointly certified by Intel, MSDE, NSDC, and Skill India. 3 / 10 Q3. Who has been appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner? Bhawani Kumar Upasana Singh Gyanesh Kumar Jitendra Roy Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu appointed Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). His tenure will be till 26 January 2029. He is India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner. On 18 February 2025, incumbent Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar's term came to an end. CEC Gyanesh Kumaris a former IAS officer. He is 1988 batch officer of the Kerala cadre. In the ministry of parliamentary affairs, he held the position of secretary. President Droupadi Murmu has apppointed Dr. Vivek Joshi as the newly appointed Election Commissioner. He is an IAS officer from 1989 batch of Haryana cadre. 4 / 10 Q4. In which city will the first regional dialogue on social justice be held? Kanpur Lucknow Patna New Delhi Explanation: First-ever regional dialogue on social justice on 24-25 February 2025 will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Ministry of Labour & Employment will host it in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)-Employers’ Federation of India (EFI). India is leading the first ‘Regional Dialogue’ under the Global Coalition for Social Justice. As part of the dialogue, 80+ Coalition partners from the Asia Pacific region will come together. Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director-General of the ILO, will be the keynote speaker. First-ever regional dialogue on social justice will also mark 74th Foundation Day of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation. Global Coalition for Social Justice was launched by International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2023. Participation in it is voluntary. Participation is open to governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, international institutions, enterprises, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions. 5 / 10 Q5. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented the state budget of how many lakh crore rupees for the financial year 2025-26? Rs 1.90 lakh crore Rs 2.90 lakh crore Rs 0.90 lakh crore Rs 3.90 lakh crore Explanation: A 2.90 lakh crore rupees state budget has been presented by Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi for the 2025-26 fiscal. The budget focuses on agriculture and irrigation. 37,838 crore rupees has been allocated for the farm and allied sector. This is an increase of about 12 per cent in comparision to last year’s budget. Approximately 48% of Odisha’s workforce is dependent on agriculture. 80% of people are living in rural areas. ‘CM Kisan Yojana’ has been allocated 2,020 crore rupees. ‘Shree Anna Abhiyan’ has been allocated 600 crore rupees for the promotion of millets. 16 new initiatives has been announced in the budget. These include Rs 30 crore Shree Jagannath Darshan Yojana. 6 / 10 Q6. India's first commercial trial consignment of premium Sangola and Bhagwa Pomegranates was sent by sea to which country? Canada Australia United Kingdom United States Explanation: The first-ever sea shipments of Indian pomegranates to Australia facilitated by APEDA. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with Agrostar and K B Exports, successfully completed India's first commercial trial consignment of premium Sangola and Bhagwa Pomegranates to Australia by sea. After obtaining market access for Indian pomegranate exports to Australia, an action plan and standard operating procedure (SOP) for export of pomegranates to Australia were signed in February 2024. The first air consignment was dispatched in July 2024 after successful market access facilitation by APEDA and the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO). The first sea freight shipment departed from India on December 6, 2024 and arrived in Sydney on January 13, 2025, carrying 5.7 metric tonnes (MT) of pomegranates sourced from the Solapur region of Maharashtra. These were packed in 1,900 boxes, each containing 3 kg of premium fruits. Another commercial sea shipment carrying 1,872 boxes (6.56 tonnes) of the Bhagwa variety arrived in Brisbane, Australia, on January 6, 2025. India's agricultural export scenario is growing at an unprecedented pace, with fresh fruit exports growing 29% year-on-year. Pomegranate alone has witnessed a growth of 20%, indicating the immense potential of this segment. APEDA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, GoI, which plays a vital role in facilitating agricultural and processed food exports. 7 / 10 Q7. Which country will host the first Olympic ESports Games in 2027? United States Japan Saudi Arabia France Explanation: The inaugural Olympic Esports Games will be held in 2027 in Saudi Arabia. The International Olympic Committee said the first Olympic eSports Games will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, two years later, part of a 12-year deal signed with the country last year. The IOC has been looking at Esports for a number of years, setting up a dedicated commission to explore opportunities for the younger generation involved in gaming. With its traditional audience gradually aging, the governing body is attempting to connect with a younger generation of potential Olympic fans. In 2021, the IOC developed the Olympic Virtual Series, a pilot venture into Esports before signing a deal with Saudi Arabia last year to host the Olympic Esports Games. A six-member committee has been formed to determine which sports will be included in the first edition of the eSports Olympics. Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 Soccer World Cup. 8 / 10 Q8. Who will be the new CEO of Standard Chartered India? P. D. Singh Hari Shankar Singh Rajiv Kumar Yogesh Kumar Singh Explanation: P D Singh will be the new CEO of Standard Chartered India. Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of P D Singh as its chief executive officer (CEO) for India. He will take the place of Zarin Daruwala, who will retire on March 31. His appointment will become effective April 1. He was the CEO of JP Morgan Chase Bank in India, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the bank’s corporate banking franchise. Standard Chartered is a British multinational bank with operations in wealth management, corporate and investment banking, and treasury services. Its largest shareholder is the Government of Singapore-owned Temasek Holdings. Jose Vinals is the group chairman of Standard Chartered. 9 / 10 Q9. The government is planning to raise the deposit insurance limit from the __________. 10 lakh 15 lakh 3 lakh 5 lakh Explanation: The Finance Ministry is looking to raise the current limit of ₹5 lakh for deposit insurance. Money deposited by bank customers is insured under the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation Act, 1961 by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC). The deposit insurance limit was increased to ₹5 lakh in 2020 from ₹1 lakh. 1 Lakh was fixed in 1993. When a bank fails due to any uncertainties, the DICGC acts as a guard to secure the money of depositors. The government is planning to increase the deposit insurance limit after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) placed curbs on the Mumbai-based New India Co-operative Bank for lack of liquidity. 10 / 10 Q10. Who has launched digital brand identity manual to standardize online platforms? Amit Shah Ashwini Vaishnaw Jitender Singh Jitin Prasada Explanation: Digital brand identity manual has been launched by government to standardize online platforms. This will bring uniformity across government websites and digital platforms. The manual was launched by Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada. It is tailored to fulfil needs of government in setting up a harmonious visual identity across its digital platforms. It aims to ensure digital harmonization by facilitating simplified citizen interactions. The manual provides a blueprint for aligning the different digital platforms of the Indian government. 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