2 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 25.02.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Which city has hosted the first All India Conference of Transgenders? Jaipur Ajmer Hyderabad Lucknow Explanation: Ajmer hosted the first All India Conference of Transgenders. The 10-day conference was organised in memory of Anita Bai. Anita Bai has been mentor of the Gaddipati Saloni Nayak of Ajmer's transgender community. About 2,000 community members attended the Panch ritual performed in the Khichdi Tulai festival. The community collectively performs the Khichdi Tulai ritual, the first ritual of the conference. Several stalls including medical, banking, perfume and tour operators have been set up in the venue. 2 / 10 Q2. Where will International Association of Aids to Marine Navigation Conference and General Assembly take place in September 2027? Mumbai Delhi Lucknow Hyderabad Explanation: International Association of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) has elected India to its Vice Presidency. The election was held during IALA's inaugural General Assembly in Singapore. T.K. Ramachandran, the Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, led the Indian delegation. The election shows India's dedication to improving navigational aids and promoting maritime safety. It also highlights India's contribution to promoting global collaboration in the maritime industry. In December 2025, the IALA Council meeting will be held in India. The IALA Conference and General Assembly will take place in Mumbai in September 2027. 3 / 10 Q3. With which of the following countries has India signed an MoU to further collaboration in lithium mining and exploration? UK France Argentina Japan Explanation: An MoU was signed by Argentina and India to further their collaboration in lithium mining and exploration. Raul Alejandro Jalil, the governor of Catamarca, Argentina, and G. Kishan Reddy, the minister of coal and mines, met and signed the MoU. New Delhi was the venue where the meeting was held. The goal of the meeting was to increase collaboration in the mining industry, particularly in the areas of investment opportunities and lithium exploration. In order to increase India's engagement in Argentina's mining industry, the meeting prioritized knowledge sharing and infrastructure support. India and Argentina reiterated their commitment to deepening their relationship in the vital minerals sector with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding. It is expected that this partnership will open up new mining potential for Indian businesses in Latin America. 4 / 10 Q4. Which state governments has approved a new land law 'to protect cultural identity and natural resources'? Manipur Assam Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand Explanation: Uttarakhand government approved a new land law 'to protect cultural identity and natural resources'. Uttarakhand Cabinet approved a more stringent land law to "protect" the state's resources and "maintain" its original identity. As per the Cabinet decision, individuals from outside the state will not be able to purchase horticultural and agricultural land in 11 districts of Uttarakhand except Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar. The government has taken this decision to ensure proper land use in hilly regions and prevent encroachments. Now, district magistrates will not have the authority to personally grant permission for land purchases. All district magistrates will have to submit regular reports related to land purchases to the Revenue Council and the government. The new law will repeal the land law enacted in 2018. 5 / 10 Q5. Which edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue was organized in Pune, Maharashtra? Sixth Seventh Eighth Ninth Explanation: 9th Asia Economic Dialogue was organized in Pune, Maharashtra. Union Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the 9th Asia Economic Dialogue. The three-day Dialogue is being co-hosted in collaboration with Pune International Centre. “Economic Resilience and Resurgence in an Era of Fragmentation” was the theme of the Dialogue. Many key contemporary topics in geo-economics, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, economic imperatives of Cyber Security, etc. were discussed in the meeting. Asia Economic Dialogue 2025 brought together political leaders and senior government officials, academicians, policymakers, and industry experts from India and abroad. It also aims to resolve issues of economic fragmentation and identify actionable pathways for resilience and resurgence. It is the External Affairs Ministry’s annual flagship ‘Track 1.5 Dialogue’ on Geoeconomics. 6 / 10 Q6. Which and the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance scientific collaboration? Indian Council for Agricultural Research Indian National Science Academy Indian Council of Medical Research Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Explanation: CSIR and NAST inked an MoU to strengthen Indo-Nepal Scientific Cooperation. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, and the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance scientific collaboration between India and Nepal. The main aim of the MoU is to bolster scientific and technological cooperation. The agreement was signed by Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General of CSIR and Secretary of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), and Prof. Dr. Dilip Subba, Vice-Chancellor of NAST. Under this MoU, a broad framework for collaboration in areas such as biological sciences, water technologies, alternative energy, and material sciences will be established. This agreement will open new avenues for joint research, innovation, and knowledge exchange. The partnership between CSIR and NAST started in 1994. This new agreement will enhance the collaboration through joint research projects, seminars and capacity-building programs. 7 / 10 Q7. India’s first Bifacial Solar Plant on the Metro Viaduct has been inaugurated by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at ______________. Okhla Vihar Metro station Arthala Metro station Bata Chowk Metro station Chandni Chowk Metro station Explanation: India’s first Bifacial Solar Plant on the Metro Viaduct has been inaugurated by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated India’s first vertical bifacial solar plant on a metro viaduct at Okhla Vihar Metro station. He also inaugurated a one-megawatt rooftop solar power plant installed at Khyber Pass depot. The vertical bi-facial solar panels can capture sunlight from both sides. It will use the metro’s elevated structure for solar energy generation without occupying any additional land. Vertical solar panels and energy-efficient LED systems will pave the way for sustainable urban living. This plant has been inaugurated as part of the International Conference on ‘Green Metro Systems – The Future of Urban Mobility’ held in Delhi. DMRC in close association with the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Indian Green Building Council hosted the conference. India is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 with growth and sustainability. 8 / 10 Q8. Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of SBI Card from April 1? Salila Pande Dinesh Kumar Khara Dinesh Kumar Khara Rajnish Kumar Explanation: Salila Pande has been appointed as the MD & CEO of SBI Card from April 1. The board of SBI Cards and Payment Services has appointed Salila Pandey as Managing Director and CEO with effect from April 1, 2025. Pandey's appointment will be for a term of two years. He has been nominated by the State Bank of India. The board has approved the appointment of Pandey following the retirement of Abhijit Chakraborty from the services of State Bank of India with effect from March 31, 2025. Pandey is the Chief General Manager at State Bank of India. She joined SBI as a Probationary Officer in 1995 and has been associated with the country's largest banking group since then. SBI Cards & Payment Services Limited is a leading credit card company and payment service provider in India. In May 1998, it was established as a joint venture between the State Bank of India and GE Capital. It is headquartered in Gurgaon. 9 / 10 Q9. Who has been named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year (ISWOTY) for 2024? PV Sindhu Mirabai Chanu Manu Bhaker Nikhat Zareen Explanation: BBC has named Bhaker as the Indian Sportswoman of the Year. Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker has been named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year (ISWOTY) for 2024 after a global public vote. The 22-year-old was honoured for her historic feat of becoming the first Indian woman to win two medals at the same Olympic Games. Previously, Bhaker has won the BBC's ISWOTY Emerging Athlete of the Year award. Her fellow shooter Avani Lekhara was honoured with the BBC ISWOTY Para-Sportswoman of the Year award. The fifth edition of BBC ISWOTY was produced and managed by Collective Newsroom. 10 / 10 Q10. Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented the budget of ______________for FY 2025-26. 6.09 lakh crore 7.09 lakh crore 8.09 lakh crore 9.09 lakh crore Explanation: Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented the budget of ₹8.09 lakh crore for FY 2025-26. This is the biggest budget of the Uttar Pradesh government till date. The budget is focused on research & development and Information Technology. This is the ninth consecutive budget of the government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. 22% of the Budget has been allocated for development purposes, 13% for education, 11% for agriculture and related services, and 6% for health. The total Budget outlay for the financial year 2025-26 is 9.8% higher than the Budget outlay for FY25. The State Government will develop an Artificial Intelligence City and set up a park for technological research in Cyber Security. 49.86 lakh smartphones/tablets have been given under the Swami Vivekananda Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana. Meritorious female students will receive scooters under the Rani Laxmibai Scooty Yojana. Under the Mukhya Mantri Gramodyog Rojgar Yojna, bank loans will be provided to 800 beneficiaries, and new enterprises will be established to provide employment to 16,000 people. Rs 509 crore for solar pump installations under PM Kusum Yojana while Rs 124 crore has been allocated for promoting natural farming across all districts. About 20.5 per cent of the budget will be spent on capital expenditure. Rs 461 crore has been allocated for the Defense Industrial Corridor project along the Bundelkhand Expressway. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation Exercise Dharma Guardian 2025 will be held at Mount Fuji, Japan from February 25 to March 9 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 25.02.2025
