6 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 19.09.2023 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. What position does Prime Minister Modi hold in terms of popularity in a survey by Morning Consult? First Second Third Fourth Explanation: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again succeeded in maintaining his top position in terms of popularity among world leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has retained his top position as the world's most popular leader with an approval rating of 76 per cent, according to a survey by US-based consultancy firm 'Morning Consult'. Position of key leaders in the report According to the Global Leader Approval Survey, PM Narendra Modi's approval rating is 12 per cent higher than that of Swiss President Alain Berset, who is ranked second in the list. PM Narendra Modi has remained at the top of this list continuously for the last few years. US President Joe Biden is seventh on the list with an approval rating of 40%, his highest since March. According to the ratings, PM Modi's rating is ahead of other leaders including Australian PM Anthony Albanese, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The survey surveyed 22 global leaders for ratings. 2 / 10 Q2. Which state government has unveiled ‘Sarpanch Samvad’ mobile app? Arunachal Pradesh Assam Sikkim Bihar Explanation: Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria unveiled the 'Sarpanch Samvad' mobile application developed by the Quality Council of India (QCI) at Raj Bhavan. QCI launched 'Sarpanch Samvad' as an initiative with the goal of connecting approximately 2.5 lakh Sarpanches (village heads) from across India. It serves as a comprehensive platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and promoting collaboration among Sarpanches. This initiative enables Sarpanches to showcase the developmental activities taking place in their respective villages, gain knowledge of best practices, and network with fellow Sarpanches across the country. 3 / 10 Q3. Where does India rank among 154 countries in grassroots adoption of crypto? First Second Third Fourth Explanation: According to Chainalysis's 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index, India has topped 154 countries in grassroots crypto adoption. The government has introduced stringent taxation rules, including 30% tax on profits and 1% TDS (tax deducted at source) on crypto trades. Nigeria ranks second in the index, followed by Vietnam at third place. 4 / 10 Q4. World Bamboo Day is celebrated on? 15 september 16 september 17 september 18 september Explanation: Every Year on 18 September, World Bamboo Day is celebrated. It has been celebrated by the World Bamboo Organization since 2009 to increase the awareness of bamboo globally. The day serves as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of bamboo and to promote its role in sustainable development, poverty alleviation, environmental protection, and cultural preservation. UN has announced 2021 to 2030 as a Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. World Bamboo Organization has endorsed this initiative. The Kew Declaration on Reforestation for Biodiversity, Carbon Capture and Livelihoods to Protect and Restore the World’s forests has also been signed by the World Bamboo Organisation. The 8th World Bamboo Congress, held in Bangkok in 2009, had declared September 18 to be World Bamboo Day. 5 / 10 Q5. Which is the only Indian company included in the top 100 ranking company of Time magazine’s ‘The World’s Best Companies 2023’? Reliance Flipkart TATA Infosys Explanation: Bengaluru-headquartered IT services provider Infosys has secured a coveted spot in Time magazine's 'The World's Best Companies 2023' list. Infosys is the only Indian company to make the top 100 ranking, coming in at 64th position with an impressive overall score of 88.38. Infosys is ranked 135th in terms of sustainability and 103rd in terms of employee satisfaction. Infosys Founded in 1981 by four engineers including NR Narayana Murthy, Infosys has become India's second largest IT company in terms of revenue. The company's illustrious history is marked by its dedication to technical excellence and innovation. Notably, Infosys has a prominent connection to the political scene of the United Kingdom, as NR Narayana Murthy's son-in-law is Rishi Sunak, who serves as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 6 / 10 Q6. In which state has the 108 feet high statue of Adi Shankaracharya “Statue of Equality” been inaugurated? Tamil Nadu Karnataka Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan Explanation: On September 18, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled a massive 108-feet-tall statue of eighth-century philosopher Adi Shankaracharya in Mandhata town (also known as Omkareshwar) in Khandwa district, about 80 km from Indore. This event has been named 'Ekatmata Ki Pratima' or 'Statue of Oneness'. This statue is located on Mandhata mountain near the holy Omkareshwar temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan mooted the idea of this statue during his visit to Omkareshwar in January 2017. 7 / 10 Q7. ‘Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana’ has been launched by which state government? Tamil Nadu Karnataka Kerala Odisha Explanation: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the 'Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana' to promote nutrition. The primary objective of the program is to meet the nutritional needs of mothers, adolescent girls, and children in Odisha. Specific provisions of the scheme include supplementary nutrition for adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 years, additional dry food for pregnant women, and complete meals for severely malnourished children. Moderately malnourished children will get vitamin-rich Chhatua (roasted gram flour) and eggs. Odisha is the first state in India to make a dedicated nutrition budget for the financial year 2020-21. 8 / 10 Q8. Which site of India has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site? Bharat Mandapam Shantiniketan Jim Corbett National Park Statue of Unity Explanation: Another historical site of India has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Shantiniketan (West Bengal) has been declared as a World Heritage Site. It was established in 1901. In 1921, a 'World University' was established in Shantiniketan, which was later recognized as 'Visva Bharati'. With this the number of World Heritage Sites in India has increased to 41. The expanded 45th session of the World Heritage Committee is being held in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) from 10 to 25 September. 9 / 10 Q9. Yashobhoomi India International Convention and Expo Center was inaugurated in which state/UT? Ladakh Assam Delhi Bihar Explanation: PM Modi inaugurated the first phase of India International Convention and Expo Center called 'Yashobhoomi' in Dwarka, Delhi. It is one of the largest convention centers in the world. About Rs 5400 crore has been spent in preparing it. It is spread over an area of 8.9 lakh square meters. Yashobhoomi is much bigger than the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center which was built in view of the recently held G20 Summit. 10 / 10 Q10. What is the minimum age prescribed for applying for PM Vishwakarma Yojana? 18 years 21 years 25 years 30 years Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started Vishwakarma Yojana. PM Modi launched this scheme on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti and his 73rd birthday. The Cabinet had recently approved a budget of Rs 13,000 crore for this scheme for five years. People applying for Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana should be 18 years or older. 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