2 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 19.10.2023 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. What is the theme of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2023? "Decent Work and Social Protection: Putting Dignity in Practice for All" "Dignity for all in practice" "Building Forward Together: Ending Persistent Poverty, Respecting all People and our Planet" "Acting together to empower children, their families, and communities to end poverty" Explanation: Every year on 17 October, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated. The theme of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2023 is "Decent Work and Social Protection: Putting Dignity in Practice for All." On October 17, 1987, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was first observed. On 22 December 1992, the UN General Assembly declared 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The day also marks the anniversary of the call to action by Father Joseph Wresinski, which started the celebration of the World Day for Overcoming Extreme Poverty on 17 October. 2 / 10 Q2. Gitex Global 2023, a five-day tech extravaganza, started at which place? Dubai Singapore New York Paris Explanation: Gitex Global 2023, a five-day tech extravaganza, begins in Dubai. The 43rd edition of the annual UAE technology extravaganza, Gitex Global, will be organized from 16th -20th October. ‘The year to imagine AI in everything' is the theme of the Gitex Global 2023. The event will be the epicentre for the latest innovations and trends in AI (artificial intelligence), cloud computing, Web 3.0, cybersecurity, climate technology, etc. It is one of the oldest exhibitions, which was started in 1981. More than 250 government entities are participating in the event. The main focus of the event will be on the profound themes of the AI era and exploring the ethical, security, and innovative dimensions of AI technology. The India Pavilion is presented by Nasscom at Gitex Global 2023. It showcased emerging tech like AI, blockchain, AR, and VR. 3 / 10 Q3. How much has India's rank dropped among 47 countries in the Global Pension Index 2023? 42nd 43rd 44th 45th Explanation: India’s rank on the Global Pension Index 2023 declines to 45th position out of 47 countries. In 2022, India was ranked at 41st position out of 44 countries. In 2021, India was ranked at 40th out of 43 countries. India’s score improved slightly from 44.4 in 2022 to 45.9 in 2023. The report says India’s score improved mainly due to an improvement in the adequacy and sustainability sub-indices. Globally, the Netherlands is ranked at the first place. It is followed by Iceland and Denmark. Argentina is ranked last on the index. Mercer and CFA Institute have released the 15th annual Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI). The Netherlands had the highest overall index value (85.0). Iceland had an overall index value of 83.5. Denmark had an overall index value of 81.3. Argentina had the lowest index value (42.3). 4 / 10 Q4. Department of Land Resources and who signed an MoU to monitor the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana – Watershed Development Component WDC 2.O? National Institute of Rural Development Indian Institute of Sciences NITI Aayog National Remote Sensing Centre Explanation: Department of Land Resources (DOLR) and the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) have signed a MoU. This MoU is for monitoring of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana - Watershed Development Component, WDC 2.O. By using, conserving, and improving deteriorated natural resources like soil and water, it aims to restore the ecological balance. Ajay Tirkey, Secretary of the Department of Land Resources, and Somanath, Secretary of the Department of Space, attended the signing of the MoU in New Delhi. This MoU will aid in better utilization of wasteland and help in groundwater recharge. 5 / 10 Q5. Who has launched a web portal ‘Apna Chandrayaan’ on 17 October? Amit Shah Jitendra Singh Dharmendra Pradhan Hardeep Singh Puri Explanation: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a web portal with colouring books, online quizzes and jigsaw puzzles on India’s Chandrayaan mission. It will have online interactive quizzes for the Preparatory, Middle, and Secondary levels with explanatory feedback for responses. Digital certificates will be issued for all those who score more than 70%, and the first 1000 winners will receive age-appropriate books. Jigsaw Puzzles and Picture Builders for the Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, and Secondary levels have also been developed on this portal. 6 / 10 Q6. For whom is the government planning to implement Automatic Permanent Educational Account Registry? Farmers Doctors Students Teachers Explanation: Union Ministry of Education is planning to create a unique identification number, Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR), for every student from pre-primary to higher education. As part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the government is planning to create a 'One Nation, One Student ID' for every student. Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) will be in addition to the 12-digit Aadhaar ID. 7 / 10 Q7. Who will be the next Prime Minister of New Zealand? Helen Clark Jacinda Ardern Jim Bolger Christopher Luxon Explanation: Christopher Luxon will be the next Prime Minister of New Zealand. After six years of liberal rule, New Zealand elected conservative leader Christopher Luxon as Prime Minister. He has secured a decisive victory in the recent election. The liberal government was led by Jacinda Ardern for most of the time. Luxon’s National Party had won around 40% of the vote. He will form the government in alliance with the libertarian ACT Party. The Labour Party won around 25% of the vote, which is around half the proportion it got in the last election. 8 / 10 Q8. Which has released a report titled The High Cost of Cheap Water on the occasion of World Food Day? World Food Programme World Wide Fund for Nature UN Development Programme UN Environment Programme Explanation: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has released a report titled ‘The High Cost of Cheap Water’ on the occasion of World Food Day. According to the report, the global water crisis threatens $58 trillion in economic value. It also threatens food security and sustainability. This amount is a first-ever yearly estimate of the economic value of water and freshwater ecosystems. As per the report, the amount is equivalent to 60% of global gross domestic product. The analysis has been done in collaboration with Dalberg Advisors, a strategy consulting firm. Water and freshwater ecosystems have both direct and indirect benefits. 9 / 10 Q9. Who is the first Telugu actor to win the Best Actor award at the National Film Awards 2023? Nagarjuna Vijay Deverakonda Allu Arjun Mahesh Babu Explanation: On 17 October, the 69th National Film Awards conferred by President Draupadi Murmu in New Delhi. The Best Actor award was given to Allu Arjun for Pushpa: The Rise. The Best Actress award was given to Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi and Kriti Sanon for Mimi. 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' directed by R Madhavan was awarded the Best Feature Film of the year 2021. The Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Waheeda Rehman. The National Film Awards were established in 1954. Since 1973, the Directorate of Film Festivals of India annually administers the festival along with other major film events in India. 10 / 10 Q10. On what theme will 'Ayurveda Day' be organized this year? 'Ayurveda for One Health' 'Ayurveda for Health' 'Health and Ayurveda' 'One Health One Ayurveda' Explanation: This year 'Ayurveda Day' will be organized in 100 countries across the world. This year this day will be celebrated on the theme of 'Ayurveda for One Health'. To make this day a success, the Ministry of AYUSH will cooperate with all the ministries of the country. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC QUIZ 18.10.2023 UPSC QUIZ 19.10.2023
