1 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 20.09.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Who inaugurated the 'Samvidhan Mandir' in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Maharashtra? Narendra Modi Jagdeep Dhankhar Rajnath Singh Amit Shah Explanation: 'Samvidhan Mandir' inaugurated by Jagdeep Dhankhar in Industrial Training Institutes in Maharashtra. The Samvidhan Mandir virtually inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar from the institute premises at 433 Industrial Training Institutes across Maharashtra. Mr Dhankhar was on a two-day visit to Maharashtra. On 15 September, Dhankhar presided over the inauguration of the Samvidhan Mandir at Elphinstone Technical High School and Junior College in Mumbai. The event was organised by Maharashtra Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department under the chairmanship of minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha. ITIs are post-secondary schools established to provide training in various trades. 2 / 10 Q2. Which country successfully launched the Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit using a QAIM-100 rocket developed by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard? China Pakistan North Korea Iran Explanation: • Chamran-1 satellite launched by Iran amid western concerns over missile technology. • On September 14, Chamran-1 research satellite successfully launched into orbit by Iran using a QAIM-100 rocket developed by the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard. • The launch is a milestone in Iran's aerospace programme. • The 60-kg Chamran-1 satellite was placed in a 550-km orbit and is designed to test "hardware and software systems for orbital maneuvering technology." • The Qaem-100 rocket, a solid-fuel, three-stage vehicle, was earlier used for another successful satellite launch in January. • The satellite launch comes against the backdrop of rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly over the Israel-Hamas conflict. • The launch has faced scrutiny and criticism from Western countries over concerns that the technology could be used for ballistic missile development. • The launch is also significant because it is the first under Iran's new reformist President Massoud Pezeshkian, after his predecessor Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash earlier this year. 3 / 10 Q3.Which received the first ESG rating from ICRA ESG? L T Finance Limited InCred Financial Services Aditya Birla Finance Ltd HDB Financial Services Explanation: InCred Financial Services received the first ESG rating from ICRA ESG. InCred received an “Impact 57, Moderate” rating for improvement in adopting comprehensive sustainability practices. ICRA ESG Ratings Ltd has assigned its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating from InCred Financial Services Ltd. An ESG Impact rating between 40 and 59 indicates that the entity has a moderate commitment to ESG principles. The ESG-assigned ratings help investors to assess the non-financial risks and opportunities associated with entities. These ratings also help the rated entity gain a better understanding and diagnostics of its ESG impact. 4 / 10 Q4. Which edition of the India Water Week has been inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu? 9th 8th 7th 6th Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu to inaugurate 8th India Water Week 2024. The 8th India Water Week 2024 will be inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu at Bharat Mandapam. The theme of the event is – Partnership and cooperation for inclusive water development and management. Around four thousand delegates including two hundred foreign delegates from 40 countries will participate in this event. More than one hundred exhibitors and startups will showcase their ideas in the water sector during the exhibition. The good water management will accelerate the economic growth of India. It will act as a global platform to elicit ideas and opinions from global-level decision-makers, researchers, experts, innovators and stakeholders. 5 / 10 Q5. PM Modi launched Subhadra scheme. Subhadra scheme is flagship initiative of which government? Odisha government Telangana government Andhra Pradesh government Kerala government Explanation: PM Modi launched Subhadra scheme in Bhubaneswar. Subhadra scheme is Odisha government’s flagship initiative. It is the largest women-centric initiative in Odisha. It is aimed at supporting more than 1 crore women. Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries of ages between 21 and 60 will get 50000 rupees over five years. Beneficiaries will get 10,000 rupees annually in two equal instalments by means of Aadhaar-linked, DBT-enabled bank accounts. At the time of launch event, PM Modi initiated 1st fund transfer to more than 10 lakh women beneficiaries. He laid the foundation stone of railway projects worth more than 2,800 crore rupees. He also laid the foundation stone of National Highway Projects of over 1000 crore rupees. 6 / 10 Q6. PM Modi virtually flagged off India’s first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between which of the following? Ahmedabad and Bhuj Nagpur and Secunderabad Kolhapur and Pune Durg and Visakhapatnam Explanation: PM Modi virtually flagged off India’s first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail. He inaugurated developmental projects worth more than 8,000 crore rupees at GMDC ground in Ahmedabad. Along with flagging off India’s first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Ahmedabad and Bhuj, he also flagged off six other Vande Bharat Trains. These trains include Nagpur to Secunderabad, Kolhapur to Pune, Agra Cantt to Banaras, Durg to Visakhapatnam, Pune to Hubballi, and the first 20-coach Vande Bharat train from Varanasi to Delhi. PM also released the plans for launch of Namo Bharat Rapid Rail in other parts of the country in future. 7 / 10 Q7. PM Modi inaugurated the Tuticorin International Container Terminal at _______________. Cochin Port Ennore Port VOC port Visakhapatnam Port Explanation: PM Modi inaugurated the Tuticorin International Container Terminal at VOC Port. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Tuticorin International Container Terminal at VOC Port in Tamil Nadu. It will be operated by the JM Baxi Group and has a draft of 14.20 m, a length of 370 m, and spans 10 hectares. It has the capacity to handle 6 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) of containers. This facility would play a crucial role in reducing logistics costs and saving foreign exchange for India. 8 / 10 Q8. GST Council formed a Group of Ministers (GoM) to suggest GST rates on health and life insurance products. What is the current rate of GST on health and life insurance products? 21% 18% 15% 12% Explanation: GST Council formed a Group of Ministers (GoM) to suggest GST rates on health and life insurance products. A 13-member Group of Ministers (GoM) will suggest a GST rate on premiums of various health and life insurance. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is the convenor of the GoM. At the 54th GST Council meeting on September 9, a GoM was set up to decide the GST rate on health and life insurance products. Currently, 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) is on insurance premiums. The Group of Ministers (GoM) will submit its report by October 30, 2024. In 2023-24, the centre and states collected Rs 8,262.94 crore through GST on health insurance premiums. 9 / 10 Q9. Global Bio-India 2024 fourth edition was successfully concluded at____________. Jaipur Singapore New Delhi Dubai Explanation: Global Bio-India 2024 fourth edition was successfully concluded. The fourth edition of Global Bio-India 2024 was organized by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology. Global Bio-India 2024 was organized under the theme: Biotech Innovation’ and ‘Bio-manufacturing’ and its impact on the Bioeconomy. It was organized from 12th – 14th September, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi in collaboration with Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). This was the largest representation of biotechnology stakeholders of India and international biotech community. On this occasion, contributions to the biotech industry were recognized with awards, namely BIRAC Innovators Awards Best Startup Exhibitor Awards Best Incubator Exhibitor Awards BioE3 Competition Awards 10 / 10 Q10. How many medals and Medallions of Excellence had India earned at the World Skills 2024 competition in Lyon, France? 13 14 15 16 Explanation: India earned 16 medals and Medallions of Excellence at the World Skills 2024 competition in Lyon, France. The awards include four Bronzes in Patisserie and Confectionery, Industry 4.0, Hotel Reception, and Renewable Energy. In addition, the Indian delegation received 12 medallions of excellence. Ashwitha Police, who competed in the patisserie and confectionary category, also received the Best of the Nation Award. Other medal winners include Dhrumilkumar Dhirendrakumar Gandhi and Sathyajith Balakrishnan (Industry 4.0), Joethir Adithya Krishnapriya Ravikumar (Hotel Reception), and Amaresh Kumar Sahu (Renewable Energy). More than 1400 people from over 70 nations competed in skill categories during the event. India competed in 52 skills. The 47th World Skills Competition was held from September 10 to 15, 2024. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 19.09.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 20.09.2024
