1 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 01.10.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Which company has signed an MoU with the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) to enhance research on using Rubber Process Oils in tyre and non-tyre rubber products? Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) Explanation: An MoU signed by Rubber Research Institute with Indian Oil. Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) have signed a MoU to enhance the research on using Rubber Process Oils marketed by IOCL in different tyre and non-tyre rubber products. Jessy MD, Director in charge of RRII, and Anil Vasu, DGM (Lubes) at IOCL signed the MoU. The aim of this collaboration is to improve product performance and rubber processing in these applications. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to foster innovations in rubber processing while addressing the growing global demand for environmentally sustainable industrial products. 2 / 10 Q2. What is the theme of World Environmental Health Day 2024? Clean Energy for a Sustainable Future Environmental Health: Creating Resilient Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Green Living: Reducing Pollution and Promoting Eco-Friendly Practices" Building Sustainable Cities for Future Generations Explanation: Every year on 26 September, World Environmental Health Day is celebrated. It is celebrated to raise awareness about the impact of environmental health on human lives. The theme of World Environmental Health Day 2024 is “Environmental Health: Creating Resilient Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation.” International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) founded World Environmental Health Day in 2011. The day was founded to focus on the importance of caring for the health of our environment. As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), healthier environments can be one of the key factors in preventing almost one-quarter of the global burden of diseases. As per WHO, Global environmental issues account for more than 12.6 million deaths each year. 3 / 10 Q3. In which country was the seventh edition of the Global Aerospace Summit held? Singapore Abu Dhabi Beijing Paris Explanation: Global Aerospace Summit recently held its seventh edition in Abu Dhabi from September 25 to 26, 2024. This event is an important platform for people involved in the aerospace industry to come together and discuss crucial topics such as sustainability, innovation, and involving young talent. Main Themes of the Summit The summit focused on several important themes, including: Aerospace technology Policy changes Investment in the industry One of the main areas of discussion was emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), electric propulsion, and hydrogen-powered aircraft. These technologies are seen as vital to the future of aviation and space travel. Summit’s Impact Since its first edition in 2012, the Global Aerospace Summit has played an important role in bringing together industry leaders, government officials, and academics. It has helped foster collaboration and innovation in the global aerospace industry. 4 / 10 Q4. Who among the following has received the prestigious Global Prestige Award at the House of Lords, UK Parliament? Akshay Kumar Prakash Jha Vinod Bachchan Abhishek Bachchan Explanation: Vinod Bachchan received the prestigious Global Prestige Award at the House of Lords, UK Parliament. The award has been given for his outstanding contributions to the Indian film Industry. The award ceremony was held under the auspices of Lord Bellamy KC and Lord Rami Ranger CBE. Vinod Bachchan has received the award for his influential role in bringing Indian Cinema to global audiences. He also highlighted that his vision of cinema in strengthening cultural exchange between India and UK. 5 / 10 Q5. How many indigenously developed computers did recently PM Modi dedicate to the nation in Pune? Two Three Four Five Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three PARAM Rudra supercomputers and two high-performance computing systems to the nation on 26 September 2024. These Computing systems were developed and manufactured indigenously under the National Supercomputer Mission and in line with the Make in India initiative PARAM Rudra Supercomputers The PARAM Rudra Supercomputer, named after Lord Shiva, has been designed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). It is based on the indigenous Rudra server developed by C-DAC and has a computing speed of one petaflops (1015 operations per second). C=DAC, under the Union Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeiTY), started developing a High-Performance computing system in the country in 1988 and has developed a series of supercomputers called the PARAM series. 6 / 10 Q6. Consider the following statements about Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. 1. India has signed Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. 2. This is an international agreement to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: India has signed Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement. This is an international agreement to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas. BBNJ Agreement was signed by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. BBNJ Agreement is an important step towards ensuring that the oceans remain healthy and resilient. The Law of the Seas Treaty agreement aims to guarantee the sustainable use and conservation of marine life on the high seas. The term "high seas" refers to areas that are outside of a country's territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, which can be up to 200 nautical miles or 370 kilometres from shores. 7 / 10 Q7. As per the latest annual Periodic Labour Force Survey, the national average unemployment rate has reached what percent in 2023-24? 3.2 per cent 4.1 per cent 3.5 per cent 2.8 per cent Explanation: As per the latest annual Periodic Labour Force Survey, the national average unemployment rate reached 3.2 per cent in 2023-24. The unemployment rate has decreased from 5.1 per cent in 2022-23 to 3.2 percent in 2023–24. Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh have achieved the most substantial reductions in unemployment rates. Haryana registered the sharpest drop in unemployment, falling from 9.2 percent in 2022–23 to 3.4 percent in 2023–24. Tamil Nadu registered the second sharpest decline, while Chattisgarh remained in the third spot. Goa tops the list with an unemployment rate of 8.5 per cent, followed by Kerala at 7.2 per cent and Nagaland at 7.1 per cent. Lakshadweep records the highest unemployment rate at 11.9 per cent among Union Territories. Madhya Pradesh is the only state where unemployment is below 1 percent. The national average worker-population ratio (WPR) stands at 38.7 percent. 8 / 10 Q8. Who will be the new Vice Chief of Air Staff? SP Dharkar RP Singh Ajay Kumar Singh Ratan Lodha Explanation: Air Marshal SP Dharka will be the new Vice Chief of Air Staff. He will succeed Air Marshal AP Singh, who is set to become the Chief of Air Staff. He has experience of more than 3,600 flying hours. He will bring extensive experience to the position. He joined the Air Force in June 1985 and has worked as a qualified flying instructor, fighter strike leader, instrument rating instructor and examiner, and Air Force examiner. He had also commanded a frontline fighter squadron and a Fighter Flying Training Establishment. He was the first Director General of the Defense Space Agency. He has been heading the Eastern Air Command for the last two years. 9 / 10 Q9. Who has won maiden IBSF World 6-Red title in Snooker? Kamal Chawla Malkeet Singh Vidya Pillai Keerthana Pandian Explanation: In Snooker, Kamal Chawla has won maiden IBSF World 6-Red title. He has won this title with a 6-2 victory over Pakistan’s Asjad Iqbal in the final at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This victory is significant for Chawla. Chawla was the runner-up in the 2017 edition of the tournament. India has also secured three more bronze medals through Malkeet Singh, Vidya Pillai, and Keerthana Pandian. In the women’s category, India’s Vidya finished with a bronze medal after semifinal loss to Hong Kong’s Ng On Yee. Malkeet Singh won the bronze after losing semifinal to Iqbal. Pandian also won bronze after losing to Fong Mei Mei of Hong Kong in her semifinal match. 10 / 10 Q10. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait has recently become the Chief Justice of the High Court of which state? Maharashtra Gujarat Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Explanation: Justice Suresh Kumar Kait was sworn in as the 28th Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Before his appointment as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court by President Draoupadi Murmu, Justice Suresh Kumar Kait was a judge of the Delhi High Court. He replaced the acting Chief Justice, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva.. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait is the first Dalit to be appointed as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Justice Kait is a native of Haryana. On September 5, 2008, he was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court. Later, in 2013, he was appointed as the Permanent Judge. He was transferred to the High Court of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in Hyderabad on April 12, 2016, and again to the Delhi High Court by the President in 2018. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait is expected to retire on 23 May 2025, when he will be 62. The retirement age of a High Court Judge is 62, and that of a Supreme Court Judge is 65. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 28.09.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 01.10.2024
