0 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 25.10.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Which state government announced the implementation of the Supreme Court order on sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs)? Punjab Haryana Haryana Rajasthan Explanation: Haryana government led by Saini implemented sub-classification of Scheduled Castes. The Nayab Singh Saini-led Haryana Cabinet in its first meeting announced that the state government will implement the Supreme Court order on sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs) with immediate effect. The move, a first in the country, comes after a Supreme Court order to further strengthen the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Dalit outreach in the state. It has earmarked 20% reservation for Scheduled Castes in government jobs and education. Before the assembly elections, and a fortnight after the Supreme Court’s August 1 verdict on sub-categorisation of SCs, the Saini government had approved the report of the Haryana Scheduled Caste Commission. The commission recommended a 10% sub-quota for 'deprived scheduled castes' in state government jobs. 2 / 10 Q2. When is Police Commemoration Day observed each year to honor the sacrifice of police personnel? October 15 October 18 October 21 October 25 Explanation: Police Commemoration Day is observed every year on 21st October to honor the loyalty and supreme sacrifice of police personnel for the nation. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah paid homage to the martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on 21st October 2024. On this day in 1959, 10 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were martyred during patrol duty at Indo- China border in an ambush laid by heavily armed Chinese troops. 3 / 10 Q3. The two-week COP16 biodiversity summit started in___________. Colombia Ecuador Panama Cuba Explanation: COP16 biodiversity summit kicked off in Colombia. The two-week COP16 biodiversity summit started in Colombia. The main aim of the summit is to halt the rapid destruction of nature which has reached unprecedented extremes globally in 2024. The summit aims to negotiate the next steps in implementing the landmark 2022 Kunming-Montreal accord. Since 1970, Climate change, deforestation, pollution and habitat destruction have led to a 69% decline in global wildlife populations. This summit will mark the 16th meeting of nations that signed the original 1992 Convention on Biodiversity. 23000 delegates will participate in the COP16 biodiversity summit. Delegates will be under pressure to prove their support for the goals laid out in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework agreement. 4 / 10 Q4. In which city was the 27th All India Forest Sports Championship held? Tamil Nadu Kerala Karnataka Chhattisgarh Explanation: The 27th All India Forest Sports Meet ended in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh claimed first position by securing a total of 174 medals. Kerala claimed second place with 103 medals, while Madhya Pradesh finished third with 88 medals. Nearly three thousand athletes representing various states and Union Territories participated in this five-day event. Around 300 competitions across 26 disciplines were held during the sports meet. 5 / 10 Q5. Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar has been appointed as ____ Chairperson of National Commission for Women. 7th 8th 9th 10th Explanation: Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar has been appointed as 9th Chairperson of NCW. She served as Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women (2016-2021). She led initiatives like “Sakshama” (support for acid attack survivors), “Prajwala” (linking self-help groups to central government schemes), and “Suhita” (24x7 helpline service for women). She also launched a publication named “Saad” dedicated to women's issues. She is the author of books, including ‘Vidhilikhit’ (on women’s legal issues) and ‘Aurangabad: Leading to Wide Roads’. Dr. Archana Majumdar has been appointed as the Member of the National Commission for Women (NCW). 6 / 10 Q6. Which governments will establish special courts for people with disabilities? Delhi Government Madhya Pradesh Government Madhya Pradesh Government Telangana Government Explanation: Delhi government will establish special courts for people with disabilities. This initiative has been approved by Chief Minister Atishi. This initiative aims to streamline the judicial process for people with disabilities. The chief minister underlined that the difficulties disabled people encounter in obtaining legal services will be lessened by the new courts. The goal of the action is to guarantee that their rights are upheld and to increase their faith in the legal system. The special courts' primary goal will be to swiftly settle disputes involving people with disabilities in order to reduce needless delays and procedural complications. Additionally, they will be made to meet the unique requirements of people with disabilities. 7 / 10 Q7. India and which country reached an agreement on border patrolling on the LAC? Pakistan Myanmar Bangladesh China Explanation: India and China reached on an agreement on border patrolling along LAC. After negotiations, India and China have agreed on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control. This announcement has been made by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. Indian and Chinese negotiators have been in contact over the past few weeks to resolve the remaining issues along the border. This agreement can lead to disengagement and resolution of tension that began in 2020. This announcement came ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia for the 16th BRICS Summit. The Indian and Chinese militaries have been on standoff since May 2020. About 75 percent of the disengagement problems at the border with China had been resolved. 8 / 10 Q8. Who has clinched the silver medal in the women’s recurve category in the Archery world cup? Bhajan Kaur Dola Banerjee Ankita Bhakat Deepika Kumari Explanation: India’s Deepika Kumari clinched the silver medal in the women’s recurve category. In the Archery World Cup Final, India’s Deepika Kumari won the silver medal in the women’s recurve category in Tlaxcala, Mexico. She was defeated by Li Jiaman of China, nil-6 in the Final. Deepika entered the final by defeating Alejandra Valencia of Mexico. This is the fifth time Deepika Kumari ended as a runner-up at the Archery World Cup. 9 / 10 Q9. Which country hosted the Exercise Kakadu from September 9 to 20? India Japan Australia United States Explanation: Quad countries took part in back-to-back naval war games. The Quad group of countries — India, Australia, Japan, and the U.S.—participated in back-to-back naval exercises. Exercise Malabar was conducted in Visakhapatnam from October 8 to 18. The Harbour Phase’ was held in Visakhapatnam, while the sea phase was held in the Bay of Bengal. Malabar 2024 Sea Phase shows the collaboration and engagement in the maritime domain between Quad countries. Exercise Kakadu, hosted by the Royal Australian Navy, was held from September 9 to 20. 10 / 10 Q10. In which district of UP was a new airport inaugurated under the UDAN scheme? Hapur Saharanpur Barabanki Jaunpur Explanation: PM Modi inaugurated airports in Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) and Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) under the UDAN scheme. The government has recently extended the UDAN scheme for 10 years. The initiative aims to enhance regional connectivity. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated a project worth 6,700 crore rupees in Varanasi Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar has been appointed as 9th Chairperson of NCW
