ENGLISH QUIZ 05.05.2020

1.Which country will launch its first Arktika-M satellite for monitoring the Arctic climate and environment at the end of the year?

A. Russia

B. Israel

C. China

D. America

2.Renowned personality Ronald Vivian Smith passed away recently, he was a veteran _______.

A. Journalist

B. Historian

C. Geologist

D. Politician

3.International Firefighters’ Day was celebrated on:

A. 22 April

B. 23 April

C. 4 May

D. 3 May

ANSWERS:-

Answer: 1)A

Explanation

Russia will launch first ‘Arktika-M’ satellite for monitoring Arctic climate this year at the end of the year. The first Arktika-M spacecraft has been developed and is currently undergoing radio-electronic testing. The satellite is planned for launch towards the end of 2020. The second Arktika-M satellite is also under development and its launch is scheduled for 2023.

Significance

• The Arktika-M is a remote-sensing and emergency communications satellite.
• It will help collect meteorological data from the polar regions of the Earth.
• The data will help improve weather forecasts and enable scientists to better study climate change.

Why is this important to Russia?

• Russia’s territory stretches along the Arctic Ocean for thousands of km and the nation faces many challenges while trying to balance the economic development and environmental protection of its northern regions.

Answer: 2)B

Explanation

Eminent author and columnist Ronald Vivian Smith (81 years) passed away.

He is best known for his writings on Delhi. He was a descendant of Col Salvador Smith who trained the troops of Daulat Rao Scindia. His works include “The Delhi That No One Knows”, “Jasmine Nights & The Taj”, “Lingering Charm of Delhi”.

He also worked with PTI and The Statesman. His last column in The Hindu on April 25 was: “How Eurasian women took to ghazals and traditional dances”.

Answer: 3)C

Explanation

International firefighters day (IFFD) is observed on May 4 in order to honour the work and sacrifice made by firefighters. The day also pays respects to those who have lost their lives while performing their duty. On this day, people sport a symbolic red and blue ribbon badge. These two colours denote the main elements of a firefighters work. The red colour symbolises fire while the blue is for water. The combination of red and blue is also globally recognised for representing emergency service. The International Firefighters Day came into existence after five firefighters lost their lives while they were trying to control a wildfire in Australia’s Victoria’s Linton. The incident occurred on December 2, 1998, in which Garry Vredeveldt, Chris Evans, Stuart Davidson, Jason Thomas, and Matthew Armstrong lost their lives.