ENGLISH QUIZ 15.06.2020

1.How many July will the online meeting between India and the European Union take place?

A. 15 July

B. 17 July

C. 19 July

D. 21 July

2.Which battalion won the UNIFIL Environment Award?

A. Irish-Polish Battalion

B. Indian Battalion

C. US Battalion

D. Chinese Battalion

3.In which state did Prime Minister Modi inaugurate Asia’s largest solar project?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Andhra Pradesh

C. Madhya Pradesh

D. Bihar Pradesh

4.Who inked partnership with BOB for dealer financing?

A. YNRE

B. LNRE

C. ANRE

D. MNRE

5.Which nation will host the next edition of Asia Cup Cricket?

A. Sri Lanka

B. Pakistan

C. India

D. Bangladesh

6.Who borrowed the most market in the states?

A. Andra Pradesh

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Maharashtra

D. Rajasthan

ANSWERS:-

Answer: 1)A

Explanation

The 15th meeting of the India-European Union Summit will be held in virtual mode. The summit will deliberate on India-EU cooperation by covering various aspects such as political and security relations, trade and investment and economic cooperation. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and President of European Council Charles Michel will co-chair the 15th meeting of the India-European Union Summit to be held virtually.Foreign Ministry spokesman Anurag Shrivastagav said in a media briefing that the meeting will review the cooperation between India and the European Union in politics, security, trade, investment and economic sector.

Discussions that can take place during the summit:

• The 15th edition of the summit will specifically focus on strengthening the rule of democracy, law, and right to freedom amid China’s aggressive behaviour both at home and abroad.
• As the entire world is fighting COVID-19 pandemic, the leaders participating are expected to discuss global lives as well as the solidarity to protect lives, to strengthen preparedness and response capacities, and to mitigate socio-economic consequences.
• During the summit, the leaders can also show their determination to promote a rule-based multilateral order and effective multilateralism, with the United Nations and World Trade Organisation at its core.
• The summit can also discuss global and regional issues which will include current developments in Asia from the Afghan theatre to the Indo-Pacific region.

Answer: 2)B

Explanation

Indian battalion (INDBATT) has stationed with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has won an environment award for a project that aims to decrease waste generation, reuse plastic, build greenhouses and compost pits.

The Second place award was shared by the Mission’s Sector West Headquarters for the Sector West Infrastructure Management Centre(IMC) for generation of compost from food waste and Irish-Polish Battalion (IRISHPOLBATT) for its project in supporting the host communities by reducing the environmental hazards.

French-led Force Commander’s Reserve, Indonesian Battalion, Republic of Korea Battalion and Italian Battalion are the other units of UNIFIL who received the awards and recognitions.

UNIFIL’s Annual Environment Awards:

• UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Stefano Del Col gave the annual environmental awards to seven Missions entities for initiating and implementing innovative projects to preserve the environment.
• The award is presented to the individuals, UN positions, Branches, contingents, sections, Units that showcase leadership, innovation or activities towards improving and protecting the state of the Environment.
• The annual award was launched by UNIFIL on 4th December 2019 to recognise the environmental achievements within the Mission’s area of operations.

Answer: 3)C

Explanation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation a 750 MW Solar project set up at Rewa in Madhya Pradesh. The Rewa project will reduce carbon emission equivalent to about 15 lakh ton of CO2 per year. The project comprises three solar generating units of 250 megawatt each located on a 500 hectare plot of land situated inside a Solar Park. The Solar Park was developed by the Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited (RUMSL). It is a Joint Venture Company of Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited, and Solar Energy Corporation of India, a Central Public Sector Undertaking.  The project is also the first renewable energy project to supply to an institutional customer outside the State. The Delhi Metro will get 24 percent of energy from the project with the remaining 76 percent being supplied to the State DISCOMs of Madhya Pradesh.

Answer: 4)D

Explanation

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced a partnership for clean energy development. The partnership has been established between the USAID-supported South Asia Group for Energy (SAGE) and MNRE’s National Technical Institutions. As per the partnership, SAGE will offer advanced technical knowledge on clean energy development to MNRE’s National Technical Institutions. SAGE will also help US in achieving its goals of Asia EDGE (Asia Enhancing Growth and Development through Energy) Initiative.

The partnership will offer a formal platform for collaboration on clean energy development. It will also aim to increase the SAGE’s engagement with the MNRE National Institutions in order to make them a powerhouse of science, engineering, and technology for India as well as the entire South Asia region. Hence, it will bring the U.S. knowledge and expertise to the Indian national institutions. It will strengthen the broader partnership and friendship between both countries. SAGE is an association comprising of USAID, the U.S. Department of Energy, and three of the Department of Energy’s National Laboratories – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Answer: 5)A

Explanation

The ACC is currently working to ensure June 2021 as a suitable window for hosting the same. The tournament was supposed to be hosted by Pakistan Cricket Board, however, the board has exchanged its rights with Sri Lanka Cricket and now SLC will host the cup in June 2021, while PCB will host Asia Cup 2022.

Answer: 6)B

Explanation

According to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Tamil Nadu has raised ₹30,500 crores in the fiscal 2020-21 and has topped market borrowings among States in the country. Tamil Nadu, which has accounted for 17% of the borrowings done through the issue of bonds (known as state development loans), has been followed by Maharashtra ₹25,500 crores (14%), Andhra Pradesh ₹17,000 crores (9%) and Rajasthan ₹17,000 crores (9%). Tamil Nadu raised ₹1,250 crores at the low-interest rate of 6.63% for the 35-year bonds and ₹1,250 crores at the rate of 4.54% for the three-year bonds in the auction conducted by RBI. On July 7, Tamil Nadu borrowed an additional amount of ₹500 crores rather than the ₹2,000 crores originally planned. The State had planned to raise ₹2,000 crores through the issue of bonds of ₹1,000 each with tenures of 35 years and 3 years respectively. Tamil Nadu had an option to raise a further ₹250 crore in each of these securities, through what is known as the ‘greenshoe’ option.