ENGLISH QUIZ 17.01.2022

1. Which  commission has launched Khadi handmade paper slippers?

A. Khadi and Village Industries Commission

B. NITI Aayog

C. Planning Commission

D. Tribal Commission

2. Who has  become the first black woman to appear on a US coin?

A. Anzelo Gina

B. Maya Angelou

C. Milina James

D. Katherine Harris

3. Which specific organization has recently released the report “Global Economic Prospects”?

A. Unesco

B. United nations

C. World bank

D. Niti aayog

4. Adani Group and  which country’s largest steel maker POSCO have signed a non-binding MoU to explore business opportunities in India?

A. Australia

B. Africa

C. China

D. South Korea

5. Which media company’s famous journalist Kamal Khan has passed away?

A. Ndtv

B. Bhaskar

C. Times of india

D. New india

6. Which sportsperson has been appointed as DSP by the Assam government, who won the medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020?

A. Pv sindhu

B. Lovlina borgohain

C. Mira bai chanu

D. Avani lakhera

7. Which bank has been named as “Best Private Bank in India” in the recent Global Private Banking Awards?

A. Canara Bank

B. Indusland Bank

C. HDFC Bank

D. Indian Bank

8. In which state the first World Deaf T20 Cricket Championship will be held from January 10-20, 2023?

A. Telangana

B. Bihar

C. Chhattisgarh

D. Kerala

9. Assam government has recently decided to increase the size of which National Park?

A. Orang National Park

B. Kaziranga National Park

C. Manas National Park

D. Dibru Saikhowa National Park

10. Consider the following statements related to State of Forest Report 2021:

1. The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021.

2. The first survey was published in 1987, and ISFR 2021 is the 15th.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

11. Consider the following statements related to Cryogenic engine :

1. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully test-fired the cryogenic engine for the Gaganyaan manned space programme.

2. The test was conducted for 320 seconds at ISRO Propulsion Complex, in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.

3. This engine will be tested for four more times, for a cumulative duration of 1810 seconds.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 are correct

B. 1 and 3 are correct

C. 2 and 3 are correct

D. All of the above

12. Consider the following statements related to Tupolev Tu-160M :

1. The Russian defence forces recently unveiled a new Tupolev Tu-160M. It is a missile bomber.

2. It is also known as “White Swan”.The White Swan can fly at an altitude of 600 metres.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

Answer: 1) A

Explanation

• Khadi and Village Industries Commission under the Ministry of MSME has recently launched Khadi handmade paper slippers.
• The product was launched to support the handmade paper industry. The launch will strengthen traditional art in the country.
• It will generate employment for the artisans.
• The slippers are made of thick and soft paper board. These boards are handmade.

Answer: 2) B

Explanation

• Maya Angelou has become the first black woman to be featured on a United States (US) quarter coin.
• 25-cent coin, depicting Angelo with arms out to the side.

Answer: 3) C

Explanation

• According to the World Bank report, global economic growth will fall to 4.1 percent in 2022 and 3.2 percent in 2023.
• This decline will be due to new threats from variants of Corona and increase in inflation, debt and income inequality.

Answer: 4) D

Explanation

• Adani Group and South Korea’s largest steelmaker POSCO have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore business opportunities in India.
• This includes the establishment of a green, environment-friendly integrated steel mill at Mundra, Gujarat.
• The estimated investment of the project is up to $5 billion (approx. Rs 37,000 crore).

Answer: 5) A

Explanation

• NDTV’s famous journalist Kamal Khan has died of a heart attack.
• Kamal Khan was recognized as a flamboyant journalist.

Answer: 6) B

Explanation

• Lovlina Borgohain is the second sportsperson from the state to be appointed a DSP in Assam Police as per a new sports policy.
• In February last year, top sprinter Hima Das was given the same honour.

Answer: 7) C

Explanation

• HDFC Bank was named as the ‘Best Private Bank’ in India at the ‘Global Private Banking Awards 2021.
• Which was organised by Professional Wealth Management (PWM) in a virtual ceremony.

Answer: 8) D

Explanation

• The All India Sports Council for the Deaf has received approval from the International Committee for Sports for the Deaf to host the first World Deaf T20 Cricket Championship in Kerala from January 10-20, 2023.

Answer: 9) A

Explanation

• The Assam government has recently decided to increase the size of Orang National Park.
• This park will be expanded three times. Assam will add 200.32 square kilometer area to Orang National Park.
• Orang is the main habitat of rhinos. It became a tiger reserve in 2016.
• Other national parks in Assam are Dehing Patkai, Dibru-Saikhowa, Manas, Kaziranga, Nameri, Raimona.

Answer: 10) A

Explanation

• The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021.
• The biennial report by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) is an assessment of the country’s forest resources.
• It is an assessment of India’s forest and tree cover, published every two years by the Forest Survey of India.
• The first survey was published in 1987, and ISFR 2021 is the 17th.
• India is one of the few countries in the world that brings out such a survey every two years, and this is widely considered comprehensive and robust.
• The ISFR is used in planning and formulation of policies in forest management as well as forestry and agroforestry sectors.
• Three categories of forests are surveyed – very dense forests (canopy density over 70%), moderately dense forests (40-70%) and open forests (10-40%).
• Scrubs (canopy density less than 10%) are also surveyed but not categorised as forests.

Answer: 11) B

Explanation

• The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully test-fired the cryogenic engine for the Gaganyaan manned space programme. ISRO successfully qualified the cryogenic engine for the Gaganyaan program, achieving great success.
• The test was conducted for 720 seconds at ISRO Propulsion Complex, in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
• Performance of the engine met with the test objectives and parameters of the engine closely matched with predictions during entire duration of the test.
• This engine will be tested for four more times, for a cumulative duration of 1810 seconds.
• Following this, one more engine will undergo two short-duration tests and one long-duration test, in a bid to complete cryogenic engine qualification for Gaganyaan Programme.
• Successful long-duration test is a significant milestone for Human Space Programme Gaganyaan.
• The test ensures the reliability and robustness of cryogenic engine for induction into human-rated launch vehicle for Gaganyaan.

Answer: 12) C

Explanation

• The Russian defence forces recently unveiled a new Tupolev Tu-160M. It is a missile bomber.
• It is also known as “White Swan”.The White Swan can fly at an altitude of 600 metres.
• The bomber has been designed to carry nuclear war heads. It is one of the most heaviest supersonic miliary aircraft.
• The White Swan has been unveiled while Russia – NATO tensions are at the peak due to Ukraine crisis.
• It can carry 34 tonnes of load. The bomber can deliver 24 cruise missiles. It can trace 14,000 km without refuelling.
• The machine can be in the sky for more than a day during combat duties.