ENGLISH QUIZ 11.02.2022

1. Which has made the ATLAS Asteroid Tracking System the first system capable of scanning the entire space for 24 hours?

A. NASA

B. ISRO

C. DRDO

D. Christ

2. Recently which union territory has join the National Single Window System?

A. Delhi

B. Jammu and Kashmir

C. Mumbai

D. Pune

3. Which union territory has recently opened the world’s largest igloo cafe?

A. Dadar Nagar Haveli

B. Andaman and Nicobar

C. Jammu and Kashmir

D. Delhi

4. What is the name of the new IPL franchise Ahmedabad?

A. Gujarat Strikers

B. Pune Titans

C. Ahmedabad Titans

D. Gujarat Titans

5. In which year Olympics new sports have been included surfing and climbing?

A. 2028

B. 2023

C. 2024

D. 2025

6. China and which country have recently signed an agreement CPEC?

A. Japan

B. Pakistan

C. America

D. Australia

7. Which cricket team has recently become the first team to play 1000 ODIs?

A. New Zealand cricket team

B. Sri Lanka Cricket Team

C. Indian Cricket Team

D. Australia cricket team

8. Which top science advisor to President Joe Biden has resigned from his post?

A. Lloyd Austin

B. rex tillerson

C. Kathleen Hicks

D. Eric Lander

9. Who has been appointed as the new instructor in the National Defense Academy (NDA)?

A. Subedar Sanjay Kumar

B. Subedar Bana Singh

C. Subedar Ram Singh

D. Subedar Manoj Kumar

10. Consider the following statements:

1. The Endurance 22 Expedition recently left Cape Town on schedule. It has moved towards the Weddell Sea in Antarctica. The Endurance 22 expedition was flagged off by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust.

2. This expedition will be operated at sea for a total of 15 days.Endurance22 Expedition was departed by Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust.

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:

1. The Aravalli Biodiversity Park in Gurugram, Haryana, has been declared as India’s first “other effective area-based conservation measures” (OECM) site.

2. The park is spread over 190 acres. It has a semi – arid vegetation. It has more than 43,000 shrubs, 101,000 trees and 300 endemic plant species. Earlier, the park was a mining site.

3. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) gives OECM tag to those areas that are not protected but support rich biodiversity.

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:

1. Union government put ban on the import of drones other than for security, research and defence purposes.

2. Government banned drone import with the aim of promoting ‘Made in India’ drones. However, there will be no ban on import of drone parts.

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

13. Consider the following statements:

1. Union Minister of Power, R K Singh has launched Powerthon-2022, a hackathon competition to find technology-driven solutions to solve the complex problems in power distribution and to ensure quality and reliable power supply.

2. Powerthon-2022 is a hackathon competition under RDSS.

3. It will be organised to find technology driven solutions for solving complex problems in power distribution. It seeks to ensure quality and reliable power supply.

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

Answer:

Answer: 1) A

Explanation

• The NASA-funded Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) has become first survey capable of searching entire dark sky for near-Earth objects (NEOs), every 24 hours.
• ATLAS is a state-of-the-art asteroid detection system. It is operated by University of Hawai‘i (UH) Institute for Astronomy(IfA) for Planetary Defense Coordination Office (PDCO) of NASA.

Answer: 2) B

Explanation

• In a historic achievement, Jammu & Kashmir became the first Union Territory to be onboarded the National Single Window System (NSWS). This marks a major leap in Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in the Union Territory.
• Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha launched the J&K Single Window Clearance System integrated with NSWS yesterday in the presence of Shri Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, Govt of J&K, Ms. Sumita Dawra, Additional Secretary, DPIIT, Shri Ranjan Thakur, Principal Secretary Industries & Commerce, Govt of J&K.

Answer: 3) C

Explanation

• An igloo café was recently opened in Jammu and Kashmir. It is now the largest igloo café in the world. The name of the Café is Snowglu. It was built by Wasim Shah, the owner.
• The café has been built in Gulmarg, Kashmir. It is 44.5 feet in diameter and 37.5 feet in height. The café has become one of the major tourist attractions in the region.
• There are two sections in the café. One section is for art and the other for seating.

Answer: 4) D

Explanation

• Gujarat Titans is the official name of the new Ahmedabad franchise owned by CVC Capital as Hardik Pandya is all set to lead the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.
• The naming of the Ahmedabad franchise comes days after Lucknow, owned by RPSG Group, announced its official name as Lucknow Super Giants. The Lucknow team will be led by KL Rahul.

Answer: 5) A

Explanation

• 2028 Olympics is to be held in Los Angeles.
• This is after the 2024 Olympics to be held in Paris.
• The 2022 Olympics was held in Tokyo.
• It includes surfing, climbing and skateboarding.
• These are new sports. They were introduced in 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
• Weightlifting, boxing and modern pentathlon have been left off.

Answer: 6) B

Explanation

• Pakistan and China have recently signed an agreement to start the second phase of the $ 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor “CPEC”.

Answer: 7) C

Explanation

• Indian cricket team recently became the first team to play 1000 ODI matches. The Indian team has so far won two ODI World Cups and one T20 World Cup.
• In all, the team has won 519 ODI matches out of the 1000 matches. Nine matches ended in tie and 41 matches ended without results.
• After India, the Australian team has played the second highest number of matches. The Australian team has played 958 one day international matches. Following Australia, Pakistan has played 936 ODI matches. England is in the seventh position. The team had played 761 matches.

Answer: 8) D

Explanation

• Eric Lander, the principal science adviser to President Joe Biden, has resigned.
• Lander’s resignation is the first in the Biden administration at the cabinet level.

Answer: 9) A

Explanation

• The National Defense Academy (NDA) has appointed Param Vir Chakra awardee Subedar Sanjay Kumar as an instructor.
• The academy said that the appointment of Kumar of the 13th Battalion of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles for the cadets is a matter of great pride for us.

Answer: 10) A

Explanation

• The Endurance 22 Expedition recently left Cape Town on schedule. It has moved towards the Weddell Sea in Antarctica. The Endurance 22 expedition was flagged off by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust.
• The mission of the expedition is to locate, survey and film the lost ship Endurance of famed polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
• This expedition will be operated at sea for a total of 35 days.Endurance22 Expedition was departed by Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust.
• It aims to locate, survey and film the lost ship of renowned polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, wreck of Endurance.ExpIt will be run from SA Agulhas II, which is the South African icebreaking polar supply & research ship.
• It belongs to the South African Government and is managed by South African company African Marine Solutions (AMSOL).

Answer: 11) B

Explanation

• The Aravalli Biodiversity Park in Gurugram, Haryana, has been declared as India’s first “other effective area-based conservation measures” (OECM) site. This was informed by the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change on the occasion of World Wetlands Day.
• The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) gives OECM tag to those areas that are not protected but support rich biodiversity.
• The OECM tag is provided by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN. According to IUCN, the OECM sites are not protected but are rich in biodiversity.
• The Aravalli hills are the first OECM site of the country. The proposal to make Aravallis as the OECM was made by the National Biodiversity Authority.
• The park is spread over 390 acres. It has a semi – arid vegetation. It has more than 43,000 shrubs, 101,000 trees and 300 endemic plant species. Earlier, the park was a mining site.
• It was transformed into a city forest through immense efforts of environmentalists, scientists, ecologists along with the local population. Aravallis are considered as the green lungs of Delhi.
• They support leopards, fox, sambhar and jackals. The Aravallis provide 7.07% of oxygen to Delhi.

Answer: 12) C

Explanation

• Union government put ban on the import of drones other than for security, research and defence purposes.
• Government banned drone import with the aim of promoting ‘Made in India’ drones. However, there will be no ban on import of drone parts.
• Government has taken several steps for boosting domestic manufacturing of drones and drone component.
• Government announced a Rs 120-crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
• It liberalised drone operation rules.
• Government also prohibited Import policy for drones in Completely Built Up or Semi Knocked Down or Completely Knocked Down form, with exceptions provided for R&D, defence and security purposes.

Answer: 13) D

Explanation

• Union Minister of Power, R K Singh has launched Powerthon-2022, a hackathon competition to find technology-driven solutions to solve the complex problems in power distribution and to ensure quality and reliable power supply.
• Powerthon-2022 is a hackathon competition under RDSS.
• It will be organised to find technology driven solutions for solving complex problems in power distribution. It seeks to ensure quality and reliable power supply.
• To run this competition, power ministry will have a standing body.This innovation will be open and an ongoing scheme.Under the programme, ideas and concepts will be rewarded with licence.
• The development of prototypes will also be fostered.It will bring together qualified mentors with TSPs, innovators, and other participants for creating teams that hack for future and develop solutions, for creating a vibrant and efficient electricity network.
• The launch of Powerthon-2022 was announced by REC Limited in collaboration with SINE and IIT Bombay.