ENGLISH QUIZ 13.04.2022

1. Who has launched the new edition of Health Benefits Package 2022 under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana?

A. National Health Authority

B. BCCI

C. NITI Aayog

D. Planning Commission

2. The member countries of the United Nations General Assembly have recently suspended which country from the United Nations Human Rights Council?

A. Japan

B. Russia

C. America

D. Australia

3. Which  bank’s “Indus Merchant Solutions” app has won the Digital CX Awards 2022?

A. Bank of India

B. Canara Bank

C. IndusInd Bank

D. State Bank Of India

4. The Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu has \ given Sangeet Natak Akademi and Lalit Kala Akademi fellowships and awards to how many eminent artists?

A. 54 artists

B. 25 artists

C. 35 artists

D. 43 artists

5. DRDO and who successfully test fired the new version of Pinaka rocket system at Pokhran firing range?

A. Indian Army

B. ISRO

C. NITI Aayog

D. Army

6. Consider the following statements related to Atal Innovation Mission:

1. The continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has been approved by the Union Cabinet until March 2023.The AIM will be working on creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem and innovation culture in India.

2. Along with AIM’s extension, other targets have been included like the setting up of 201 Atal Incubation Centers (AICs) and 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs).

Which of the above statement/statements are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. Both 1 and 2

D. Neither 1 nor 2

7. Consider the following statements related to India and US hold 2+2 ministerial:

1. India and US organized 2+2 Defense and External Affairs talks in Washington. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar participated.

2. The talks will be held with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

3. This will be the first such dialogue under the Biden administration. On 11 April 2022, PM Modi discussed the ongoing bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Took part in a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden to review.

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

• A new version of the Health Benefit Package 2022, has been launched by the National Health Authority under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
• 365 new procedures have been added in the new version of the NHA Health benefit Package which takes the total to 1,949.
• Under this scheme, differential pricing has been introduced that is based on city type and the level of care.

Answer: 2) B

Explanation

• Russia has been suspended from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Russia was accused of violating human rights in Ukraine by its troops.
• The member states of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voted to suspend Russia.
• UNHRC is an intergovernmental body under the United Nations. It is responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights around the world. UNHRC also investigates human rights violations and addresses various human rights issues.

Answer: 3) C

Explanation

• Indus Merchant Solutions’, a mobile app for merchants of IndusInd Bank, got the Digital CX Awards 2022 for ‘Outstanding Digital CX – SME Payments’.
• The Digital CX Awards is organized by Digital Banker, a globally trusted financial news service provider.
• Indus Merchant Solutions being adjudged as a winner is a testament to its strength in offering customers a seamless banking experience, which aligns with the Bank’s ethos of ’customer-centricity.

Answer: 4) D

Explanation

• The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu has presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship and Sangeet Natak Awards for the year 2018 to 43 eminent artists (4 Fellows and 40 awardees).
• Naidu also presented Fellowships and National Awards of Lalit Kala Akademi for the year 2021 to 23 people (3 Fellows and 20 National Awards).

Answer: 5) A

Explanation

• The Indian Army has recently successfully test-fired a new version of the Pinaka missile.
• This test was done by DRDO and Indian Army at Pokhran firing range near the border of new western Rajasthan.
• Indian Army has tested more than 24 Mk-I (Enhanced) Rocket System (EPRS) in different areas, which have proved successful.
• In these tests Pinaka missile destroyed the target with complete accuracy and speed. He met the set standards.

Answer: 6) A

Explanation

• The continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has been approved by the Union Cabinet until March 2023.
• The AIM will be working on creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem and innovation culture in India.
• Along with AIM’s extension, other targets have been included like the setting up of 101 Atal Incubation Centers (AICs) and 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs).
• 200 start-ups will also be supported by the mission via the Atal New India Challenges.
• Rs 2000 crore has been allocated keeping in mind the new targets for the support and establishment of the beneficiaries.

Answer: 7) D

Explanation

• India and US organized 2+2 Defense and External Affairs talks in Washington. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar participated.
• The talks will be held with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
• This will be the first such dialogue under the Biden administration. On 11 April 2022, PM Modi discussed the ongoing bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Took part in a virtual meeting with US President Joe Biden to review.
• Topics such as the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between India and the US were discussed in this dialogue.
• Other topics related to science, defence, technology, emerging technology, public health, climate, COVID-19 pandemic management, etc. were also discussed.
• It also gave importance to dialogue building and strengthening the supply chain. India also highlighted the rise in commodity prices due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.