ENGLISH QUIZ 17.05.2022

1. In which state has Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the ‘Utkarsh Samaroh’ organized?

A. Gujarat

B. Rajasthan

C. Haryana

D. Punjab

2. Which bank has launched its online platform ‘Trade Nxt’?

A. HDFC bank

B. Union Bank of India

C. ICICI Bank

D. Punjab National Bank

3. India has contributed how much US dollar to the UN for the purpose of promoting Hindi language?

A. 200,000 US Dollars

B. 400,000 US Dollars

C. 800,000 US Dollars

D. 600,000 US Dollars

4. Brokerage firm Morgan Stanley has reduced India’s FY2023 projected growth rate to what percent?

A. 5 percent

B. 6 percent

C. 7 percent

D. 7.6 percent

5. Which state has reinstated the old pension scheme for state employees in its budget?

A. Chhattisgarh

B. Kerala

C. Gujarat

D. Maharashtra

6. Which country has been elected as the new President of Association of Asian Election Authorities for the year 2022-24?

A. Australia

B. India

C. Africa

D. Japan

7. Which country’s President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has passed away?

A. Bangladesh

B. Australia

C. United Arab Emirates

D. Africa

8. International Families Day is celebrated on?

A. 12 May

B. 13 May

C. 14 May

D. 15 May

9. Who among took oath as the new Chief Minister of Tripura?

A. Manik Saha

B. Tirath Singh Rawat

C. Bhupendra Patel

D. Rahul Sachdeva

10. Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) took a step forward in its manned space mission program ‘Gaganyaan’ by successfully completing static test firing of a solid fuel-powered rocket booster engine.

2. The GSLV Mk-III rocket which will be used for the Gaganyaan mission will have three HS200 boosters which will supply the thrust for lift-off.

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 GatiShakti Sanchar portal:

1. The Department of Telecommunications has launched the GatiShakti Sanchar portal, which would streamline the application and approval procedure for right of way (RoW) across the country.

2. According to Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the platform would help achieve the goal of Ease of doing business for telecoms infrastructure projects, which is in line with the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister.

3. The portal has been developed keeping in view the vision areas of the NationalBroadband Mission at the core, which are providing broadband infrastructure as a core utility to every citizen, Governance and services on demand, and in particular, digital empowerment of the citizens of the country.

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 Northern Ireland Protocol:

1. Northern Ireland Protocol is becoming a point of tension between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK).

2 Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom (UK). It shares a border with the Republic of Ireland (a member of the EU).

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

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually addressed the ‘Utkarsh Samaroh’ program organized in Bharuch, Gujarat.
• The event was organized to celebrate 100% saturation of the four flagship schemes of the state government in this district.
• While interacting with the people of this district, PM Modi talked about the Utkarsh initiative. Bharuch district administration carried out this initiative from January 1 to March 31, 2022 with an aim to provide full coverage of four state government schemes for the elderly, widows and poor citizens of this district.
• A total of 12,854 beneficiaries were identified under the four schemes.

Answer: 2) B

Explanation

• The Union Bank of India (UBI) has launched an online platform, ‘Trade nxt’, which enables corporate, and MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) to transact all cross-border export-import transactions from the comfort of their place, i.e. eliminates the need for companies to visit a bank branch for the same.
• It offers seamless entry and processing of letters of credit (LC), bank guarantees, export/import bills, disbursement of export credit, outward & inward remittances, dealer financing etc.

Answer: 3) C

Explanation

• The government of India has contributed USD 800,000 to the United Nations(UN) as part of the initiative which aims to enhance public outreach of the organisation in Hindi.
• R Ravindra, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, handed over a cheque for the ‘Hindi @ UN’ project to Mita Hosali, Deputy Director and Officer-In-Charge (News and Media Division), UN Department of Global Communications (DGC).

Answer: 4) D

Explanation

• Morgan Stanley downgraded India’s growth forecast to 7.6% from 7.9% for FY2023 amid a slowdown in global growth, higher commodity prices and risk aversion in global capital markets.
• This 7.6% forecast is a baseline forecast for India while its bearish and bullish growth projections are 6.7% and 8%, respectively.

Answer: 5) A

Explanation

• In his Budget statement, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced the government’s plan to revert to the old pension scheme (OPS) for state employees and quadruple the monthly MLA local area development money.
• Over three lakh individuals who started work after January 1, 2004 will profit from the change. It will not, however, apply to members of the All India Services, such as the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service.
• The fundamental distinction between the two pension systems is that, while an employee must make a voluntary contribution to their pension by deducting 10% of their basic income and dearness allowance, there is no such deduction under OPS.

Answer: 6) B

Explanation

• India is elected as the new Chair of the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) for 2022-24.
• India was unanimously elected as the Chair of AAEA at the meeting of the Executive Board and General Assembly in Manila, the Philippines held.
• The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) 3-member delegation attended the Executive Board meeting in Manila. It was headed by Deputy Election Commissioner Nitesh Vyas.
• The other two members of the delegation are the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Manipur and the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Rajasthan.

Answer: 7) C

Explanation

• The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has passed away recently.
• He has served as the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi since November 3, 2004.

Answer: 8) D

Explanation

• International Day of Families is celebrated on 15 May. The day underlines the role played by families in their development.
• The United Nations (UN) recognizes the family as the basic unit of society.
• Therefore, in 1992, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 May as International Day of Families by resolution A/RES/47/237.

Answer: 9) A

Explanation

• BJP leader Biplab Kumar Deb resigned from the post of Tripura Chief Minister, party’s state president Manik Saha took oath as the next chief minister of the state.
• Manik Saha is a dentist by profession and his image is considered very clean. Manik Saha left Congress and joined BJP in the year 2016.

Answer: 10) A

Explanation

• The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) took a step forward in its manned space mission program ‘Gaganyaan’ by successfully completing static test firing of a solid fuel-powered rocket booster engine.
• Booster Engine Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle MkIII (GSLV Mk III) ) is part of the rocket that will take Indian astronauts to space.
• HS200 Solid Rocket Booster
• The booster engine is part of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle MkIII (GSLV Mk III) rocket that will carry Indian astronauts to space.
• The GSLV Mk-III rocket which will be used for the Gaganyaan mission will have two HS200 boosters which will supply the thrust for lift-off.
• The HS200 is a 20-metre-long booster with a diameter of 3.2 metres and is the world’s second largest operational booster using solid propellants.
• The HS200 is the human-rated version of the S200 rocket booster of satellite launch vehicle GSLV Mk III, popularly known as LVM3.
• Since Gaganyaan is a crewed mission, the GSLV Mk-III will have improvements to increase reliability and safety to meet the requirements of ‘human rating.’

Answer: 11) D

Explanation

• The Department of Telecommunications has launched the GatiShakti Sanchar portal, which would streamline the application and approval procedure for right of way (RoW) across the country.
• According to Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the platform would help achieve the goal of Ease of doing business for telecoms infrastructure projects, which is in line with the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister.
• GatiShakti Sanchar” portal
• The portal has been developed keeping in view the vision areas of the National Broadband Mission at the core, which are providing broadband infrastructure as a core utility to every citizen, Governance and services on demand, and in particular, digital empowerment of the citizens of the country.
• The portal shall act as an enabler to the objective of “Ease of doing business” for telecommunications infrastructure works.
• Significance
• Timely Rollout of 5G Network: The timely disposal of RoW applications of various Service and Infrastructure providers shall enable speedy infrastructure creation which would be an enabler for the timely rollout of the 5G Network also.
• For effective monitoring of RoW applications across the country, the portal even comes fitted with a potent dashboard showing State and District wise pendency status.

Answer: 12) C

Explanation

• Northern Ireland Protocol is becoming a point of tension between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK).
• Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom (UK). It shares a border with the Republic of Ireland (a member of the EU).
• Northern Ireland Protocol
• The protocol is a part of the UK’s Brexit agreement with the European Union (EU).
• Before Brexit, there was no need for checks or paperwork to transport goods across the UK-Republic of Ireland border because both countries are part of the EU.
• But after Brexit, checks, and paperwork is required at the border as the EU has strict rules.
• However, as per the Northern Ireland Protocol, instead of the Northern Ireland – Republic of Ireland border, inspections and document checks will be conducted at the Northern Ireland- Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) border. Northern Ireland continues to follow EU rules on product standards.