3 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 15.10.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. How many new ESIC Medical Colleges will be established by the government at various locations in the country? 10 14 16 13 Explanation: 10 new ESIC Medical Colleges will be established by the Government at various locations in the country. On October 8, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said the government will set up 10 new ESIC medical colleges and extend the unemployment allowance scheme for ESI Corporation members till June 2026. Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced several important decisions to further strengthen the infrastructure and medical facilities of ESIC in a meeting of the ESI Corporation. He has extended the Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana for a period of two years from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026. 2 / 10 Q2. At which place was the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on October 9? New Delhi Bengaluru Mumbai Hyderabad Explanation: Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) Mumbai inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. On October 9, the foundation stone of various development projects worth over Rs 7600 crore laid in Maharashtra by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) in Mumbai as a significant step towards enhancing the employability of Indian youth for national and global opportunities. It aims to develop an industry-ready workforce for Industry 4.0 through hands-on training in cutting-edge technologies such as factory automation, digital manufacturing, mechatronics, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and additive manufacturing. 3 / 10 Q3. Recently, how many products of Assam has received the GI tag? Five Seven Eight Nine Explanation: Eight products of Assam received the GI tag. The Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai has granted the GI tag to eight products from the Assam region. Traditional food items and several unique varieties of rice beer received the GI tag. The application for Geographical Indication tags for three variants of rice beer was filed by the Bodo Traditional Brewers Association. ‘Bodo Jou Gwra’, ‘Maibra Jou Bidwi’ and ‘Bodo Jou Gishi’ received the GI tag. 4 / 10 Q4. P. Venugopal has recently passed away at the age of 82. He was the first person to conduct __________ in India. Heart transplant Kidney transplant Bone marrow transplant None of the above Explanation: Dr. P. Venugopal, who conducted India’s first heart transplant, passed away at the age of 82. In this career, he led more than 50,000 heart surgeries. He published his memoirs, Heartfelt, jointly with his wife in 2023. He was also known as a man of uncompromising personal and professional integrity. He introduced many advanced concepts in cardiac surgery from the Western world to India. He received the Padma Bhushan in 1998 for his contributions to the field of Medicine. 5 / 10 Q5. Scientists have discovered an important enzyme to overcome drug resistance of which disease? Tuberculosis Cancer Diabetes Lung disease Explanation: A key enzyme to overcome cancer drug resistance has been discovered by scientists. A new therapeutic target has been identified by scientists from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata. Scientists discovered this target by activating the DNA repair enzyme Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1). This discovery could pave the path for combination therapy, providing hope to cancer patients who are resistant to current treatments. Current anticancer medications such as Camptothecin, Topotecan, and Irinotecan work by blocking the enzyme Topoisomerase 1 (Top1), which is required for DNA replication and transcription. 6 / 10 Q6. The registration portal for which phase of Yuva Sangam under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat has been launched by the Ministry of Education? 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Explanation: The registration portal for 5th phase of Yuva Sangam under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat has been launched by the Ministry of Education. Yuva Sangam is a central government’s initiative. This seeks to strengthen people-to-people connections between youth of different states and union territories. In this initiative, youth between the ages of 18 and 30 can take part by registering on the Yuva Sangam portal. 21st October is the last date for registrations for Yuva Sangam. During Yuva Sangam tours, multi-dimensional exposure under five broad areas will be provided to the visiting delegation over a period of 5-7 days. The five broad areas are Paryatan, Parampara, Pragati, Paraspar Sampark, and Prodyogiki. 7 / 10 Q7. According to the NABARD survey, what is the percentage increase in the average monthly income of rural households between 2016-17 and 2021-22? 63% 62% 32% 57% Explanation: As per the NABARD survey, the average monthly income of rural households has increased by 57%. Between 2016-17 and 2021-22, the average monthly income of rural households has grown by over 57 percent. The average monthly income increased from 8,059 rupees in 2016-17 to 12,698 rupees in 2021-22. The average monthly expenditure of households also increased from over 6,600 rupees to over 11,200 rupees. As per the survey, average household savings increased to over 13,200 rupees, from around 9,100 rupees during the period. The percentage of households reporting saving has increased from 50.6 percent in 2016-17 to 66 percent in 2021-22. 8 / 10 Q8. Which of the following statements is correct? 1. PM Modi unveiled a 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN ties. 2. PM Modi addressed the 21st India-ASEAN Summit. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: PM Modi unveiled a 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN comprehensive partnership. PM Modi addressed the 21st India-ASEAN Summit. This 10-point plan will further strengthen the India-ASEAN partnership, including celebrating 2025 as the ASEAN-India Year of Tourism. Prime Minister Modi also announced the celebration of the decade of Act East Policy through different activities, including Youth Summit, Start-up Festival, Hackathon, Music Festival, etc. The Prime Minister also announced a regular mechanism of ASEAN-India Cyber Policy Dialogue for strengthening digital and cyber resilience and organising a workshop on Green Hydrogen. India-ASEAN trade has doubled to over USD 130 billion in the past decade. 9 / 10 Q9. India’s textile sector is expected to grow to nearly 350 billion dollars by_________. 2028 2030 2032 2034 Explanation: India’s textile sector is expected to grow to nearly 350 billion dollars by 2030. As per the trade data for August 2024, the sector has seen 11 per cent year-on-year growth in ready-made garments. More over 90 thousand crore rupees of investment is expected to flow through the PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes in the next 3-5 years. Seven PM Mitra parks are sanctioned across the country and each park is expected to attract an investment of Rs 10,000 crore. It will generate 1 lakh direct employment and 2 lakh indirect employment. 10 / 10 Q10. The first phase of the 2nd Army Commanders' Conference will be held in which city in hybrid mode? Gangtok Raipur Dispur Jaipur Explanation: 1st phase of 2nd Army Commanders’ Conference will be organized in hybrid mode at Gangtok. The first phase of the Second Army Commanders’ Conference for the year 2024 will be organized in a hybrid mode at Gangtok in Sikkim. It will serve as a forum for senior commanders to review current operational preparedness, deliberate on critical strategies, and outline future directives. The critical national security issues and strategic aspects aimed at sharpening the Indian Army’s warfighting capabilities. The second phase of the Army Commanders’ Conference will be held in Delhi on 28th and 29th October. During the conference, the meetings of various Boards of Governors will deliberate upon welfare measures and schemes. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 16.10.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 15.10.2024
