3 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 14.10.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Reserve Bank of India decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at what percentage? 6.25% 6.50% 6.75% 7.00% Explanation: It was decided by the Reserve Bank of India to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.50% for the tenth consecutive time. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting was held on October 7, 8 and 9. As a result, the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate remains at 6.25% and the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate at 6.75%. The RBI has maintained status quo on the benchmark interest rate through February 2023. Additionally, the decision was taken by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to change the monetary policy stance to 'neutral' and clearly focus on sustainable alignment of inflation with the target while supporting growth. 2 / 10 Q2. What is the theme of World Mental Health Day 2024? Mental Health for All Mental Health at Work Mental Health and Well-being Building Resilience for Mental Health Explanation: Every year on 10 October, World Mental Health Day is observed. It is observed to promote global mental health education and to spread awareness. It gives an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to discuss their work. The theme of the World Mental Health Day 2024 is “Mental Health at Work." On October 10, 1992, World Mental Health Day was observed for the first time. This day was started by Deputy Secretary General Richard Hunter. 3 / 10 Q3. World Zoo and Aquarium Association has suspended whose membership for six months? Bannerughatta Biological Park Arignar Anna Zoological Park Delhi’s National Zoological Park Nehru Zoological Park Explanation: WAZA suspended the membership of Delhi’s National Zoological Park for six months. The World Association of Zoos and Aquarium suspended the membership of Delhi’s National Zoological Park due to concerns related to the welfare of the African elephant Shankar. The World Association of Zoo and Aquarium (WAZA) raised the issue of the African elephant Shankar being in chains. This elephant is without a mate. India has made a pact with Botswana to ship a female elephant from there. WAZA is a non-governmental organisation that sets accreditation standards for zoos. A zoo being suspended means it cannot attend conferences or activities organised by WAZA. The Delhi Zoo is under a six-month suspension due to a breach of the WAZA Code of Ethics. The African elephant, Shankar, was gifted to then-President Shankar Dayal Sharma by Zimbabwe. 4 / 10 Q4. Union Cabinet has approved the continued supply of fortified milk under all government schemes? Rice Wheat Maize Pulses Explanation: The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved continuation of supply of free fortified rice under various welfare programmes from July 2024 to December 2028. The fortified rice initiative will continue to be a central sector scheme. The fortified rice initiative will remain a central sector scheme. It will remain fully funded by the Government of India under PMGKAY’s food subsidy program. Following a decision made in April 2022 by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), fortified rice started to be distributed nationwide. The objective of providing fortified rice through all government schemes had been successfully achieved by March 2024. India still faces a serious challenge of malnutrition. The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), which was carried out between 2019 and 2021, indicates that anemia is still common across a variety of age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds, especially in women and children. 5 / 10 Q5. India has launched ‘Study In India’ Campaign at the ___ International Education Show in Sharjah. 17th 18th 19th 20th Explanation: ‘Study In India’ Campaign has been launched by India at UAE Education Show. Its ‘Study in India’ campaign has been officially launched by India at the 20th International Education Show in Sharjah. The campaign is organized by EdCIL, a Miniratna company under the Ministry of Education. It seeks to position India as a leading global education hub. Ahmed Mohamed Obaid Al Naboodah of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Yatin Patil, Deputy Consul General of India in Dubai inaugurated the India Pavilion at Expo Centre Sharjah. The ‘Study in India’ programme showcases over 590 Indian universities and institutions. Study in India portal is a centralized platform designed to streamline the entire application process for international students. 6 / 10 Q6. President Droupadi Murmu will be the __________Indian president to visit Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi. Second Third Fourth First Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu will be the first Indian president to visit Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi. President Droupadi Murmu will be on a visit to three African countries—Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi from October 13-19. This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to these three African nations. After 39 years, She will be the first-ever President from India to visit Algeria at the level of head of state or head of government. The President will address the India-Algeria Economic Forum. She will also inaugurate the India Corner at Hamma Garden at Jardin d’essai. She will also inaugurate an India centre at the Hamma Botanical Garden. 7 / 10 Q7. Which country's women’s team created history by winning a bronze medal at the Asian Table Tennis Championships? India China South Korea Thailand Explanation: Indian women’s team created history by winning bronze medal at the Asian Table Tennis Championships. The India team won the first-ever medal in the women’s team category at the Asian Table Tennis Championships. In the semifinals, India registered a 1-3 loss to Japan while in the other semifinal, China lost to Hong Kong by 3-0. In the semifinals, Ayhika Mukherjee lost to Miwa Harimoto by 2-3. Manika Batra however brought back India into the tie with a 3-0 win over Satsuki Odo. India defeated South Korea in the quarterfinals by 3-2 to secure the medal. 8 / 10 Q8. Where is the National Maritime Museum Complex being set up? Bihar Rajasthan Haryana Gujarat Explanation: The Union Cabinet in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal in Gujarat. The National Maritime Heritage Complex, to be developed near Lothal, the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation site, will be developed in two phases. The National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal is being developed by the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways under the Sagarmala Project in collaboration with the Gujarat State Government. It is being built on about 400 acres of land in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat at a cost of about Rs 4500 crore. Work on the project started in March 2022. 9 / 10 Q9. In which state will the 38th National Games be organized? Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Uttarakhand Rajasthan Explanation: The 38th edition of the National Games will be organized in the state of Uttarakhand from 28 January to 14 February 2025. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha met Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami in this regard. The program is yet to get approval from the IOA General Assembly, which is scheduled to meet on October 25, 2024. 10 / 10 Q10. Where did PM Modi recently inaugurate the Indian Institute of Skills? Lucknow Jaipur Mumbai Shimla Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth more than Rs 7600 crore in Maharashtra through video conference. Modi also inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) in Mumbai. Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth more than Rs 7600 crore in Maharashtra through video conference. Modi also inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) in Mumbai. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 22.10.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 14.10.2024
