0 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 11.10.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 11 Q1. Which zoological park’s red panda programme has been selected as a finalist for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Conservation Awards 2024? Nandankanan Zoological Park Arignar Anna Zoological Park Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens Explanation: Red Panda Programme of Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoo, Darjeeling Selected as Finalist for WAZA Conservation Award. The red panda programme of the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling has been selected as a finalist for the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Conservation Awards 2024. In collaboration with various institutions and the Government of India, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has undertaken several habitat restoration initiatives. Nine captive-bred red pandas—seven females and two males—were released into West Bengal's Singalila National Park between 2022 and 2024. The zoo's conservation efforts are strengthened by its biobanking and genetic resources facility. It preserves gametes, tissues and DNA of red pandas and other endangered species for future use. The winner of the WAZA Award will be announced at the 79th WAZA Annual Conference held at Tarongo Zoo, Australia on 7th of next month. 2 / 11 Q2. Asian Development Bank has approved a loan of how many million to support tourism development in Himachal Pradesh? $162 million $112 million $152 million $192 million Explanation: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a loan of $162 million to support tourism development in Himachal Pradesh. This loan amount will help in unleashing the state's tourism potential through the enhancement of cultural and heritage sites. It will help in creating new infrastructure to promote the tourism sector. The Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Development Project will target the promotion of heritage and cultural sites in the Mandi and Hamirpur districts. Historic Naggar Castle in Kullu will be restored and public places will be improved. These initiatives aim to improve accessibility for the elderly, women, children, and people with disabilities. These projects will help in developing wellness centres, recreational facilities, an adventure sports hub, and a water park complex. 3 / 11 Q3. When is World Post Day celebrated every year? 19 October 9 October 5 October 7 October Explanation: World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October. It is observed to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland. In 2024, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) is celebrating its 150th anniversary. In 1969, the Universal Postal Congress in Tokyo declared 9 October as World Post Day. “150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations” is the theme of this year’s World Post Day. The purpose of World Post Day is to create awareness of the role of the postal sector in people’s and businesses’ everyday lives. 4 / 11 Q4. Which parties has secured majority in 90-member Haryana Legislative Assembly? Bharatiya Janata Party Congress Indian National Lok Dal None of the above Explanation: SBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a majority in 90-member Haryana Legislative Assembly. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has retained Haryana for the third consecutive term. In Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference and Congress alliance is set to make the next government. It surpassed halfway mark and secured 48 seats out of the 90-member assembly. In Haryana, BJP has won 48 assembly seats. Congress has won 37 seats. Indian National Lok Dal has got two seats. BJP leader and CM Nayab Singh Saini has won from Ladwa Seat. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat from Congress won from Julana constituency. Polling for 90-member Haryana assembly was held on 5th of October. 5 / 11 Q5. What is the name of the policy launched by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to improve national highway travel and boost wayside amenities? Sugam Policy Hamrahi Policy Humsafar Policy Sahyatri Policy Explanation: ‘Humsafar Policy’ has been launched by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. This policy has been launched to improve national highway travel and boost wayside amenities. The policy will enhance the convenience of traveling on national highways. It will accelerate the development of wayside amenities. Mr. Gadkari said this initiative will benefit local marginal sections of society. He also emphasised how this scheme will help people have easy, secure, and enjoyable travels. Mr. Gadkari emphasised that this strategy, which was developed with cleanliness and ecology in mind, will be environmentally friendly. 6 / 11 Q6. Which edition of the annual Mindfulness India Summit will held on October 17 and 18 in Mumbai? Third Second Fourth Sixth Explanation: The third edition of the annual Mindfulness India Summit will held on October 17 and 18 in Mumbai. Its main aim is to bring together leaders and professionals with essential strategies to create healthier, more empathetic work environments. “Thrive in the Age of Disruption” is the theme of the summit. It will be focused on the need for leaders to adopt mindfulness as a critical skill for navigating complex business landscapes. It will be organized by the Mindful Science Centre and led by global mindfulness expert Manish Behl. This summit will explore mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and neuroscience. Participants will participate in workshops designed to enhance both personal and professional well-being. This event will conclude with the prestigious Mindfulness Impact Awards. 7 / 11 Q7. India will host World Pickleball Championship series in ________ from November 12th to 17th, 2024. Chennai Mumbai Hyderabad Delhi Explanation: India will host World Pickleball Championship series in Mumbai from November 12th to 17th, 2024. The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) will host the Championship series. The championship will be held for the first time in India in 2024. Approximately 650 players from 6 to 7 countries will also participate in the World Pickleball Championship series in India. The competition was previously held in Vietnam and Bali. Elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis are combined in the Pickleball, a rapidly growing sport. All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) is the governing body for pickleball in India. It was founded by Sunil Valavalkar in 2007. 8 / 11 Q8. Padma Vibhushan Ratan Naval Tata passed away. He was related to which field? Businessman Player Singer None of these Explanation: One of the icons of Indian business in the modern era, Ratan Naval Tata, passed away on 9 October 2024 at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Ratan Naval Tata was born December 28, 1937 to Soonoo and Naval Tata. He attended school in Mumbai and, in 1955, went to Cornell University in the United States to study architecture and structural engineering. He returned to India in 1962 and joined the Tata group as an assistant in Tata Industries. 9 / 11 Q9. Who has recently been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to France? Sanjeev Kumar Singla Rajiv Kumar Abhishek Kumar Alok Kumar Joshi Explanation: The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed the appointment of senior diplomat Sanjeev Kumar Singla as the next Ambassador of India to France. Singla is currently India's Ambassador to Israel. He is a 1997 batch Indian Foreign Service officer. 10 / 11 Q10. Who has been chosen as the new MD of Nestle India? Suresh Narayanan Raghav Prasad Rahul Joshi Manish Tewari Explanation: FMCG company Nestle India has recently announced the appointment of Manish Tewari as Managing Director. The current Managing Director is retiring in July next year. Manish Tewari is a director at Amazon Digital Services and More Consumer Brands. He will step down from his directorship on 30 October 2024. 11 / 11 Q11. Who has recently been appointed the head coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team? Ajay Jadeja Rahul Dravid Mahela Jayawardene Sanath Jayasuriya Explanation: The Sri Lankan Cricket Board has appointed former cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya as the head coach of the team. Jayasuriya has been with the team for some time now. He was associated with the team as an interim coach. He will hold this post from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2026. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 24.10.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 11.10.2024
