4 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 25.09.2023 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Multiplex Association of India will celebrate which day as National Cinema Day? 13 October 27 September 14 November 25 October Explanation: Buoyed by the success of its National Cinema Day 2022, the Multiplex Association of India (MAI) and cinemas theatres across the country will celebrate October 13 as National Cinema Day this year. On October 13 2023, the cinema halls will offer movie tickets for Rs 99. However, this offer will not be applicable to recliners and premium formats like IMAX or 4DX. Multiplex Association of India Multiplex Association of India is an association of multiplex operators in India. It is sponsored by FICCI( Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry). Its members operate around 75% of the multiplex screens in the country. It is a lobby group which works with various regulatory bodies and industry bodies to address various challenges faced by the cinema exhibition sector. 2 / 10 Q2. After whom has researchers at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) named a new species of marine tardigrade? Narendra Modi Bhagat Singh A P.J. Abdul Kalam Mahatma Gandhi Explanation: Researchers at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) have identified a new species of marine tardigrade which they have named after the late former President and scientist A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Named ‘Batillipes kalami’, the new species of tardigrades was found by researchers in the intertidal beach sediments of Mandapam coast, close to Kalam’s birthplace in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. 3 / 10 Q3. Pollution-control ship ‘Samudra Prahari’ took part in the ‘Pollution Response Table-Top’ exercise organized where? Singapore Bangkok Jakarta Mumbai Explanation: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) pollution-control ship 'Samudra Prahari' conducted an extensive 'Pollution Response Table-Top' exercise at Khlong Toei Port in Bangkok, Thailand on the last day of her four-day visit on September 20, 2023. The exercise was attended by officials from Thailand's Maritime Enforcement Coordination Center (MECC), Customs Department, Maritime Department, Royal Navy, Fisheries Department and other government departments. 4 / 10 Q4. ‘Chief Minister Mukhyamantri Atmanirbhar scheme has been launched by the Chief Minister of which state? Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan Assam Explanation: Mukhyamantri Atmanirbhar Asom Scheme is a government initiative launched by the Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. Mukhyamantri Atmanirbhar Asom Scheme aims to provide employment opportunities and financial assistance to the unemployed youth of the state. 5 / 10 Q5. Which state government has announced the launch of ‘Officer Desk System’ to speed up file management? Sikkim Bihar Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Explanation: Yogi Adiyanath government in Uttar Pradesh will soon launch an ‘Officer Desk System’ in the state to expedite file management and ensure transparency in the disposal of files. The Uttar Pradesh government is following the practices of the Narendra Modi led central government, which has set up 623 desk units across 40 ministries. The Desk Officer System was introduced as part of administrative reform initiated by the Modi government. 6 / 10 Q6. International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated on? 23 September 20 September 21 September 22 September Explanation: International Day of Sign Language is celebrated every year on 23 September across the world. Sign language is very important for people who cannot speak or hear. In this, conversation is done with the person through body language. This gesture is called sign language. On September 23, 2018, the United Nations General Assembly announced the celebration of international sign languages for the first time. International Sign Language Day was celebrated for the first time in 2018. This day is considered very important for the development of deaf people. 7 / 10 Q7. Which Indian wrestler won the bronze medal in the World Wrestling Championship 2023? Vinesh Phogat Meenu Kumari Antim pangal Priya Bhanot Explanation: India's young wrestler Antim Panghal won the bronze medal in the women's 53 kg category in the ongoing World Championship in Belgrade, Serbia. With this he also achieved the quota for Paris Olympics 2024. In the final Panghal defeated two-time European champion Emma Jona Denise Malmgren. This is India's first medal in this tournament. The last Panghal is a resident of Bhagana village in Hisar district of Haryana. His father's name is Ramniwas Panghal and mother's name is Krishna Kumari. 8 / 10 Q8. Who launched PM Kisan AI-Chatbot (Kisan e-Mitra)? Kailash Chaudhary Piyush Goyal Anurag Thakur Smriti Irani Explanation: Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Kailash Chaudhary launched PM Kisan AI-Chatbot (Kisan e-Mitra) in New Delhi. The AI chatbot will provide information about the schemes of the ministry as well as help in resolving complaints. This is the first AI chatbot integrated with any major flagship scheme of the Central Government. 9 / 10 Q9. Asian Development Bank has announced allocation of how many million US dollars to Afghanistan? 600 million 800 million 400 million 1000 million Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced the allocation of US $ 400 million for welfare work with a special focus on women and girls in Afghanistan. The United Nations will monitor this financial assistance. I Under this, the World Food Program (WFP) will receive a grant of USD100 million for food security related work. The Asian Development Bank is a regional development bank that was established on December 19, 1966 to facilitate the economic development of Asian countries. 10 / 10 Q10. In which city a three-day festival ‘Nadi Utsav’ has been organized from 22 to 24 September? Mumbai New Delhi Allahabad Kanpur Explanation: The fourth edition of ‘Nadi Utsav’, a celebration of India’s rich river culture, began today on 22 September and continues till 24 September 2023. Organized by the National Cultural Mapping Mission of Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts in collaboration with the Janpad Sampada Division, this year's 'Nadi Utsav' promises to be an enlightening and culturally immersive experience. The event was organized in the vibrant city of Delhi situated on the banks of the holy Yamuna River. 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