1 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 01.12.2023 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. India's largest tiger sanctuary will be established in which city of Madhya Pradesh? Rajgarh Niwari Barwani Damoh Explanation: India's largest tiger reserve will be set up in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district is going to be home to the country's largest tiger reserve in a significant development. The central government has issued a notification approving the proposal to merge the Noradehi sanctuary with the Durgavati sanctuary in the Damoh district. It will be created as a massive tiger reserve spread over 2,300 square kilometers. The reserve will be centered around the Jabera area of Damoh district and is expected to boost tourism and development in the area. The new tiger sanctuary will provide a safe haven for the area's tiger population, which currently stands at 16. The forest department is currently working on setting up a tiger reserve within the next two to three months. 2 / 10 Q2. Generic drugs for four rare diseases have been launched. Which of the following is not one among them? Tyrosinemia-Type 1 Wilson’s Disease Gaucher's Disease Cancer Explanation: Generic drugs for four rare diseases have been launched. These generic drugs will help in reducing the prices of rare diseases up to 100 times their current market value. Generic drugs will support the treatment of four diseases: Tyrosinemia-Type 1, Gaucher's Disease, Wilson’s Disease, and the Dravet-Lennox Gastaut Syndrome. The cost of these drugs will decrease between 60 and 100 times of their current market value. The government is also trying to available more generic drugs available for rare diseases including Phenylketonuria and Hyperammonemia in the next few months. A rare disease is a health condition of particularly low prevalence that affects a small number of people. India has around 8.4 crore to 10 crore of rare diseases patients. Nearly 80% per cent of these diseases are genetic in nature. Thirteen rare diseases have been prioritized by the government. 3 / 10 Q3. Who was awarded the National Metallurgist Award 2022 by the Steel Ministry? Dr Debashish Bhattacharya Dr. Kamachi Mudali Uthandi Dr. Rameshwar Sah Dr Niloy Kundu Explanation: Ministry of Steel presented the National Metallurgist Award 2022. The National Metallurgist Award (NMA) 2022 is presented to recognize the excellence and contribution of Metallurgists in the Iron & Steel Sector. It has been presented to five distinguished metallurgists in four categories. The list is given below Dr Kamachi Mudali Uthandi - Lifetime Achievement Award Dr Debashish Bhattacharjee - National Metallurgist Award Dr Rameshwar Sah - R&D in the Iron & Steel Sector Dr Niloy Kundu - Young Metallurgist (Environment) Award Agilan Muthumanickam - Award Young Metallurgist (Metal Science) Award. The National Metallurgist Award is presented to recognize outstanding contributions in the metallurgical field, covering Operations, Research & Development, Waste Management and Energy Conservation.The National Metallurgist Award recognizes the outstanding contribution of metallurgists working in the Iron and Steel sector.It is presented in the fields of manufacturing, research, design, education, waste management, energy conservation, etc. 4 / 10 Q4. Hamfest 2023 has been inaugurated by Union Minister Devusinh Chauhan in which state? Gujarat Haryana Madhya Pradesh New Delhi Explanation: Hamfest 2023 was inaugurated by Union Minister Devusinh Chauhan at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This two-day national conference started on November 25, 2023. HamFest India- 2023 aims to unite amateur radio enthusiasts from across the globe for networking, knowledge sharing and advancement in the field. More than 1000 Amateur Radio (HAM) participated in HamFest India- 2023. Hames are used when all communication fails. HamFest India- 2023 brings together a diverse community of Amateur Radio operators showcasing the latest innovations, communication technologies, and technological advancements. With over 10 technical workshops and 5 stalls highlighting designs and innovations, the event provides a comprehensive platform for enthusiasts to explore and connect with the possibilities. The Hamfest India event holds an important place in the history of amateur radio in India, which began in the year 1991. The event has been instrumental in providing a platform for amateur radio enthusiasts to unite, network, share knowledge, and stay updated about the latest developments in the field. 5 / 10 Q5. Who has won the Ladies European Tour season-ending event at the Andalusia Costa del Sol Open in Marseille, Spain? Anirban Lahiri Aditi Ashok Sharmila Nicollet Shubhankar Sharma Explanation: Aditi Ashok won the Ladies European Tour season-ending event in Marseille, Spain. Aditi Ashok recorded a thrilling two-shot victory over Dutchwoman Anne Van Dam at the Andalusia Costa del Sol Open on November 26. Aditi Ashok won her second Ladies European Tour tournament of the 2023 season. Aditi made a great start to her season on the LET by winning the Magical Kenya Ladies Open in February by nine shots. This is the biggest win for the Bengaluru golfer, who won €97,500 in prize money at the event. 6 / 10 Q6. The 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) was organized by? Indian Army Indian Navy Indian Coast Guard Indian Air Force Explanation: Indian Coast Guard conducted the 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) on 25 Nov 2023 near Vadinar, Gujarat. Various ministries and departments of central and coastal state governments, ports, oil handling agencies, and other stakeholders participated in the exercise. The main objective of this exercise is to test the level of preparedness and coordination between various resource agencies against marine oil spill incidents. Pollution Response Vessels (PRVs), Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-III, and Dornier Aircraft participated in the exercise. Major ports have also deployed their maritime assets to showcase synergized efforts in combating marine pollution. The Indian Coast Guard is the Central Coordinating Authority for any response to Oil spills in Indian waters. Indian Coast Guard got the responsibility for protecting the marine environment in the maritime zones of India on 07 Mar 1986. 7 / 10 Q7. On which ghat did Union Minister Hardeep Singh inaugurate the second floating CNG station of Varanasi? Ravidas Ghat Namo Ghat Dashashwamedh Ghat Lalita Ghat Explanation: Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, inaugurated Varanasi's Second Floating Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Station at Ravidas Ghat. This has been developed by the GAIL (India) Limited. It is a significant step for promoting cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions. Another, floating CNG station in Varanasi is located at Namo Ghat. The new CNG engines will bring more fuel efficiency and reduce pollutants in the Ganga and its surroundings. GAIL's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative has facilitated the conversion of 735 boats to CNG. Globally, the new CNG Mobile Refueling Unit (MRU) at Ravidas Ghat is the first of its kind. It has a capacity of catering to 300 to 400 boats daily. Rs 350 crore has been invested by GAIL in creating City Gas Distribution (CGD) infrastructure in Varanasi. 8 / 10 Q8. Bali Jatra, Asia's largest open-air annual trade fair started in which city? Jaipur Hyderabad Cuttack Lucknow Explanation: Asia’s largest open-air annual trade fair Bali Jatra started in Cuttack. The annual trade fair the Bali Jatra to celebrate the glorious ancient maritime legacy of Odisha was inaugurated on the bank of the Mahanadi River in Cuttack. This year the festival started on the occasion of Kartika Purnima. It will continue till 4 December. Cultural troupes from Odisha and other states performed at this fair. About two thousand stalls displaying various handicrafts, household goods, and foods have been installed. It is considered to be one of Asia's largest open trade fairs. 9 / 10 Q9. Consider the following statements with reference to NATPOLREX-IX: It was operated by the Indian Coast Guard. It was held on the Chennai coast. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard on 25 Nov 2023 off Vadinar, Gujarat. National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) The NATPOLREX-IX accomplished its objective of testing the level of preparedness and coordination between various resource agencies to respond to a marine oil spill invoking provisions of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP). Indian Coast Guard assumed responsibilities for protecting the marine environment in the maritime zones of India on 07 Mar 1986, when these responsibilities were transferred from the Ministry of Shipping. Subsequently, the Coast Guard prepared the NOSDCP for combating oil spill disaster at sea, which was approved by the Committee of Secretaries in 1993. Apart from drawing up the NOSDCP, the Coast Guard has established four Pollution Response Centers at Mumbai, Chennai, Port Blair and Vadinar. The Indian Coast Guard functions as the Central Coordinating Authority for response to Oil spills in Indian waters. 10 / 10 Q10. Consider the following statements with reference to the Booker Prize 2023: This award was given to Paul Lynch who is an Irish writer. This award was given to the novel named “Prophet Song”. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Irish author Paul Lynch has won the Booker Prize 2023 for the novel “Prophet Song”. He was awarded this literary award worth 50,000 pounds ($63,000) at a ceremony in London. 46-year-old Lynch's novel 'Prophet Song' shows a picture of an Ireland in the grip of autocracy. The award was presented to Paul Lynch by Sri Lankan writer Shehan Karunathilaka at an awards ceremony held at Old Billingsgate, London. It is noteworthy that Karunathilaka was last year's Booker winner for 'The Seven Moons of Mali Almeida'. Booker prize Established in 1969, the Booker Prize rewards an English-language novel from any country published in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Paul Lynch becomes the fifth Irish author to win the Booker Prize. Earlier, Ireland's Iris Murdoch, John Bienville, Roddy Doyle and Anne Enright had won this award. The writers of India/Indian origin who have won this award are: V.S. Naipaul - In a Free State (1971), Salman Rushdie - Midnight's Children (1981), Arundhati Roy - The God of Small Things (1997), Kiran Desai - The Inheritance of Loss (2006), Aravind Adiga - The White Tiger ( 2008). Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC QUIZ 30.11.2023 UPSC QUIZ 01.12.2023
