5 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 28.03.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Which city of India has emerged as the new billionaire center of Asia by defeating Beijing in the list of Hurun Research? New Delhi Mumbai Bangalore Kolkata Explanation: In Hurun Research's list, Mumbai has emerged as Asia's new billionaire hub, overtaking Beijing. According to Hurun Research's 2024 Global Rich List, Mumbai has rapidly emerged as Asia's billionaire hub and has overtaken Beijing for the first time. India's financial capital now has 92 billionaires, surpassing Beijing's 91 billionaires, yet China has more billionaires at 814 compared to India's 271. In terms of billionaires, Mumbai ranked third globally, with New York leading with 119 billionaires, followed by London with 97 billionaires. 2 / 10 Q2. Which of the following statements is correct? An asteroid has been named 'Jayantmurthy' after Indian professor and eminent scientist Jayant Murthy. In 2021, Professor Murthy retired from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). Since then, he has served as Honorary Professor. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: An asteroid has been named 'Jayantmurthy' after Indian professor and eminent scientist Jayant Murthy. He is known for his work in space missions, ultraviolet astronomy, and the interstellar medium. Previously cataloged as 2005 EX296, the asteroid is now designated as (215884) Jayantimurthy. The announcement was made by the Working Group of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), which is in charge of assigning names to small objects in the Solar System. In 2005, the Asteroid (215884) Jayantimurthy was discovered by MW Buie at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona, United States. It completes a full orbit around the Sun between Mars and Jupiter every 3.3 years. In 2021, Professor Murthy retired from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). Since then, he has served as Honorary Professor. He was also the acting director of IIA from July 2018 to October 2019. 3 / 10 Q3. Whose POEM-3 mission accomplished the zero orbital debris mission? ISRO NASA D R d o None of these Explanation: Zero orbital debris mission accomplished by ISRO's POEM-3 mission. On March 25, ISRO said it achieved another milestone as the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) met its fiery end via re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. On March 21, 2024, this milestone was achieved and the PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission has left practically zero debris in orbit. PSLV-C58 mission was completed on January 1, 2024. After completing the primary mission of placing all the satellites in their desired orbits, the terminal stage of PSLV was changed to a 3-axis stabilized platform, POEM-3. The stage was de-orbited from 650 km to 350 km, facilitating its early re-entry, and decommissioned to remove residual propellants to reduce any accidental break-up risk. With a total of 9 different experimental payloads, POEM-3 was configured to conduct technology demonstration and scientific experiments on newly developed indigenous systems. Of these, 6 payloads were delivered by NGEs via IN-SPACe. 4 / 10 Q4. On 25 March 2024, the Border Roads Organization (BRO) connected the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in which of the following? Leh Ladakh Jammu Kashmir Explanation: On 25 March 2024, the Border Roads Organization (BRO) connected the Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh. It is a 298-kilometer road. This road would link Manali with Leh via Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil – Leh Highway. Beside Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh, this road currently serves as the third axis connecting Ladakh with the hinterland. The work on black topping the road will begin soon. The Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road is strategically crucial. 5 / 10 Q5. ICG ship Samudra Pehredar reached Manila Bay in which country on a three-day visit? Philippines Vietnam Malaysia Brunei Explanation: ICG Ship Samudra Paheredar reached at Manila Bay, Philippines on 25 March 2024. It reached Manila Bay on a three-day visit, which is a part of initiative aimed at demonstration of shared concern & resolve towards Marine Pollution in the ASEAN region. The initiative is also aimed at demonstration of ICG Marine Pollution Response capabilities and improving bilateral cooperation with the Philippine Coast Guard. ICG Ship Samudra Paheredar is on a deployment to ASEAN countries including the Philippines, Vietnam, and Brunei from 25 March to 12 April 2024. During the deployment, ICG Ship Samudra Paheredar will make port calls in Manila (Philippines), Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), and Muara (Brunei). This is the third continuous deployment by the Indian Coast Guard to ASEAN countries. 6 / 10 Q6. Whom did India's Sreeja Akula defeat to win the women's singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 table tennis tournament at Al Kawthar Secondary School in Lebanon? Kirill Gerassimenko Sarah De Nutte Doo Hoi Kem Poymantee Baisya Explanation: Sreeja Akula wins women's singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 table tennis tournament. On 24 March, India’s Sreeja Akula defeated Luxembourg’s Sarah De Nutte to win the women’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Beirut II 2024 table tennis tournament at the Al Kawthar Secondary School in Lebanon. World number ranking 47, Akula won the second WTT singles title of her career. Akula got its first victory in January at the feeder Corpus Christi 2024 in Texas. However, Akula failed to win a second table tennis title at the Lebanese competition, when she and her partner Diya Chitale lost to Du Hoi Kem and Zhu Chengzhu of Hong Kong, China in the women's doubles final.. 7 / 10 Q7. On World Kabaddi Day, India created history by creating a Guinness World Record with the participation of how many players? 114 145 154 128 Explanation: On World Kabaddi Day (March 24), India created history by creating a Guinness World Record with the participation of 128 players. Recently, the Holistic International Overseas Sports Association (HIPSA) and the Government of Haryana signed an MoU to promote Kabaddi at the global level. This MoU was one of the main reasons for choosing India, and specifically Haryana, as the venue for this event. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya participated in this event as the chief guest. The attempt to create the Guinness World Record began at 11 am in the presence of the Guinness team judges and ended at 2 pm after three hours of continuous play with the participation of 128 players. 8 / 10 Q8. The Archaeological Survey of India has decided to remove how many “Centrally Protected Monuments” from the list? 14 22 18 24 Explanation: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to delist 18 "centrally protected monuments". ASI has assessed that they are not of national importance. These 18 monuments are part of a previous list of monuments that the ASI had said were "untraceable". The monuments now facing delisting include a medieval highway milestone recorded as Kos Minar No.13 at Mujessar village in Haryana, and Barakhamba Cemetery in Delhi. It also includes Gunner Burkill’s tomb in the Jhansi district, a cemetery at Gaughat in Lucknow, and the Telia Nala Buddhist ruins in Varanasi. The exact location of these monuments or their current physical condition is not known. Currently, there are 3,693 monuments under the purview of the ASI, which will reduce to 3,675 when the ongoing delisting process is completed in the next few weeks. Under the Union Ministry of Culture, ASI is responsible for the protection and maintenance of certain monuments and archaeological sites. 9 / 10 Q9. On 22 March, the ___________, declared "unconstitutional" and a violation of the principle of secularism by the Allahabad High Court. Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Education Board Act, 2000 Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Education Board Act, 2002 Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Education Board Act, 2004 Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Education Board Act, 2006 Explanation: UP Board of Madrasa Education Act declared 'unconstitutional' by Allahabad HC. On 22 March, the Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Education Board Act, 2004, declared "unconstitutional" and a violation of the principle of secularism by the Allahabad High Court. The Allahabad High Court asked the state government to accommodate the current students in the formal schooling system. On a writ petition filed by a person named Anshuman Singh Rathore, the division bench of Justice Vivek Chaudhary and Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of the Lucknow bench of the court declared the law ultra vires. Of these, 560 madrassas receive grants from the government. Besides, there are 8,500 unrecognized madrassas in the state. 10 / 10 Q10. Match list i and list ii select the correct answer by using the code give: LIST-I LIST-II A. Archaeological Survey of India 1. Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh B. Women's singles title 2. Sreeja Akula C.Border Roads Organization 3. 18 "centrally protected monuments D. Name of asteroid 4. Scientist Jayant Murthy Based on the above list, select the correct answer using the given code? A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3 A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4 A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1 Explanation: A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4 Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC QUIZ 27.03.2024 UPSC QUIZ 28.03.2024
