3 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 29.03.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Indian Agricultural Research Institute has sought legal action against which country for changing the name of protected Basmati varieties and cultivating them in India? Sri Lanka Bangladesh Nepal Pakistan Explanation: IARI demands legal action against Pakistan for renaming and cultivating Basmati varieties protected by India. Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has demanded legal action against Pakistan for renaming and Cultivating Basmati varieties protected in India. Blockbuster Pusa-1121 and 1509 basmati varieties are being grown and marketed in Pakistan as "1121 Kainat" and "Kissan Basmati". The illegal sales and cultivation of Basmati varieties started with Pusa Basmati-1121 (PB-1121). It is known for the extra kernel length of grains. 2 / 10 Q2. A new species of isopod discovered near Kollam has been named after ISRO. What has this new species been named? Brucethoa ISRO Oceanica ISRO Cymothoa ISRO Bathynomus ISRO Explanation: Scientist researchers named a new species of deep-sea isopod after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This new species has been named Brucethoa ISRO. The name has been given in honour of ISRO’s successful space missions. The tiny fish-parasitic crustacean has been discovered from the base of the gill cavity of the Spinyjaw greeneye. It belongs to the genus Brucethoa. This new species was identified by P. T. Aneesh, who is an Assistant Professor at the Seto Inland Sea Carbon Neutral Research Centre. Spinyjaw greeneye is a fish species, which is found at the depth of 250-450 metres off the Kerala coast. Brucethoa isro is the second species within this genus to be documented in India. 3 / 10 Q3. The name of Chandrayaan-3 landing site 'Shiv Shakti' has been approved by? NASA International Astronomical Union Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy Explanation: Chandrayaan-3 landing site name 'Shiva Shakti' has got approval from the International Astronomical Union (IAU). The IAU’s working group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name 'Shiv Shakti' for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3. The word “Shiv” stands for the welfare of humanity” and Shakti means strength to achieve the welfare of humanity. Shiv Shakti point will be a symbol of unity from the Himalayas to Kanyakumari. ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 was launched on July 14, 2023 and landed successfully on the Moon’s South Pole on August 23, 2023. On 26 March 2023, PM Modi announced that the place where Chandrayaan-3's Moon lander touched down would be known as 'Shiv Shakti'. The Chandrayaan-2 landing failure spot will be known as “Tiranga Point". The day on which Vikram Lander reached the moon's surface will be celebrated as “National Space Day”. 4 / 10 Q4. Whose maritime security operation 'Operation Sankalp' ended on March 23? Indian army Indian air force Indian navy None of these Explanation: Indian Navy’s maritime security operation ‘Op Sankalp’ ended on 23 March. The maritime security operation ‘Op Sankalp’ was organized from 14 December 2023 to 23 March 2024. During this time, the Indian Navy played a key role as the ‘First Responder’ and ‘Preferred Security Partner’ in the Indian Ocean Region. The Indian Navy conducted maritime security operations in three areas of operations: the Gulf of Aden and adjoining areas, Arabian Sea and off the East Coast of Somalia. 5 / 10 Q5. In which cities will Army Commanders’ Conference 2024 be organised in physical mode on 01st and 02nd April 2024? Chennai Jaipur New Delhi Amritsar Explanation: Army Commanders’ Conference 2024 started in hybrid mode. Army Commanders’ Conference 2024 is being organised in virtual mode on 28th March 2024. On 01st and 02nd April 2024, it will be organised in physical mode in New Delhi. The conference provides a crucial platform for the Indian Army's top leadership to discuss issues and evaluate and appraise the country's security situation. On the first day of conference, General Manoj Pande will have interaction with Army Commanders taking part in virtual mode from their Command Headquarters. 6 / 10 Q6. Which of the following statements is correct? On March 27, the revised wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) were notified by the Central Government. In this, many states reported an increase in wages of 8 to 15%. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: On March 27, the revised wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) were notified by the Central Government. In this, many states reported an increase in wages of 8 to 10%. In Uttar Pradesh, the hike ranged from ₹7 (2023- ₹230 to 2024 rate of ₹237) to ₹34 hike in Goa (2023 wages ₹322 to 2024 wages ₹356). A significant jump in wages has been recorded in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Goa, where the increase ranged from 8% to 10.5%. Bihar is lagging behind, where wages have been increased by ₹17. 7 / 10 Q7. Whose led three-judge bench said that making a person's bail conditional and forcing him to stay away from politics is a clear violation of fundamental rights? Justice Sanjiv Khanna Justice Surya Kant Justice SK Kaul Justice BR Gavai Explanation: Supreme Court said judges should not order accused persons to surrender their right to be politically active in return for bail. In a recent order, a three-judge bench led by Justice BR Gavai said that forcing a person to stay away from politics by making his bail conditional is a clear violation of fundamental rights. This was made clear by the apex court in a petition filed by a former mayor of Berhampur Municipal Corporation. In 2022, Siba Shankar Das was granted bail in a criminal case. According to one of the grounds established by the Orissa High Court was that he should not "create any unpleasant situation in public or indulge in any political activities directly or indirectly". 8 / 10 Q8. Who has been selected for appointment to the post of director in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)? Devika Patil Hansa Mishra Chandra Singh Chandra Singh Explanation: Hansa Mishra (IA&AS) selected for appointment to the post of director in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). She has been chosen for an appointment under the Central Staffing Scheme, as per the Department of Personnel and Training's (DoPT) directive. She has been elected for a term of five years from the date he assumes charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Mishra is a 2010 batch Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS) officer. She was recommended for central deputation by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. 9 / 10 Q9. Which team won the title of Boxing Sub Junior National Championship? Uttar Pradesh Punjab Haryana Kerala Explanation: Haryana won the team title in both boys and girls categories in the Boxing Sub Junior National Championship with an impressive combined lead of 19 medals. Delhi and Maharashtra stood second and third with 34 and 31 points respectively. 10 / 10 Q10. TRAI has issued recommendations on 'Use of Embedded SIM for Machine-to-Machine Communication', when was TRAI established? 1997 1990 1990 1990 Explanation: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations on 'Use of Embedded SIM for Machine-to-Machine (M-to-M) communications'. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is a regulatory body established by the Government of India under the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC QUIZ 28.03.2024 UPSC QUIZ 29.03.2024
