7 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 30.03.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. ICMR is set to release evidence-based criteria for prevention, screening, diagnosis and management of which cancer? Lung Cancer Skin Cancer Liver Cancer Appendix Cancer Explanation: ICMR to release evidence-based norms for prevention, screening, diagnosis, and management of lung cancer. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is set to launch a systematic review and meta-analyses. It will play a key role in the management of lung cancer to guide clinical practice. ICMR has released an expression of interest (EoI) for researchers, who are interested in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses. At present, evidence-based guidelines do not exist concerning the prevention, screening, diagnosis, management, and palliation of lung cancer in India. Systematic reviews/meta-analyses will be conducted by Prospective applicants using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) tool. Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in India. This accounts for 10% of total cancer deaths in India. Lung cancer is a significant public health concern. Smoking tobacco is the primary risk factor for lung cancer. 2 / 10 Q2. A database has been launched by India to record crimes against UN peacekeepers. Which of the following statements is correct about it? The launch of this database was announced at a meeting of the India-led 'Group of Friends' (GOF). This database will act as an online repository, which will empower the Secretariat Missions. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Both 1 and 2 Explanation: A database has been launched by India to record crimes against UN peacekeepers. This new database has been designed to record crimes against UN peacekeepers and to monitor progress in holding perpetrators accountable. The launch of this database was announced at a meeting of the India-led 'Group of Friends' (GOF). This database will act as an online repository, which will empower the Secretariat Missions. It will help member countries to monitor and address cases of malicious acts against peacekeepers. This database has been sponsored by India. It is hosted on the Unite Aware platform. In 2022, 'Group of Friends' (GOF) was launched to promote accountability for crimes against the Blue Helmets. India, Bangladesh, Egypt, France, Morocco and Nepal are co-chairs of the GOF. It has 40 members. 3 / 10 Q3. Which organization will launch the START 2024 program in April-May? ISRO NASA DRDO None of these Explanation: Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)-2024 will be launched by ISRO. ISRO has invited Expressions of Interest for the START-2024 program in educational institutes/Universities/Colleges within India. The START-2024 program will be conducted during April-May, 2024. START is an introductory-level online training in space science and technology for UG and PG students. Post-graduate students and final-year under graduate students of physical sciences (Physics and Chemistry) and technology are eligible for this training. Educational institutions that want to become part of this ISRO initiative have to apply by April 2, 2024. The START programme will be conducted through the ISRO E-CLASS platform. 4 / 10 Q4. On the sidelines of Inter-Parliamentary Union event, Indian Parliamentary Delegation held a bilateral meeting with parliamentary delegation of which of the following countries? Kenya Armenia Libya Australia Explanation: Armenian parliamentary delegation and the Indian parliamentary delegation held a bilateral meeting. The meeting took place on the sidelines of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) function. The Indian parliamentary delegation was led by Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha Harivansh. Vice President of the National Assembly Hakob Arshakyan led Armenia's parliamentary delegation. Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha Harivansh met the President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Tulia Ackson. Tulia Ackson is the Speaker of the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania. She was congratulated by Harivansh on taking on the role of IPU President. The Indian Parliamentary Delegation is currently in Geneva, Switzerland for the 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly. There are five Rajya Sabha members in the delegation. These members are S Niranjan Reddy, Sujeet Kumar, Ashok Mittal, Prashanta Nanda and Sumitra. 5 / 10 Q5. According to an analysis by energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie, over _____ of global oil-refining capacity is at the risk of closure. 10% 20% 30% 40% Explanation: According to an analysis by energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie, over a fifth (20%) of global oil-refining capacity is at the risk of closure. The consultancy analysed 465 refining assets. It ranked approximately 21% of 2023 global refining capacity at risk of closure. Highest number of high-risk sites are in Europe and China. About 3.9 million barrels per day of refining capacity is in a dangerous position and likely to be lost. As per the report, 11 European sites account for 45% of all high-risk plants. According to data from industry body Concawe, nearly 30 European refineries have closed since 2009. The reasons for closure are competition from newer and more complex plants in West Asia and Asia and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Gasoline margins will be reduced by the end of this decade due decline in demand and easing of sanctions on Russia. Expected carbon tax will also start to have a bad effect on it. 6 / 10 Q6. On March 29, the first Tejas MK-1A aircraft took its maiden flight from whose facility in Bengaluru? Tata Advanced Systems Limited Mahindra Aerospace Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Aeronautical Development Agency Explanation: LCA Tejas MK-1A completed its first flight in Bengaluru. On March 29, the first Tejas MK-1A aircraft took its maiden flight from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility in Bengaluru, and the country can expect its early induction into the Indian Air Force (IAF). Following the contract received in February 2021, HAL achieved this significant production milestone with concurrent design and development amid major supply chain challenges in the global geopolitical environment. Group Captain KK Venugopal (Retd), chief test pilot of HAL, flew the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) MK-1A for 18 minutes. In February 2021, the IAF ordered 83 Mk-1A fighters for Rs 48,000 crore. At a cost of around Rs 67,000 crore, IAF plans to buy 97 more Mk-1A. By March 31, the first aircraft was to be delivered to the Indian Air Force, but it has been delayed as some key certifications are still pending, as first reported by HT on March 25. 7 / 10 Q7. Centre extended AFSPA for six months in how many districts of Nagaland? 5 6 7 8 Explanation: AFSPA extended by the Center for six months in eight districts of Nagaland. The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 extended by the Central Government to eight districts of Nagaland and 21 police stations in five districts. The Central government declared them as 'disturbed areas' for a period of six months with effect from April 1, 2024, unless withdrawn earlier. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced through a notification that the AFSPA has been extended for another six months in Dimapur, Newland, Chumaukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phek and Peren districts of Nagaland. Additionally, AFSPA has been extended to areas under the jurisdiction of 21 police stations in five districts of Nagaland. This includes six police stations each in Zunheboto and Mokokchung districts, five police stations in Kohima, three police stations in Wokha, and Yanglok police station in Longleng district. Earlier, the Center had declared Nagaland as a 'disturbed area' for six months from October 1, 2023, in the exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (28 of 1958). It included eight districts and 21 Police Stations in five other districts of the state of the state. 8 / 10 Q8. Which department of the Ministry of Defence has issued notification for re-organization of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA)? Defence Research and Development Organisation Department of Defence Production Department of Military Affairs Department of Defence Explanation: Notification issued for the reorganization of the DGQA by the Department of Defence Production. To achieve a major reform towards 'Ease of Doing Business' and Aatmnirbharta in the defense sector, a notification has been issued for restructuring of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) by the Department of Defence Production under the Ministry of Defence. Its objective is to increase the speed of quality assurance processes and tests and reduce unnecessary delays at various levels of decision-making. This restructuring also led to changes in the quality assurance methodology and the modified role of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance after the corporatization of OFB. The changes have been brought about by the incorporation of Ordnance factories into new DPSUs and the government's encouragement towards indigenization with increased participation of the private defense industry. 9 / 10 Q9. Who wrote the book “From a Car Shed to the Corner Room and Beyond”? S. Raman Ramandev Ramdev None of these Explanation: S. Raman has authored a Book Titled “From A Car Shed To The Corner Room & Beyond”. “From A Car Shed To The Corner Room & Beyond,” is an autobiography of S. Raman. This book gives a first-person account of his remarkable journey from a clerk at SBI to becoming the Chairman and Managing Director of Canara Bank and a full-time member of SEBI. This book is an exploration of the intricate dance between integrity on a personal level, professional obstacles, and the structural problems in the financial world rather than just a personal narrative. Raman's troubles began in 2018, years after his retirement when the CBI questioned him in connection with a loan given to Winsome Jewelry during his tenure as chairman of the credit committee at Canara Bank. 10 / 10 Q10. Who has been appointed by Microsoft as the new head of both Windows and Surface? T Rajkumaran Pawan Davuluri Aditya Ganguly Shivkumar Sinha Explanation: Microsoft has appointed Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) graduate Pavan Davuluri as the new head of both Windows and Surface. Davuluri replaces previous Windows chief Mikhail Parakhin. 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