6 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 27.06.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Which state government has announced to increase the annual income limit for creamy layer from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh on June 23? Haryana Uttar Pradesh Bihar Jharkhand Explanation: Haryana government increased reservation for OBCs and announced increase in income limit for creamy layer. On the lines of the Central Government, Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini on June 23 announced to increase the annual income limit for the creamy layer from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 8 lakh. Apart from this, like the Central Government, income from salary and agricultural sources will also not be included in this limit. According to the central government policy, reservation for backward classes in Group-A and Group-B jobs, which is currently 15%, will be increased to 27%. This increased limit will be implemented in state government jobs after consideration of Haryana State Backward Classes Commission. The pending work of vacant posts of backward classes in Group A and B will be completed on priority basis, and special recruitment drives are being planned. Apart from this, the Haryana government is supporting the education of OBC children by providing scholarships ranging from Rs 12,000 to Rs 20,000 to ensure quality education. 2 / 10 Q2. Which city in Kerala became India's first UNESCO 'City of Literature'? Kochi Thiruvananthapuram Kannur Kozhikode Explanation: Kozhikode in Kerala became India's first UNESCO 'City of Literature'. On June 23, Kozhikode in northern Kerala, famous for its rich cultural heritage, was officially declared India's first UNESCO 'City of Literature'. In October 2023, Kozhikode was ranked in the 'Literature' category of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). The efficient functioning of the Kozhikode City Corporation played a major role in it bagging the 'City of Literature' tag from UNESCO, beating cities with rich cultural history like Kolkata. Gwalior and Kozhikode from India are among the 55 new cities that have joined UCCN. Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh has made it to the prestigious list in the 'Music' category, while Kozhikode has found a place in the 'Literature' category. The state government also announced that from next year, June 23 will be celebrated as 'City of Literature' day for Kozhikode, known for great literary figures like late S K Pottakkad and Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Special awards in six categories will be announced on this day. Under the theme ‘Bringing Youth to the Table for the Next Decade’, the newly-designated creative cities are invited to participate in the 2024 UCCN Annual Conference (July 1-5, 2024) in Braga, Portugal. 3 / 10 Q3. Which institutes has designed a device to make infrared light visible? IIT Kanpur IIT Delhi IIT Madras Indian Institute of Science Explanation: The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) researchers have developed a device to increase or up-convert the frequency of short infrared light to the visible range. The up-conversion of light will have many applications, especially in defence and optical communications. The human eye can only see light in the visible spectrum, it cannot see infrared light. The IISC’s team used a 2D material to design a non-linear optical mirror stack for the up-conversion. The IISC’s team used a method that involves feeding an input infrared signal along with a pump beam onto the mirror stack. With this method, they have been able to up-convert infrared light of a wavelength of around 1,550 nm to 622 nm visible light. The researchers are planning to extend their work to up-converting light of longer wavelengths. 4 / 10 Q4. India has become the ______________largest domestic airline market in the world. Fourth Third Fifth Second Explanation: India has become third-largest domestic airline market in the world. India’s position has changed from fifth to third in terms of domestic airline market. India has surpassed Brazil and Indonesia and become third largest market with airline capacity of 15.6 million seats. Currently, the US and China have the top 2 largest domestic aviation markets. About 10 years ago, India had the smallest domestic airline market with 8 million seats. India’s capacity growth rate of seats has grown by 6.9 per cent annually. In India, low-cost carrier (LCC) are around 78.4 per cent of the total domestic airline capacity. As per the government, the number of airports in India has increased from 74 to 157 in the last 10 years. 5 / 10 Q5. Which ISO council meeting is being hosted by India from 25 June to 27 June in New Delhi? 61st 62nd 64th 65th Explanation: 64th ISO council meeting is being hosted by India from 25 June to 27 June in New Delhi. It is a significant global event in the sugar sector. Delegates from more than 30 countries are taking part in the meeting. They will discuss critical issues related to the sugar and biofuel sectors. India is the world’s largest consumer and the second-largest producer of sugar. ISO Council has nominated India to chair the organization for 2024. On 24 June, an industrial tour for international delegates was held at a grain-based distillery in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The purpose of this tour is to demonstrate how India is using latest technology to produce biofuels and other byproducts. On June 25, a workshop titled ‘Sugar and Biofuels – Emerging Vistas’ was held at Bharat Mandapam. The workshop was inaugurated by Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy. The International Sugar Organisation (ISO) is a UN-affiliated body. It is headquartered in London. It has about 85 member countries, which cover about 90% of global sugar production. The ISO seeks to promote understanding amongst major sugar-producing, consuming, and trading nations. It also seeks to promote progressive approaches to challenges pertaining to the sugar industry. It also focuses on biofuels, especially ethanol. The second most common feedstock used to produce ethanol worldwide is sugarcane. 6 / 10 Q6. Consider the following statements regarding new safety standards for electric vehicles introduced by the Bureau of Indian Standards. 1. New safety standards for electric vehicles have been introduced by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to enhance safety. 2. New safety standards have been introduced in the L, M, and N categories to improve the safety of electric vehicles. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: New safety standards for electric vehicles have been introduced by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to enhance safety. New safety standards have been introduced in the L, M, and N categories to improve the safety of electric vehicles. L, M and N category refer to two-wheelers, four-wheelers and goods trucks, respectively. The new standards, IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606:2024, focus on the powertrain, a critical component of electric vehicles. As per BIS, these two new standards are to make sure that EV powertrains in India meet stringent safety requirements. These standards lay emphasis on safety and performance of batteries. The new standards cover different aspects from construction to functionality. The BIS has 30 different standards, which are dedicated to electric vehicles and their accessories. 7 / 10 Q7. Which cities has got the ‘World Craft City’ tag from the World Crafts Council (WCC)? Shimla Srinagar Madurai Jaipur Explanation: Srinagar gets ‘World Craft City’ tag from the World Crafts Council (WCC). Srinagar has received the World Craft City (WCC) tag from the World Crafts Council (WCC). This tag will enhance the handloom and handicraft sector, benefiting tourism and infrastructure development in the Jammu and Kashmir region. It will open new markets and opportunities for the artisans of Srinagar. This recognition will attract more investment and funding, which will enhance infrastructure development and the introduction of modern techniques while preserving traditional methods. After this recognition, artisans will gain access to training programs and workshops. The World Crafts Council AISBL (WCC-International) is an international non-profit organization for the preservation, promotion, and advancement of global craftsmanship and traditional crafts. It was founded in 1964 and has been affiliated with UNESCO under ‘consultative status (official partnership)’. 8 / 10 Q8. Kerala Assembly passed a resolution to change the state's name to 'Keralam'. Under which article can the central government change the name of a state? Article 2 Article 3 Article 4 Article 1 Explanation: The Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a second resolution to officially change the name of ‘Kerala’ to 'Keralam'. The Kerala government urged the union government to change the state's name in all the languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. The resolution will be sent to the Union government for approval. The state was called Keralam' in Malayalam, and the demand to form a united Kerala for the Malayalam-speaking communities had strongly emerged since the national freedom struggle. Under Article 3 of the Constitution, Parliament has the authority to create new boundaries of states or can change the names of existing states. The change in the name of the official language would require a constitutional amendment. 9 / 10 Q9. The government has increased allocation for the fertilizer sector from 5.5 lakh tonnes per annum to 7.5 lakh tonnes per annum of Green Ammonia under the ______________ program. SIGHT SANGAM SUJEET SAMAR Explanation: Government increased allocation for fertilizer sector under the SIGHT Programme. The government has increased allocation for the fertilizer sector from 5.5 lakh tonnes per annum to 7.5 lakh tonnes per annum of Green Ammonia under the SIGHT Programme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). MNRE has amended the Scheme Guidelines dated January 16, 2024, by increasing allocation under the Mode 2A Scheme for the fertilizer sector by 2 lakh tonnes per year. Under the Mission, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy issued Scheme Guidelines for Site Programme – Component II of NGHM on 16.01.2024. 10 / 10 Q10. Who became the first Indian paddler to win the WTT Contender singles title? Sreeja Akula Sutirtha Mukherjee Archana Singh Romana Singh Explanation: Sreeja Akula made history by winning the World Table Tennis (WTT) Contender singles title in Lagos. She is the first Indian to win the WTT Contender singles title. Sreeja Akula defeated Ding Yijie of China with a score of 10-12, 11-9, 11-6, 11-8, and 11-6. In the semi-finals, Sreeja played a close match against compatriot Sutirtha Mukherjee. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC QUIZ 26.06.2024 UPSC QUIZ 27.06.2024
