10 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 08.10.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. What is the total financial outlay for the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEO - Oilseeds) approved for the period 2024-25 to 2030-31? Rs 9,500 crore Rs 10,103 crore Rs 11,250 crore Rs 10,750 crore Explanation: National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEO - Oilseeds) approved by the Cabinet for the period 2024-25 to 2030-31. This is a landmark initiative aimed at boosting domestic oilseeds production and achieving self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in edible oils. The mission will be implemented over a seven-year period from 2024-25 to 2030-31 with a financial outlay of Rs 10,103 crore. NMEO-Oilseeds aims to promote the production of major oilseed crops like mustard, groundnut, soybean, sunflower and sesame, Along with this, the efficiency of collection and extraction from secondary sources like cotton seeds, rice bran and tree derived oils also has to be increased. The mission aims to increase primary oilseeds production from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31. With NMEO-OP (oil palm), the mission aims to increase domestic edible oil production to 25.45 million tonnes by 2030-31, meeting about 72% of our estimated domestic requirement. To ensure timely availability of quality seeds, the Mission will launch an online 5-year seed plan through the ‘Seed Authentication, Traceability & Holistic Inventory (SATHI)’ Portal. 2 / 10 Q2. In which city was the International Film Festival and Forum on Environment and Wildlife, 'Vatavaran', inaugurated? Mumbai New Delhi Bengaluru Kolkata Explanation: International Film Festival and Forum on Environment and Wildlife, ‘Vatavaran’ inaugurated in New Delhi. The theme of the three-day film festival is "Wetlands for Life", which focuses on awareness and conservation of the wetlands ecosystem. Wetlands are very important to India because of their ecological and economic benefits. About 6% of Indians directly depend on wetlands for their livelihoods, making their conservation even more important. During the film festival, meaningful issues can be discussed and conservation strategies can be prepared. 3 / 10 Q3. Bharat Electronics and which Industries formed a joint venture firm? Boeing Airbus GE Aerospace Israel Aerospace Explanation: Bharat Electronics and Israel Aerospace Industries formed a joint venture firm. Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have announced to form of a joint venture company (JVC) named BEL IAI AeroSystems Private Ltd. It will be the single point of contact (SPOC) for extending long-term product support to the medium-range surface-to-air Missile (MRSAM) systems of India's defence forces. JVC has been set up to provide both technical and maintenance support. MRSAM is an advanced, path-breaking air and missile defence system. It has been jointly developed by IAI and DRDO for India's defence forces. 4 / 10 Q4. In which state did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the Banjara Heritage Museum? Gujarat Jharkhand Haryana Maharashtra Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects worth Rs 56,000 cr in Maharashtra. He launched various initiatives related to the agricultural and animal husbandry sectors worth around 23,300 crore rupees. He also inaugurates the Banjara Virasat Museum. It presents the rich heritage of the Banjara community. He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth over 32,800 crore rupees at Thane. Prime Minister also released the 18th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. He also dedicated more than 7,500 projects to the nation under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. He also launched the Unified Genomic Chip for cattle and indigenous sex-sorted semen technology. He also dedicated five solar parks with a total capacity of 19 megawatts across Maharashtra. He also laid the foundation stone of the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project. 5 / 10 Q5. India became the __________country to have 700 billion dollars in Forex reserves Fourth Third Second First Explanation: India has become the fourth country to surpass 700 billion US dollars in foreign reserves. China, Japan, and Switzerland are the other countries having more than 700 billion dollars in Forex reserves. India’s foreign exchange reserves touched a new all-time high of 704.885 billion dollars for the week ending September 27. The sharp increase in forex reserves will strengthen India’s ability to tackle global economic uncertainties. It will also provide greater stability to its currency in the volatile international markets. India’s gold reserves rose 2.184 billion to 65.796 billion dollars. 6 / 10 Q6. India and which country signed an agreement to expand and diversify critical mineral supply chains? USA Japan Thailand Brazil Explanation: India and the US inked a pact to expand and diversify the critical minerals supply chain. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo participated in the 6th Commercial Dialogue. India and the US signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand and diversify the critical minerals supply chain at a bilateral commercial dialogue. 7 / 10 Q7. World Health Organization approved the first test for the diagnosis of which disease? Mpox Marburg Zika Elisa Explanation: World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first test to diagnose Mpox. The mpox testing in vitro diagnostic (IVD) is called the Alinity m MPXV assay. It is developed by Abbott Molecular Inc. The test has been approved for emergency use. It will be very crucial in ramping up the testing capabilities in countries battling pox outbreaks. The need for fast and accurate mpox testing has increased, especially in regions like Africa. Early detection of mpox is important in the timely treatment and management of outbreaks. Mpox is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus that leads to flu-like symptoms with skin rash and blisters. 8 / 10 Q8. When is World Teachers' Day celebrated? 1 October 2 October 5 October 4 October Explanation: Every year on 5 October, World Teachers' Day or International Teachers’ Day is observed. It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation on the Status of Teachers, which sets standards regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers. It is also celebrated to recognize the work of teachers, researchers, and professors and to honour teachers for their valuable contributions to society. The theme of World Teachers' Day 2024 is "Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education." In 1994, UNESCO declared 5 October as World Teachers’ Day. The day highlights the importance of quality teachers to guide or motivate students. 9 / 10 Q9. Indian-origin Ravi Ahuja has recently been appointed as the new CEO of which company? Meta Microsoft Boeing Sony Pictures Entertainment Explanation: Sony Pictures Entertainment has recently appointed veteran Indian American executive Ravi Ahuja as its next CEO. The current President and CEO of the group, Tony Vinciquerra, will step down on January 2, 2025. 10 / 10 Q10. SBI Card has launched a co-branded credit card with which airline? Vistara Singapore Airlines Qatar Airways IndiGo Explanation: SBI Card and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have launched a co-branded credit card called KrisFlyer SBI Card in India. Two cards have been issued under this, the first is KrisFlyer SBI Card and the second is KrisFlyer SBI Card Apex Card. The joining and annual fee of both the cards is ₹2,999 and ₹9,999 plus tax respectively. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 26.10.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 08.10.2024
