0 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 26.10.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. What is the RBI's projected real GDP growth rate for India in FY 2024-25? 6.8% 7.2% 7.5% 6.5% Explanation: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das has said India's growth remains intact as its fundamental drivers - consumption and investment demand - are gathering pace. Mr Das said in the RBI's monthly bulletin, India's real GDP growth rate is likely to be 7.2% in FY 2024-25. He said private consumption prospects look bright due to improved agricultural scenario and rural demand. The continued surge in services would also support urban demand, he added. Government expenditure of the Centre and the states is expected to increase in line with budget estimates. According to the RBI document, CPI inflation is projected at 4.5% for 2024-25. 2 / 10 Q2. The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be hosted by which state from 8th to 10th of January, 2025? Gujarat Maharashtra Odisha Karnataka Explanation: 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be hosted by Odisha in Bhubaneswar from 8th to 10th of January, 2025. The proposal sent by the Union External Affairs Ministry in this regard has been approved by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. This event will be attended by President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union ministers and the Odisha Chief Minister among other dignitaries. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated every year on 9th January. 3 / 10 Q3. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved the creation of Chief General Manager posts in how many more nationalized banks? Six Five Four Two Explanation: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman approved the creation of the Chief General Manager post in five more nationalized banks. These banks include the Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab and Sind Bank, and UCO Bank. The Finance Minister has also approved an increase in the existing number of CGMs in the banks that already have the posts. The number of CGM posts in 11 Nationalized Banks has been increased from 80 to 144. The number of posts has been revised based on the business structure of the banks with the ratio of one CGM for every four General Managers. This step has been taken due to the demands being received from various banks and also due to the substantial growth in business. 4 / 10 Q4. According to GTRI, solar imports might reach _________a year as India works towards its 2030 renewable goals. $30 billion $20 billion $10 billion $25 billion Explanation: According to GTRI, solar imports might reach $30 billion a year as India works towards its 2030 renewable goals. India increased its solar capacity by 15 GW in 2023–2024 and the total stood at 90.8 GW by September. Compared to merely 2.8 GW in 2014, this is a substantial increase. The necessity for India to establish an independent solar manufacturing ecosystem has been underlined by the think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). According to GTRI, the nation has to raise installations to 65–70 GW each year in order to meet the 500 GW target by 2030. 5 / 10 Q5. India and Pakistan have agreed to extend the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement for how many years? One year Two years Five years Seven years Explanation: India and Pakistan have agreed to extend Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Agreement for further five years. The agreement was signed on 24th October 2019. This was valid for five years. This was signed to facilitate the visit of pilgrims from India to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, Narowal, Pakistan through the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor. This Agreement's renewal will guarantee the Corridor's continuous operation so that pilgrims from India can use it to travel to Pakistan to visit the sacred Gurdwara. India has once again requested Pakistan to refrain from charging pilgrims any fees or levies in response to their repeated appeals for the elimination of the $20 service charge that Pakistan imposes on each pilgrim per visit. The Kartarpur Corridor is a visa-free border crossing and religious corridor. It connects the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, near Narowal in Pakistan to Gurudwara Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur district, Punjab, India. 6 / 10 Q6. PM Modi reached in Kazan city of Russia to take part in the ______ BRICS Summit 15th 17th 18th 16th Explanation: PM Modi reached in Kazan city of Russia to take part in the 16th BRICS Summit. The Summit is being held under the Chairmanship of Russia from October 22-24. The theme of the Summit is Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security. According to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the summit will provide an important platform for leaders to discuss key global issues. This visit marks, PM Modi’s second visit to Russia this year. He earlier travelled to Moscow in July to attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. He was awarded Russia’s highest civilian award, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. The first BRIC Summit was held in Russia’s Yekaterinburg in 2009. South Africa attended the 3rd BRICS Summit in Sanya in 2011. Five new members were added to BRICS in 2024. These new members were Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. 7 / 10 Q7. Which organization members adopted the Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture? International Fund for Agricultural Development National Institute of Food and Agriculture Food and Agriculture Organization None of the above Explanation: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) members adopted the Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture. Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture aims to resolve the water scarcity and climate crisis. The Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG) initiative was launched at the United Nations Climate Conference in 2016 to support countries in addressing water scarcity challenges. Under this declaration, the countries have committed to mobilize greater political support in terms of policies, legal, and institutional frameworks. They will also work on accessing finance and responsible water governance to address the effects of water scarcity and climate change, On the occasion of the High-level Rome Water Dialogue, the declaration has been launched. The theme of this year’s annual World Food Forum (WFF) was ‘Good food for all, for today and tomorrow’. Global Family Farming Forum and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) were also launched at the WFF. 8 / 10 Q8. National level Amaravati Drone Summit 2024 started in which city? Hyderabad Nagpur Pune Amaravati Explanation: National-level Amaravati Drone Summit 2024 begin in Amaravati. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister for Civil Aviation K Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated the two-day national-level Amaravati Drone Summit 2024. Its main aim is to attract investments in drone manufacturing and to create a platform to foster discussions on the future of drone technology. India’s largest drone show with over 5000 drones has been organized on the banks of River Krishna in Vijayawada. The Andhra Pradesh government aims to use this summit to position the state as the drone capital of the country. 9 / 10 Q9. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) maintained its forecast for India's GDP growth for the current financial year at what percent? 6.5% 5.9% 6.2% 7% Explanation: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) maintained its projection for India’s GDP growth at 7% for the current fiscal year. IMF’s World Economic Outlook (WEO) forecasted India’s growth rate to moderate to 6.5% in the fiscal year 2025-26. The GDP growth projection has decreased from 8.2 per cent in 2023 to 7 per cent in 2024 and 6.5 per cent in 2025. However, China’s growth outlook 2024 was lowered to 4.8% from 5%. IMF also updated the forecast for the US. It raised the 2024 growth estimate to 2.8%, up from the previous forecast of 2.6%. Global growth will remain steady at 3.2% for both 2024 and 2025. 10 / 10 Q10. Which has received SHRM - HR Excellence Awards at the SHRM India Annual Conference 2024 held in New Delhi? SAIL NTPC ONGC OIL India Explanation: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has received SHRM - HR Excellence Awards. SAIL has received these awards for ‘Excellence in Inclusion, Equity & Diversity’ and ‘Excellence in Managing the Distributed Workforce’ categories. It has received these awards at the SHRM India Annual Conference 2024 held in New Delhi, recently. The awards are a testimony to HR practices and initiatives being carried out across SAIL. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) was established in 1954. It is the largest steel-producing company in India. It is a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Steel. Its headquarters is in New Delhi. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 09.10.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 26.10.2024
