6 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 08.11.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. NTPC and which company formed a joint venture to harness renewable energy? HPCL ONGC NHPC BEL Explanation: NTPC Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) have formed a joint venture company (JVC) to promote their interests in the renewable and new energy arena. This joint venture will use renewable energy and new energy opportunities, including solar, wind and energy storage. This joint venture was formed through their green energy subsidiaries, NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) and ONGC Green Energy Ltd. 2 / 10 Q2. Supreme Court allowed LMV license holders to drive transport vehicles weighing up to how many kilograms? 8700 Kg 7500 kg 6500 kg 9000 kg Explanation: Supreme Court allowed LMV license holders to drive transport vehicles with a weight of up to 7,500 kg. Supreme Court said that a person holding a driving licence for a light motor vehicle (LMV) can drive a transport vehicle weighing up to 7,500 kg. This judgment has been given by a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. The decision came after insurance companies rejected claims due to accidents involved transport vehicles of a particular weight and drivers were not authorized to drive them as per legal stipulation. 3 / 10 Q3. Which edition of MAHASAGAR summit on maritime security has been hosted by the Indian Navy? Second Third Fourth Sixth Explanation: The third edition of the MAHASAGAR summit on maritime security has been hosted by the Indian Navy. MAHASAGAR summit is a bi-annual flagship outreach event to foster collaboration among maritime heads across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) under the framework of Active Security and Growth for All in the Region. ‘Training Cooperation to Mitigate Common Maritime Security Challenges in the IOR’ is the theme of the summit. It will bring senior leaders from maritime agencies across the IOR littorals, including Bangladesh, Comoros, Kenya, Madagascar, the Maldives, Mauritius, Mozambique, the Seychelles, etc., to one platform. 4 / 10 Q4. Which scheme has been launched by the Government of India to provide loans to meritorious students for pursuing higher education in India? PM Vidyalakshmi Yojana PM Lakshmi Yojana PM Vikas Lakshmi Yojana PM Vijayalakshmi Yojana Explanation: Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a new central sector scheme, ‘PM Vidyalaxmi’, on 6 November 2024. The scheme aligns with the objective of the National Education Policy 2020, which calls for providing financial assistance to meritorious students to pursue higher studies in public or private higher educational Institutions in India. The Department of Higher Education under the Union Ministry of Education will implement the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme. The department will also manage the unified portal “PM-Vidyalaxmi”. The eligible students will have to apply for educational loans and interest subvention on the portal. 5 / 10 Q5. The Cabinet approved equity investment of how many crore rupees to strengthen the Food Corporation of India (FCI)? Rs 10,700 crore Rs 7,700 crore Rs 8,700 crore Rs 9,700 crore Explanation: Food Corporation of India will get 10,700 crore rupees in new equity from the government. This is an important step in improving FCI's operating capability. The burden of interest will be lessened with this infusion, which will ultimately lessen the government's need for subsidies. The growth in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the acquisition of food grains over the past ten years has led to an expansion in the scope of FCI operations. Food grain purchase, storage and preservation, transportation, and distribution throughout the nation are among FCI's primary responsibilities. With an approved capital of Rs 100 crore and equity of Rs 4 crore, FCI began operations in 1964. As a result of its businesses' substantial growth over time, its allowed capital increased to Rs 21,000 crore in February 2023. In FY24, FCI's equity amounted to Rs 10,157 crore. 6 / 10 Q6. Which is ranked as the world’s most powerful passport on the Henley Passport Index? France USA Singapore India Explanation: Singapore is ranked as the world’s most powerful passport on the Henley Passport Index. The Henley Passport Index ranks Singapore as the world’s most powerful passport. It has visa-free access to 195 countries. Italy, Japan, Germany, Spain, and France are in the second spot. Indian passport ranks 83rd with visa-free travel to 58 countries. The ranking is based on the number of countries that can be travelled without a visa. Austria, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Sweden are in the third spot with visa-free access to 191 countries. The United States is in the 8th spot with visa-free access to 186 countries. Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Somalia, and Pakistan are the least powerful passports in the world. 7 / 10 Q7. India’s Services Index reached to ___________in October. 52.5 54.5 58.5 59.5 Explanation: India’s Services Index reached 58.5 in October. India’s services sector witnessed a robust performance in October. The Services PMI index climbed to 58.5 up from a ten-month low of 57.7 in September This shows a sharp acceleration in business activity. As per the report, input costs increased in October. It has grown at its fastest pace in three months. In October, the Indian services sector registered strong expansions in output and consumer demand. The October PMI results indicate strong momentum in India’s service sector. Employment generation hits a 26-month high in the service sector. Around 13 percent of panellists reported job creation, compared to 9 percent in September. 8 / 10 Q8. ADB signed a $200 million loan agreement to upgrade water supply and other services in which state? Haryana Bihar Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand Explanation: ADB signed a $ 200 million loan agreement to upgrade water supply and other services in Uttarakhand. The government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a Rs 1,680 crore loan agreement to upgrade water supply, sanitation, mobility, and other urban services in Uttarakhand. The agreement will enhance urban services in Uttarakhand to boost livability and sustainability in cities. This project aims to create an urban infrastructure that is resilient to climate and environmental risks such as floods and landslides. It will also help in building the capacity of the state agencies in project management, climate, and disaster-resilient planning. It will enhance transportation, urban mobility, drainage, flood management, and overall public services in Haldwani. The project will improve water supply delivery in four cities: Champawat, Kichha, Kotdwar, and Vikasnagar. 9 / 10 Q9. Who has won as the 47th President of the US? Kamala Harris Joe Biden Michelle Obama Donald Trump Explanation: Donald Trump won the 2024 US elections. With this win, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US President. A presidential candidate needs 270 votes to win. After Trump's victory in the crucial states, he currently has 277 electoral votes, while Harris has 224. In more than a century, Trump is the first president to win a non-consecutive second term. According to the 20th Amendment of the US Constitution, the swearing-in ceremony of the President always takes place on January 20. So, on January 20th, President-elect Trump will be sworn in. 10 / 10 Q10. Who has won the World Boxing Federation super featherweight world title 2024? Conor McIntosh Conor Jangra Mackintosh Jangra Mandeep Jangra Explanation: Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra won the World Boxing Federation super featherweight world title in Cayman Islands. On October 6, he defeated Britain's Conor McIntosh by 10–0. With this, Mandeep became the first Indian boxer to become world champion in any pro-boxing competition category. Previously, Mandeep won a silver medal at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. He has suffered only one defeat in his professional career so far. He has won 11 of his 12 bouts, seven of which are knockout wins. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 07.11.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 08.11.2024
