49 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 12.11.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Which Foundation Day of NTPC was celebrated on 8 November with great enthusiasm by NTPC Mining Limited (NML) Headquarters, Ranchi? 25th 50th 75th 100th Explanation: The 50th Foundation Day of NTPC was celebrated on 8 November with great enthusiasm and enthusiasm by NTPC Mining Limited (NML) Headquarters, Ranchi. On this occasion, Chief Guest, NML CEO and Regional Executive Director (Coal Mining) Animesh Jain hoisted the NTPC flag. NTPC started its journey in the power sector on November 7, 1975 and over the last 50 years, it has grown through the dedication, hard work and contribution of its employees and associates. NTPC, India's largest power utility company, achieved impressive growth with an installed capacity of 76,475.68 MW, and record generation of 422 BUs in FY24, up 6%. 2 / 10 Q2. Mohammad Nabi, who announced his retirement from the ODI format after the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, plays from which country? Pakistan UAE Bangladesh Afghanistan Explanation: Afghanistan's legendary Mohammad Nabi will retire from ODI after Champions Trophy. After the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, Afghanistan legend Mohammad Nabi will be stepping away from the ODI format. Nabi is considered one of Afghanistan's greatest players and made his debut during the country's first ever match in 2009. Nabi has been part of Afghanistan's first team in Test and T20 Internationals and also captained them from 2013–15. In 165 matches for Afghanistan, Nabi has scored 3549 runs including 2 centuries and 17 half-centuries and taken 171 wickets. In 2019, Nabi had retired from the Test format. 3 / 10 Q3. Which of the following statements is correct? 1. Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry " has been launched by the government. 2. India’s medical device market is expected to grow to $30 billion by 2030. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: “Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry " has been launched by the government. Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri JP Nadda has launched the "Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry". This scheme will give a boost to the medical devices industry. It is a comprehensive scheme which targets critical areas of the medical device industry, covering manufacturing of key components and accessories, skill development, support for clinical studies, etc. The medical device industry is an essential pillar of healthcare delivery. India’s medical device market is expected to grow to $30 billion by 2030. 4 / 10 Q4. Uttarakhand celebrated its ___________ foundation day on 9 November, 2024. 30th 42nd 54th 25th Explanation: Uttarakhand celebrated its 25th foundation day on 9 November. The silver jubilee year of Uttarakhand has started. On this occasion, the Prime Minister urged the people of the state to preserve the culture and nature of the state. On this occasion, the Uttarakhand Ratna Award has been presented in various fields. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, announced to connect villages with fifty and above population in the state with roads by the year 2030. Uttarakhand was formed on the 9th of November 2000 as the 27th State of India. The demand to make Uttarakhand a separate state was first raised at a special session of the Indian National Congress held in Srinagar in 1938. 5 / 10 Q5. Who took oath as the 51st CJI of India? Justice Sanjiv Khanna Justice Manish Khanna Justice Rajiv Khanna Justice Sanjay Khanna Explanation: Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India. On November 11, Justice Sanjiv Khanna formally took over as the Chief Justice of India (CJI), with his swearing-in ceremony taking place at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The swearing-in ceremony presided over by President Draupadi Murmu, who administered the oath of office to Justice Khanna. Justice Khanna replaced Justice Dhananjaya Yashwant Chandrachud, who retired on November 10 after a distinguished tenure. The appointment of the Justice Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice was confirmed through a formal notification by the Government of India. He will serve a term of six months as Chief Justice. 6 / 10 Q6. When is World Immunization Day celebrated every year? 12 November 15 November 10 November 9 November Explanation: World Immunization Day is celebrated every year on 10 November. It play a critical role in promoting the vital importance of immunization and in advocating for universal access to life-saving vaccines. World Immunization Day was first introduced by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2012 as part of the Global Vaccine Safety Initiative. Its main aim is to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination in preventing deadly infectious diseases, protecting children, and reducing health inequalities globally. Vaccines have helped to eradicate or reduce the prevalence of diseases that once caused widespread suffering and death, including smallpox and polio. Immunization against diseases like measles, polio, tetanus, hepatitis B, and diphtheria has prevented millions of deaths each year. 7 / 10 Q7. Which state's government and IIT Guwahati launched platforms for healthcare innovation? Bihar Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan Assam Explanation: Assam government and IIT Guwahati launched platforms for healthcare innovation. IIT Guwahati, in association with the Assam government, hosted a groundbreaking symposium through the Assam Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute (AAHII). It will bring together esteemed doctors and scientists to explore cutting-edge healthcare technologies. This event emphasised the government's dedication to strengthening India's healthcare ecosystem through advanced, self-reliant innovations. The Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati are collaborating on a state-of-the-art AAHII campus to reduce import dependency on health care. The upcoming AAHII campus will have six centres of excellence dedicated to stem cell research, digital health, therapeutics, precision medicine, robotics, and affordable diagnostics. 8 / 10 Q8. Which country has decided to end its fast-track study visa programme with immediate effect? France Iran Italy Canada Explanation: Canada has ended its fast-track study visa programme with immediate effect. This decision is likely to impact international students, including from India. The processing time under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) was much less and shorter. Its approval rate was high. This decision has been taken amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada. Around 4,27,000 Indian students are studying in Canada. India is the largest source country of foreign students for Canada. The Student Direct Stream (SDS) was launched in 2018 to provide faster processing for eligible postsecondary students. This streamlined process allowed applicants from countries such as India, China, and the Philippines to enter Canada faster. By 2027, Canada will accept only 17,400 new non-permanent residents. 9 / 10 Q9. Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 has begun in ____________. Bihar Uttar Pradesh Haryana Tamil Nadu Explanation: Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024 has begun in Rajgir, Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the 10-day event. Six teams: China, Japan, Malaysia, Korea, and Thailand will participate in this tournament from 11th-20th November. Indian team will led by Salima and Vice-captain Navneet Kaur. India will begin its campaign against Malaysia on November 11. Director General of Bihar Sports Authority Ravindran Sankaran emphasised that the state government aims to make Bihar a major hub for sports in Eastern India. 10 / 10 Q10. Which country's tourism department has appointed actor Sonu Sood as the brand ambassador for tourism? Sri Lanka Nepal Thailand UAE Explanation: Famous actor Sonu Sood has been appointed as the brand ambassador and advisor for Thailand Tourism. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand has officially honored him with the title of "Honorary Tourism Advisor". Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 11.11.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 12.11.2024
