2 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 14.11.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed on which date to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi’s only visit to the studio of All India Radio, Delhi? November 11 November 12 November 14 November 15 Explanation: Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed on 12 November. It is celebrated every year to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi’s only visit to the studio of All India Radio, Delhi in 1947. He addressed the displaced people, who had temporarily settled at Kurukshetra in Haryana after partition. Mahatma Gandhi was scheduled to travel to Kurukshetra on November 12, 1947 and address the 2.5 lakh Indian refugees who were camped there. But because of certain unforeseen circumstances, he was unable to travel to KurukskhetrA. So, an arrangement was made for Gandhiji’s live broadcast from All India Radio for them. All India Radio (AIR) came into existence in 1936, evolving out of the Indian State Broadcasting Service. AIR acquired the name AKASHVANI in 1956. 2 / 10 Q2. The Coast Guards of India and Sri Lanka held their 7th Annual High-Level Meeting in which city on November 11? New Delhi Colombo Chennai Kandy Explanation: Coast Guards of India and Sri Lanka held the 7th Annual High-Level Meeting in Colombo on November 11. This meeting was organized to combat international maritime crimes and promote regional cooperation. A four-member ICG delegation led by Director General DG S Paramesh and SLCG delegation led by Director General Rear Admiral YR Serasinghe attended the meeting. The meeting underscored the shared commitment of both Coast Guards to address maritime challenges, as well as focus on a range of contemporary regional maritime issues. This includes drug trafficking, marine pollution, safety of seafarers, adoption of best practices, capacity building programmes and other collaborative arrangements. The resulting meeting emphasized enhancing mutual cooperation in addressing these challenges, thereby strengthening the maritime safety and security architecture in the region. This annual meeting follows the institutional mechanism outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two maritime agencies in May 2018. In 2025, the 8th edition of the meeting will be hosted by the ICG. 3 / 10 Q3. 25th South Asian Telecom Regulatory Council Conference was held in which city? New Delhi Jaipur Hyderabad Raipur Explanation: 25th South Asian Telecommunication Regulators Council (SATRC) conference held in New Delhi. The 25th South Asian Telecommunication Regulators Council (SATRC) conference was started on November 12. It was a two-day conference to discuss and develop new regulatory ideas and strategies for the telecommunications sector. It brings together regulators from across South Asia on one platform. Its main aim is to provide a platform for regulators from telecom service providers, internet service providers, satellite service providers, and consumers. Its main aim is to collaborate on shaping a unified regulatory agendA. This conference will come up with a new agenda for the next two years. It was organized by the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) and was hosted by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). 4 / 10 Q4. By November 10, net direct tax collection has increased by 15.4% to ____________. 13.4 lakh crore 12.4 lakh crore 11.4 lakh crore 12.1 lakh crore Explanation: India's renewable energy capacity increased by 13.5% to 203 gigawatts since October 2023. India's total renewable energy capacity grew by 13.5%, or 24.2 gigawatts, in a year to reach 203.18 gigawatts in October 2024, from 178.98 gigawatts in October 2023. A statement issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said that this increase is in line with India's ambitious targets in the renewable energy sector. It said total non-fossil fuel capacity, including nuclear power, increased to 211.36 GW in 2024, from 186.46 GW in 2023. The solar sector witnessed a significant increase of 20.1 GW (27.9 per cent), from 72.02 GW in October 2023 to 92.12 GW in October 2024. The combined total solar capacity, including under-implementation and tendered projects, now stands at 250.57 GW, a significant increase from last year's 166.49 GW. The total capacity in the pipeline for wind power projects has now reached 72.35 GW. India added 12.6 GW of renewable energy capacity from April to October 2024. 1.72 GW was installed in October 2024 alone, reflecting an accelerated shift towards renewable energy. 5 / 10 Q5. In the first half of 2024-2025, what percentage of year-on-year growth did public sector banks show? 10% 12% 13% 11% Explanation: In the first half of 2024–2025, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) had shown a growth of 11% year over year. The aggregate business of Public Sector Banks was 236.04 lakh crore rupees. According to the Finance Ministry, significant banking reforms have been implemented in recent years. These include the adoption of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), the implementation of Enhance Access and Service Excellence (EASE), and the establishment of a strong governance framework. Year over year, the worldwide credit portfolio increased by 12.9%, while the deposit portfolio increased by 9.5%. Additionally, PSBs have made great strides in implementing cutting-edge technology like blockchain, AI, and the clouD. 6 / 10 Q6. Consider the following statements about Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). 1.DRDO carried out the maiden flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile . 2.The test has been carried out from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, from a mobile articulated launcher. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: DRDO carried out the maiden flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). The test has been carried out from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, from a mobile articulated launcher. LRLACM has been developed by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bengaluru. Other DRDO laboratories and Indian industries have also contributed to its development. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in Hyderabad and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru served as the Development-Cum-Production Partners. The missile can be launched from mobile ground-based platforms using a mobile articulated launcher. It can also be launched from frontline ships via a universal vertical launch module system. This is a new variant of the Nirbhay LRLACM. The procurement of the LRLACM of more than 1,000 km range in July 2020 has been approved by the Defence Acquisition Council. 7 / 10 Q7. India’s retail inflation reached a 14-month high in October to___________. 7.21% 8.12% 6.21% 5.67% Explanation: India’s retail inflation reached a 14-month high in October. India's retail inflation reached a 14-month high in October due to a sharp rise in vegetable prices. Annual retail inflation reached 6.21% in October, which is more than the tolerance band of 2%-6% for the first time in over a year. The October retail inflation rate was also higher than the 5.81% forecasted by economists. Rising food prices have decreased the purchasing power of middle-income households. The RBI has projected GDP growth of 7.2% for the financial year 2024-25. 8 / 10 Q8. For whom did the government approve the first women battalion? CISF CRPF BSF Coast Guard Explanation: Government approved the first ever women battalion for CISF. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the establishment of the first all-women battalion of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The main of this decision is to empower women and enhance their role in national security. The first women's battalion for CISF will have more than 1,000 personnel. This step has been taken due to increasing demands on the force, particularly in VIP security, airports, and other critical installations. This new women's battalion is named as a "reserve battalion”. It will be formed from the existing workforce of approximately 2,00,000 CISF personnel. It will be led by a senior officer holding the rank of commandant. Currently, women comprise more than 7% of the CISF's total strength of around 1,80,000. 9 / 10 Q9. Which edition of the India Game Developer Conference started in Hyderabad? 16th 18th 19th 17th Explanation: 16th India Game Developer Conference started in HyderabaD. The 16th edition of the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) begins in HyderabaD. This conference will attract about 20 thousand attendees. It is organized by the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI). The conference will have over 150 sessions with more than 250 speakers. Industry icons like Jordan Weisman, creator of BattleTech, MechWarrior, and Shadowrun, and Tim Morten, known for StarCraft II and Stormgate, will participate in this event. The latest trends, challenges, and innovations that are shaping the future of gaming will be part of the 16th India Game Developer Conference. The IGDC ranked among the top three video gaming conferences worldwide. The India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) has become a vital platform for creating policies and infrastructure to advance India’s video game industry. 10 / 10 Q10. PM Modi inaugurated the Darbhanga AIIMS costing more than Rs 1,260 crore. This will be which All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Bihar? First Second Third Fourth Explanation: PM Modi launched AIIMS Darbhanga worth more than Rs 1,260 crore and other projects in Bihar. PM Modi laid the foundation stone of many development projects worth Rs 12,100 crore in Bihar. He laid the foundation stone of many National Highway projects worth around Rs 5,070 crore in Bihar. He laid the foundation stone of the Sonenagar Bypass Railway line from Chiralapothu to Bagha Bishunpur in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. He dedicated to the nation several railway projects worth over Rs 1,520 crore. He flagged off train services in the Jhanjharpur-Laukaha Bazar section. He also laid the foundation stone of multiple initiatives in the petroleum and natural gas sector worth over Rs 4,020 crore. AIIMS, Darbhanga will be the second All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Bihar, after PatnA. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 13.11.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 14.11.2024
