0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 19.11.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the country's second highest honor 'The Grand Commander of the Order of Niger' by Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 2. Earlier in 1959, Queen Elizabeth of Britain was awarded this honor. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the country's second highest honor 'The Grand Commander of the Order of Niger' by Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Key Points Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Nigeria's second highest national honor 'The Grand Commander of the Order of Niger'. Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu honored him. Earlier in 1969, Queen Elizabeth of Britain was awarded this honor. PM Modi dedicated this honor to 140 crore Indians and India-Nigeria friendship. He expressed gratitude to the Nigerian government and people. Prime Minister Modi held a meeting with the Nigerian President at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully test-fired a long-range hypersonic missile. 2. It was launched from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, and the test was declared successful after tracking the flight trajectory. 3. Its speed is 4200 kilometers per hour, which is 5 times faster than the speed of sound. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully test-fired a long-range hypersonic missile. It was launched from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, and the test was declared successful after tracking the flight trajectory. Key Points DRDO successfully test-fired a long-range hypersonic missile. The launch was done from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. The missile has a range of over 1500 kilometers. Its speed is 6200 kilometers per hour, which is 5 times faster than the speed of sound. This missile is capable of attacking the enemy from air, water and land. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh described it as a historic achievement and said that it puts India in the group of select countries. This test reflects a major achievement in India's defense capabilities and military technology. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. India has recently successfully tested the Guided Pinaka Weapon System, which is based on an indigenous technology and can prove to be an important step in the defense sector. 2. This system can fire 12 rockets in 44 seconds, i.e. one rocket every 4 seconds. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: India has recently successfully tested the Guided Pinaka Weapon System, which is based on an indigenous technology and can prove to be an important step in the defense sector. Key Points India successfully tested the Guided Pinaka Weapon System, which is based on indigenous technology. This test was conducted by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The system's firepower, accuracy and ability to attack multiple targets were tested. This system can fire 12 rockets in 44 seconds, i.e. one rocket every 4 seconds. The test was conducted at three different places, in which a total of 24 rockets were fired, which managed to successfully hit their targets. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. Recently, the first Bodoland Festival was organized in New Delhi on 15 and 16 November. 2. The theme of this festival was 'Peace and Harmony for a Prosperous India'. 3. Under this, the rich culture, language, education and heritage of the Bodo community along with other communities of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) were highlighted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: Recently, the first Bodoland Festival was organized in New Delhi on 15 and 16 November. The theme of this festival was 'Peace and Harmony for a Prosperous India'. Objective: Under this, the rich culture, language, education and heritage of the Bodo community along with other communities of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) were highlighted. Historical significance: Under this, the stability of the region after the Bodo Peace Accord (2020) was highlighted. Bodo community: Bodo is the largest community among the notified Scheduled Tribes of Assam, which accounts for about 5-6% of the state's population. In the late 1980s, the Bodo community started a mass movement demanding a separate state for themselves. BTR: Bodoland Territorial Region is an autonomous region in Assam consisting of four districts (Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri). It is administered by an elected body known as the Bodoland Territorial Council. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. Sarai Kale Khan Chowk renamed Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk. 2. He also unveiled a 20-foot-tall statue of Birsa Munda at the entrance of Bansda and lauded the effort put in to restore the 30-acre site, which now serves as a bird sanctuary. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: On November 15, Sarai Kale Khan Chowk was renamed as Birsa Munda Chowk by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at an event organized to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda in Bansra. He also unveiled a 20-foot-tall statue of Birsa Munda at the entrance of Bansda and lauded the effort put in to restore the 30-acre site, which now serves as a bird sanctuary. Shah highlighted that a plan was made in 2015 to build 20 museums across the country to honour tribal leaders, of which three are operational and the rest are planned to be completed by 2026. Sri Birsa Munda is revered as Bhagwan by tribal communities across the country. Birsa Munda fought bravely against the exploitative system of the British colonial system and led the movement against British oppression. 15th November is also observed as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in the memory of tribal freedom fighters. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation ALL EXAM QUIZ 19.11.2024 ALL EXAM QUIZ 20.11.2024