3 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 11.12.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Who will be honored with the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development 2024? Angela Merkel Veronica Michelle Bachelet Jeria Jacinda Ardern Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Explanation: Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development 2024 will be honoured to former Chilean President Veronica Michelle Bachelet Jeria. This decision was taken by the jury headed by former National Security Advisor and former Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon. She is one of the world's most prominent voices for human rights, peace and equality. In her various roles as founding director of UN Women, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and President of Chile, she has championed gender equality and the rights of the most vulnerable segments of the population at home and around the world. Michelle Bachelet has been honored for her steadfastness in promoting peace, gender equality, human rights, democracy and development even under challenging circumstances and for her contribution to strengthening India-Chile relations. During her two terms as President of Chile, from 2006 to 2010 and 2014 to 2018, she introduced significant education and tax reforms. 2 / 10 Q2. What is the theme of International Anti-Corruption Day 2024? Recover with Integrity Your Right, Your Role: Say No to Corruption Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity Zero Tolerance Against Corruption Explanation: Every year on 9 December, International Anti-Corruption Day is celebrated. The theme of International Anti-Corruption Day 2024 is “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity.” The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) organizes annually international Anti-Corruption Day (IACD). The UN General Assembly adopted 9 December as International Anti-Corruption Day to raise awareness about corruption. This day is being celebrated every year since 2005. In 2003, UN General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption. The convention came into force in December 2005. India was ranked 93rd in the Global Corruption Index 2023. 3 / 10 Q3. Who launched the Urjaveer Yojana? Manohar Lal Nitin Jairam Gadkari Jagat Prakash Nadda Piyush Goyal Explanation: Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, launched the ‘Urjaveer’ scheme in Vijayawada along with Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu. The main aim of the scheme is to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. It will create a network of individuals dedicated to making energy conservation a way of life. Under this programme, a network of individuals dedicated to making energy conservation a way of life. Under this initiative, Andhra Pradesh will not only contribute to India’s energy-saving goals but will also empower citizens to actively participate in sustainable practices. 4 / 10 Q4. How many lakh rupees fine did SEBI impose on Reliance Securities? 12 lakh 11 lakh 15 lakh 9 lakh Explanation: SEBI imposed a penalty of ₹9 lakh on Reliance Securities. SEBI imposed this penalty because Reliance Securities flouted market norms and stock broker rules. Reliance Securities Ltd (RSL) is a SEBI-registered stock broker. SEBI, NSE and BSE carried out onsite inspection of the books of accounts, records, and other documents of authorised persons of Reliance Securities Ltd. The inspection was carried out from April 2022 to December 2023. 5 / 10 Q5. Which has been designated as World Meditation Day by the UNGA? 20 December 21 December 22 December 23 December Explanation: December 21 designated as World Meditation Day by the UNGA. Resolution co-sponsored by India was unanimously adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). December 21 marks the Winter Solstice. According to Indian tradition, this marks the start of "Uttarayana." Additionally, it occurs precisely six months following the International Day of Yoga, which is celebrated on June 21st, the Summer Solstice. India was part of the core group of nations that oversaw the resolution's unanimous adoption, along with Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mexico, and Andorra. The Dominican Republic, Iceland, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Portugal, Slovenia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Burundi, and the Dominican Republic all cosponsored the resolution, which was introduced by Liechtenstein. 6 / 10 Q6. Which edition of India Internet Governance Forum inaugurated by Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada? 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Explanation: 4th edition of India Internet Governance Forum inaugurated by Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada. This event will focus on bridging the digital divide and enhancing safety and trust in the online environment. The event will also focus on leveraging advanced technologies for nation-building. During the event, the emphasis will be on the need for a secure, inclusive, and ethically governed Internet. The theme for 4th edition of the India Internet Governance Forum is “Innovating Internet Governance for India.” 7 / 10 Q7. Which introduced podcasts as a tool for the dissemination of useful information? SBI ICICI HDFC RBI Explanation: RBI introduced podcasts as a tool for the dissemination of useful information. Reserve Bank of India will launch podcasts for wider dissemination of information related to interest to the public. In recent years, RBI has expanded its communication toolkit and techniques to enhance transparency and better connect with the people. The RBI as a central bank has been spreading public awareness activities including through social media over the last few years. RBI is using traditional as well as new-age communication techniques as a key part of its toolkit to ensure transparency and a greater impact of its decisions. RBI has revised GDP forecast for 2024-25 to 6.6 per cent from 7.2 per cent earlier. 8 / 10 Q8. Which team has won the U-19 Asia Cup by defeating India by 59 runs? Bangladesh Pakistan Sri Lanka Nepal Explanation: Bangladesh won the U-19 Asia Cup by defeating India by 59 runs. Bangladesh defeated India in the final to lift the Men’s Asia Under-19 Cricket Cup. Indian captain Mohammad Amaan scored the highest 26 runs while all-rounder Hardik Raj chipped in 24 in 21 balls. In the end, Bangladesh bowled out India for 139 inside 36 overs. The ACC Under-19 Asia Cup is a tournament contested by the Asian men's under-19 national cricket teams of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) members. It was first held in 1989 in Bangladesh while the second edition was played after 14 years in 2003 in Pakistan. It was renamed as the ACC Under-19 Elite Cup in 2007. 9 / 10 Q9. Burkina Faso's military junta appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as prime minister. Burkina Faso is a __________ country. West African East African North African South African Explanation: Burkina Faso's military junta appointed Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as prime minister. Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo was Communications Minister and spokesperson of the government. Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo will be the West African country's new Prime Minister, junta leader Ibrahim Traore said. Traore had issued a decree dismissing PM Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela. Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta appointed a new PM, a day after dissolving the government. The junta in Burkina Faso seized power in September 2022. 10 / 10 Q10. Who has been elected as the Speaker of Jharkhand Assembly? Arjun Munda Rabindra Nath Mahato Hemant Soren Champai Soren Explanation: Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MLA Rabindra Nath Mahato has been elected as the Speaker of Jharkhand Assembly for the second consecutive time. He was elected unopposed as the opposition had decided not to field any candidate. During the special session of the Assembly, Chief Minister Hemant Soren had proposed his name for the post. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 10.12.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 11.12.2024
