4 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 12.12.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. What is the age group targeted by the Bima Sakhi Yojana launched by Prime Minister Modi? 15 to 65 years 18 to 70 years 20 to 75 years 25 to 60 years Explanation: Bima Sakhi Yojana launched by Prime Minister Modi to empower women aged 18 to 70 years. On 9 December, LIC’s Bima Sakhi Yojana launched, and the foundation stone of the main campus of Maharana Pratap Horticultural University at Panipat in Haryana laid by PM Narendra Modi. The main campus and six regional research centers will be spread over 495 acres and will be set up at a cost of over Rs 700 crore. The university will have a horticultural college for undergraduate and postgraduate studies and five schools covering 10 horticultural disciplines. It will work towards world-class research for crop diversification and development of horticultural technologies. 2 / 10 Q2. What is the name of the AI and ML-based model introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? FraudFinde MuleHunter MoneyTracker RiskAnalyzer Explanation: MuleHunter unveiled by the RBI to prevent digital frauds. The introduction of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)-based model named MuleHunter has been announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). AITM is to prevent and reduce digital fraud through the use of mule accounts. This public infrastructure facility has been developed by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), Bengaluru, to help banks address the issue of mule bank accounts expeditiously and reduce digital frauds. MuleHunter is basically an infrastructure-level setup that will use the database of all the banks and all other payment system operators. Its AI engine will be trained to be able to identify fraud in the financial system more effectively. Banks, card systems, and other institutions are free to use their own fraud detection systems, but they can also use MuleHunter in addition. The idea behind launching MuleHunter is for RBI to create an infrastructure-level facility that can be used by others with multiple participants. 3 / 10 Q3. Which state government has launched the “Kalaignar handicrafts scheme” to empower artisans and craftsmen? Tamil Nadu Kerala Karnataka Maharashtra Explanation: Tamil Nadu launched the “Kalaignar handicrafts scheme” to empower artisans and craftsmen. To support artisans and craftsmen, the Tamil Nadu government has announced the Kalaignar handicrafts scheme. The scheme has been launched to benefit all sections of people who are engaged in 25 trades/crafts. It will promote support, skill and entrepreneur development for the expansion of existing trades. The artisans will get credit support of Rs 3 lakh, including a subsidy of 25 per cent (a maximum of Rs 50,000). Under this scheme, a five per cent interest subsidy to beneficiaries. A beneficiary should be at least 35 years of age to apply for the scheme. PM Vishwakarma Yojana was launched in 2023 to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftsmen who work with their hands and tools in 18 trades. 4 / 10 Q4. As per the UBS report, India’s billionaire count has reached to _________. 201 302 198 185 Explanation: As per the UBS report, India’s billionaire count has reached to 185. India's billionaires witnessed a sharp increase as India reached to third position in the global billionaire count list. India is only behind from China and US. India witnessed a surge of billionaire over 20 per cent to 185 in 2024, from 153 in 2023. Chinese economy saw a decline in the billionaire count. From 2015 to 2020, billionaire wealth grew globally at an annual rate of 10 per cent. The total wealth of India's billionaire club has almost tripled by 263 per cent to $905.6 billion. Between 2015 and 2020, the total wealth of Chinese billionaires has increased by more than double. 5 / 10 Q5. UNESCO has selected Abathsahayeshwara Temple in Thanjavur district of which city for the Award of Distinction for 2023? Tamil Nadu Kerala Karnataka Maharashtra Explanation: UNESCO has selected the Abathsahayeshwarar Temple in Thukkatchi, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu for the Award of Distinction for 2023. The 1,300-year-old temple has received recognition for its preservation of its cultural legacy. King Vikrama Chola and King Kulothunga Chola built the temple. Five prakarams are claimed to have existed in the past in the temple. Soundaryanayaki Ambal, Ashtabhuja Durga Parameshwari, Aadhi Sarabeshwarar, Pillayar, Murugan, Chandikeswarar, two Bhairavars, two Suryas, and two Naagar were among the numerous deity shrines in the temple. The award was announced as part of UNESCO Asia - Pacific Awards for cultural heritage conservation. 6 / 10 Q6. Former _____________ Chief Minister and Union Minister SM Krishna passed away at 92. West Bengal Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Karnataka Explanation: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Union Minister SM Krishna passed away at 92. He served as the CM of Karnataka from October 11, 1999, to May 20, 2004. He served as the governor of Maharashtra from December 6, 2004, to March 8, 2008. Known for his love of tennis, Krishna enjoyed designing men's clothes and reading. He was also part of the Indian delegation to the United Nations in 1982 and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in New Zealand in 1965. He was a delegate at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Seminar at Westminster in 1990. 7 / 10 Q7. Which has launched ‘GenCast’ AI model for weather prediction? IBM Microsoft Google TCS Explanation: GenCast, the AI model for weather prediction, has been launched by Google’s DeepMind team. GenCast outperforms the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). It is the world’s top operational forecasting system. GenCast marks a critical advance in AI-based weather prediction. GenCast forecast comprises an ensemble of 50 or more predictions. Google will also launch real-time and historical forecasts from GenCast, and previous models. GenCast is part of Google’s growing suite of next-generation AI-based weather models. 8 / 10 Q8. Who has been appointed as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? M. Rajeshwar Rao T. Rabi Sankar Dr. M.D. Patra Sanjay Malhotra Explanation: Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra has been appointed as 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). His tenure will begin on December 11, 2024, and will last for three years. He will succeed Shaktikanta Das, who has completed a six-year term as the RBI Governor. Sanjay Malhotra played a key role in formulating tax policies, including those for direct and indirect taxes. He has also served as Secretary in the Department of Financial Services at the Ministry of Finance. He has held various key positions across sectors such as finance, taxation, power, information technology, and mines. Shaktikanta Das’s term will end on December 10, 2024. He assumed office as the 25th Governor of the RBI on December 12, 2018, and his term was extended in 2021. 9 / 10 Q9. “Our rights, our future, right now” is the theme of the _____________. World Meditation Day World Environment Day World Human Rights Day World Cancer Day Explanation: World Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on 10 December. The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. “Our rights, our future, right now” is the theme of the World Human Rights Day. This day advocates for a world where justice and equality prevail. Human Rights Day guarantees the rights of every individual everywhere, without distinction based on nationality, place of residence, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, etc. 10 / 10 Q10. John Mahama has recently become the newly elected President of which country? South Africa Kenya Ghana Argentina Explanation: John Dramani Mahama has won Ghana's 2024 presidential election, marking his return to office after a gap of eight years. He secured about 56.55% or 6.33 million votes and defeated Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. The Republic of Ghana is a country in West Africa. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 11.12.2024 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 12.12.2024
