0 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 09.01.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Which Pune-based startup developed the AI-based pulse diagnostic tool "'Nadi Tarangini'" for Ayurveda practitioners? Atreya Innovation Tech Ayurveda Nadi Solutions Ayurveda Tech Explanation: An AI-based pulse diagnostic tool for Ayurveda practitioners has been developed by Pune-based startup Atreya Innovation. Aniruddha Joshi, who founded Atreya Innovation, developed the 'Nadi Tarangini' device as part of his research project at IIT Bombay. Joshi said the project has also received a research grant from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Nadi Tarangini is an advanced AI-powered tool designed to speed up traditional Ayurvedic practices. It features ultra-sensitive sensors combined with cutting-edge algorithms to provide accurate pulse readings to deliver detailed health information. 2 / 10 Q2. Which edition of Indusfood held in Greater Noida from January 8 to 10, 2025? 6th Edition 7th Edition 8th Edition 9th Edition Explanation: Indusfood 2025, the country's farm-to-food trade exhibition, is being held in Delhi-NCR from January 8 to 10, with over 2,300 exhibitors from over 30 countries participating. The 8th edition of the festival was inaugurated by Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan at the India Exposition Mart Ltd in Greater Noida on January 8. Organized by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) in collaboration with the Department of Commerce, IndusFood is Asia's largest annual food and beverage (F&B) trade exhibition. Over 7,500 international buyers will attend the integrated trade fair, and 15,000 Indian trade visitors are expected to attend. The event format of Indusfood 2025, with these three concurrent trade fairs, has been designed to foster cross-domain synergies across the farm-to-fork value chain. 3 / 10 Q3. In which state did the government launch India's first organic fish cluster? Manipur Meghalaya Assam Assam Explanation: Union Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister Ranjan Singh inaugurated India’s first organic fisheries cluster in Sikkim. The organic fish cluster in the Soreng District of Sikkim will boost farmer incomes and promote sustainability in aquaculture. Its main aim is to sell antibiotic, chemical, and pesticide-free organic fish. Ranjan Singh also inaugurated and laid the foundations for 50 key projects worth ₹50 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The organic fisheries cluster will focus on an ecologically healthy fish farming system avoiding chemicals, antibiotics, and pesticides. It will ensure minimal environmental pollution and prevent damage to aquatic ecosystems, contributing to sustainable fish production practices. 4 / 10 Q4. Who has been elected as president of the Athletics Federation of India? Anju Bobby George Milkha Singh Sania Mirza Bahadur Singh Sagoo Explanation: Asian Games gold medallist Bahadur Singh Sagoo became the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). He took the place of Adille Sumariwalla at the Annual General Assembly Meeting of the federation in Chandigarh. Adille Sumariwalla's tenure lasted for more than a decade. He had been serving as the AFI president since 2012. Sandeep Mehta has been elected as secretary of the Athletics Federation of India. The bronze-level Continental Tour athletics event is scheduled to take place in Bhubaneswar. 5 / 10 Q5. V Narayanan as chairman of ISRO and secretary of the Department of Space. He will assume office on __________. January 11 January 12 January 13 January 14 Explanation: V Narayanan as chairman of ISRO and secretary of the Department of Space. Mr Narayanan will assume office on January 14 and succeed the current ISRO chairman, S Somanath. He is currently Director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) of the ISRO in Valiamala, Kerala. He is a rocket and spacecraft propulsion expert. He joined ISRO in 1984. S Somanath is the 10th Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation. S Somanath is the Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, ISRO since 14 January 2022. 6 / 10 Q6. The government has recently approved a memorial for former President Pranab Mukherjee. He served as which President of India? 11th 12th 13th 14th Explanation: Government approved memorial for former President Pranab Mukherjee. A designated site within the Rashtriya Smriti complex has been earmarked by the government for a memorial of former President Pranab Mukherjee. Rashtriya Smriti complex is a part of the Rajghat precinct. Pranab Mukherjee passed away on August 31, 2020 after he was tested positive for coronavirus. He served as the 13th president of India from 2012 until 2017. He was awarded Bharat Ratna, in 2019, by his successor as president, Ram Nath Kovind. He was also awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2008. His term as President of India was preceded by Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil and succeeded by Shri Ram Nath Kovind. Apart from serving as 13th President of India, Pranab Mukherjee has also served as Finance Minister twice. He was recognized as the best Finance Minister in World (1984) and Finance Minister of Year for Asia (2010). 7 / 10 Q7. What is the percentage by which India's GDP is expected to grow in 2024-25? 6.4% 6.8% 7.3% 7.9% Explanation: India’s GDP will likely to grow 6.4% in 2024-25. As per the Ministry of Statistics, gross domestic product (GDP) growth has been estimated at 6.4 per cent for the financial year 2024-25. It is lower than the 8.2 per cent GDP growth registered in the financial year 2023-24. Nominal GDP has witnessed a growth rate of 9.7 per cent in FY 2024-25. The agriculture and allied sector showed improvement with a Real GVA growth estimated at 3.8 per cent in FY25. It is more than the the 1.4 per cent of the last year. The construction sector's Real GVA is projected to rise by 8.6 per cent. The financial, real estate and professional services sector is expected to grow by 7.3 per cent. Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) at Constant Prices, has witnessed a growth rate of 7.3% during FY 2024-25 as compared to growth rate of 4.0% in the previous Financial Year. 8 / 10 Q8. Which country will remove restrictions on Indian nuclear entities to boost ties? Russia USA China Japan Explanation: US will remove restrictions on Indian nuclear entities to boost ties. The U.S. government is planning to remove restrictions on Indian nuclear entities. These restrictions have prevented cooperation between key Indian nuclear entities and American companies. It is a major step towards implementing the landmark 2005 civil nuclear agreement. The India-US civil nuclear agreement was signed in 2008 but plans for the supply of US nuclear reactors to India did not get implemented because of regulatory hurdles. Many organisations linked to the Department of Atomic Energy are on the list of restricted entities for nuclear cooperation and commerce. It includes Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Indira Ghandi Atomic Research Centre (IGCAR), etc. Nuclear reactors not covered under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are also among the Indian nuclear entities listed by the US. 9 / 10 Q9. In the cashless treatment scheme announced by Nitin Gadkari, medical expenses for up to seven days or a maximum of ________ will be covered. Rs 1 lakh Rs 1.5 lakh Rs 2.5 lakh Rs 3 lakh Explanation: Cashless treatment scheme has been announced by Nitin Gadkari for road accident victims. In this scheme, medical expenses for up to seven days or a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh will be covered. However, the accident shall be reported to the police within 24 hours. Compensation for deceased’s immediate family will be Rs 2 lakh for hit-and-run cases resulting in death. The scheme was initially piloted in a few selected states. The government is refining the scheme. In 2024, 1.8 lakh people died in road accidents across India. Out of these deaths, approximately 30,000 deaths were because of the non-use of helmets. 66% of fatal accident victims were between 18 and 34 years old. 10,000 children deaths were caused because of faulty entry and exit points near schools and colleges. Gadkari highlighted that there is significant shortage of trained drivers. He pointed out India lacks about 22 lakh drivers. To deal with this, government has brought in a new policy to establish more driving training centres. 10 / 10 Q10. What is the main objective of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed recently between FIU-IND and IRDAI? Reduction in insurance premium Enhancing cooperation in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing Expanding insurance schemes Encouraging financial inclusion Explanation: Recently the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of enhancing cooperation in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing. The agreement was formalized by FIU-IND Director Vivek Agarwal and IRDAI Member (Distribution) Satyajit Tripathi. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 08.01.2025 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 09.01.2025
