1 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 31.01.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 10 Q1. Which two Indian cities have been included in the global list of accredited wetland cities under the Ramsar Convention? Indore and Udaipur Bhopal and Jaipur Chandigarh and Surat Kochi and Pune Explanation: Indore and Udaipur have become the first two Indian cities to be included in the global list of accredited wetland cities under the Ramsar Convention. Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty that provides a framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. The accreditation is an international recognition for cities that value their natural and man-made wetlands. The convention's independent advisory committee on wetland city accreditation recognized 31 new cities in its latest round, including two from India, taking the global list of such cities to 74. The accreditation of Indore (Madhya Pradesh) and Udaipur (Rajasthan) was announced by the conference on January 24, ahead of World Wetlands Day to be celebrated on February 2. Accreditation is granted only to cities that meet all six international criteria, including adopting measures to conserve wetlands and their ecological services. China has the highest number of cities in the global list of 74 recognized wetland cities, with 22, followed by France with nine. The International Convention on Wetlands, also known as the Ramsar Convention, was signed on 2 February 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, and came into force on 21 December 1975. India signed the Ramsar Convention on 1 February 1982. Currently, 85 wetlands in India are protected under the treaty. 2 / 10 Q2. Which state implemented the Uniform Civil Code on January 27, 2025? Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra Gujarat Explanation: Uttarakhand will implement the UCC on January 27, 2025. With this, Uttarakhand will become the first state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). In order to provide equal rights for all people, the UCC seeks to standardise personal civil laws. In personal civil matters, the UCC aims to eradicate discrimination on the basis of gender, caste, and religion. The rules and regulations for the implementation of UCC were recently adopted by the state cabinet. All citizens, with the exception of scheduled tribes, are subject to the same set of laws under the UCC. The same set of laws are regarding marriage, divorce, succession, and inheritance. All marriages and live-in relationships must be registered under the UCC. 3 / 10 Q3. How many welfare programs were introduced by the Telangana Government for farmers, farm laborers, and families living below the poverty line? Three Four Five Six Explanation: Four welfare programs were introduced by the Telangana Government. These programs are intended for farmers, farm laborers, and families living below the poverty line. The programs were formally introduced at a village in each block across the state. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy launched these schemes at Chandravancha village in Kosgi Mandal, Narayanpet district. Forty lakh families in the state would receive ration cards from the government. These families will also receive fine rice. The Gram Sabhas that were recently held throughout the state were referred by the chief minister. He said that because officials are accountable to the people for attending Gram Sabhas, the government sent them to the villages. 4 / 10 Q4. The re-appointment of Rakesh Sharma as MD and CEO of which bank has been approved recently? Axis Bank HDFC Bank IDFC First Bank IDBI Bank Explanation: Rakesh Sharma’s re-appointment as MD & CEO of IDBI Bank has been approved by the bank’s board. IDBI Bank’s Board of Directors has approved his re-appointment as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) for a three-year term. His term will be starting from March 19, 2025. Sharma has been leading the bank since October 10, 2018. Before joining IDBI Bank, he served as the MD & CEO of Canara Bank. Earlier, IDBI bank’s major shareholders began the process of selling their shares in October 2022. These shareholders were Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), which holds a 49.24% stake, and the Government of India, holding a 45.48% stake. 5 / 10 Q5. Who was named ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year? Jasprit Bumrah Yashasvi Jaiswal Arshdeep Singh Rinku Singh Explanation: Arshdeep Singh has been named ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year. On January 25, Indian fast-bowler Arshdeep Singh was awarded the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024 in recognition of his pivotal role in India’s triumph at the T20 World Cup. In 2024, Arshdeep Singh took 36 wickets in 18 matches. Earlier, he was also included in the ICC T20I Team of the Year 2024 along with Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya. In the T20 World Cup held in the USA, Arshdeep Singh performed brilliantly in the powerplay and death overs and took 17 wickets in eight matches at an average of 12.64. Since his international debut in 2022, Arshdeep has consistently emerged as one of India's most reliable pacers. The 2024 ICC Awards are the 20th edition of the prestigious event. Nominations were based on players' performances between 1 January 2024 and 31 December 2024. 6 / 10 Q6. In which city, Banke Bihari Temple has been granted license under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)? Chennai Vrindavan Bhopal Haridwar Explanation: A licence under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) has been granted to the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan. This will make it possible for temple to get funding from overseas. A family of priests used to run the temple, which was regarded as private property. A committee designated by the court is currently in charge of temple. The management committee applied for an FCRA licence under the 2010 Act. The approval coincides with recent 2022 changes to the FCRA regulations. Key amendments include stricter restrictions on administrative costs for foreign funding, which were previously capped at 50%. These have been lowered to 20%. Organisations that want to receive foreign funding are required by law to get FCRA registration. This registration is subject to renewal and has a five-year validity. Any payments from overseas must go through the appropriate State Bank of India (SBI) branch in New Delhi. 7 / 10 Q7. On which date is International Customs Day celebrated every year? 25 January 27 January 28 January 26 January Explanation: Every year on January 26, International Customs Day is celebrated to honor contributions of customs personnel and agencies. In 1953, this date was proclaimed International Customs Day by the Customs Cooperation Council (CCC). In 1994, the World Customs Organization replaced the Customs Cooperation Council (CCC). Currently, it has 182 member nations worldwide. The headquarters of the World Customs Organization are located in Brussels, Belgium. Its current secretary general is Ian Saunders. "Customs Delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity" is theme of this year's International Customs Day. 8 / 10 Q8. The inaugural women's Hockey India League was won by the Odisha Warriors by defeating ________. JSW Soorma Hockey Club Hyderabad Toofans Delhi SG Pipers Tamil Nadu Dragons Explanation: Odisha Warriors won the inaugural Women's Hockey India League. On 26 January, the inaugural women's Hockey India League was won by the Odisha Warriors, who secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over JSW Soorma Hockey Club in the final in Ranchi. The 5,000-seat capacity Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Stadium hosted the finals of the inaugural season of the world's only professional women's hockey league. Showing her exceptional performance, Rutuja Dadaso Pisal scored two goals in the final in the 20th and 56th minutes for Warriors. Penny Squibb scored one goal in 28th minute for Soorma. 9 / 10 Q9. National Geographic Day is celebrated every year on 27 January to commemorate the establishment of? The Smithsonian Institution The National Geographic Society The World Wildlife Fund The World Wildlife Fund Explanation: Every year on January 27, National Geographic Day is celebrated. The day is celebrated to commemorate the founding of the National Geographic Society, one of the most renowned organizations in the field of natural sciences, geography, and environmental conservation. In 1888, the National Geographic Society was founded by 33 prominent scholars and scientists, an organization dedicated to the “increase and diffusion of knowledge." In the same year, the Society launched its official monthly magazine called “National Geographic Magazine” (also known as “Nat Geo”). The aim of this magazine was to provide natural, historical, anthropological and many other information to American readers. For more than 130 years, the National Geographic Society has funded the best and the brightest individuals dedicated to scientific discovery and understanding the world. In 1890, the Society launched its first scientific expedition, led by explorer Israel Russell, to survey and map the Mount Saint Elias region in North America. 10 / 10 Q10. Which player won the Australian Open 2025 title? Alexander Zverev Carlos Alcaraz Novak Djokovic Yannick Sinner Explanation: World number 1 tennis player Yannick Sinner won the Australian Open title for the second consecutive time. He defeated Germany's Alexander Zverev in the final in straight three sets, with the score being 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3. In the final played in Melbourne on 26 January 2025, Sinner ensured his victory without losing any break point. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 30.01.2025 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 31.01.2025
