4 ALL EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 01.02.2025 Daily Quiz 1 / 14 Q1. Who won the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year award? Chamari Athapaththu Laura Wolvaardt Smriti Mandhana Annabel Sutherland Explanation: Smiriti Mandhana won the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year award. Smriti Mandhana became the first Indian to win the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year award for the second time. She was the highest run-scorer in the ODI format in 2024. She is the first batter in women's ODIs to hit four hundred in a calendar year. In 2024, She scored 794 runs, including four hundred, at an average of 57.46 in 13 matches. Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu, South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt and Australia's Annabel Sutherland were also in the race. Jasprit Bumrah has been named the winner of the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award. 2 / 14 Q2. RBI plans to fund the banking system with how many rupees? Rs 2.2 lakh crore Rs 2.2 lakh crore Rs 4.4 lakh crore Rs 1.1 lakh crore Explanation: RBI will fund the banking system with Rs 1.1 lakh crore. A variable rate repo auction and open market operations will be used to fund the banking system. Three tranches of Government securities valued at Rs 60,000 crore would be purchased through open market operations. January 30, February 13, and February 2025 are the dates of the tranches of open market purchase. On February 7, 2025, a 56-day Variable Rate Repo auction for Rs 50,000 crore will take place. On January 31, 2025, a $5 billion, six-month dollar-rupee swap auction will take place. Due to a reported deficit of more than Rs 3 lakh crore last week, the financial system is experiencing liquidity shortage. Banks have asked for a deferment because they are worried about how the increased liquidity coverage norms will affect credit flow. On April 1, banks will be required to keep additional cash in accordance with the new liquidity coverage norms. Banks' proposal to include cash reserve ratios to the list of high-quality liquid assets under the new rules was denied by the RBI. To achieve the requirements for liquidity coverage, banks will have to spend more than Rs 4 lakh crore on government bonds. 3 / 14 Q3. Hariman Sharma got Padma Shri for his contribution in": Indian music Indian industry Indian medicine Indian agriculture Explanation: Hariman Sharma received the Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian agriculture. He is known as the ‘Apple Man of India. He developed the HRMN-99 apple variety. This self-pollinating, low-chilling apple variety grows well in tropical and sub-tropical regions. HRMN-99 enables apple cultivation in regions having summer temperatures of 40-45°C. These areas include plains and regions spread over 29 Indian states and Union Territories. In his garden, Sharma planted left over apple seeds in Paniala, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. Through grafting, Sharma refined the HRMN-99 apple variety. In 2012, the variety was validated by National Innovation Foundation. HRMN-99 was then adopted across India. Sharma has won many awards, including the National Award for Grassroots Innovation (2017) and the National Innovative Farmer Award (2016). 4 / 14 Q4. India and which country decided to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and direct flights in 2025? Nepal China Pakistan Sri Lanka Explanation: An agreement reached between India and China on the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. A slew of measures was agreed upon during the meeting of the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister mechanism to stabilize and rebuild bilateral ties between India and China. The new understanding includes resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, restoration of direct flights between the two countries, and sharing of cross-border river data, etc. The meeting was attended by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who was on a two-day visit to China. The Ministry of External Affairs said the relevant mechanisms will discuss modalities for resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra as per the existing agreements. An early meeting of the India-China Expert Level Mechanism was also agreed upon by the two sides to resume the provision of hydrological data and discuss other cooperation related to trans-border rivers. They agreed to promote people-to-people exchanges, including interactions between media and think-tanks, and to resume direct air services between the two countries. The year 2025 is the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and China. Both sides agreed to use the anniversary of diplomatic relations to enhance public diplomacy, rebuild mutual trust and hold commemorative activities. 5 / 14 Q5. Which entertainment channel got the honor for the series "Chunav Ka Parv Desh Ka Garv"? Doordarshan Aaj Tak Star News Zee News Explanation: Doordarshan has been recognized for the “Chunav Ka Parv Desh Ka Garv” series. Doordarshan has received an award in the Electronic Media category for its comprehensive campaign on Voter Awareness and Education. The Doordarshan has been recognised for its coverage during Lok Sabha Election 2024, including the “Chunav Ka Parv Desh Ka Garv” series. Doordarshan Director-General Kanchan Prasad received the honour from President Droupadi Murmu. Under this campaign, Doordarshan fostered an informed and active citizenry. It encompassed the development and broadcast of 30 voter education short films. 6 / 14 Q6. In which city did Prime Minister Modi inaugurate the 'Utkarsh Odisha-Make-in-Odisha Conclave' 2025? Bhubaneswar Varanasi Patna Bangalore Explanation: ‘Utkarsh Odisha-Make-in-Odisha Conclave’ 2025 inaugurated by PM Modi in Bhubaneswar. 'Utkarsh Odisha' is a major global investment summit that is being organized by the Government of Odisha. It aims to establish Odisha as the centre of the Purvodaya Vision as well as a leading investment destination and industrial hub in India. In January, this was PM Modi's second visit to Odisha. He had attended the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations at the same place on the 9th of this month. The Make in Odisha Exhibition, highlighting the state's achievements in developing a vibrant industrial ecosystem, was also inaugurated by the Prime Minister. The two-day conclave is being held from January 28 to 29. It will serve as a platform for industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to discuss the opportunities offered by Odisha as a preferred investment destination. The conference will feature CEO and leaders roundtables, regional sessions, B2B meetings, and policy discussions, ensuring targeted engagement with investors from across the globe. 7 / 14 Q7. Who won the presidential election in Belarus for the seventh time? Vladimir Putin Alexander Lukashenko Volodymyr Zelenskyy Nikol Pashinyan Explanation: Belarus's leader Lukashenko won the election for the seventh time. On January 27, Belarusian leader and Russian ally Alexander Lukashenko extended his 31-year rule after election officials declared him the winner of the presidential election. The Central Election Commission said in a statement that Lukashenko won by a landslide, garnering nearly 87% of the vote. Since taking office in 1994, President Lukashenko's authoritarian rule has earned him the title of "Europe's last dictator". However, the European Union threatened new sanctions, calling the elections in Belarus illegal. Belarus It is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It shares borders with Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland. Minsk is the capital of Belarus, and the Belarusian ruble is the official currency. 8 / 14 Q8. Where was the first International Pashmina Festival and Exhibition organized? New Delhi Kathmandu Thimphu Colombo Explanation: Pashmina festival organised for the first time in Kathmandu. The Nepal Pashmina Industries Association and the Confederation of Nepalese Industries organized the first three-day International Pashmina Festival cum Exhibition. The event drew attention to the delicate, lightweight, and warm natural fiber obtained from Chyangra or Pashmina goats. The exhibition, held until January 25, featured over 150 domestic stalls, including more than 40 dedicated to pure Nepali Pashmina. Nepal is one of the major producers of authentic pashmina, often branded as "Chyangra Pashmina" to emphasize its high quality and originality. Production uses traditional weaving methods that have been passed down for generations. In Nepal, genuine pashmina is often branded as Chyangra pashmina with a government-certified label. In India, pashmina products are made in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, while machine-woven pashmina products are manufactured in Amritsar. Pashmina has gained immense popularity across the world due to its softness, warmth and intricate handmade designs. 9 / 14 Q9. Which country has recently joined the Eurodrone programme? India China Nepal Brazil Explanation: India joined Eurodrone as an observer. India Officially joined the Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (MALE RPAS) or Eurodrone programme. Eurodrone is an initiative of Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. It is led by Airbus Defence and Space (Germany), includes Leonardo (Italy), Dassault Aviation (France), and Airbus (Spain) as major subcontractors. It is managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR). Japan became the first official OCCAR observer state in the MALE RPAS (Eurodrone) programme in November 2023. India made the formal request to join the programme in August 2024. 10 / 14 Q10. Who has been appointed as director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC)? R. Raghavendra K Radhakrishnan S. Somanath M. Mohan Explanation: M. Mohan has been appointed as director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC). M. Mohan was serving as the Director (Projects) at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC). The position fell vacant after the Union government picked former LPSC director Dr. V. Narayanan as the ISRO chairman. Mr Mohan was the director of the Human Space Flight Centre from June 2023 to June 2024. He was also the system leader of the Moon Impact Probe (MIP) project of the Chandrayaan-1 mission. So far, he has held various positions, including Associate Director, VSSC (Research and Development), and project director of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). 11 / 14 Q11. Which state's tableau has won the Best Tableau award of 2025 Republic Day? Uttar Pradesh Gujarat Tripura Andhra Pradesh Explanation: The Union Defence Ministry has announced the winners of the best marching contingents and tableaux of the Republic Day Parade 2025. Uttar Pradesh's tableau, which showcased the grandeur of the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj, was declared the best in the State and Union Territories category. The theme of its tableau was 'Mahakumbh 2025 - Golden India: Heritage and Development'. 12 / 14 Q12. Which state's tableau has won the Best Tableau of Republic Day 2025 award in the Popular Choice category? Gujarat Uttar Pradesh Gujarat Tripura Explanation: The Union Ministry of Defence has announced the winners of the best marching contingents and tableaux of the Republic Day Parade 2025. The tableau of Gujarat state won the Best Tableau of Republic Day 2025 award in the Popular Choice category with the theme 'Swarnim Bharat: Heritage and Development'. 13 / 14 Q13. Which ministry of the Government of India manages the award given to the best marching contingents and tableaux in the Republic Day Parade? Ministry of Home Affairs Ministry of Cooperation Ministry of Defence Ministry of Rural Development Explanation: The Union Ministry of Defence has announced the winners of the best marching contingents and tableaux of the Republic Day Parade 2025. The Republic Day celebrations are organised by the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, which features an impressive march past by the Armed Forces/Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and other police forces. India's vibrant culture, traditions and its history are also showcased through the tableaux. 14 / 14 Q14. Which armed force's marching contingent has won the Best Marching Contingent award of the 76th Republic Day 2025 Parade? Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Signal Contingent of Indian Army Jammu & Kashmir Rifles of Indian Army None of these Explanation: The Union Ministry of Defence has announced the winners of the best marching contingents and tableaux of the Republic Day Parade 2025. Jammu & Kashmir Rifles contingent of Indian Army won the Best Marching Contingent award of the 76th Republic Day 2025 Parade Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation UPSC EXAM QUIZ 31.01.2025 UPSC EXAM QUIZ 01.02.2025
