Current Affairs Questions and Answers (15)
Total Questions : 20
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'Gandhi Peace Prize 2021' awarded to whom or what organization?
2. Whose organization published the OBPP (Online Bond Platform Providers) Guidelines on Product Offerings?
3. What business created the "Indian Languages Program" to support smaller news publishers?
4. Which nation will hold the joint multilateral exercise "Ex Khaan Quest 2023" for maintaining peace?
5. What is the 'NIXI' expansion, which recently commemorated its 20th founding day?
6. 'DAKSHTA For Young Professionals' was introduced by which Union Ministry?
7. 'International Treaty to Protect the High Seas' was ratified by which organization?
8. What is the name of the plant that grows on another tree or plant, absorbing nutrients and moisture from the host instead?
9. 'Gender Gap Report 2023' was published by which organization?
10. What field is the "Goa Declaration" that was reported on related to?
11. Which state or UT has adopted the ABADHA plan?
12. The Livestock and Products from Livestock Which category does Bill 2023 assign to livestock?
13. 'Non-Conforming Industrial Area Redevelopment Project' to be implemented in which state/UT?
14. Which helpline is scheduled to merge with the Child Helpline 1098?
15. Which nation has a partnership agreement in place with the UNWTO to advance tourism?
16. Which state/UT has launched "Operation Kawach" to combat the drug threat?
17. 'Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) 2023' was published by which organization?
18. The 'Ocean Ring of Yoga' special event was put on by which Union Ministry?
19. 'Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant scheme' announced by which nation?
20. Which nation received the Indian-built, operational Missile Corvette INS Kirpan?
The Gandhi Peace Prize 2021 was most recently awarded to Gita Press in Gorakhpur. It is the biggest publisher of texts pertaining to Hinduism.
As a monument to the ideas espoused
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by Mahatma Gandhi, the Government of India established the Gandhi Peace Prize in 1995, on the 125th anniversary of his birth. It is accessible to everyone, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, language, caste, or creed.
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2. Whose organization published the OBPP (Online Bond Platform Providers) Guidelines on Product Offerings?
Online bond platform providers are not allowed to provide any products other than listed debt instruments due to regulations put in place by the instruments and Exchange Board of I
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ndia (SEBI).
However, SEBI has given these platforms permission to offer a certain range of assets, including Treasury Bills, listed Sovereign Gold Bonds, listed Municipal Debt assets, listed Securitized Debt Instruments, and Government Securities.
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3. What business created the "Indian Languages Program" to support smaller news publishers?
With the intention of providing training, support, and financial help to small news publishers in India who work in eight regional languages in addition to English, Google created
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the Indian Languages Programme. Through funding, technical assistance, and training, the Indian Languages Programme aims to aid news publishers in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam, Gujarati, and Marathi.
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4. Which nation will hold the joint multilateral exercise "Ex Khaan Quest 2023" for maintaining peace?
Ex Khaan Quest 2023 is a multinational joint exercise for peacekeeping that is taking place right now in Mongolia. Around 20 countries' military contingents and observers participa
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ted in it.
The Exercise, which is supported jointly by the Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC), was officially launched by the President of Mongolia.
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5. What is the 'NIXI' expansion, which recently commemorated its 20th founding day?
On June 19 of this year, the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) commemorated its 20th anniversary of founding. Through its different business divisions, including Internet
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Exchange,.IN Registry, IRINN, and NIXI-CSC Data Services Ltd., NIXI has made outstanding efforts to build a robust and comprehensive digital environment in the country.
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6. 'DAKSHTA For Young Professionals' was introduced by which Union Ministry?
DAKSHTA (Development of Attitude, Knowledge, and Skill for Holistic Transformation in Administration) for Young Professionals is a compilation that was just released by the iGOT Ka
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rmayogi Platform.
Its fundamental objective is to improve the learners' functional, domain-specific, and behavioral skills by giving them the knowledge they need to successfully carry out their duties and obligations.
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7. 'International Treaty to Protect the High Seas' was ratified by which organization?
On June 19, the UN approved the first international agreement in history to safeguard the high seas. It will aid in preserving distant ecosystems that are necessary for human survi
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val.
The "Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction" (BBNJ) Treaty also establishes procedures for environmental impact studies to be conducted prior to proposed activities being carried out in international waters.
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8. What is the name of the plant that grows on another tree or plant, absorbing nutrients and moisture from the host instead?
Epiphytes only use their host plant or tree as a means of physical support; they obtain their moisture and nutrients from the surrounding air, water, rain, or accumulated detritus.
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The Dooars and Darjeeling hills' epiphytic orchid populations are at danger because to deforestation. They are renowned for their therapeutic qualities.
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9. 'Gender Gap Report 2023' was published by which organization?
The World Economic Forum recently released the Gender Gap Report, 2023. In terms of gender parity, India placed 127th out of 146 nations.
In comparison to 2022 data, the nation ha
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s increased by 1.4 percentage points, indicating a partial return to its parity level from 2020.
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10. What field is the "Goa Declaration" that was reported on related to?
The Goa Declaration was unanimously approved during the G20 Tourism Ministerial Meeting. The fourth meeting of the tourist working group was a success as a result.
The G20 Tourism
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Ministerial Meeting in Goa attracted more than 130 delegates from the G20 nations and the invited nations.
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11. Which state or UT has adopted the ABADHA plan?
The increased budget of Rs. 4224.22 Crore for the ABADHA Scheme has been approved by the Odisha Cabinet, which is chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
"Augmentation Basic Ame
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nities and Development of Heritage and Architecture" is the meaning of the acronym ABADHA. The plan intends to make Puri a top-notch heritage city by preserving and reviving its rich cultural and architectural history.
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12. The Livestock and Products from Livestock Which category does Bill 2023 assign to livestock?
The Central Government recently withdrew the Livestock and Livestock Products (Importation and Exportation) Bill, 2023.
Domestic pets like dogs and cats are included in the propos
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ed Bill's regulations for the import and export of animals. A further suggestion is to classify animals as a tradeable "commodity."
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13. 'Non-Conforming Industrial Area Redevelopment Project' to be implemented in which state/UT?
The Non-Conforming Industrial Area Redevelopment Project will soon be put into action by the Delhi government. All 26 Non-Conforming Industrial Areas will be converted into officia
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lly recognized Conforming Industrial Areas.
All 26 non-conforming industrial zones in the city would be converted at a cost of 90% to be borne by the government. The industries themselves will cover the remaining 10% of the expense.
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14. Which helpline is scheduled to merge with the Child Helpline 1098?
As part of its "One Nation, One Helpline" policy, the Ministry of Women and Child Development had previously announced the unification of the current Childline-operated Child Helpl
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ine (1098) with the Women's Helpline and Emergency Response Support System (112).
The integrated child helpline service will be made available by the end of this month in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Puducherry, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman and Diu, Mizoram, Gujarat, and Bihar, making it the first of its type in the country.
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15. Which nation has a partnership agreement in place with the UNWTO to advance tourism?
A partnership agreement has been made between India and the UNWTO in order to improve communication and pinpoint areas of interest in common. It was signed in Goa against the backd
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rop of a conference of the G20 tourism ministers.
In accordance with the MoU, both parties will work together on crucial initiatives involving tourism market intelligence, rural tourism growth, tourism investment, education, and innovation.
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16. Which state/UT has launched "Operation Kawach" to combat the drug threat?
To combat the drug threat in the national capital, "Operation Kawach" has been instituted. The Delhi Police detained a total of 776 people who were involved in narcotics charges as
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part of this operation.
In connection with 615 instances under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS), these arrests were made. So far, the police have been successful in seizing about 36 kg of heroin.
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17. 'Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) 2023' was published by which organization?
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) just published the Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) 2023.
This paper claims that the Covid-19 outbreak, the ongoing confli
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ct between Ukraine and Russia, and the frequent occurrence of natural disasters have combined to make South Asia's food security system more vulnerable.
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18. The 'Ocean Ring of Yoga' special event was put on by which Union Ministry?
The Ocean Ring of Yoga, a special event commemorating International Yoga Day 2023, has been planned by the Ministry of AYUSH to represent harmony and cooperation.
As part of this
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campaign, Indian Navy ships stationed in the Indian Ocean Region are traveling to various ports in friendly foreign countries to spread the word about the subject of IDY 23, "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam."
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19. 'Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant scheme' announced by which nation?
Recently, Ireland introduced the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant program for anyone who own a lonely home on one of its 20 western coast islands.
It provides a maximum of USD
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92,000 to those who choose to build new homes from scratch, renovate abandoned ones, and reside on one of its 20 islands off the western coast. The program is a component of an islanders' 10-year plan.
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20. Which nation received the Indian-built, operational Missile Corvette INS Kirpan?
Vietnam recently received the Indian-built in-service Missile Corvette INS Kirpan.
Following bilateral discussions with his visiting Vietnamese counterpart General Phan Van Gang,
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Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made the announcement.
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