Current Affairs Questions and Answers (29)
Total Questions : 20
1.
On what day is "International Literacy Day" observed?
2. Which state is home to the Umiam Lake, which was featured in the news?
3. Which state/UT will house the new Thal Sena Bhawan (TSB) headquarters for the Indian Army?
4. Which city hosts the "National Conference on KCC for Fisheries"?
5. 'Tourist Smart Cards' have been introduced by which city's metro railway?
6. Which state is home to the recently publicized Satkosia Tiger Reserve?
7. Where was the 'Gandhi Vatika' and the 12-foot-tall statue of Mahatma Gandhi recently unveiled?
8. Which train station just received the Indian Green Building Council's highest rating of Platinum for "Green Railway Station" certification?
9. By when does the Viability Gap Funding for BESS Development want to produce 4,000 MWh of BESS projects?
10. Which states would benefit from the Rs. 1164 crore allocated by the Cabinet for the Industrial Development Scheme (IDS) 2017?
11. 'Bharat Drone Shakti 2023' will take place in which city?
12. At the Global Fintech Festival, whose organization unveiled the "Face Authentication system"?
13. Which state is home to the renowned food product "Kala Jeera Rice"?
14. 'Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 Clean Air Survey': which city came out on top?
15. 'Deccan High-Level Principles on Food Security and Nutrition' has been introduced in which nation?
16. '2023 Regional Cooperation and Integration Conference' was organized by which organization?
17. What does "I" stand for in I-CRR?
18. Which group of entities has the RBI encouraged or urged to create Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs)?
19. Which nations' fleets participated in Varuna, the bilateral exercise?
20. The "First Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights" will take place in which city?
In honor of International Literacy Day, the Government of India has agreed to hold a literacy week from September 1 through September 8, 2023.
The topic for UNESCO's 2023 Internat
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ional Literacy Day (ILD) is "Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies."
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2. Which state is home to the Umiam Lake, which was featured in the news?
To maintain the cleanliness of its Umiam lake, Meghalaya has deployed robotic technology powered by artificial intelligence.
Shillong's lake, which is a prominent location for boa
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ting and water activities, is located at an elevation of roughly 4,900 feet. The robotic boat with AI integration can efficiently collect large amounts of trash from Umiam Lake.
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3. Which state/UT will house the new Thal Sena Bhawan (TSB) headquarters for the Indian Army?
Thal Sena Bhawan (TSB), the new headquarters for the Indian Army, is being built on a 39-acre plot and has a number of environmentally friendly features that adhere to GRIHA-IV (Gr
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een Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) standards.
The structure will be finished by May or June 2025. In Delhi Cantonment, a new Thal Sena Bhawan will be built. Offices for several Army headquarters will be housed in the structure.
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4. Which city hosts the "National Conference on KCC for Fisheries"?
Parshottam Rupala, the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy, will preside over a one-day "National Conference on KCC for Fisheries" in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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address urgent local issues, the Department of Fisheries (DoF) and Department of Animal Husbandry Dairying (DAHD) are organizing the Conference together.
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5. 'Tourist Smart Cards' have been introduced by which city's metro railway?
To prepare for increased traffic during the G20 Summit, the Delhi Metro will sell Tourist Smart Cards at dedicated counters at 36 stations.
Delhi Metro has also made a number of a
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ctions, such as beautifying the metro stations and metro pillars that are situated along the delegates' scheduled paths.
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6. Which state is home to the recently publicized Satkosia Tiger Reserve?
Two severely deteriorated elephant carcasses were recently found in the Satkosia Tiger Reserve. This reserve is located in Odisha and extends into the Angul, Cuttack, Boudh, and Na
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yagarh districts. With a total area of 1136.70 square kilometers, the reserve is divided into a core area of 523.61 square kilometers. The Deccan Peninsula and the Eastern Ghats, two important bio-geographic zones in India, meet at this location, which is also a component of the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve. The topography of Satkosia is comprised of hills, moderate to steep slopes, and small valleys. Tropical moist deciduous forests of North India and moist peninsular low-level sal make up the majority of the forest.
Along with species like Asan, Dhaura, Bamboo, and Simal, sal trees dominate the terrain and are frequently found growing in dense clusters. Tigers, leopards, elephants, spotted deer, sambar, chowsingha, barking deer, bison, wild dogs, sloth bears, jackals, giant squirrels, and porcupines are just a few of the animals that call the reserve home. The freshwater crocodile and the gharial, two endangered species, can live there naturally.
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7. Where was the 'Gandhi Vatika' and the 12-foot-tall statue of Mahatma Gandhi recently unveiled?
Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, debuted a 12-foot statue of Mahatma Gandhi and opened "Gandhi Vatika" at Gandhi Darshan in New Delhi on September 4, 2023. She complime
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nted Gandhi's global reach and emphasized the importance of his nonviolent ideas in turbulent times like the world wars. The President named others who followed Gandhi's example to improve the world, including Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., and Barack Obama. She stressed the part that organizations like Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti play in disseminating his ideas via a variety of media.
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8. Which train station just received the Indian Green Building Council's highest rating of Platinum for "Green Railway Station" certification?
By achieving the highest Platinum rating from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), a division of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) created in 2001, Vijayawada Railway
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Station earned the renowned "Green Railway Station" certification. As the top certification organization in India, IGBC provides services like green building rating schemes, certification, and training. They actively take part in international conversations on environmental concerns and host the annual Green Building Congress. The station's ranking takes into account six important environmental factors: innovative practices, smart and green initiatives, energy and water efficiency, and sustainable facilities. Hyderabad serves as the home of the IGBC.
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9. By when does the Viability Gap Funding for BESS Development want to produce 4,000 MWh of BESS projects?
The Scheme for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to promote the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) has been authorized by the Union Cabinet.
By 2030–2031, this progr
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am hopes to produce 4,000 MWh of BESS plants, supported by up to 40% of VGF for capital costs. The plan aims to give individuals access to safe, dependable, and affordable electricity. It aspires to attain a Levelized Cost of Storage (LCoS) range from Rs. 5.50 to Rs. 6.60 per kWh with an initial investment of Rs. 9,400 crores.
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10. Which states would benefit from the Rs. 1164 crore allocated by the Cabinet for the Industrial Development Scheme (IDS) 2017?
The allotment of Rs. 1164.53 crore under the Industrial Development Scheme (IDS) 2017 in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand has been approved by the Cabinet.
The initial financial i
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nvestment for the IDS 2017 was Rs. 131.90 crore, which was entirely used by the fiscal year 2021–2022. The need for an additional fund to meet obligations until 2028–2029 prompted the Cabinet's decision. These actions are intended to promote industry expansion and provide employment possibilities.
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11. 'Bharat Drone Shakti 2023' will take place in which city?
In order to jointly host "Bharat Drone Shakti 2023," the Drone Federation of India and the Indian Air Force (IAF) are working together.
According to the Ministry of Defence, this
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event, which is slated for September 25 and 26, would take place at the IAF's Hindan airfield in Ghaziabad and feature live flying demonstrations.
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12. At the Global Fintech Festival, whose organization unveiled the "Face Authentication system"?
The Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI) debuted their improved Face Authentication system, built in-house using AI and ML capabilities, with a focus on reinventing Aadhaar a
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uthentication, at the Global Fintech Festival in Mumbai.
The Volunteer Guideline 2022 from UIDAI promotes working together with business and fintech partners to hasten the adoption of technology and improve resident-focused solutions.
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13. Which state is home to the renowned food product "Kala Jeera Rice"?
'Kala Jeera Rice' from Koraput, Odisha, was the subject of a GI tag application from a private enterprise, Jaivik Shree Farmers Producers enterprise (JSFPC).
Concerns have been vo
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iced by the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) in Jeypore, Odisha, regarding the possibility of local farmers being left out of its benefits. For the farming community to receive the full benefits of GI tags, MSSRF suggested that only government organizations should apply.
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14. 'Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 Clean Air Survey': which city came out on top?
The Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 (clean air survey) results were made public by Bhupender Yadav, the union minister for the environment, forests, and climate change.
The city with
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the highest population of over one million was Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The National Clean Air Programme picked 130 cities for the survey, which was in its second year. Thane, Maharashtra, took second place, with Agra, Uttar Pradesh, coming in third.
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15. 'Deccan High-Level Principles on Food Security and Nutrition' has been introduced in which nation?
Two proposals that India initiated while holding the G20 chair have won support from the G20 Agriculture Deputies Group.
The first project is called "Deccan High-Level Principles
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on Food Security and Nutrition, 2023," while the second project is a global research project on millets and ancient grains. Both initiatives are anticipated to take center stage in the G20 result report.
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16. '2023 Regional Cooperation and Integration Conference' was organized by which organization?
India recently gave a presentation of its PM GatiShakti National Master Plan at the '2023 Regional Cooperation and Integration Conference' that the Asian Development Bank hosted in
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Georgia.
The conference sought to improve regional collaboration through the construction of economic corridors (ECD). The PM GatiShakti platform encourages holistic development around key project areas and provides data-driven decision-making tools.
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17. What does "I" stand for in I-CRR?
The Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR), which was established on August 10, 2023, would be phased out over the coming years, according to a recent statement from the Reserve Ba
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nk of India (RBI).
The I-CRR was put into place to handle excess liquidity brought on by a variety of circumstances, such as the return of Rs 2,000 notes to the banking system. To prevent shocks to system liquidity and promote orderly money market functioning, the RBI wants to release I-CRR funds gradually.
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18. Which group of entities has the RBI encouraged or urged to create Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs)?
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) urged fintech companies to create Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs).
These SROs act as non-governmental organizations tasked with deve
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loping and upholding sector-specific rules of conduct for openness, competitiveness, and consumer protection. They would serve as a go-between for market participants and regulators.
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19. Which nations' fleets participated in Varuna, the bilateral exercise?
The second phase of the 21st Varuna bilateral exercise between the French and Indian Navy took place in the Arabian Sea.
Guided missile frigates, tankers, Maritime Patrol Aircraft
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, and integrated helicopters from both sides participated in the drill. Off the western coast of India, "Varuna-2023"'s first phase was conducted.
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20. The "First Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights" will take place in which city?
The first-ever "Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights" (GSFR) took place at the ICAR Convention Center in New Delhi under the auspices of India's President Droupadi Murmu.
The Secre
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tariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (International Treaty), along with other agricultural organizations in India, is hosting this event. Notably, India's Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights (PPVFR) Act from 2001 was the first to include farmers' rights.
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