Current Affairs Questions and Answers (30)
Total Questions : 20
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What summit was the "India, Middle East, and Europe Economic Corridor" born at?
2. 'Recognition Scheme for ISPs Promoting Rural FTTH Broadband' was launched by which department?
3. Which bank introduced the "Nation First Transit Card" to let customers commute easily?
4. Which state in northern India has released its updated state education plan for 2023?
5. What does the Aditya-L1 observatory's definition of L-1 mean?
6. On the day after the G20 Summit, the Nifty 50 reaches whatever milestone for the first time?
7. Which state carries out the women's basic income (Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai) scheme?
8. 'Workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)' will take place in which city?
9. 'International Conference on Dam Safety' was organized by which Union Ministry?
10. Which state is the origin of Araku coffee, one of the gifts given to leaders during the G-20 summit?
11. Which organization has created a novel approach for the early diagnosis and treatment of cervical and lung cancer?
12. In what state was the Downstream Petrochemical Complex and Refinery Expansion Project's cornerstone laid?
13. In which Union Ministry was the Swachhata Special Campaign 3.0 Portal recently launched?
14. OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) Certificates are related to which Ministry?
15. The "4th G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group Meeting" will take place in which city?
16. When did India's National Logistics Policy (NLP) go into effect?
17. Which state or UT reported fatalities from the Nipah virus?
18. Which festival is sponsored by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) called?
19. What is the name of the Union Health Ministry's initiative to honor the Prime Minister's birthday?
20. What was India's retail inflation rate in August?
Several nations, including India, the US, Saudi Arabia, the European Union, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, and Italy, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to buil
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d the India-Middle East-European Economic Corridor (IMEC) on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
In order to encourage economic integration between Asia, the Arabian Gulf, and Europe, IMEC is envisioned as a network of transportation corridors made up of rail lines and sea lanes. The Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment (PGII) is the umbrella organization for this project.
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2. 'Recognition Scheme for ISPs Promoting Rural FTTH Broadband' was launched by which department?
In order to recognize Internet Service Providers (ISPs) for their excellent efforts to enhancing Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) broadband connection in rural India, the Department of Tel
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ecommunications (DoT) has developed a program.
This program supports the government's goals of encouraging digital inclusion and rural socioeconomic development.
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3. Which bank introduced the "Nation First Transit Card" to let customers commute easily?
The largest lender in the nation, State Bank of India, has introduced the "Nation First Transit Card" to make it easier for customers to commute and to pay for parking, water ferri
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es, buses, and other forms of public transportation using a single card.
Additionally, people can use this card to pay for things in stores and online.
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4. Which state in northern India has released its updated state education plan for 2023?
The State Education Policy, 2023, developed by the West Bengal government, suggests a three-language system for Classes 5 to 8, with a focus on Bengali.
The committee also suggest
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s adding Bangla [Bengali] as a subject for kids who attend classes in other mediums of instruction from Class 1 through Class 10.
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5. What does the Aditya-L1 observatory's definition of L-1 mean?
The first Indian space observatory, Aditya-L1, is orbiting the Sun in a halo around the first Sun-Earth Lagrangian point (L1), which is around 1.5 million kilometers from the plane
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t.
On September 3, 5, and 10, the first, second, and third earth-bound manoeuvres, respectively, were completed successfully. The maneuvers are being carried out during the spacecraft's 16-day orbit of the Earth, during which time it will pick up speed in preparation for its subsequent trip to L1.
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6. On the day after the G20 Summit, the Nifty 50 reaches whatever milestone for the first time?
On the day after the G20 Summit, Nifty 50 reaches the 20,000 barrier for the first time. The benchmark increased for the eighth day in a row while the G20 conference was taking pla
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ce.
Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and Adani Ports & SEZ were the main contributors to the gains, which were made by 46 of its constituents. The 52 sessions were necessary to go from 19,000 to 20,000.
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7. Which state carries out the women's basic income (Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai) scheme?
The 1,000 monthly financial aid program for women was introduced by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on September 15, the birthdate of Dravidian leader C N Annadurai.
The Kalai
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gnar Magalir Urimai Thogai (women's basic income) scheme will assist 1.06 crore women, according to the state.
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8. 'Workshop on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)' will take place in which city?
In collaboration with UNICEF and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) held a session on business responsibility and sustainability re
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porting (BRSR) in Mumbai.
The top 1000 listed firms are required to disclose how they are doing in terms of governance, social, and environmental issues under the BRSR framework, which is based on the nine principles of the National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC).
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9. 'International Conference on Dam Safety' was organized by which Union Ministry?
The International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) is being held in Jaipur by the Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation of the Ministry of Jal Sha
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kti.
The conference's opening address was entitled "Safe & Secure Dams Ensure Nation's Prosperity." India is home to nearly 6,000 dams, therefore this event's main objectives are to increase dam safety, talk about cutting-edge subjects, and promote Phases II and III of the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP).
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10. Which state is the origin of Araku coffee, one of the gifts given to leaders during the G-20 summit?
World leaders recently received a variety of handcrafted presents at the G20 Summit in Delhi that represented India's rich cultural heritage.
These presents came packaged in a che
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st with brass accents and included items like the well-known ittar from Kannauj, Kashmiri saffron, Araku coffee from Andhra Pradesh, and tea from the Nilgiris. Sundarbans honey, Zighrana Ittar from Kannauj, Pashmina shawls made from Changthangi goats, Khadi scarves that represent India's struggle for independence, and commemorative coins and stamps were also included in the gift.
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11. Which organization has created a novel approach for the early diagnosis and treatment of cervical and lung cancer?
An innovative strategy for cancer treatment that could enable early detection and the selective destruction of lung and cervical cancer cells has been disclosed by researchers at t
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he Indian Institute of Science (IISc).
By 2025, there will likely be 29.8 million cancer cases in India, mostly in the north and northeast.
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12. In what state was the Downstream Petrochemical Complex and Refinery Expansion Project's cornerstone laid?
At the BPCL Bina Refinery in Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the cornerstone for the project to expand the refinery and build a downstream petrochemical complex.
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This cutting-edge refinery, which will be built for roughly Rs. 49,000 crore, would produce 1200 kilo tonnes of ethylene and propylene annually, which are essential components for many industries including textiles, packaging, and medicine, among others.
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13. In which Union Ministry was the Swachhata Special Campaign 3.0 Portal recently launched?
The Swachhata Special Campaign 3.0 Portal is unveiled by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions.
The Swachhata campaign, the first large
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-scale awareness initiative started by PM Modi on August 15, 2014, shortly after taking office in May 2014, succeeded in four main areas: eOffice adoption, usage of open spaces, change in work culture, and archive culture.
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14. OIML (International Organization of Legal Metrology) Certificates are related to which Ministry?
India now ranks as the 13th nation in the world to be able to issue certificates from the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML).
OIML was founded in 1955 and is an
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intergovernmental organization. India joined in 1956, and it now has 63 Member States and 64 Corresponding Members. India is currently the recognized authority for granting OIML certificates, which are required for the sale of weights and measures anywhere in the world. OIML Pattern Approval certificates may be issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
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15. The "4th G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group Meeting" will take place in which city?
More than 80 representatives from G20 member nations, invitee nations, and international organizations, including the World Bank, the New Development Bank, and the NGFS, among othe
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rs, participated in the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) conference.
In order to promote the transition to greener, more resilient, and inclusive society and economies, the Working Group intends to mobilize sustainable finance. During the Varanasi meeting, the G20 Sustainable Finance Report, 2023, was also finalized.
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16. When did India's National Logistics Policy (NLP) go into effect?
On September 17, 2023, India will mark a year since the National Logistics Policy was introduced. The National Logistics Policy (NLP), a companion to the PM GatiShakti National Mas
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ter Plan (NMP), was introduced on September 17, 2022, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
While the PM GatiShakti NMP focuses on integrated fixed infrastructure development and network planning, the NLP focuses on the development of the soft infrastructure and logistics sector, among other things, including process reforms, betterment of logistics services, digitization, human resource development, and skilling.
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17. Which state or UT reported fatalities from the Nipah virus?
In the Kozhikode area of Kerala, two viral infections—the Nipah virus—were reported to have caused deaths. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister of Health, stated that the Nipa
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h virus was to blame for the deaths.
Four suspected cases are currently being monitored, and the National Institute of Virology in Pune has received samples from these patients. Four experts from the Central government have also been dispatched to Kerala to support the state's monitoring efforts.
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18. Which festival is sponsored by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) called?
An event celebrating democracy called "Vaishali" was organized by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) at Nalanda University in Bihar.
Everywhere throughout the world,
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September 15 is observed as International Day of Democracy. The origins of democracy can be found in Vaishali in Bihar. The minister of external affairs has administrative supervision over the ICCR, which is an independent organization.
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19. What is the name of the Union Health Ministry's initiative to honor the Prime Minister's birthday?
In honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 73rd birthday, the Union Health Ministry launched the nationwide health initiative "Ayushman Bhav" on September 17.
President Droupadi M
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urmu launched the extensive healthcare initiative, signaling the start of a campaign that will help millions of people.
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20. What was India's retail inflation rate in August?
According to figures from the National Statistical Office (NSO), retail inflation in India decreased to 6.83 percent in August from 7.44 percent in July as vegetable prices somewha
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t decreased from the prior month.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation reading for August, 6.83 percent, is 61 basis points lower than the 15-month high of 7.44 percent for July. Despite slowing down, it remained outside the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) tolerance range.
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