Current Affairs Questions and Answers (31)
Total Questions : 20
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'Skill India Digital' was introduced by which Union Ministry?
2. Which nation is related to "National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG)"?
3. From this date on, the Center's webpage will digitally record every birth and death that is reported in the nation.
4. Which state implemented a subsidy program to entice investment and increase the state's output of stainless steel?
5. Where in India is the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) racetrack?
6. In what state was the "Mobile Van Program" introduced to encourage natural farming?
7. Which nation's "Griha Adhar" and "Chavath e Bazaar" initiatives were started?
8. According to recent studies, which ingredient was connected to 5.5 million deaths worldwide from cardiovascular disease in 2019?
9. After Tamil Nadu, which Indian state introduced a free breakfast program for pupils in schools?
10. Which organization announced special prizes for artists over 75?
11. Which state's waterways are now off limits to cruise ships, under a ruling by the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
12. Exactly which state's chief minister received a Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship?
13. Mukhya Mantri Shramik Kalyan Yojana (MMSKY) was announced in which state?
14. Which state/UT is home to the Chausath Yogini temple, which was featured in the news?
15. The 'Operation Sajag' training was carried out by which Indian military branch?
16. What is related to the 128th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2023, which was recently introduced?
17. What organization is preparing to create the website known as "Bima Sugam"?
18. Which state is home to the "Hoysala Temples," which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
19. What is the projection for India's GDP growth this fiscal year, according to a recent prediction by the Asian Development Bank?
20. What proportion of seats in the Lok Sabha and assemblies will be reserved for women under the Women's Reservation Bill, which was approved by the Rajya Sabha?
Skill India Digital, a digital public infrastructure (DPI) developed by the Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship, aims to bring together numerous government projects
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relating to skill development, education, employment, and entrepreneurship onto a single platform.
Users can create personalized QR codes for their digital CVs that can be accessed by partners or potential employers. The portal will require eKYC based on Aadhaar for secure access.
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2. Which nation is related to "National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG)"?
The National Judicial Data Grid now has case data from the Supreme Court. The NJDG portal is a central location for data on cases started, continued, and resolved by federal courts
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nationwide.
Indian Chief Justice DY Chandrachud stated, "Onboarding of Supreme Court data on the NJDG portal under the open data policy is a step on our part to bring transparency and accountability in the judicial domain." Currently, litigants have access to information about the status of 23.81 billion cases and more than 23.02 billion rulings and judgments.
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3. From this date on, the Center's webpage will digitally record every birth and death that is reported in the nation.
Beginning on October 1, all births and deaths that are reported in the nation will be digitally registered on the Center's portal.
The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment
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) Act, 2023, will go into effect on October 1 and pave the way for digital birth certificates, which will be a single document used for applications for driving licenses, government jobs, passports or Aadhaar, voter registration, and marriage registration, among other things.
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4. Which state implemented a subsidy program to entice investment and increase the state's output of stainless steel?
The government of Odisha has proposed a subsidy program to entice investment and increase the state's output of stainless steel.
In addition to land distribution and repayment for
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Employee Provident Fund contributions, the scheme offers a 20% capital investment subsidy and an electricity duty exemption.
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5. Where in India is the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) racetrack?
The Grand Prix of India, the nation's inaugural MotoGP event, will take place at Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida on September 24, according to approval from the
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international racing organization for two-wheelers, FIM.
Following the three Formula 1 races conducted at BIC between 2011 and 2013, the 13th leg of the famous MotoGP competition will be the next major racing event to be held there. The MotoGP Bharat equipment has arrived in its first shipment at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC).
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6. In what state was the "Mobile Van Program" introduced to encourage natural farming?
A "Mobile Van Program" has been launched by the Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Department as a part of the Prakritik Kheti Khushhal Kisan Yojana.
It attempts to develop organic and
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sustainable farming methods. This effort promotes organic and chemical-free farming while concentrating on providing consumers with fresh, organic produce.
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7. Which nation's "Griha Adhar" and "Chavath e Bazaar" initiatives were started?
Griha Adhar sanction orders, a program designed to financially support housewives and enhance their quality of life, were delivered by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
Additional
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ly, he introduced "The Chavath e Bazaar," a digital project that supports Goan self-help organizations and entrepreneurs. Under Swayampurna Goa 2.0, the government intends to offer women free training in food packing and sales.
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8. According to recent studies, which ingredient was connected to 5.5 million deaths worldwide from cardiovascular disease in 2019?
According to a recent study, lead exposure caused almost 30% of all cardiovascular disease deaths worldwide in 2019, or over 5.5 million individuals.
According to the study, the c
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osts to human health and the economy of lead exposure are on par with those of air pollution caused by tiny particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5). Lead exposure caused 765 million IQ points to be lost in children under five in lower-income countries.
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9. After Tamil Nadu, which Indian state introduced a free breakfast program for pupils in schools?
The Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme will be put into effect, according to the Telangana government. In accordance with this initiative, which will begin on October 24, government
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school pupils in grades 1 through 10 will enjoy a wholesome meal. To guarantee the program's proper execution, the government has committed to spending an estimated Rs 400 crore.
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10. Which organization announced special prizes for artists over 75?
In honor of India's 75th anniversary of independence, the Sangeet Natak Akademi awarded special one-time honors to 84 artists who are over 75 and have never before received a natio
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nal honor.
Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar gave out the 'Amrit' awards to 84 artists in total, comprising 70 men and 14 women.
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11. Which state's waterways are now off limits to cruise ships, under a ruling by the National Green Tribunal (NGT)?
Due to environmental concerns, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has placed a ban on cruise ships using the waterways in Madhya Pradesh (MP), including the Upper Lake of Bhopal.
E
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nvironmental problems with Madhya Pradesh's cruise ships have been discovered, including sewage contamination, insufficient garbage disposal, and noise pollution.
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12. Exactly which state's chief minister received a Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship?
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, has received the Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship in recognition of his contributions to the growth of Assam. The Fellowship, whic
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h bears Mr. Lee Kuan Yew's name as the first prime minister of Singapore, is given to people who have significantly aided their country's growth and bilateral ties with Singapore.
He joins notable recipients like Arun Shourie, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Montek Singh Ahluwalia as the first Assamese Chief Minister to win this accolade.
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13. Mukhya Mantri Shramik Kalyan Yojana (MMSKY) was announced in which state?
The Mukhya Mantri Shramik Kalyan Yojana (MMSKY) will begin as part of the celebrations for National Labor Day, according to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu.
Benefits
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including maternity benefits, compensation in the event of a natural death or an accident, assistance with funeral expenses, medical support, and other benefits have all been greatly raised under the plan.
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14. Which state/UT is home to the Chausath Yogini temple, which was featured in the news?
The historic Parliament building, created by British architects Lutyens and Baker, housed the Indian Constituent Assembly and Parliament after serving as the Imperial Legislative C
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ouncil during British control.It is thought that the round, pillared design of the former Indian Parliament was inspired by the Chausath Yogini temple at Mitaoli, Madhya Pradesh. This 14th-century temple is home to 64 strong yoginis and boasts unusual architectural features, including hypaethral architecture without a roof.
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15. The 'Operation Sajag' training was carried out by which Indian military branch?
To improve coastal security, the Indian Coast Guard carried out "Operation Sajag," a thorough practice throughout the west coast.
Every month, "Operation Sajag" is carried out to
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evaluate the efficiency of coastal security measures and pinpoint areas for development. It aims to increase awareness among fishermen at sea while reinforcing the coastal security structure.
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16. What is related to the 128th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2023, which was recently introduced?
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eight Amendment) Bill, 2023, was introduced by the Indian government and calls for 33% of the Lok Sabha's (India's lower house of parliamen
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t) and state legislative assemblies' seats to be reserved for women.Seats designated for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) would also be subject to this reservation. In order to improve local self-governance and provide local governments with more power in both rural and urban India, the Balwantrai Mehta Committee in 1957 and the Asoka Mehta Committee in 1977 both presented suggestions that led to these changes.
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17. What organization is preparing to create the website known as "Bima Sugam"?
An innovative online marketplace named Bima Sugam, which seeks to become the largest online market for insurance products and services in the world, will be unveiled by the Insuran
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ce Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).Customers will have access to this platform's user-friendly interface to browse and select insurance plans from a variety of providers, including those for life, health, and general insurance, as well as automobile and travel insurance. By delivering paperless processing based on policy numbers, it will streamline claim settlements. For Bima Sugam, the IRDAI has set aside Rs 200 crore in funding.
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18. Which state is home to the "Hoysala Temples," which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
The Sacred Ensembles of Hoysalas in Karnataka have been formally inscribed on UNESCO's esteemed World Heritage List.The extraordinary cultural and historical value of these ancient
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temples, which had been on UNESCO's Tentative List since 2014, is now acknowledged on a global scale. The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas include well-known Belur temples like the Chennakesava Temple and Halebid, which have star-shaped floor plans.
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19. What is the projection for India's GDP growth this fiscal year, according to a recent prediction by the Asian Development Bank?
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has downgraded India's GDP projection for the fiscal year 2023–2024 by 10 basis points, bringing it from 6.4 percent to 6.3 percent.This change i
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s related to a decline in exports and possible disruptions in agricultural production because of erratic rainfall patterns. GDP is expected to grow by 6.7 percent in the fiscal year 2024-2025.
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20. What proportion of seats in the Lok Sabha and assemblies will be reserved for women under the Women's Reservation Bill, which was approved by the Rajya Sabha?
The Rajya Sabha unanimously approved the Women's Reservation Bill, some thirty years after it was first tabled in the legislature.As a result, the Lok Sabha and legislative assembl
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ies will reserve one-third of the seats for women under the 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
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