Current Affairs Questions and Answers (44)
Total Questions : 20
1.
Which state just made history by mapping every accident black area on the Mappls app?
2. Which political party does Sukanta Majumdar, one of the Sansad Ratna Award recipients, belong to?
3. Which state is home to the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve that made headlines recently?
4. Which day is celebrated in India as "Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas"?
5. Which state does Wancho Wooden Craft belong to, given that it recently got a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
6. Which business is in charge of the Bay of Bengal's Krishna Godavari Basin Deep Sea Project?
7. Which state are the artworks by Lanjia Saura that were recently awarded a GI tag?
8. Which state unveiled "Yogyasree," a comprehensive social welfare program, recently?
9. Which protected region made headlines when it was discovered to be home to the endangered "hog deer" for the first time?
10. Which state does Red Ant Chutney, who was recently issued a Geographical Indication (GI) designation, belong to?
11. Which assault gun did the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) just introduce?
12. Which Indian state celebrates the Chandubi Festival, as reported in the press recently?
13. Who was the inaugural Indian female recipient of the Arjuna Award for Equestrian Sports?
14. Which government agency is in charge of setting up Startup India Innovation Week 2024, which takes place from January 10–18, 2024?
15. Which ministry received the coveted First Prize for their presentation on "Digital Transformation Initiatives in Land Governance through SVAMITVA Scheme" at the Innovation Sandbox?
16. Which two nations sent scientists to the 43rd Antarctic Expedition led by India?
17. What is India's ranking in the 2024 Henley Passport Index?
18. Which campaign to encourage cleanliness at pilgrimage sites was recently started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
19. Which publishing company released the book "Modi: Energising A Green Future"?
20. What is the name of the policy that the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India released to help higher education institutions promote professional ethics and human values?
With the help of the Mappls App, a navigation tool created by MapMyIndia, Punjab has become the first state in India to map every one of the 784 accident black spots. Gaurav Yadav,
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the Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab, announced this effort as a part of the planning for the introduction of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann's "Sadak Suraksha Force." In order to improve road safety by warning drivers about possible hazards, the Mappls App offers voice alarms in Punjabi regarding blind and dark areas in addition to real-time traffic updates. This innovative endeavor represents a major advancement in the state's use of technology to increase traffic safety.
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2. Which political party does Sukanta Majumdar, one of the Sansad Ratna Award recipients, belong to?
Among the Sansad Ratna Award winners is the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Sukanta Majumdar. Every year, the Sansad Ratna Awards are given to the best-performing lawmakers in the L
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ok Sabha, as determined by their performance there. Majumdar is not the only recipient of the award; other honorees include Kuldeep Rai Sharma of the Congress, Sudheer Gupta of the BJP, Amol Ramsing Kolhe of the NCP, and Shrikant Eknath Shinde of the Shiv Sena. This award, which highlights the accomplishments and efforts of Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha, is a noteworthy honor in Indian politics.
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3. Which state is home to the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve that made headlines recently?
State of Chhattisgarh is home to the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, which made headlines recently because of encroachment problems. The Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh is home t
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o the tiger reserve. However, unlawful encroachment into the reserve's buffer region has presented issues. After a lengthy legal fight in which the court denied the encroachers' plea, the Chhattisgarh high court ordered the encroachers to be removed from the reserve. This action was justified by data, including ISRO satellite photos demonstrating that, up until 2012, the encroached land was covered in dense forest. The problem has brought attention to the difficulties that India's wildlife sanctuaries confront from unlawful encroachment and the requirement for diligent conservation efforts.
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4. Which day is celebrated in India as "Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas"?
Every year on January 9, Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is observed to honor the overseas Indian community's contributions to India's progress. The day honors Mahatma Gandhi's arrival bac
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k in Bombay on January 9, 1915, following his flight from South Africa. Gandhi had worked to reduce discrimination against the Indian minority in South Africa for more than 20 years, during which time he laid the groundwork for Satyagraha. In an effort to strengthen ties between the Indian diaspora and India, the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India founded the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas in 2003. On this day, several celebrations and award ceremonies honor exceptional Indians living abroad.
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5. Which state does Wancho Wooden Craft belong to, given that it recently got a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
Three products from Arunachal Pradesh have now been awarded the esteemed Geographical Indication label. These are wooden artifacts manufactured by the Wancho people, handmade carpe
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ts made by Tibetan settlers, and adi kekir (ginger). Human heads are a distinctive element of Wancho wooden artisan products, such as drinking mugs with carrying heads and smoke pipes with bowls shaped like heads.
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6. Which business is in charge of the Bay of Bengal's Krishna Godavari Basin Deep Sea Project?
In the Bay of Bengal, the Krishna Godavari Basin Deep Sea Project is run by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). The KG-DWN-98/2 block is where the project is situated, and
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it has had several delays and extensions in recent years. On India's east coast lies a petroleum-rich basin called the Krishna Godavari Basin. There are 15,000 square kilometers of onshore space and 25,000 square kilometers of offshore space. Armada Sterling V, a floating platform, has been hired by ONGC for the project. Shapoorji Palonji Oil and Gas owns 70% of the platform, while Bumi Armada of Malaysia owns 30%.
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7. Which state are the artworks by Lanjia Saura that were recently awarded a GI tag?
Paintings by Lanjia Saura, sometimes referred to as ekons or iditals, are an original form of wall mural art from Odisha. The Lanjia Saura community, a PVTG that primarily resides
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in the Rayagada district, is the owner of the art form. These artworks take the shape of outdoor murals that are applied on homes' mud walls. The background is crimson-maroon with figures painted in white. The Lanjia Sauras are said to paint Idital artworks on their walls as a way of giving thanks to their gods and ancestors as well as for the welfare of their community. They depict themes such as tribal people, trees, animals, birds, the Sun, and the Moon, and they reflect the love and affection of the prehistoric tribes for the natural world.
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8. Which state unveiled "Yogyasree," a comprehensive social welfare program, recently?
Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in the state are to receive free training modules through the "Yogyasree" social welfare system, which was recently introduce
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d by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The government's dedication to educational empowerment is demonstrated by the project, which focuses on getting these students ready for admission and competitive exams. Fifty training centers will be established in West Bengal as part of the Yogyasree scheme to offer free training to SC and ST students, with a focus on competitive exams. In addition, 46 centers will provide comparable chances for individuals who want to work for the government or in the civil service.
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9. Which protected region made headlines when it was discovered to be home to the endangered "hog deer" for the first time?
The discovery of the hog deer, which had not been documented in the Rajaji Tiger Reserve before, is a noteworthy discovery. Generally solitary, it will sometimes gather in small gr
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oups when there's an abundance of food in open fields. Male hog deer are primarily sedentary and non-migratory, and they mark their territory with glandular secretions. The females of this species are somewhat smaller and do not have antlers, exhibiting sexual dimorphism. Hog deer are native to Southeast Asia, India, and the Himalayan foothill region. They have also been brought to Australia, the United States, and Sri Lanka. Dense forests are their preferred habitat, though they can also be found in clearings, grasslands, and occasionally even wet grasslands; these variances are related to seasonal fluctuations and the distribution of food.
The International Union of Conservation (IUCN) has classified the hog deer as endangered, and Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 lists it. The species' recent discovery in the Rajaji Tiger Reserve emphasizes how crucial it is to keep up monitoring and conservation work for it.
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10. Which state does Red Ant Chutney, who was recently issued a Geographical Indication (GI) designation, belong to?
Odisha's Mayurbhanj Red Ant Chutney was just given a Geographical Indication (GI) marking. In 2020, The Mayurbhanj Kai Society Ltd filed an application for registration under Class
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30 of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. This unusual chutney, sometimes referred to as Kai Chutney, is full of beneficial elements that can help strengthen the immune system, including proteins, calcium, zinc, vitamin B-12, iron, magnesium, potassium, salt, copper, and amino acids.
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11. Which assault gun did the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) just introduce?
The "Ugram" assault weapon was introduced by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). In partnership with a for-profit business and the Armament Research and Devel
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opment Establishments (ARDE), a Pune-based DRDO laboratory, the DRDO developed the rifle. The "Ugram" is a 500-meter-range, 7.62 x 51 mm rifle that weighs less than four kilos. "Fierce" is the meaning of the name "Ugram." The purpose of the rifle is to serve law enforcement, the military, and paramilitary forces. Along with developing defense technologies, the DRDO also provides support for other goods and technologies. Along with these significant systems and technologies, the DRDO has created small weapons, artillery systems, missile systems, UAVs, aircraft avionics, and small guns.
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12. Which Indian state celebrates the Chandubi Festival, as reported in the press recently?
The Chandubi Festival, an annual five-day event, was held in Assam near the Chandubi Lake. Commencing on the first day of the New Year, this cultural extravaganza highlights the ri
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ch folk culture, ethnic food, traditional handloom and clothing, and boating sports in the area. In addition to addressing Chandubi Lake's dropping water level, the festival promotes ecotourism in Assam, a hotspot for biodiversity. It is not only important for maintaining the water body, but it also provides employment for a number of tribes, including as the Rabhas, Garos, Gorkhas, and tea tribes, who offer regional हाल ही में, food, handcrafted drinks, and traditional clothing at the festival.
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13. Who was the inaugural Indian female recipient of the Arjuna Award for Equestrian Sports?
Divyakriti Singh, a 23-year-old from Jaipur, is the first Indian woman to win the Arjuna Award in equestrian sports. Singh, who is the only rider from Rajasthan this year, trained
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for three years at the Hof Kasselman dressage yard in Hagen, Germany. At the Riyadh International Dressage Competition, she won two Bronze medals and an Individual Silver.
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14. Which government agency is in charge of setting up Startup India Innovation Week 2024, which takes place from January 10–18, 2024?
The Startup India Innovation Week 2024 will take place from January 10–18 at the DPIIT, which is a division of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. With National Startup Day on
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January 16, 2024, as the culmination, this project seeks to unite stakeholders, including startups, entrepreneurs, and investors, in celebrating and advancing the Indian Startup Ecosystem.
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15. Which ministry received the coveted First Prize for their presentation on "Digital Transformation Initiatives in Land Governance through SVAMITVA Scheme" at the Innovation Sandbox?
In the Innovation Sandbox, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj's presentation, "Digital Transformation Initiatives in Land Governance through SVAMITVA Scheme," took home the top honor.
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The prize was presented during the second annual "Public Policy Dialogues" Conclave, a three-day event organized by the Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP). The scheme uses drone technology to map land parcels and provides village household owners with a "Record of Rights" in the form of legal ownership cards (also known as title deeds) as a reformative step towards establishing clear ownership of property in rural inhabited ("Abadi") areas.
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16. Which two nations sent scientists to the 43rd Antarctic Expedition led by India?
This December, scientists from Bangladesh and Mauritius joined India's 43rd Antarctic expedition, which is led by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research. This is a signif
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icant advancement in international cooperation for polar research. The origins of this relationship may be traced back to the 2022 Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) Oceanographers and Hydrographers conference, which laid the groundwork for scientific collaborations among participating countries. With its emphasis on oceanographic and hydrographic research, the conference set the stage for collaborative efforts that will eventually lead to increased international cooperation in polar research.
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17. What is India's ranking in the 2024 Henley Passport Index?
India is rated 80th out of 199 countries in the 2024 Henley Passport Index. India was rated 83rd in 2023; this is a three-rank rise. Countries are ranked by the Henley Passport In
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dex according on the number of places they can visit without a visa. With an Indian passport, you can travel to 62 countries without a visa, including the Maldives, Thailand, Indonesia, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka. In 2024, the passports issued by Japan, Singapore, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain will hold the most power worldwide. 194 destinations are visa-free for citizens of these countries.
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18. Which campaign to encourage cleanliness at pilgrimage sites was recently started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
The "Swachh Mandir" (Clean Temple) campaign was started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in advance of the January 22 consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. In an effort to make
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Ayodhya the cleanest city in India, he called for a national campaign. From January 14 to 22, the campaign invites people to clean pilgrimage sites, highlighting the initiative's inclusivity. Ensuring the success of this cleanliness drive involves all elected leaders, including MPs, MLAs, and panchayat members.
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19. Which publishing company released the book "Modi: Energising A Green Future"?
In charge of the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, presented the book "Modi: Energising A Green Future." The Dr. Shyama Prasad M
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ookerjee Research Foundation and Pentagon Press collaborated to publish the book, which delves into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a sustainable future. It provides a thorough examination of India's environmental policies and highlights the country's leadership in the global environmental movement under PM Modi's direction. It is edited by eminent individuals such as RK Pachnanda and Bibek Debroy.
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20. What is the name of the policy that the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India released to help higher education institutions promote professional ethics and human values?
Through the Mulya Pravah 2.0 standards, the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India is advancing ethics and values in higher education. It creates institutions based on values,
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placing a strong emphasis on responsibility, transparency, and integrity. Its goal is to inculcate human values and professional ethics. The principles encourage transparency, justice, and the highest ethical standards, emphasizing a strong respect for core duties and constitutional values. Stakeholder unions are urged to support development initiatives, and teachers are expected to serve as role models. A revised version of the 2019 guideline with an emphasis on advancing constitutional values is called Mulya Pravah 2.0.
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