Current Affairs Questions and Answers (45)
Total Questions : 20
1.
Who was just appointed to the position of Railway Board Secretary?
2. Recently, Who has taken over as Southern Naval Command's Chief of Staff recently?
3. Which program did the Karnataka government just introduce to give unemployed graduates and diploma holders cash aid?
4. Which Indian state hosts the second-biggest fair in the country, Ganga Sagar Mela, after Kumbh Mela?
5. Which Indian bank first offered Green Rupee Term Deposits?
6. Which ministry oversees the PM-eBus Sewa program?
7. Which Indian state is the native home of Punganur Cow, as shown in the headlines recently?
8. What kind of missile is the ASTRA Missile that made headlines recently?
9. Which date is honored in India as "Indian Army Day"?
10. Which state is Kachchhi Kharek (dates), which was just given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
11. What is the government's 2030 aim for reducing unintentional deaths?
12. Which technique is used by FASTag, as reported in the news recently?
13. Which date is India's "National Startup Day" observed?
14. In the Indian startup ecosystem ranking for 2022, which state came in first place?
15. Which state introduced the Mahtari Vandana Yojana most recently?
16. Which company created the fishermen's distress alarm transmitter of the second generation?
17. Which state is home to the Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, which was recently in the news?
18. Which IIT worked with Altair recently to create the eMobility Simulation Lab?
19. Which Union Ministry is connected to the recently publicized Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)?
20. The author of the Tamil book Conversations with Aurangzeb, Naanthaan Aurangzeb, is who?
Railway Board Secretary Aruna Nayar is an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) Officer from the 1987 Batch. She officially took over on January 6 and has a long history, having
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served as the Railway Board's Principal Executive Director/Staff, Staff, and Additional Member. She was notably appointed as Secretary in IRMS Level-16 by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet, becoming the first IRPS official to be empanelled in IRMS at this level.
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2. Recently, Who has taken over as Southern Naval Command's Chief of Staff recently?
Recently, the Southern Naval Command (SNC) Chief of Staff was replaced by Rear Admiral Upal Kundu. He is an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) specialist who enlisted in the Indian Navy
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in 1991 after graduating from the Indian Naval Academy. He has commanded a number of naval vessels during his tenure, including the missile corvette INS Kuthar, the guided missile frigate INS Trikand, and the former INS Akshay. He has also served as the commander of ashore forces like INS Tanaji and INS Kadamba. After completing his studies at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, Rear Admiral Kundu held the position of Commodore at the Bureau of Sailors. He served as Chief Staff Officer (Training) at the SNC headquarters after being promoted to flag rank, and then he became Chief of Staff.
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3. Which program did the Karnataka government just introduce to give unemployed graduates and diploma holders cash aid?
Yuva Nidhi, a two-year financial aid program for unemployed graduates and diploma holders, was launched by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. On the occasion of Swamy Vivekananada's birt
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h, the Chief Minister and other ministers presented symbolic checks to recipients from different districts during the event in Shivamogga. The Department of Skill Development is in charge of running the program, which attracted close to 70,000 registrants when registration opened on December 26. Monthly income for graduates is ₹3,000, whereas diploma holders receive ₹1,500.
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4. Which Indian state hosts the second-biggest fair in the country, Ganga Sagar Mela, after Kumbh Mela?
The annual Gangasagar Fair is held on January 14 or 15. Makar Sankranti is the day on which this fair takes place. Approximately 51 lakh devotees attended this fair in 2023. The So
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uth Pargana district of West Bengal is the site of this fair. Sagardweep, which is situated some distance from the coast of Bengal, hosts this fair. The Ganges River and the Bay of Bengal converge in Sagardweep. At the Kapil Muni temple, prayers are offered after a bath in the Ganga river during the Gangasagar Mela. After Kumbh Mela, Gangasagar Mela is the second-biggest Hindu festival. By bathing here, one receives the benedictions of the ancestors in addition to salvation.
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5. Which Indian bank first offered Green Rupee Term Deposits?
The SBI Green Rupee Term Deposit (SGRTD) was introduced by the State Bank of India (SBI). The SGRTD is a deposit program designed to generate money for projects and activities that
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support the environment. NRIs, non-persons, and resident individuals are all eligible for the program. Tenors for the SGRTD are 1,111, 1,777, and 2,222 days. Tenors are adaptable with the SGRTD.
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6. Which ministry oversees the PM-eBus Sewa program?
With the goal of deploying 10,000 e-buses throughout Indian cities, the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has opened bids for the PM-eBus Sewa programme. Under the terms
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of the 10-year Public-Private Partnership model, the central government pays subsidies from a pool of Rs 57,613 crore, while states and localities oversee the management of services. Its two segments—improving city bus services and related infrastructure for cities with populations over 300,000 and supporting green urban mobility initiatives for lowering greenhouse gas emissions—cover cities with populations over 300,000.
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7. Which Indian state is the native home of Punganur Cow, as shown in the headlines recently?
At his home in New Delhi, the Prime Minister recently fed Punganur cows by hand. One of the tiniest bovine breeds in the world, Punganur cows are indigenous to the Punganur hamlet
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of Andhra Pradesh. They are 70–90 cm tall and weigh less than 200 kg. Well-known for their ability to withstand drought, they adjust to inadequate diet and yield nutrient-rich milk with 8% fat content. As demonstrated by the Tirupati Thirumala Temple in Andhra Pradesh, these environmentally friendly cows are integral to the state's cultural traditions.
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8. What kind of missile is the ASTRA Missile that made headlines recently?
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to receive Astra Missiles built domestically at Bharat Dynamics in Hyderabad, according to a new initiative by the Minister of State for Defense.
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Modern beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile Astra is produced by Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL) and designed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). When combined with SU-30 Mk-I aircraft, the ASTRA Mk-I can reach a range of 80 to 110 km at a speed of 4.5 Mach. It also has a 15-kg warhead and a locally built Ku-band active radar guiding system.
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9. Which date is honored in India as "Indian Army Day"?
On Army Day, which is observed on January 15 every year, the President and Prime Minister recently sent their best wishes to Indian Army members. Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa became
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the first Indian Commander-in-Chief on January 15, 1949, ushering in a historic break with British rule. In keeping with the Indian Army's motto of "Service Before Self," the 76th Army Day in 2024 will be held under the theme "In Service of the Nation," under the direction of the Army's Central Command in Lucknow.
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10. Which state is Kachchhi Kharek (dates), which was just given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
Kutch's native date variety, Kachchhi Kharek, wins Gujarat's second Geographical Indication (GI) designation. The palms, which date back 400–500 years in Kachchh, most likely cam
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e from seeds that immigrants from the Middle East threw into the sea upon their return from Haj. Kutch dates, renowned for their ability to withstand salt, are harvested at the khalal stage and are on sale on June 15. Kutch holds the distinction of being the only place on Earth where one may profitably grow, sell, and eat fresh dates. With more than two million palm trees, it accounts for 85% of all date palm agriculture in India.
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11. What is the government's 2030 aim for reducing unintentional deaths?
At a national conference on road safety in New Delhi, Road, Transport, and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari stated the government's goal of reducing unintentional deaths by 50% by 2
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030. Gadkari emphasized that there are 19 fatalities and 53 injuries from traffic accidents every hour. He listed government actions, emphasized the need of a public education campaign to change behavior and improve safety, and emphasized the need of road safety as a high priority.
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12. Which technique is used by FASTag, as reported in the news recently?
With the launch of the "One Vehicle, One FASTag" campaign, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is encouraging the usage of RFID technology for toll collection. A vehicl
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e-specific RFID passive tag called FASTag makes it possible to complete toll transactions while driving. Installed on the windshield, it takes toll money straight out of the associated current or savings/prepaid account. FASTag is accessible through National Electronic Toll Collection Member Banks and is not transferable between vehicles. Prepaid accounts need to be periodically recharged.
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13. Which date is India's "National Startup Day" observed?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a major campaign to honor and support the Indian startup sector in 2021 when he proclaimed January 16 as National Startup Day. The Ministry of
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Commerce and Industry, in conjunction with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, declared January 10–16 to be National Startup Week. Under the theme "Startups Unlocking Infinite Potential," Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh opened Startup India Innovation Week on January 11, 2024. On January 15, 2022, PM Modi praised the sector's expansion during the first-ever National Startup Day.
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14. In the Indian startup ecosystem ranking for 2022, which state came in first place?
The 2022 Startup India State Startup Rankings named Tamil Nadu the "best performer" state. The state's strategic initiatives included funding allotments for the establishment of ne
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w funds such as Tamil Nadu Startup Seed Fund (TANSEED), Emerging Sector Seed Fund, and Tamil Nadu SC/ST Fund, as well as a redesign of its nodal startup agency, StartupTN, in 2021. In addition, the rankings identified Telangana, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Kerala as "leaders," and Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, and Himachal Pradesh as best performers. With more than 2,250 firms registering in 2022 alone, Tamil Nadu currently has over 7,600 startups registered under the Startup India program.
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15. Which state introduced the Mahtari Vandana Yojana most recently?
Inspired by the successful "Aarthik Sarkari Ladli Bahna Yojana" in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh has launched the Mahtari Vandana Yojana 2024. Through the governmental initiative, w
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omen will receive 1,000 rupees in economic aid each month, which will help them become more independent and enhance their skills. The program helps women better manage their finances, start small businesses, and control their spending. Mahtari Vandana Yojana 2024 is a noteworthy state-level initiative that empowers women in Chhattisgarh by making direct remittances to beneficiaries' bank accounts.
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16. Which company created the fishermen's distress alarm transmitter of the second generation?
To improve maritime safety for fisherman, ISRO has created a Distress Alert Transmitter (DAT) of the second generation. Since 2010, more than 20,000 DATs have been put to work. Thr
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ough satellite communication, fishermen may now send emergency signals and receive real-time acknowledgments. An upgraded version, the DAT-SG, makes use of cutting-edge features and capabilities. Fishermen are reassured of approaching aid as messages decrypted at the Indian Mission Control Center assist Maritime Rescue Coordination Centers in locating troubled boats for prompt search and rescue operations.
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17. Which state is home to the Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, which was recently in the news?
After successfully relocating deer from Cuttack, the Odisha government intends to introduce bison, or gaur, and sambar, to the Chandaka-Dampara wildlife reserve. It is situated in
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the Khurda district and denotes the Eastern Ghats' northeastern border. The region was declared a sanctuary in 1982 and is home to a variety of birds and other endangered species. The sanctuary has three distinct seasons: summer, rainy, and winter due to its tropical environment. Dhaman, Bankapasia, Jamu, Gandhana, Kansa, Kusum, Marua, Sidha, Karanja, and thorny bamboo are among the varied plant species. Elephants, Chital, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Monkey, Pangolin, Sloth Bear, Indian Wolf, Hyena, and other species make up the sanctuary's fauna.
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18. Which IIT worked with Altair recently to create the eMobility Simulation Lab?
The eMobility Simulation Lab was established in collaboration with Altair and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). Global IT giant Altair is an expert in artific
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ial intelligence, high-performance computing, and simulation. The eMobility Simulation Lab was established in collaboration with Altair and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). Global IT giant Altair is an expert in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and simulation.
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19. Which Union Ministry is connected to the recently publicized Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)?
The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) filed a complaint, and the Supreme Court dismissed the petition, raising an important legal question: can SFIO qualify as police perso
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nnel under the 1973 Code of Criminal Procedure? SFIO was founded on July 21, 2015, by the Indian government and is managed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Thanks to Section 211 of the Companies Act of 2013, it has the legal standing to look into and prosecute white-collar crimes, including complicated situations combining many disciplines.
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20. The author of the Tamil book Conversations with Aurangzeb, Naanthaan Aurangzeb, is who?
English translation of Nandini Krishnan's Tamil novel Naanthaan Aurangzeb, "Conversations with Aurangzeb" by Charu Nivedita. The book is a satirical historical tale that also serve
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s as a commentary on the state of the world today. It narrates the tale of a writer who encounters the ghost of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, who then shares his version of events.
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