Current Affairs Questions and Answers (46)
Total Questions : 20
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Which state started the education reform initiative "My School-My Pride"?
2. Which state is home to the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, which was recently mentioned in the media?
3. What is the IUCN status of the "Great Indian Bustard," which has been making headlines lately?
4. Which ministry oversees the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD), which was recently in the news?
5. Which of the following represents the Aravalli Range's highest point?
6. What is the "Andrographis theniensis" that was mentioned in the news lately?
7. When is the annual "Parakram Diwas" observed?
8. Which ministry is connected to the "Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman campaign," as reported in the news recently?
9. Which academic institution has been chosen to receive the institutional category of the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2024?
10. Which of the following best describes the current news reports on D.K. Basu's ruling?
11. Where was the opening of the 42-day Mahamandal festival held?
12. Which Indian State produced most of the Grantha script, which was originally used to write Sanskrit?
13. When is every year's "National Voters' Day" observed?
14. How are the "Wandering albatrosses" that have been in the news lately classified by the IUCN?
15. What's the name of the first big language model that CoRover.ai just released in India?
16. Which organization released the "Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)" report that was recently mentioned in the news?
17. Where was the 44th National Forensic Science University (NFSU) All India Criminology Conference held?
18. Who is in charge of the Border Security Force (BSF) ministry?
19. The 84th All India Presiding Officers' Conference took place where?
20. What is this "Armado" that was just brought up in the press?
The "My School-My Pride" campaign got its start in Himachal Pradesh. The "Apna Vidyalay" program, of which the campaign is a part, attempts to enhance instruction in government sch
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ools and foster student development. Additionally, the campaign is in line with the 2020 National Education Policy (NEP). The effort invites people and groups to adopt a school in exchange for financial donations, remedial teaching, career advice, and yoga instruction. The program also invites professionals, housewives, retired educators, and other community people to sign up as unpaid mentors for academic support.
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2. Which state is home to the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, which was recently mentioned in the media?
Chilika Lake and Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary are two of the sixteen Ramsar sites where the Indian government is aggressively pushing environmental tourism. In the Gurgaon district of
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Haryana, Sultanpur National Park, formerly known as Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, covers 1.42 square kilometers and was designated as a Ramsar site in 2021. With its tropical and dry deciduous foliage, it is home to more than 320 different bird species, such as the Siberian Crane and Common Hoopoe. At these important wetland regions, this initiative seeks to support local economy and conservation activities.
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3. What is the IUCN status of the "Great Indian Bustard," which has been making headlines lately?
One of the largest flying birds, the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps), is critically endangered. The Indian government has been urged by the Supreme Court to disclose its
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plan to save it. There are only about 100–150 of these big birds left in Rajasthan's Thar Desert. They are in danger of going extinct. The Great Indian Bustard is distinguished by its black crest, brownish body, and distinctive wings, giving it an ostrich-like look. It lives in arid grasslands and scrublands and is listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is a significant conservation concern for India.
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4. Which ministry oversees the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD), which was recently in the news?
Concerning WhatsApp frauds, the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has released a warning. The Ministry of Home Affairs established BPRD in 1970 with the goal of addr
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essing police needs and difficulties. It carries out studies, makes recommendations for fixes, and keeps up with science and technology. It also helps modernize the Correctional Administration and State Police Forces. It started out with two divisions, then in 1973 added a Training Division, and today it is in charge of the National Police Mission.
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5. Which of the following represents the Aravalli Range's highest point?
The Aravalli Range is environmentally sensitive, and the State of Rajasthan is allowed to ban mining there, according to a ruling by the Supreme Court. The Aravalli range, which st
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retches 670 km across northwest India, is home to a variety of habitats and is among the oldest fold mountains in the world. At 5,650 feet, its highest summit, Guru Shikhar, provides a view of the well-known hill station, Mount Abu. The range divides eastern Rajasthan from the Thar desert, acting as a geological border. In addition to being rich in minerals, it is home to wildlife sanctuaries and national parks like Sariska.
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6. What is the "Andrographis theniensis" that was mentioned in the news lately?
In the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu's Theni district, a new species of plant known as "Andrographis theniensis" was found. The plant, which gets its name from where it grows, is a n
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ear relative of Andrographis megamalayana. It has glabrous leaves and stems, a lower lip with nine veins, pale yellowish sparse hair on the middle lobe, and yellow anther. In traditional medical systems, the tropical Asian genus Andrographis is used to cure a variety of illnesses. It is significant since it has over 25 species in India and is used medicinally to treat fever, cough, colds, and other conditions.
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7. When is the annual "Parakram Diwas" observed?
The Indian Prime Minister wishes Subhash Chandra Bose a happy Parakram Diwas on January 23, the day of his 127th birthday. An important figure in the Indian independence movement a
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gainst British colonial control was freedom fighter Bose. The purpose of Parakram Diwas is to instill bravery and patriotism, particularly among young people. Born in Cuttack, Orissa, on January 23, 1897, Bose joined the Indian National Congress and held the position of president until he resigned over differences in philosophy with Mahatma Gandhi. He brought together anti-British elements in India by founding the Forward Bloc in 1939.
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8. Which ministry is connected to the "Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman campaign," as reported in the news recently?
On the 75th anniversary of Republic Day, the Vice-President of India will launch the "Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman" campaign. The Ministry of Law and Justice is spearheading a c
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ampaign that celebrates common principles and seeks to reaffirm devotion to the Constitution. Themes include Vidhi Jagriti Abhiyan, Nav Bharat Nav Sankalp, and Sabko Nyay –Har Ghar Nyaya. India's development, the abolition of the slave mindset, the promotion of togetherness, the embrace of cultural pride, and the respect for national defenders are among the objectives of Panch Pran.
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9. Which academic institution has been chosen to receive the institutional category of the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2024?
The Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2024 is given to the 60 Parachute Field Hospital in Uttar Pradesh in recognition of their exceptional achievements in disaster ma
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nagement. The Center established the yearly award to honor Indian people and organizations for their altruistic work in disaster relief. The award was made public on January 23, the anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's birth. It consists of a cash prize of 51 lakh rupees and a certificate for institutions, and a certificate and five lakh rupees for individuals.
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10. Which of the following best describes the current news reports on D.K. Basu's ruling?
The D.K. Basu Judgment (1996) against police abuse and custodial brutality was reiterated by the Supreme Court of India. In D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal, a seminal case, death
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s in police custody were discussed. Due to the petitioner D.K. Basu's attention to the matter, the ruling that custodial violence is against human dignity and the rule of law was rendered. The decision allowed for compensation for the infringement of fundamental rights, so broadening their scope. In Indian human rights law, this case is crucial.
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11. Where was the opening of the 42-day Mahamandal festival held?
Following Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha, the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya hosted a 42-day Mahamandal festival. Under the direction of Ram Mandir trustee Jagadguru Vishvesh Prapann Tirtha, t
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he celebration begins on January 24 and include devotion with 48 urns in the sanctum sanctorum as well as a daily Kalash puja. In keeping with Vaishnav tradition, Bhagwan Ram will be rewarded with a Rajbhog of various candies. During the festival, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex hosts a 42-day Havan during which different mantras are recited.
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12. Which Indian State produced most of the Grantha script, which was originally used to write Sanskrit?
In the Tamil Nadu village of Pazhnchervazhi, close to Kangayam, archaeologists discovered stone inscriptions from the 11th and 16th centuries that featured "Grantham" and Tamil cha
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racters. A historical script called Grantham was previously used to write Sanskrit in Tamil Nadu and Southeast Asia. Originally called after Sanskrit literature, it eventually affected Malayalam and evolved into Arya Ezhuthu. The historical relevance of Grantha in the formation of language is highlighted by its widespread use in South India, especially in the loanwords and grammatical rules that Malayalam borrowed from Sanskrit.
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13. When is every year's "National Voters' Day" observed?
On January 25, 2024, the Election Commission of India will celebrate its 75th year, which also happens to be National Voters' Day (NVD) number 14. Since 2011, January 25 has been s
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et aside as a national day of voter awareness and participation. The purpose of the nationwide celebration, which takes place at several levels, is to encourage voter registration, especially among young people. "Nothing Like Voting, I Vote For Sure" is the theme for NVD 2024, highlighting the importance of voting.
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14. How are the "Wandering albatrosses" that have been in the news lately classified by the IUCN?
With a 3.5-meter wingspan, wandering albatrosses are the largest flying birds in the world. Threats to their survival include ingestion of plastic and longline fishing. An addition
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al challenge to their Southern Hemisphere hatching areas is climate change. These marine nomads spawn on subantarctic islands like Marion and Prince Edward, spending the most of their sixty-year lifespan at sea. Urgent action is required to save these magnificent birds and their distinctive habitats because of their fragile conservation status.
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15. What's the name of the first big language model that CoRover.ai just released in India?
India's first Large Language Model (LLM), BharatGPT, was launched by CoRover.ai, a prominent leader in Conversational AI. BharatGPT tackles the issues associated with linguistic di
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versity and is tailored for 22 Indian languages. It provides a special solution by smoothly integrating text and voice modes as an Indigenous Generative AI platform. Notably, BharatGPT offers text in 22 languages and voice in 12 languages. This is made possible by a partnership with the National Hub of Language Technology, which is part of the National Language Translation Mission of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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16. Which organization released the "Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)" report that was recently mentioned in the news?
Key findings are included in the RBI's "Finances of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)" report, which examines data from 2.58 lakh Panchayats for the years 2020–2021 and 2022–2
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023. Because panchayats have limited internal revenue sources, such as property taxes, they rely largely (95%) on donations. Differences in devolution between states have an effect on socioeconomic results. One of the issues in evaluating fiscal health is inconsistent data. Due to its narrow tax base, bureaucratic problems, and imprecise regulations, PRIs have difficulty raising local tax revenue. Grants from the federal and state governments are one source of income, and PRIs are able to impose taxes and levies.
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17. Where was the 44th National Forensic Science University (NFSU) All India Criminology Conference held?
At the National Forensic Science University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Union Home Minister Amit Shah gave a speech at the 44th All India Criminology Conference as well as the 5th Int
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ernational Conference. Shah emphasized the developing field of forensic behavioral science as the main topic of the conference. He launched a Digital Forensic Excellence Center for capacity building and investigations, highlighting the relevance of behavioral science in preventing crime and highlighting its significance in conjunction with a strong executive and judicial branch.
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18. Who is in charge of the Border Security Force (BSF) ministry?
The decision of the central government to increase the operational jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) from 15 km to 50 km has been contested by West Bengal and Punjab.
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They contend that this action infringes upon state law and order authorities and violates federal standards. The BSF, which was founded in 1965 following the war between India and Pakistan, is an essential component of the Indian security system and is managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Its personnel count exceeds two lakhs, and they are mainly stationed near the borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan, namely the international boundaries between Bangladesh and Pakistan and India.
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19. The 84th All India Presiding Officers' Conference took place where?
The convention of All India Presiding Officers comes to an end in Mumbai. Using e-Vidhan and Digital Sansad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the "One Nation, One Legislativ
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e Platform" during his speech at the 84th All India Presiding Officers' Conference. He applauded the government for getting rid of 2,000 antiquated laws in the last ten years. Speaker of the Lok Sabha Om Birla voiced worries about legislative indiscipline during the conference's opening. With its centennial celebration in 2021, the All India Presiding Officers' Conference is a significant force in defining legislative governance in India.
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20. What is this "Armado" that was just brought up in the press?
During the Republic Day Parade, India's first Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV), the new Mahindra Armado, made its premiere. It is meant to be used by the Indian armed force
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s for border patrolling, special forces, counterterrorism, and reconnaissance. Mahindra Defence Systems designed and manufactured it. It has a 1,000 kg cargo capacity, B7-level ballistic protection, eight seats that can be expanded, and a 3.2-liter diesel engine that produces 216 horsepower. With its self-cleaning exhaust and air filtration for harsh weather, Armado can accelerate from 0 to 60 kmph in 12 seconds and reach speeds of over 120 kmph.
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