Current Affairs Questions and Answers (51)
Total Questions : 20
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In what location was the 2nd State Level Shehri Samridhi Utsav held?
2. Which state legislature has made the decision to do away with the 1935 Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act?
3. With which ministry did the Election Commission of India launch the "Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye" campaign?
4. Which state is home to the Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport that was recently featured in the news?
5. What is "BioTRIG" that has been making headlines lately?
6. Which city is home to the Vikramaditya Vedic Clock that was recently covered in the news?
7. What is the number of railroad stations that have earned the esteemed "Eat Right Station" certification?
8. Which state administration has made the decision to open the State Water Information Center (SWIC)?
9. Which state is home to the Sindri Fertilizer Plant, which was recently featured in the news?
10. Which state made history by issuing five crore Ayushman cards under the AB-PMJAY scheme?
11. Which state is home to the Amrabad Tiger Reserve, as reported in the press recently?
12. Where was the Network Planning Group (NPG) 66th meeting held?
13. "MH 60R Seahawk," which has been in the headlines lately, what is it?
14. Which industry is connected to the "ADITI scheme," as reported in the news recently?
15. Which ministry received the Best Performance in Accounts Award for the Fiscal Year 2023–2024?
16. Which state is connected to the Indiramma Housing Scheme, which was recently mentioned in the media?
17. Which state hosted the opening of India's first green hydrogen plant in the stainless steel industry?
18. Which sports are connected to the recently announced retirement of Bhamidipati Sai Praneeth?
19. The "All India Research Scholars’ Summit (AIRSS) 2024" was held at which institute?
20. Who has been named the next Bihar chief secretary?
The Tripura Urban Livelihood Mission conducted the 2nd State Level Shehri Samridhi Utsav in Agartala, which was officially opened by Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha. The purpos
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e of the event is to empower women in the area and improve chances for urban livelihood. During the inauguration at Children's Park, Agartala, Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha emphasized state government initiatives encouraging women's empowerment.
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2. Which state legislature has made the decision to do away with the 1935 Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act?
At a recent cabinet meeting in Guwahati, the Assam government declared that the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act, 1935, was no longer in effect. The Act will no l
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onger be in effect; 94 Muslim registrars used it to register marriages and divorces. The decision was made public by Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah, who said that Muslim marriage and divorce registrations will no longer be processed under this Act. The government would provide the impacted Muslim marriage registrars with a one-time payment of two lakh rupees in order to aid in their rehabilitation.
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3. With which ministry did the Election Commission of India launch the "Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye" campaign?
The "Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye" was organized by the Ministry of Education from February 28 to March 6, 2024, with the goal of encouraging and involving young people in the poli
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tical process. In an appeal to encourage and enlist new voters, UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar asked everyone to lend their support to the campaign. The national campaign aims to increase youth voter awareness and promote informed voting across the country in partnership with the Election Commission of India.
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4. Which state is home to the Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport that was recently featured in the news?
After Satish Dhawan Space Center, the Prime Minister opened the second spaceport in Tamil Nadu, Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport. The facility will focus on commercial Small Satellite
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Launch Vehicle launches. It is 2,350 acres long and has 35 facilities on it, such as rocket integration zones and launch pads. The spaceport's distinct advantage over the current location is that it can launch small rockets with less fuel because it can launch directly south over the Indian Ocean. The project will increase India's space capabilities and is anticipated to cost Rs. 986 crore.
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5. What is "BioTRIG" that has been making headlines lately?
Pyrolysis is a novel waste management technique used by the BioTRIG waste management system in rural India to improve soil health, reduce indoor air pollution, and produce clean po
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wer. Operating on a community scale, it makes use of trash that is produced nearby to produce biochar fertilizer, syngas, and biooil. By giving excess electricity to nearby residences and companies and energizing successive cycles, these items not only promote healthy living but also sustainability. While biochar helps to improve soil fertility and store carbon, clean-burning bio-oil is a greener option for cooking in homes.
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6. Which city is home to the Vikramaditya Vedic Clock that was recently covered in the news?
At Jantar Mantar in Ujjain, the Prime Minister dedicated the Vikramaditya Vedic Clock. It is the first "Vedic Clock" in the world and tells the time using the ancient Indian Pancha
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ng. It is perched atop an 85-foot tower and offers astrological computations, IST, GMT, planetary positions, and Muhurat. It was created by Sanstha Arohan, a company based in Lucknow, and connects to the internet via a smartphone app. Due to its historical significance in establishing India's time zones and its location at the intersection of the Tropic of Cancer and the zero meridian, Ujjain, with its rich timekeeping legacy, is a suitable location.
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7. What is the number of railroad stations that have earned the esteemed "Eat Right Station" certification?
As a component of the FSSAI's Eat Right India initiative, 150 train stations and 6 metro stations have obtained the esteemed “Eat Right Station” certification. The initiative,
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spearheaded by the Food Safety and criteria Authority of India, requires all vendors at approved stations to adhere to strict criteria for food safety, hygiene, and nutrition.
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8. Which state administration has made the decision to open the State Water Information Center (SWIC)?
The State Water Information Center (SWIC) is being established by the Odisha government to organize, preserve, and distribute data about water resources. It works under the Water R
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esources Department and is responsible for keeping an extensive archive of hydro-meteorological data for Odisha. Experts in data handling and water resource management will work at the center. Furthermore, the authorization of contract supervisors will improve the quality of services provided by Odisha's Internal Child Development Services.
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9. Which state is home to the Sindri Fertilizer Plant, which was recently featured in the news?
On March 1, 2024, PM Modi dedicated the HURL Sindri Fertilizer Plant in Jharkhand, fulfilling the urea need in India. Although the country produced only 225 lakh metric tons in 201
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4, it still needs 360 lakh metric tons annually. Over the past ten years, production has climbed to 310 lakh metric tons thanks to government efforts. Modi unveiled plans to bring back more facilities by 2025, including the Talcher Fertilizer Plant, guaranteeing farmers access to inexpensive fertilizers and creating job opportunities for local children.
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10. Which state made history by issuing five crore Ayushman cards under the AB-PMJAY scheme?
In accordance with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Uttar Pradesh became the first state to issue five crore Ayushman cards, marking a significant accomplishme
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nt. With 50,017,920 cards issued, the state benefits 74,382,304 people in 3,716 hospitals. The scheme was successful, as evidenced by the remarkable 92.48% of 3,481,252 health claims that were settled. The State Agency for Comprehensive Health's CEO, Sangeeta Singh, attributes the success to the National Health Authority's ongoing assistance as well as the commitment of other healthcare professionals.
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11. Which state is home to the Amrabad Tiger Reserve, as reported in the press recently?
The latest 'Status of Leopards in India' study indicates a notable increase in the leopard population in Telangana's Amrabad Tiger Reserve. It is one of the biggest tiger reserves
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in India, with 2611.4 sq km, and the second largest in terms of core area. After the state was divided, the Amrabad Tiger Reserve was created. It was formerly a part of the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. It is located in the districts of Nagarkurnool and Nalgonda and includes the Nallamala Forest as well as important water sources such as the Krishna River-fed Srishailam Dam and Nagarjunsagar Dam.
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12. Where was the Network Planning Group (NPG) 66th meeting held?
The Additional Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade convened the 66th Network Planning Group (NPG) meeting in New Delhi, which evaluated two pro
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jects from the Ministry of Railways and three projects from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Facilitating stakeholder engagement, the Integrated Multimodal NPG manages unified planning and integration for connecting infrastructure ministries. In order to reduce interruptions and improve efficiency in national infrastructure projects, it directs departments in the creation of economic zones and connectivity infrastructure in line with the goals of the National Master Plan.
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13. "MH 60R Seahawk," which has been in the headlines lately, what is it?
On March 6, 2024, at INS Garuda, Kochi, the Indian Navy will take delivery of the MH 60R Seahawk, a maritime version of the Blackhawk helicopter. In February 2020, the agreement wi
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th the US government was signed. With capabilities like search and rescue, medical evacuation, anti-submarine warfare, and vertical replenishment, the Seahawk will strengthen the Navy's maritime might. It is equipped with cutting-edge avionics and armaments that can counter both conventional and asymmetric threats. It has undergone extensive testing in Indian conditions.
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14. Which industry is connected to the "ADITI scheme," as reported in the news recently?
The Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) initiative was introduced in New Delhi on March 4, 2024, by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh. The scheme is alloc
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ated Rs 750 crore for the years 2023–2025. Under the auspices of the iDEX framework, the plan provides up to Rs 25 crore in funding to encourage defense technology research startups. With 17 challenges in its first edition, ADITI aspires to produce 30 deep-tech key innovations while addressing the demands of the Armed Forces and encouraging youth innovation.
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15. Which ministry received the Best Performance in Accounts Award for the Fiscal Year 2023–2024?
The 48th Foundation Day of the Indian Civil Accounts Service honored the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting with an award for Best Performance in Accounts for FY 2023–2024. T
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he Ministry of Information & Broadcasting awarded the ministry this prestigious accolade for its outstanding efficiency and diligence in accounting operations, under the direction of Chief Controller of Accounts Ajay S. Singh.
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16. Which state is connected to the Indiramma Housing Scheme, which was recently mentioned in the media?
A Revanth Reddy, the chief minister of Telangana, unveiled the Indiramma Housing Scheme, which is scheduled to start on March 11. The program provides impoverished groups with hous
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ing options in an effort to empower them economically. Many beneficiaries will gain from the approval of 3,500 dwellings per Assembly constituency in the first phase. To help the economically disadvantaged, landowners would receive Rs. 5 lakh to build on their plots, while the homeless will receive the same amount plus a plot for building a house.
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17. Which state hosted the opening of India's first green hydrogen plant in the stainless steel industry?
India's first green hydrogen plant was opened by Union Minister Sh. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia at Jindal Stainless Limited in Hisar, Haryana. The off-grid facility, a first for the st
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ainless steel industry globally, uses rooftop and floating solar technology with the goal of reducing carbon emissions by 2,700 MT per year and 54,000 tons over a 20-year period. The initiative demonstrates India's dedication to green energy and environmental management and is a turning point in sustainable industry practices.
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18. Which sports are connected to the recently announced retirement of Bhamidipati Sai Praneeth?
Praneeth used social media to announce his retirement from international badminton in March 2024. Injuries sustained during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were the cause of the 31-year-ol
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d Hyderabad, Telangana native's retirement. In the US, he wants to work as a coach. Praneeth became the first Indian to win a bronze medal at the World Championships in 2019 since 1983. He participated in the Tokyo Olympics and won the Singapore Open as well.
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19. The "All India Research Scholars’ Summit (AIRSS) 2024" was held at which institute?
The All India Research Scholars’ Summit (AIRSS) 2024 will take place from March 4–7 at IIT Madras. The Research Affairs Council is the organizer of this gathering, which unites
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intellectuals from many fields in India to present and discuss the most recent developments in research. The summit supports self-reliance via innovation and is in line with Aatmanirbhar Bharat's objective of boosting partnership between academia and industry.
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20. Who has been named the next Bihar chief secretary?
Senior IAS officer Brajesh Mehrotra was named the new chief secretary by the Bihar government. Currently serving as the additional chief secretary for revenue and land reforms, Meh
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rotra has a long career that includes positions in legislative affairs and general administration, demonstrating his aptitude and commitment to public service.
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