Current Affairs Questions and Answers (53)
Total Questions : 20
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In what location was the first FutureLABS center in India opened?
2. Which of the following states has been ranked highest in water management by the recently released CEEW report?
3. What will be the focus of the 2024 International Day of Action for Rivers?
4. Which ministry is introducing the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 that was recently reported in the news?
5. Which ministry recently introduced Prasar Bharti - Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD)?
6. Which state saw the Prime Minister of India open the first Oil Palm Processing Mill under Mission Palm Oil?
7. Where was the first indoor swimming and sports facility opened in India?
8. Which nation hosted the opening of Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), an Indian company, for its first overseas location?
9. Of the following, who has been chosen to serve as the new electoral commissioner?
10. Where has the Indian Navy established its first autonomous headquarters, called Nausena Bhawan?
11. Which state is home to the Atapaka Bird Sanctuary, which was recently featured in the news?
12. What will be the focus of the 2024 "National Vaccination Day"?
13. Which one of the following is connected to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), as reported in the news recently?
14. Which state government has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Education to carry out the PM SHRI Schools program?
15. Which state's governor was Tamilisai Soundararajan, who just tendered her resignation?
16. Which national park has advocated genetic rescue to protect its tiger population?
17. In which state is the Mission 414 campaign, which has been making headlines lately, launched?
18. Which of the following institutes developed E-crop, a crop simulation model-based device?
19. Which security agency has an agreement with the National Commission for Women to combat human trafficking?
20. Which state is home to the recently reported Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR)?
At the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar officially opened India's first FutureLABS center, which focu
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ses on semiconductor chips and strategic electronics. It seeks to promote research, production, and chip design. An MoU with Tata Power regarding microgrid technology was also announced, along with collaboration with the Ministry of Railways for the development of electric locomotive technology. Additionally, BelRise Industries Limited will receive the technology for wireless chargers for electric vehicles developed by C-DAC(T) and VNIT Nagpur. The center's chances were presented to more than one hundred pupils.
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2. Which of the following states has been ranked highest in water management by the recently released CEEW report?
In its report on used water management, the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) names Punjab, Haryana, and Karnataka as national leaders. Groundwater levels are declini
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ng as urban water demand increases. Infrastructure for improved treatment and reuse is needed for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). 90% of ULBs are hampered by financial constraints. Out of 72,000 million liters of used water, only 28% are treated. In an effort to address the urgent water problem, CEEW suggests using the Municipal Used Water Management (MUWM) Index to prioritize treatment and reuse.
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3. What will be the focus of the 2024 International Day of Action for Rivers?
The International Day of Action for Rivers is commemorated on March 14 every year. In 2024, the topic is "Water for All," emphasizing the importance of providing everyone with acce
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ss to clean water. First held in 1997 in Curitiba, Brazil, the First International Meeting of People Impacted by Dams inspired experts from 20 countries to designate March 14 as the “Day of Action for Rivers.” Its goal is to stop rivers, watersheds, and other ecologically vulnerable water bodies from being destroyed.
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4. Which ministry is introducing the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 that was recently reported in the news?
In order to promote the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, the Ministry of Heavy Industries of the Government of India announced the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (
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EMPS 2024) in March 2024. The project will cost Rs 500 crore in total and run from April 2024 to July 2024. The program will facilitate the acquisition of both two- and three-wheelers. A subsidy of Rs 10,000 for two-wheelers and Rs 25,000 for small three-wheelers would be given under the scheme. Electric two-, three-, and four-wheelers sold up until March 31, 2024, or until funds run out, whichever comes first, are eligible for the subsidies.
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5. Which ministry recently introduced Prasar Bharti - Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD)?
The upgraded News on Air mobile app, DD News and Akashvani News websites, and Prasar Bharti - Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD) were all unveiled by t
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he Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Prasar Bharati's news sharing service, PB-SHABD, provides daily news feeds in fifty categories with formats including text, audio, video, and more. The program, which is free for the first year, attempts to provide access to a variety of media content by offering news stories in the major Indian languages.
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6. Which state saw the Prime Minister of India open the first Oil Palm Processing Mill under Mission Palm Oil?
In Arunachal Pradesh, the Prime Minister opened the first Oil Palm Processing Mill operated by Mission Palm Oil. The National Mission for Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) was est
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ablished in 2021 with the goal of increasing the production of crude palm oil and oil palm cultivation. With an expenditure of Rs. 11,040 crore, the program, which focuses on the North East and Andaman-Nicobar Islands, aims to significantly improve oil palm area and production by 2025–2026. A number of parties will carry out NMEO-OP.
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7. Where was the first indoor swimming and sports facility opened in India?
At Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik dedicated the country's first indoor swimming and sporting facilities and placed the cornerstone for an ind
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oor diving facility. The stadium, which cost Rs 120 crore, has 120 athlete spaces along with locker rooms, a pantry, and teaching facilities. It has a 10,000 square meter Mondo SpA track and holds both national and international competitions. It serves as a training center for the Odisha Reliance Foundation Athletics High-Performance Center, which is dedicated to the national development of athletics.
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8. Which nation hosted the opening of Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), an Indian company, for its first overseas location?
Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma officially opened the Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL)'s first foreign liaison office in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bhaskar Jyoti Phukan, Managing Di
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rector of NRL, was present along with other officials. Verma emphasized the expansion of India-Bangladesh relations by highlighting bilateral trade and cooperation in the energy industry. He brought up the Friendship Pipeline Project, whose development in Bangladesh cost more than Rs 285 crore and which was jointly inaugurated by Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It can transport one million metric tons per year of high-speed diesel.
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9. Of the following, who has been chosen to serve as the new electoral commissioner?
Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu were chosen by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-person selection committee to be the new Election Commissioners of the Election Commissio
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n of India. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who is a member of the opposition on the panel, appears to be disapproving, having questioned the appointment procedure. The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act 2023 has been used to make the appointments.
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10. Where has the Indian Navy established its first autonomous headquarters, called Nausena Bhawan?
The Indian Navy's new headquarters, Nausena Bhawan, was opened by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Delhi Cantonment. This facility consolidated functions from thirteen locat
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ions. The four-story structure, which was chosen in a national competition, has three wings and unique technologies for sustainability and efficiency. This is the first autonomous headquarters of the Navy, located in Delhi, with an emphasis on both architectural beauty and practicality.
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11. Which state is home to the Atapaka Bird Sanctuary, which was recently featured in the news?
At the Atapaka Bird Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh, which is located on Kolleru Lake, nature lovers enjoy witnessing thousands of migratory birds, especially Pelicans. Beneath the Kai
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kalur forest range, it covers 673 sq km in the districts of West Godavari and Krishna. Common Redshanks, cormorants, and other species are common. With over 68 inflowing channels, Kolleru Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India, balances floods for the Krishna and Godavari deltas and provides critical habitat for migrating birds.
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12. What will be the focus of the 2024 "National Vaccination Day"?
Every year on March 16, we mark National Vaccination Day, which represents our shared commitment to public health. "Vaccines Work for All," its 2024 theme, highlights the importanc
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e of immunization for achieving universal protection against disease. Commemorating WHO's polio eradication campaign since 1988, it began in 1995 with India's Pulse Polio Vaccination Program. Notably, it commemorates the smallpox eradication of 1975. This day emphasizes how important vaccinations are to the global fight against infectious diseases.
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13. Which one of the following is connected to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), as reported in the news recently?
In the Pilibhit area of Uttar Pradesh, 60% of milch cattle have been affected with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). Cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats are among the animals afflicted with
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FMD, a highly contagious viral disease. It doesn't hurt dogs, cats, or horses. Animals raised intensively are more prone. Transboundary animal diseases like FMD have an impact on the trade and production of animals. It is marked by fever and blister-like lesions, and it is caused by an aphthovirus. Although recovery is frequent, productivity losses result.
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14. Which state government has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Education to carry out the PM SHRI Schools program?
By signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education in March 2024, the Tamil Nadu government committed to putting the PM SHRI (Prime Minister Schools for
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Rising India) program into action. The program intends to raise the standard of education in Tamil Nadu and transform current state-run schools into National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 model schools.
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15. Which state's governor was Tamilisai Soundararajan, who just tendered her resignation?
In the midst of rumors that she might run in the 2018 Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha elections, Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan announced her resignation from her position on Mond
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ay, claiming her desire to serve the public directly. She resigned from both her roles as Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and President Droupadi Murmu.
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16. Which national park has advocated genetic rescue to protect its tiger population?
By introducing new genetic variation through migration, genetic rescue is recommended as a means of conserving the tiger population of Ranthambore National Park. Individuals from a
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bigger, healthier population are transferred to a smaller one through this process, which is referred to as gene flow. The technique seeks to improve the survivability of endangered species, lower the risk of extinction, and minimize genetic load. However, depending on variables like population dynamics and the amount and duration of gene flow, it can have both favorable and unfavorable impacts.
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17. In which state is the Mission 414 campaign, which has been making headlines lately, launched?
"Mission 414" was launched by the Indian Election Commission in Himachal Pradesh in an effort to increase voter participation at 414 polling places where less than 60% of voters ca
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st ballots in the most recent Lok Sabha elections. The goal of ground-level outreach is to inform voters of their legal rights. Mahila Preraks will also encourage women to vote in eight Assembly constituencies where female voter turnout is lower, demonstrating a determined effort to ensure inclusive participation in the political process.
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18. Which of the following institutes developed E-crop, a crop simulation model-based device?
A crop simulation program called E-Crop provides growers with SMS guidance on nutrient and water requirements. The Indian Patent Office granted a patent to Santhosh Mithra of CTCRI
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, Kerala, for his creation, which was developed back in 2014. Farmers record and send soil moisture data to the server for analysis using the "krihi kruthya" app. With the help of this cutting-edge tool, farmers can maximize crop yields by managing water and nutrients.
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19. Which security agency has an agreement with the National Commission for Women to combat human trafficking?
In an effort to prevent human trafficking in India, the National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) in New Delhi signed a Memorandum of Understanding
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(MoU) in March 2024. One of the main goals of the MoU is cooperating to stop human trafficking and to rescue women who have been exploited.
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20. Which state is home to the recently reported Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR)?
The only tiger reserve in Bihar, the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR), uses solar energy to irrigate wild animals -Including tigers and their prey during the hot summer months. VTR incl
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udes Valmiki National Park and Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary. It was founded in 1990 and designated as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1978. It borders Nepal's Parsa Wildlife Sanctuary and Royal Chitwan National Park. It is located on the banks of the Gandak River. After VTR, the Bihar government plans to designate Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary as the state's second tiger reserve, pending approval from the NTCA.
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