Current Affairs Questions and Answers (66)
Total Questions : 20
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Which state is home to a traditional dance known as 'Jhumur' as recently in the news?
2. Which ministry issued the rules for students in Years 6 to 8 regarding bag-free days?
3. Where does India rank in the 2024 Tourism Development Index?
4. Who is appointed as the first Director General of Health Services?
5. Which ministry has introduced the Defense Test Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) as recently reported in the news?
6. Which organization enjoys the special consultative status of the UN Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC)?
7. Where was the 52nd Governors Conference held?
8. Which state administration has just introduced the “Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana”?
9. What is "INS Shalki" in the news lately?
10. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is located in which state as reported in the news recently?
11. In which area was Yamini Krishnamurthy who died recently associated?
12. Which state is home to the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, which was in the news recently?
13. Which Indian state recently made history by becoming the first to purchase all crops from MSME farmers?
14. Which day is celebrated as “National Handloom Day” every year?
15. Which state was the first in the country to adopt the Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Solution (DRTPS)?
16. Which state government has recently given Health Ministry employees access to 'Upasthiti Portal'?
17. Which state is home to the Adichunchanagiri Peacock Reserve as reported in the news recently?
18. In which ministry were the first Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) introduced for the smooth transfer of human organs?
19. Which state government has approved the creation of five million jobs through Logistics Policy 2024?
20. At which location did the Indian Army conduct a strategic military exercise known as 'Parvat Prahaar'?
The Assam government is planning a massive Jhumur dance event that will feature 8,000 artists from the tea tribe. The tea growers of Assam perform an autumn dance known as jhumur.
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Men play instruments like Taals, flute and Madal drum while young girls dance in fields or under trees. Apart from being a form of entertainment, ritual worship, courtship and prayer for rain, dance depicts everyday life, joys, sorrows and desires.
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2. Which ministry issued the rules for students in Years 6 to 8 regarding bag-free days?
In line with the National Education Policy 2020, the Union Ministry of Education has issued rules for bag-free days for students of classes 6 to 8. Students intern for ten days wit
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h local professionals such as carpenters and artists. Through projects involving market visits, volunteer work and report writing, the aim is to enhance observational learning, understand community interdependence and promote dignity of work.
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3. Where does India rank in the 2024 Tourism Development Index?
India has moved up from a revised 38th in 2021 to 39th in the World Economic Forum's Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024. The country's health, safety and travel priority ran
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kings have improved. In 2022, 14.3 million foreign visitors visited India, accounting for 1.47% of the global market and 15.66% in Asia Pacific. Through integrated marketing strategies and participation in tourism fairs, the Ministry of Tourism actively promotes India locally and globally.
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4. Who is appointed as the first Director General of Health Services?
On 1 August 2024, Lieutenant General Sadhna Saxena Nair was appointed as the first Chief Medical Officer of the Indian Army. A third-generation member of the armed forces, she grad
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uated from the Army Medical College and enlisted in the Corps in 1985. She has received numerous awards, including the Vishisht Seva Medal and honors from senior Air Force officials. previously held the position of General Manager of Hospital Services.
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5. Which ministry has introduced the Defense Test Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) as recently reported in the news?
The Ministry of Defense and the Uttar Pradesh Defense Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) have signed an MoU to build three advanced test facilities in Uttar Pradesh under the Defense Test
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Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS). These include two in Kanpur for communications and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and one in Lucknow for mechanical and material (M&M). With a budget of 400 million rupees, the Ministry of Defense launched DTIS in May 2020. DTIS aims to increase domestic defense production.
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6. Which organization enjoys the special consultative status of the UN Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC)?
The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations has given special recognition to KIIT Deemed to be University (KIIT DU) for its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goal
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s (SDGs). Only 19 out of 476 global applicants were selected for the award, further cementing KIIT's position abroad. Students can participate in UN development projects based on an agreement between KIIT and UN Volunteers. Additionally, for student exchange programs, KIIT collaborates with the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL). KIIT has been granted special consultative status with the UN ECOSOC and has joined its sister institution KISS in this regard.
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7. Where was the 52nd Governors Conference held?
President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 52nd Conference of Governors for the first time on 2 August 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Along with state governors, governors and adminis
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trators of union territories, dignitaries including Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah attended the conference. The two-day meeting was attended by senior government officials and representatives of NITI Aayog. The Conference of Governors was established in 1949 to discuss administrative and governmental affairs in India.
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8. Which state administration has just introduced the “Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana”?
Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana was launched by the Jharkhand government headed by Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Through this program, women can receive financial assistance for
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nutrition, education, health and empowerment. Between August 3 and 10, 2024, the government will hold registration camps across the state as part of a campaign drive ahead of the legislative assembly elections in late 2024.
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9. What is "INS Shalki" in the news lately?
The Indian Navy's INS Shalki - the country's first submarine - has arrived in Colombo for a two-day visit. Mumbai-based Mazgaon Dock Limited built this Shishumar-class diesel-elect
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ric submarine, which was commissioned in 1992. It has a capacity of 40 passengers, measures 64.4 meters in length and can displace between 1,450 and 1,850 tons. It has a range of 8,000 nautical miles and can travel at speeds between 11 knots when surfaced and 22 knots when submerged.
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10. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is located in which state as reported in the news recently?
There have been disturbing reports of tiger deaths and poaching in Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Located between the Vindhyan and Satpura ranges in Umaria district, i
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t was designated as a tiger reserve in 1993 and a national park in 1968. Apart from tropical moist deciduous forests with sal, mixed forests, grasslands and bamboo, the reserve is good. -known for its valleys, hills, plains and the old fort of Bandhavgarh.
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11. In which area was Yamini Krishnamurthy who died recently associated?
Yamini Krishnamurthy, a highly acclaimed classical dancer, died in New Delhi at the age of 83, leaving behind a family. She has promoted Indian classical dance internationally thro
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ugh her mastery of Odissi, Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. She began her dance career at the age of five, studying under the great Bharatanatyam Rukmini Devi Arundale at the Kalakshetra School. She was born on 20 December 1940 in Andhra Pradesh.
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12. Which state is home to the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, which was in the news recently?
A mahout from Darrang district was brutally killed by a wild elephant at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Pobitora, in Morigaon district of Assam, has the highest density of Indian one
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-horned rhinos - about 102 rhinos in 38.8 square kilometers. Alluvial plains, swamps and wet savannahs are features of the sanctuary designated in 1987, which is bounded by the Brahmaputra River to the north and the Garanga Beel to the south.
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13. Which Indian state recently made history by becoming the first to purchase all crops from MSME farmers?
The Haryana Chief Minister has announced that the state will be the first in India to purchase all crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP). He also pledged to pay Rs 137 crore in arre
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ars for crop losses due to natural calamities and waived Rs 133 crore in irrigation dues. The Commission on Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommends maritime spatial planning because it guarantees fair prices to farmers and encourages crop diversification.
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14. Which day is celebrated as “National Handloom Day” every year?
August 7 is National Handloom Day, a celebration of India's handloom heritage for the benefit of artisans. It was launched in 2015 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Swade
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shi movement and to support indigenous artisans and weavers. The theme for 2024 is the integration of innovation and technology to ensure market access and improve artisan skills development.
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15. Which state was the first in the country to adopt the Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Solution (DRTPS)?
Nagaland became the first state in India to adopt a Parametric Disaster Risk Transfer Insurance (DRTPS) solution when the state government signed an MoU with SBI General Insurance.
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DRTPS works to reduce financial losses caused by floods, droughts and mudslides while protecting vital infrastructure. To mitigate the increasing risks associated with extreme weather events related to climate change, the government will pay insurance premiums for three years.
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16. Which state government has recently given Health Ministry employees access to 'Upasthiti Portal'?
The 'Upasthiti Portal' was launched by Chief Minister Hemant Soren to track the daily attendance of Jharkhand's medical staff. To maintain accountability, this system will confirm
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participation using biometrics. in an effort to improve medical care in hospitals and health centers, Soren emphasized the government's commitment to improve these facilities. In an effort to ensure that all people in Jharkhand have access to healthcare, improvements have been made in the areas of maintenance, resources and examination facilities.
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17. Which state is home to the Adichunchanagiri Peacock Reserve as reported in the news recently?
Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka and Choolannuar in Kerala are the two new peacock sanctuaries in India, according to an announcement by Union Minister Mr. Bhupender Yadav. The goal o
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f this project is to protect peacocks and their habitat so that they can survive and thrive without human intervention. To increase the number of peacocks, the government is also strengthening conservation initiatives such as breeding facilities. Because of their significant contribution to ecosystems, these birds must be protected for the sake of biodiversity and cultural heritage.
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18. In which ministry were the first Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) introduced for the smooth transfer of human organs?
The Union Health Ministry has introduced standard operating procedures (SOPs) for transportation of organs across India by air, road, rail and water. When donors and recipients are
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in separate locations, these standards ensure efficient transmission. Airlines are able to notify airports of incident-free arrivals, request priority take-offs and landings, and assist medical staff with check-in. Staff members will assist in moving the organ container from the aircraft to the ambulances, and flight crews may announce organ transfers.
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19. Which state government has approved the creation of five million jobs through Logistics Policy 2024?
The Government of Maharashtra has adopted the Logistics Policy 2024. It intends to build around 200 logistics parks, complexes and terminals, which should lead to the creation of a
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bout 5000 new jobs. The policy aims to build more than 10,000 acres of logistics infrastructure, which will include state, federal and international logistics centers in addition to five regional and 25 district centers. It creates tech-savvy jobs for young people in the area by supporting cutting-edge logistics and developing AI, blockchain, robots, automation, IoT and drones.
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20. At which location did the Indian Army conduct a strategic military exercise known as 'Parvat Prahaar'?
In Ladakh, the Indian Army conducted the 'Parvat Prahaar' exercise, which focused on high-altitude combat. The exercise focuses on operations in difficult terrain near the Sino-Ind
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ian border. It uses realistic war simulations to prepare soldiers for unusual situations. The two-week exercise, which focuses on military equipment such as tanks, K-9 Vajra artillery and UAVs, involves various army units, including infantry, artillery and armored units. In view of the ongoing standoff between China and India, the exercise, which also involves the Mountain Strike Corps, is critical to maintaining readiness in this sensitive area.
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