Current Affairs Questions and Answers (67)
Total Questions : 20
1.
Which valley in Jammu and Kashmir is home to the Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath Temple which was recently featured in the media?
2. What is Waqf as reported recently in the press?
3. What is the "Check Truncation System (CTS)" mentioned in the press recently?
4. Which ministry is in charge of the implementation of the "Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0 scheme" that was reported in the media recently?
5. In which part of India is the "neelakurinji plant" that has been talked about in recent times mostly found?
6. Which state is the first in the country to provide funds to female students to purchase sanitary napkins?
7. Which university ranked first in the National Institute Ranking Framework 2024?
8. In which state is the Tungabhadra Dam, which was in the news recently?
9. According to recent data, which state leads the country in installed capacity of rooftop solar electricity under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?
10. In which state is the Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary, which was in the news recently?
11. What is the name of the latest initiative to promote cruise tourists in India led by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways?
12. The inaugural 'Ayush Medical Value Travel Summit 2024' was held at which venue?
13. Which Ministry has recently released 'Flood Watch India 2.0 App, developed by Central Water Commission (CWC)?
14. Where was the first supercapacitor manufacturing plant opened in India?
15. What is the name of the Indian Navy sailing ship used in the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition?
16. According to a recent study, which group of insects in the forests of Assam is threatened by overexploitation of host plants?
17. Researchers at which institution recently developed a method for treating retinal tears and diabetic retinopathy?
18. In which state did the Prime Minister of India launch "Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan"?
19. Which ministry runs the Prerana scheme which is in the news?
20. What is this 'Californium' we have been seeing on the news lately?
In Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, the 10-day pilgrimage of Shri Baba Buddha Amarnath began on August 8 and will end on August 19, which are also Sawan Purnima and Raksha Bandh
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an. Security was tight as the first batch of pilgrims left Jammu. About 700 pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka are participating. The temple is 4600 feet above sea level, 290 kilometers from Jammu and surrounded by the Loran Valley. Before Baba Amarnath yatra in Anantnag, a visit to Baba Buddha Amarnath is considered essential.
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2. What is Waqf as reported recently in the press?
The Lok Sabha will hear a controversial measure that would amend the Waqf Act 1995 to allow Muslim women and non-Muslims to be included on Waqf boards. Waqf is defined as property
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set aside for charitable and religious purposes under the Waqf Act 1954. It can be established by deed or perpetual usufruct and can support facilities such as schools and mosques. According to the Waqf Act 1995, waqfs are permanent, non-transferable and supervised by mutawalis.
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3. What is the "Check Truncation System (CTS)" mentioned in the press recently?
For faster clearance of cheques, RBI has recently introduced check truncation system (CTS). Using an online system called CTS, a physical inspection movement is not necessary becau
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se inspection images and Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) data are captured and transmitted electronically. With dual access control, user IDs, passwords, cryptoboxes and smart card interfaces, CTS uses a PKI-based security solution. Checks with basic security features such as invisible ink logos and CTS-2010 compliant watermarks are the only ones that can be erased. Standardization makes it easier for banks to process and cash checks efficiently.
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4. Which ministry is in charge of the implementation of the "Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0 scheme" that was reported in the media recently?
On 9 August 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0 with an investment of Rs 10 lakh crore. The current PMAY-U
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program will be replaced by this new one which is valid until December 2024. In a five-year time frame, PMAY-U 2.0 aims to build one million houses for middle class and urban poor families. The plan will be implemented by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It targets economically disadvantaged groups, low income groups and middle income groups with Pucca homeless families with an income limit of Rs 3 lakh, Rs 6 lakh and Rs 9 lakh per annum. Includes cities from the 2011 census.
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5. In which part of India is the "neelakurinji plant" that has been talked about in recent times mostly found?
The purple-flowered Neelakurinji shrub, which blooms only once every 12 years, is currently classified as an endangered species on the IUCN Red List. It can be found in Tamil Nadu,
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Kerala and Karnataka's Western Ghats. The high hills surrounding Munnar in Kerala are home to most of the flowers, especially in the Eravikulam National Park, located 12 kilometers from Munnar. The Paliyan tribes use the blooming cycle of the blue flowers that give rise to the Nilgiri Hills to determine an individual's age. Habitat degradation due to urbanization, soft forests and tea plantations pose a threat to Neelakurinji. Its vulnerability was confirmed by the global assessment.
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6. Which state is the first in the country to provide funds to female students to purchase sanitary napkins?
Madhya Pradesh is the first state in India to provide money for sanitary pads to adolescent girls. The money is part of the state's sanitation and hygiene program. Eligible schoolg
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irls in classes 7-12 receive ₹300 every year. More than 19 million women received donations totaling more than ₹57 million. In an effort to remove social stigmas and raise awareness about menstruation, the state also introduced the Udita initiative in 2016. Women and girls under the age of 45 can receive a free box of six sanitary napkins every month through Udit.
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7. Which university ranked first in the National Institute Ranking Framework 2024?
Based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), the Union Education Minister presented the India Ranking 2024. In the sixth and ninth years, IIT Madras ranked first i
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n the overall category and in the engineering category.
IISc Bengaluru was the best university for the ninth consecutive year and the best research institution for the fourth year. For the fifth consecutive year, IIM Ahmedabad has been ranked first in management. For the seventh consecutive year, AIIMS Delhi has won the Medical category. A pharmacy at Jamia Hamdard in Delhi was ranked first. In law, NLSIU Bengaluru continued to hold the top spot. The NIRF was introduced in 2015 and is assessed against five main criteria. The 2024 edition added three new categories – State Public Universities, Open Universities and Universities of Skills – as well as an integrated 'Innovation' rating.
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8. In which state is the Tungabhadra Dam, which was in the news recently?
The 19th crest gate of the 71-year-old Tungabhadra dam fell, sending flood warnings across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
A multipurpose dam on the Tungabhadra River, a tributary o
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f the Krishna River, is called Pampa Sagar or Tungabhadra Dam. It is located near the town of Hospet in the Ballari district of Karnataka. When it was completed in 1953, it was a collaborative project between Hyderabad State and the Madras Presidency. Later it was a joint project between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The dam is 49.5 meters high with 33 ridge gates and has a catchment area of 28,000 square kilometers and a storage capacity of 101 TMC. There are two tanks here.
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9. According to recent data, which state leads the country in installed capacity of rooftop solar electricity under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?
PM Modi visited solar panels set up in Gujarat as part of PM Muft Bijli Solar Yojana. The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Solar Yojana provides financial subsidies and easier installation
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to encourage the use of rooftop solar. Each month, households have up to 300 units of electricity available for free. With 4,195 MW of rooftop solar capacity, Gujarat is the leader, followed by Maharashtra (2,487 MW) and Rajasthan (1,269 MW). 13,889 MW of rooftop solar has been installed in India.
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10. In which state is the Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary, which was in the news recently?
In Kerala's Thrissur district, a female elephant recently died after being electrocuted near the Peechi tribal community and nature reserve. 125 square kilometers comprise the Peec
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hi-Vazhani Nature Reserve in Thrissur, which was established in 1958. It is part of the Palapilli-Nelliampathy forests and is located in the catchment area of the Peechi and Vazhani dams. The highest peak in the terrain is Ponmudi, which ranges in altitude from 100 to 914 meters. The sanctuary is home to important trees including teak, unique medicinal plants, tropical trees and more than fifty species of orchids.
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11. What is the name of the latest initiative to promote cruise tourists in India led by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways?
The Cruise Bharat mission was launched in Mumbai, Maharashtra on 30 September 2024 by Union Minister Sarabanand Sonowal. The purpose is to establish India as a leading cruise desti
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nation and a global hub for cruise tourism. The mission will be carried out by the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways with the help of several regulatory bodies. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be set up under the Indian Ports Association for the development of shipping. The mission will take place in three parts between October 1, 2024 and March 31, 2029.
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12. The inaugural 'Ayush Medical Value Travel Summit 2024' was held at which venue?
The theme of the 2024 Ayush Medical Value Travel Summit in Mumbai was 'Global Synergies in Ayush: Transforming Health and Wellness through Medical Value Travel'. The purpose of the
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event is to make India a major global hub for Ayush-based global healthcare. organized by the Ministry of Ayush in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra, Ministry of Tourism and other key partners. The main goal of the summit is to combine modern health care with Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (Ayush). The participants included representatives from Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
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13. Which Ministry has recently released 'Flood Watch India 2.0 App, developed by Central Water Commission (CWC)?
The Union Minister for Jal Shakti has launched version 2.0 of the Central Water Commission (CWC) 'FloodWatch India' mobile app. The app provides real-time flood information and 7-d
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ay forecast to the public in English and Hindi, both in readable and audio format. Users can monitor flood situations across the country with real-time river flow data and get flood forecasts at nearby stations. The application includes advanced technologies such as satellite data analysis and mathematical modeling. Version 2.0 adds 392 additional flood monitoring stations for a total of 592 and provides storage information for 150 major reservoirs to better predict downstream flood situations.
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14. Where was the first supercapacitor manufacturing plant opened in India?
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated India's first supercapacitor manufacturing plant at Keltron, Kannur, Kerala. The plant was developed in collaboration with ISRO and an initia
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l investment of Rs 42 crore. It will boost Kerala's electronics industry and boost sectors like defense and electric vehicles. The facility aims to produce 2,000 supercapacitors per day, meeting global standards. CM Vijayan has announced an additional investment of Rs 1,000 crore to upgrade Keltron and other electronic units, while a master plan of Rs 395 crore has been put in place. The aim is to make Kerala a hub for electronics manufacturing.
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15. What is the name of the Indian Navy sailing ship used in the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition?
INSV Tarini sailed on Navika Sagar Parikrama II launched by Chief of Naval Staff Adm Dinesh K Tripathi on October 2, 2024. This is India's first women's double-handed global cruise
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, showcasing India's naval strength and commitment to women. power of attorney. Launched in 2017, INSV Tarini has covered more than 66,000 nautical miles and participated in several key expeditions. The vessel is equipped with advanced navigation, security and communication systems. The officers have been preparing for this challenging voyage for more than three years under the leadership of Cdr Abhilash Toma (Retd).
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16. According to a recent study, which group of insects in the forests of Assam is threatened by overexploitation of host plants?
Overexploitation of 25 medicinal host plants has affected butterflies in the 'citrus belt' of Assam. Butterflies belong to the family Papilionidae and are found all over the world,
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with the exception of the Arctic. India is home to 77 of the 573 species of otter. Some butterfly species mimic the coloration and patterns of protected butterflies. Threats include illegal cattle ranching, agriculture, tea cultivation, felling of trees and use of pesticides. Butterflies are important environmental indicators whose health reflects the health and diversity of ecosystems.
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17. Researchers at which institution recently developed a method for treating retinal tears and diabetic retinopathy?
Researchers at IIT Madras have discovered a new method of treating retinal tears and diabetic retinopathy by using mild laser-induced convection to improve drug delivery to the ret
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ina. They performed simulations to study different types of processing, focusing on heat and mass transfer. This innovative approach could benefit around 11 million people in India with retinal disorders. Currently, laser-based techniques are used to treat conditions such as retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion.
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18. In which state did the Prime Minister of India launch "Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan"?
The Prime Minister launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan in Jharkhand with an outlay of about Rs 80,000 crore. It aims to develop 63,843 tribal villages benefitin
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g more than 5 million people in 30 states/UTs. The program addresses gaps in social infrastructure, healthcare, education and livelihoods through 25 interventions by 17 ministries. The total expenditure is Rs. 79,156 crore, with Rs. 56,333 crore from the Central Government. It builds on the success of PM-JANMAN, which was launched in 2023 and targets the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG).
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19. Which ministry runs the Prerana scheme which is in the news?
The Union Education Minister recently interacted with students, teachers and parents of PM SHRI schools and graduates of the Prerana programme. Launched in January 2024, the Preran
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a program integrates the Indian principles of education and value-based learning from the NEP 2020. It is a week-long residential program for selected IX students. to XII. a class that combines heritage and innovation.
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20. What is this 'Californium' we have been seeing on the news lately?
Bihar police recently seized 50 grams of californium, a highly radioactive element. Californium is a synthetic, silvery-white metal with atomic number 98, first synthesized in 1950
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at the University of California, Berkeley. It does not occur naturally and is created by bombarding curium with helium ions. It is known for its intense radioactivity. California is valuable but dangerous. It is used in starting nuclear reactors, detecting metal fatigue in airplanes, and in the treatment of some types of cancer. Californian isotopes include Cf-251, the most stable with a half-life of 898 years, and is used in a variety of industrial and scientific applications.
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