National Current Affairs Questions and Answers (7)
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1. Which state/UT is the Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary located in?
The smaller Idu Mishmi tribe lives in Tibet and Arunachal Pradesh as part of the larger Mishmi tribe. Due to worries over access to the forest, the Idu Mishmi people are currently ReadMore opposed to the National Tiger Conservation Authority's proposal to notify Dibang Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh as a tiger reserve. Less

2. The '3D-printed Dhawan II engine' was created by which organization?
Private space vehicle developer Skyroot Aerospace, based in Telangana, created the 3D-printed Dhawan II engine. Recently, it was fired in test fire for a record-breaking 200 second ReadMore s. By year's end, Skyroot hopes to launch its first satellite into orbit, anticipating that the upgraded Vikram II rocket would be ready for launch by then. Less

3. How many Indian human genomes will be sequenced as part of the Genome India Project?
The Central Government's Genome India Project entails the sequencing of 10,000 Indian human genomes and the creation of a database. Nearly 7,000 genomes have been sequenced by the ReadMore Department of Biotechnology, and 3,000 of these are already accessible to the general public. Less

4. Which state/UT is associated with the centuries-old traditional craft known as Namda?
A namda rug is one that is created from felted wool. This Jammu and Kashmiri ritual dating back centuries is on the verge of extinction. Namda is produced in phases and calls for ReadMore expert craftsmanship that has been handed down through the years. Less

5. Which state/UT established the "Directorate of Paribar" to enhance communication with its citizens both domestically and abroad?
The state cabinet recently gave its approval for the Directorate of Odisha Paribar to be established. It will serve as an all-encompassing point of contact and support for Odias li ReadMore ving abroad and in other regions of India. To improve connections with Pravasi Odias domestically and abroad, the Directorate of Odisha Parivar would be housed within the Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture. Less

6. 'Siksha Setu Asom Portal App' released in which state?
The Assam government just released the Siksha Setu Asom Portal App. Information about schools, students, teachers, and other topics will be gathered using this application. The po ReadMore rtal has been launched to collect all information on schools, including that of the staff and students. Less

7. When is observed "National Panchayati Raj Day"?
Every year on April 24, people commemorate "National Panchayati Raj Day." National Panchayati Raj Day is being observed in Madhya Pradesh as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - Samaa ReadMore veshi Vikaas (Inclusive Development) by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the state government of Madhya Pradesh. Less

8. 'National Initiative for Promotion of Upskilling of Nirman Workers' was started by which Union Ministry?
Under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the National Initiative for Promoti ReadMore on of Upskilling of Nirman Workers (NIPUN). Through new skill-building and upskilling programs, it seeks to teach more than 1 lakh construction workers and give them employment prospects both domestically and overseas. In Hyderabad, the project recently began. Less

9. What iteration of the UDAN program was introduced in 2023?
The fifth phase of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) has begun, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation. It aspires to establish last mile ReadMore connectivity and further improve connectivity to rural and regional areas of the nation. Category-2 (20–80 seats) and Category-3 (>80 seats) are the main emphasis of this cycle of UDAN. Less

10. What percentage of water bodies, according to the first Census of Water Bodies, are located in rural areas?
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has conducted the first-ever census of water bodies across the country, which is unprecedented in the history of the nation. According to the census, th ReadMore ere are 24.24 lakh water bodies in the nation, of which 97.1% are in rural areas and only 2.9% are in urban ones. West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Assam are the top 5 States in terms of the quantity of water bodies. Less

11. What is the name of the legal status that gives same-sex couples particular rights and obligations?
A "civil union" is the legal status that accords same-sex partners with certain rights and obligations typically granted to married couples. These civil unions would come with adva ReadMore ntages including inheritance rights and spouse employment benefits, which are typically granted to married couples. A Supreme Court panel of five judges, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, recently started hearing a number of petitions requesting the legal recognition of same-sex marriage. Less

12. The Regional Pollution Response Exercise 'RPREX-2023' was started by which military force?
The Indian Coast Guard has began RPREX-2023, the Regional Pollution Response Exercise. The ability of the oil exploration corporations to manage oil spills and marine contaminatio ReadMore n will be evaluated. Less

13. Which state primarily celebrates the spring harvest festival known as Baisakhi (Vaisakhi)?
The spring harvest festival of Baisakhi is largely observed in northern India. It is the beginning of the Vaisakh month. Every year in April, the spring festival of Vaisakhi takes ReadMore place. It is a day set aside to commemorate 1699, the year Sikhism as a religion first emerged. Even before it gained such significance for Sikhs, Vaisakhi has long been a harvest celebration in Punjab. Less

14. What Union Ministry's "Training Program on Legislative Drafting" is related with?
Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, will launch the training program for drafting laws. The Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE) and the Institute ReadMore of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (ICPS) collaborated to organize the program. Less

15. Which Union Ministry made the announcement on the Model Prisons Act's 2023 completion?
The Model Prisons Act, 2023 has recently been finalized, according to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The current Act does not provide any provisions for prisoner reform or reh ReadMore abilitation. The new law is anticipated to work as a blueprint for state acceptance in each of their separate jurisdictions. Less

16. Which state recently held the dedication ceremony for the late Nathuram Mirdha's statue?
In Merta City, Nagaur, Rajasthan, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar erected a statue honoring the late Nathuram Mirdha, a well-known farmer's leader and former member of parliament. ReadMore Six times elected to the Lok Sabha, Nathuram Mirdha also held the position of Union Minister in the years 1979–1980 and 1989–1990. Less

17. Which industry is Pasang Dawa Sherpa involved with, as shown in the news?
Recently, Pasang Dawa Sherpa completed his 26th ascent of Mount Everest, making him the second person in history to do so. This record was previously set by Kami Rita Sherpa, a Nep ReadMore alese tour guide. After finishing his first successful ascent in 1998, he set his record. Less

18. Where will the 23rd National Logistics Management Seminar, LOGISEM, be held?
The 23rd National Logistics Management Seminar, or LOGISEM, was recently held. Leverage Emerging Global Supply Chain to Enhance Logistics Capabilities While Absorbing Disruptions" ReadMore served as the organizing topic. Future prospects of the domestic aviation industry, current developments in supply chain management and storage, and government procurement activities through GeM were also topics of debate. Less

19. What is the term for the action taken against an enemy without using a direct conventional military action in defense?
Non-kinetic warfare, commonly referred to as contactless warfare, is the use of conventional military force against an enemy without engaging them directly. The idea of non-kineti ReadMore c warfare, according to Rajnath Singh, has brought attention to the necessity for cutting-edge technologies in the defense industry. Less

20. Which state/UT is Kishtwar High Altitude National Park located in?
In Jammu and Kashmir, there is a park called Kishtwar High Altitude National Park. Snow leopards have lately been spotted in this national park, according to a camera trap. This s ReadMore anctuary, which offers a natural habitat to a variety of mammal and bird species, has an elevation range of 1700 to 4800 meters. Less

21. What is the Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware's budget outlay?
The Union Cabinet has authorized the Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware. The total cost of this program is Rs. 17,000 crore. The PLI scheme includes all-in-one ReadMore PCs, servers, laptops, tablets, and ultra-small form factor devices. Less

22. How many days would it take to complete a merger and acquisition (M&A) under the new regulations for startups and MSMEs?
The guidelines governing the approval of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) of startups and MSMEs have recently undergone revisions by the Central Government. According to an announc ReadMore ement from the Corporate Affairs Ministry (MCA), the new guidelines are intended to streamline the M&A process so that permission can be obtained in as little as 15 to 60 days. Less

23. 'City Beauty Competition Portal' was introduced by which Union Ministry?
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs created the City Beauty Competition webpage to promote and honor the initiatives taken by cities and wards to develop lovely and welcoming ReadMore public places. The five main pillars of accessibility, amenities, activities, aesthetics, and environment would be used to judge the wards and public areas in cities as part of the competition. Less

24. Which regulatory body in India oversees civil aviation security?
The 37th rising day was recently observed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation. In India, it is in charge of regulating civil aviation security. On the proposal of the Pande Committee, ReadMore which was established following the hijacking of the Indian Airlines flight in 1976, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security was first established as a Cell under the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in January 1978. Less

25. What year did the 'IFRS 17' financial reporting standard go into effect?
The International Accounting Standards Board published the IFRS 17 in 2017, which is a global financial reporting standard. It started working on January 1, 2023. In terms of acco ReadMore unting for insurance contracts, it will supersede IFRS 4. As long as IFRS 9 is also applied, the earlier application is acceptable. Less

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