41. Which ministry will now regulate e-sports?
[A] Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology
[B] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
[C] Ministry of Communications
[D] Both a and b
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports]
Notes:
An amendment to the Allocation of Business (AOB) Rules has been approved by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, placing online gaming under the Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology (MeitY).
42. Where will the Digital India startup hub set up India’s first center of excellence for online gaming?
[A] Shillong
[B] Gangtok
[C] Guwahati
[D] Cherrapunji
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Correct Answer: A [Shillong]
Notes:
Digital India startup hub through software technology parks of India will set up India’s first centre of excellence for online gaming in Shillong by March, said IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on 13 January 2023.
43. What is the Indian government’s budget for the FAME Scheme for the 2023-2024 fiscal year?
[A] Rs 3,000 lakh crores
[B] Rs 5,172 lakh crores
[C] Rs 6,000 lakh crores
[D] Rs 4,500 lakh crores
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Correct Answer: B [Rs 5,172 lakh crores]
Notes:
The Indian government’s top priority from 2023 to 2024 will be green growth. The Indian government budgeted Rs 5,172 lakh crores for the FAME Scheme to eliminate pollution, promote the usage of electric vehicles, and achieve green growth.
44. The budget for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana has been increased by 66% to exceed how many crores?
[A] ₹69,000 cr
[B] ₹97,000 cr
[C] ₹49,000 cr
[D] ₹79,000 cr
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Correct Answer: D [₹79,000 cr]
Notes:
The outlay for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is being enhanced by 66% to over ₹79,000 cr.
45. Who awarded the ATMA Lifetime Achievement Award to Hisashi Takeuchi, MD and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India?
[A] Shenu Agarwal
[B] Sandeep Sangwan
[C] Suresh Narayanan
[D] K.M. Mammen
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Correct Answer: D [K.M. Mammen]
Notes:
MRF Ltd. Chairman and Managing Director K.M. Mammen was presented the ATMA Lifetime Achievement Award by Maruti Suzuki India MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi.
46. What is the name of the country with which the Government of India will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors?
[A] China
[B] Chile
[C] Canada
[D] Cuba
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Correct Answer: B [Chile]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of India and the Government of Chile on 15 February for cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors.
47. What is the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) launching?
[A] A virtual shopping app
[B] A new train route
[C] A mobile game
[D] A food delivery service
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Correct Answer: A [A virtual shopping app]
Notes:
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is going to start the country’s first virtual shopping app soon for its passengers so that passengers can shop during their journey and can also provide the delivery facility for goods ordered at destination stations.
48. Which international ranking does Mumbai get in respect of luxury growth in housing prices?
[A] 27th
[B] 37th
[C] 60th
[D] 10th
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Correct Answer: B [37th]
Notes:
Mumbai jumps to 37th place globally in price growth in luxury housing.
49. Who was appointed as interim chairman of LIC for three months by the government?
[A] MR Kumar
[B] BC Patnaik
[C] Siddhartha Mohanty
[D] Ipe Mini
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Correct Answer: C [Siddhartha Mohanty]
Notes:
The government has appointed Siddhartha Mohanty as the interim chairman of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for three months.
50. Which of the following companies has become the first overseas company to start a mega-mall project in Kashmir?
[A] Emaar
[B] Amazon
[C] Walmart
[D] Microsoft
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Correct Answer: A [Emaar]
Notes:
Emaar, a Dubai-based real estate developer, has become the first foreign company to invest in a mega-mall spread over one million square feet in Srinagar.
