1. Nyaya Mitra programme was launched in which year?
[A] 1998
[B] 2002
[C] 2017
[D] 2020
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Correct Answer: C [2017]
Notes:
The Nyaya Mitra (NM) was launched in 2017, to facilitate fast-track disposal of 10-15 years old pending cases in High Courts and Subordinate Courts.
The Union Law Minister recently provided information on state-wise disposal under the programme. The Nyaya Mitras have so far assisted the Courts in disposal of 3495 old cases. 80 Nyaya Mitras will be engaged across the country from 2021-2026.
2. As per Kantar India’s Brand Footprint report, which is the most chosen FMCG brand in India?
[A] Amul
[B] Dabur
[C] Parle
[D] Brittania
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Correct Answer: C [Parle]
Notes:
Parle remained the most chosen Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brand for the tenth year in a row in 2021.
This was revealed in the latest Kantar India’s Brand Footprint 2022 report. It is followed by Amul, Britannia, Clinic Plus, Tata and Ghadi. The report ranked these brands based on Consumer Reach Points (CRPs), based on actual purchases and the frequency of those purchases.
3. Chandler wobble, which was seen in the news, is a phenomenon associated with which field?
[A] Mining of Crypto-currency
[B] Rotation of Planets
[C] Phase of Economic Crisis
[D] Strategy in Chess
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Correct Answer: B [Rotation of Planets]
Notes:
Recently, the Planet Earth took 1.59 milliseconds less than 24 hours to complete one rotation on June 29.
Scientists speculated various possible causes for time difference including ‘Chandler wobble’, a deviation of the planet’s axis of rotation. To compensate for the change, scientists monitoring atomic clocks have used the concept of ‘leap seconds’ to adjust the Universal Coordinated Time.
4. Which milestone was achieved in UPI transactions in July 2022?
[A] 3 billion
[B] 5 billion
[C] 6 billion
[D] 10 billion
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Correct Answer: C [6 billion]
Notes:
Unified Payments Interface (UPI) clocked over 6 billion transactions in July 2022. This was the highest ever by UPI since its inception in 2016.
India’s flagship digital payments platform- UPI reported 6.28 billion transactions amounting to Rs 10.62 trillion. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) operates the platform. The incremental one billion transactions were achieved in a short span of six months.
5. Nancy Pelosi, who landed in Taiwan, is a politician from which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Ukraine
[C] USA
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan amidst rising threats from China over the visit. China warned the US overt his action and the Chinese military also vowed to launch targeted military actions.
As per the US, the visit is one of several Congressional delegations to Taiwan and it does not contradict United States policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 and U.S.-China Joint Communiques.
6. Which state topped the country in utilisation of Agri Funds in the financial year 2021-22?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Punjab
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh ranks first among all states of the country in utilisation of agricultural infrastructure funds.
Union Agriculture and Family Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar presented the award to Andhra Pradesh for the highest utilisation of Agri Funds in the financial year 2021-22.
7. ‘CITES Convention’ which is found in the news, is associated with which field?
[A] Semi-conductor
[B] Wild-life
[C] Public Finance
[D] Anti-terrorism
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Correct Answer: B [Wild-life]
Notes:
Lok Sabha has cleared the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 which implements the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
The amendment provides for better management of protected areas and expansion of number of species protected by the convention. CITES is an international agreement signed between governments in 1973 to ensure international trade in wild animals and plants does not threaten species.
8. Chief Justice Ramana has recommended which justice as his successor?
[A] Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
[B] Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
[C] Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul
[D] Justice S. Abdul Nazeer
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Correct Answer: A [Justice Uday Umesh Lalit]
Notes:
Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana recommended to the government the name of Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as his successor and the 49th Chief Justice of India.
The Chief Justice is retiring on August 26, 2022. As per the details, Justice Lalit will retire on November 8 and Justice DY Chandrachud will be appointed as the 50th Chief Justice of India after him.
9. Mount Fagradalsfjall, which recently had volcanic eruption, is located in which country?
[A] Italy
[B] Philippines
[C] Indonesia
[D] Iceland
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Correct Answer: D [Iceland]
Notes:
Lava and smoke was spewed from Mount Fagradalsfjall, located near the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik.
A volcano erupted for six months in 2021 in the mountain. Geldingadalir volcano erupted in an uninhabited valley near Reykjavik, after days of continuous seismic activity.
10. Which country conducted its largest-ever military exercises around Taiwan?
[A] USA
[B] China
[C] Israel
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: B [China]
Notes:
China fired ballistic missiles and deployed fighter jets and warships as it began its largest-ever military exercises around Taiwan, a show of force
This was commenced as retaliation to the visit of the US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s to the island. Pelosi was the highest-profile US official to visit Taiwan in years. The Taiwanese cabinet said the drills would disrupt 18 international routes passing through its flight information region.