1. What is the theme of the ‘Summit on “Global Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs in India”?
[A] Sustainability and Circularity
[B] Sustainability and Fertility
[C] Sustainability and Chemicals
[D] Sustainability and Manufacturing
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Correct Answer: A [Sustainability and Circularity]
Notes:
The 3rd edition of the Summit on “Global Chemicals and Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs in India” was held recently.
Themed “Sustainability and Circularity,” the summit was organized jointly by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
2. What is the name of the motorsport championship for electric cars?
[A] Formula 2
[B] Formula E
[C] EC Formula
[D] EC Racing
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Correct Answer: B [Formula E]
Notes:
The single-seater motorsport championship for electric cars is called as ‘Formula E’. Jake Dennis became the first British driver to win the all-electric Formula E world championship when he finished second for Avalanche Andretti in the London E-prix.
Formula E’s first season was in 2014-15 and Dennis is the eighth driver to take the title with France’s Jean-Eric Vergne the only double champion.
3. Which country has won the Spanish Federation hockey tournament?
[A] Spain
[B] India
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
The Indian women’s hockey team defeated the hosts Spain 3-0 and win the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation – International Tournament.
Vandana Katariya (22nd minute), Monika (48th) and Udita (58th) were the goal scorers as India remained unbeaten in the tournament.
4. Which country has unveiled its first nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] Ukraine
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: D [USA]
Notes:
The first nuclear reactor in seven years has recently entered service in Georgia in the United States. At its full output of 1,100 megawatts of electricity, Unit 3 can power 500,000 homes and businesses.
The unit which is now in commercial operation, entered seven years late and USD 17 billion over budget. A number of other utilities in Georgia, Florida and Alabama are receiving the electricity, in addition to the 2.7 million customers.
5. Which Union Ministry publishes the ‘Yojana Classics’?
[A] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[B] Ministry of Communication
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Art and Culture
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]
Notes:
India’s top publishing house, Publications Division, has introduced ‘Yojana Classics’ a collection centered on diverse thematic subjects. It functions under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The series is compiled from carefully selected works published in Yojana, the renowned monthly publication by Publications Division since 1957.
6. ‘Unmesha’ and ‘Utkarsh’ festivals were inaugurated in which state/UT?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Goa
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, is scheduled to visit Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, to inaugurate two events: the ‘Unmesha’ International Literature Festival and the ‘Utkarsh’ Festival of Folk and Tribal Performing Arts.
These events are organized by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with Sahitya Akademi and Sangeet Natak Akademi, respectively.
7. Which city has deployed ‘AI-powered smart pedestrian crossing system’?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Dubai
[C] Paris
[D] Rome
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Correct Answer: B [Dubai]
Notes:
In collaboration with Derq, Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) has successfully deployed 14 AI-based intelligent pedestrian crossing systems.
The newly implemented system utilizes AI algorithms specially designed to identify and monitor vehicles and other road users as they approach the pedestrian crosswalk.
8. What is the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on full face value of online gaming?
[A] 5%
[B] 12%
[C] 18%
[D] 28%
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Correct Answer: D [28%]
Notes:
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 51st meeting held recently, decided to stick to its earlier decision to impose a 28 per cent tax on the full-face value of the bets placed on online gaming, casinos and horse-trading.
The council said a 28 per cent GST would apply from October 1.
9. Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill, 2023 aims to replace which act?
[A] Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRB) Act, 1867
[B] Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act, 1867
[C] Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRB) Act, 1992
[D] Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act, 1992
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Correct Answer: B [Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act, 1867]
Notes:
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur introduced the Press and Registration of Periodicals (PRP) Bill, 2023 in the Rajya Sabha.
The bill aims to replace the current Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act, 1867, which regulates the registration of the print and publishing industry in India.
10. Which country signed the Communication Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement (CIS-MOA) with the U.S.?
[A] Russia
[B] Pakistan
[C] China
[D] Papua New Guinea
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Correct Answer: B [Pakistan]
Notes:
Pakistan’s Cabinet has approved the signing of a new security pact with the U.S., a move that indicates a fresh start in defence cooperation after years of distrust between the two nations and may open avenues for Islamabad to get military hardware from Washington.
Through a circulation summary, the Cabinet gave its seal of approval to sign the Communication Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement, known as the CIS-MOA, between Pakistan and the U.S.