1. Which Ministry is associated with the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’?
[A] Union Culture Ministry
[B] Union Defence Ministry
[C] Union Science and Technology Ministry
[D] Union Rural Development Ministry
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Correct Answer: A [Union Culture Ministry]
Notes:
Union Home Minister is set to inaugurate a distinctive program called ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ as a significant component of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
This initiative falls under the National Mission on Cultural Mapping and is spearheaded by the Ministry of Culture. The main objective of the project is to culturally map India’s 6.5 lakh villages, spanning 29 states and 7 union territories, on a comprehensive virtual platform.
2. Which Union Ministry is associated with Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of MSME
[D] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]
Notes:
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 was passed recently by the Lok Sabha. It aims to boost ease of doing business and living in India.
It aims to redefine regulations in the country by decriminalizing minor offenses under 42 Acts, thereby reducing compliance. The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry presented the proposed legislation in Parliament in December of the previous year.
3. Which institution has released the guidelines on Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF)?
[A] RBI
[B] SEBI
[C] Finance Ministry
[D] BSE
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Correct Answer: B [SEBI]
Notes:
The capital markets regulator – SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has released the guidelines for the Corporate Debt Market Development Fund (CDMDF).
The fund’s purpose is to serve as a backstop facility, facilitating the purchase of investment-grade corporate debt securities during times of market stress, thereby boosting confidence among participants in the corporate debt market.
4. Where are the remains of Nero’s Theatre recently discovered?
[A] Italy
[B] France
[C] Germany
[D] Hungary
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Correct Answer: A [Italy]
Notes:
In Rome, Italy, archaeologists have recently discovered the remains of Nero’s Theatre which is an ancient imperial theatre mentioned in historical texts.
The theatre was previously undiscovered and not has been located beneath the garden of a forthcoming Four Seasons hotel, positioned just a short distance from the Vatican.
5. India recently signed a MoU with which country to collaborate on the sharing of INDIA STACK?
[A] Papua New Guinea
[B] Malta
[C] Laos
[D] Thailand
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Correct Answer: A [Papua New Guinea]
Notes:
India and Papua New Guinea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the sharing of INDIA STACK.
It was signed between the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) of the Papua New Guinea and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India.
6. Which institution released a report titled ‘Scorching divide’: How extreme heat inflames gender inequalities in health and income?
[A] WHO
[B] FAO
[C] Oxfam International
[D] Arsht–Rockefeller Foundation
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Correct Answer: D [Arsht–Rockefeller Foundation]
Notes:
Scorching divide: How extreme heat inflames gender inequalities in health and income report was released recently by the Arsht–Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center (Arsht-Rock).
The report has cautioned that in hot years, extreme temperatures could lead to the deaths of approximately 204,000 women each year in India, Nigeria, and the United States combined by 2050.
7. As per recent Home Ministry data, which state recorded the most number of missing girls between 2019 and 2021?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Manipur
[D] Uttarakhand
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Over 13.13 lakh girls and women went missing in the country between 2019 and 2021, with Madhya Pradesh reporting the highest cases at nearly two lakhs, followed by West Bengal.
The data, which was presented by the Union Ministry of Home Ministry (MHA), revealed that 10,61,648 women above 18 years and 2,51,430 girls below that age went missing between 2019 and 2021 across the country. The data was compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau.
8. 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.
9. Which Indian city is to play host to the ‘MotoGP Bharat race’?
[A] Greater Noida
[B] Pune
[C] Mysuru
[D] Panjim
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Correct Answer: A [Greater Noida]
Notes:
The Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida is set to host India’s inaugural MotoGP Bharat race, making it the 31st country to host a motorcycle grand prix.
Despite having previously held Formula 1 races, this will mark the first time India hosts the premier motorcycle race.
10. Which Union Ministry has invited applications for National Metallurgist Awards (NMA) 2023?
[A] Ministry of Steel
[B] Ministry of Coal
[C] Ministry of Power
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Steel]
Notes:
The Ministry of Steel has invited applications from Indian nationals belonging to the Industry and Research and Academia for the National Metallurgist Awards (NMA) 2023. Interested individuals may submit their applications through the online web portal.
The awards will be presented in four categories — Lifetime Achievement Award, National Metallurgist Award, Young Metallurgist Award and Environment and Metal Science Award for Research and Development in the Iron and Steel Sector.