41. Which state/UT generated most number of jobs under the PMEGP scheme in the current fiscal year?
[A] Uttarakhand
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Goa
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
Jammu & Kashmir has generated the most number of jobs among all the states and UTs under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) in the current fiscal year.
The scheme by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is implemented by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). Since 2008, 62,808 jobs were created by 7,851 assisted projects in Jammu & Kashmir.
42. Mark Rutte, who apologised for the country’s historical role in slavery and slave trade, is the Prime Minister of which country?
[A] USA
[B] Canada
[C] Germany
[D] Netherlands
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Correct Answer: D [Netherlands]
Notes:
Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologised for the country’s historical role in slavery and slave trade.
The Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte addressed the invited guests after apologising on behalf of his government for the Netherlands’ historical role in slavery and the slave trade at the National Archives in The Hague.
43. Which state/UT was ranked at the top in the Social Progress Index (SPI)?
[A] Kerala
[B] Puducherry
[C] Goa
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Puducherry]
Notes:
The Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister (EAC-PM) along with Institute for Competitiveness and Social Progress Imperative today released the Social Progress Index (SPI) for States and Districts of India.
Puducherry has the highest SPI score of 65.99 in the country. It was followed by Lakshadweep, and Goa. The top three performing districts are Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, Solan in Himachal Pradesh, and Aizawl in Mizoram.
44. Which state has introduced a new startup policy (2022-27)?
[A] Odisha
[B] Karnataka
[C] Telangana
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Karnataka government has introduced a new startup policy (2022-27), which aims to add around 10000 startups more in the state in the next five years.
The new policy has been framed by the Department of Electronics and IT/BT. As a part of the policy, the state government will launch an INR 100 Cr venture capital fund to support deep-tech startups working in AI&ML, electric vehicle, med-tech, robotics and drones, among others.
45. Which multi-national company has approached NCLAT against Competition Commission of India (CCI) order on unfair business practices?
[A] Meta
[B] Amazon
[C] Google
[D] Hyundai
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Correct Answer: C [Google]
Notes:
Tech giant Google has approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), challenging the Competition Commission of India (CCI) order on unfair business practices in Android mobile device.
The CCI in October slapped a penalty of ₹1,337.76 crore on Google for abusing its dominant position in multiple markets in relation to Android mobile devices. It ordered the internet major to cease and desist from various unfair business practices.
46. 7-year-old Geto Sora, who was seen in the news, plays which sports?
[A] Archery
[B] Squash
[C] Badminton
[D] Chess
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Correct Answer: C [Badminton]
Notes:
India’s budding badminton player Geto Sora recently won Junior International Badminton Championship title in Malaysia.
This is Sora’s second international badminton title in two months. The 7 year old player from Arunachal Pradesh is one of the youngest to clinch international title. Earlier, he won the multinational BTY-Yonex-Singha Championship, Thailand.
47. What is the name of new scheme announced under station redevelopment drive of Ministry of Railways?
[A] Atmarirbhar Bharat Station Scheme
[B] Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
[C] Bharat Rail Station Scheme
[D] Atal Station Scheme
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Correct Answer: B [Amrit Bharat Station Scheme]
Notes:
The Ministry of Railways has formulated a new scheme to modernise over 1,000 small stations over the coming years.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a part of its station redevelopment drive. The key features of the proposed stations include provisions for roof top plazas, longer platforms, ballast-less tracks, and 5G connectivity.
48. As per IMF’s recent Article IV Consultation report, what is the forecast for India’s economic growth in FY24?
[A] 6.1 %
[B] 7.1 %
[C] 8.1 %
[D] 8.5 %
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Correct Answer: A [6.1 %]
Notes:
As per the Article IV Consultation report is based on International Monetary Fund bilateral discussions with the Indian authorities.
As per the report, for India’s economic growth is expected to moderate to 6.1% in FY24 from 6.8% estimated for the current fiscal because of high oil prices, weaker external demand, and tighter financial conditions. IMF cautioned that the emergence of a more contagious coronavirus variant could impact trade and growth further.
49. Which state is set to build a world-class Kayaking-Canoeing Academy?
[A] Assam
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Telangana
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Union Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy RK Singh said, a world-class Kayaking-Canoeing Academy is to be set up at Tehri in Uttarakhand.
He inaugurated the National Championship ‘Tehri Water Sports Cup’ at Tehri Lake. The new sports policy has been implemented in the state, and the government has also announced the re-introduction of the sports quota in jobs.
50. As per the US Census Bureau, what is the projected population of the world on New Year’s Day 2023?
[A] 5.9 billion
[B] 7.9 billion
[C] 9.9 billion
[D] 11.9 billion
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Correct Answer: B [7.9 billion]
Notes:
The US Census Bureau said the world’s population is projected to be at 7.9 billion on New Year’s Day 2023.
This is an increase of 73.7 million since January 2022 and an increase in global population of 0.9 percent over the previous year. The Census Bureau projected that there will be 4.3 births and two deaths globally every second in January 2023.