1. Which Union Ministry released a Draft Report on InDEA 2.0?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and Information and Technology
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Finance
[D] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Electronics and Information and Technology]
Notes:
Ministry of Electronics and Information and Technology (MeitY) has released a draft report on India Digital Ecosystem Architecture 2.0 or the InDEA 2.0.
InDEA 2.0 proposes a model of ‘Federated Digital Identities’, which seeks to optimise the number of digital identities that a citizen needs to have. The draft report is headed by former MeitY secretary J Satyanaraya as Chairman and current secretary Ajay P Sawhney as Co-Chairman.
2. “United for Dignity” Campaign honors the dignity of people who have experienced which disease?
[A] COVID
[B] Leprosy
[C] Cancer
[D] Tuberculosis
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Correct Answer: B [Leprosy]
Notes:
World Leprosy Day (WLD) is observed on the last Sunday of January. In 2022, World Leprosy Day is 30 January.
The “United for Dignity” campaign calls for unity in honoring the dignity of people who have experienced leprosy. WHO Goodwill Ambassador for leprosy elimination launched “Don’t forget leprosy” campaign. In India, Anti-Leprosy Day is observed on 30 January, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
3. ‘Oceans Melting Greenland airborne mission’ is associated with which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Israel
[C] USA
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [USA]
Notes:
NASA’s ‘Oceans Melting Greenland airborne mission’ has found that Greenland’s glaciers that empty into the ocean, such as Apusiaajik Glacier, are at greater risk of rapid ice loss.
It revealed that ice loss from Greenland’s ice sheet contributes more to the global rise of the oceans than any other single source. If all of Greenland’s ice sheet were to melt, global sea levels would rise by about 24 feet (7.4 meters).
4. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Services e-Health Assistance and Teleconsultation (SeHAT)’ initiative?
[A] Defence Ministry
[B] Health and Family Welfare Ministry
[C] Science and Technology Ministry
[D] Electronics and IT Ministry
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Correct Answer: A [Defence Ministry]
Notes:
The Union Defence Ministry had launched the ‘Services e-Health Assistance and Teleconsultation (SeHAT)’ scheme. It aims to provide home delivery of medicines for veterans and serving military personnel.
The scheme was first rolled out in Delhi and the scheme would be extended to more and more stations in the future. It also provides online medical consultation platform to the tri-services personnel and their families.
5. As per the Economic Survey 2021-22, what is the estimated GDP Growth of India in 2022-23?
[A] 9.2-9.7 %
[B] 8.2-8.7 %
[C] 8.0-8.5 %
[D] 10.0 – 10.5 %
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Correct Answer: C [8.0-8.5 %]
Notes:
The Economic Survey 2021-22 has projected the Indian economy to grow at 8.0-8.5 per cent in 2022-23.
A 9.2 per cent expansion for 2021-22 has been outlined by the National Statistical Office (NSO) in its first advance estimates of GDP. This year’s growth comes on a low base year economic output and the expansion of next year would be seen from the recovery levels in economic output.
6. Who is the first male player to win the ‘World Games Athlete of the Year’ award?
[A] Virat Kohli
[B] Pankaj Advani
[C] PR Srejeesh
[D] Arif Khan
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Correct Answer: C [PR Srejeesh]
Notes:
Veteran Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Srejeesh won the prestigious World Games Athlete of the Year for his 2021 performances.
Sreejesh became the first man and second hockey player to win the award, after India Hockey women’s captain Rani, who won the 2019 prize. He played a significant role in the men’s team that claimed a bronze medal in the Tokyo Olympics.
7. ‘Scheme for enhancement of competitiveness of capital goods sector’ is associated with which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Steel
[B] Ministry of Heavy Industries
[C] Ministry of Textiles
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Heavy Industries]
Notes:
Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the second phase of the scheme for enhancement of competitiveness in the capital goods sector.
The scheme was notified with a financial outlay of ₹1,207 crore. It would consist of a budgetary support from the government of ₹975 crore and the rest of ₹232 crore would come through the industry contribution.
8. Which state launched ‘Project Sadbhawana’ to improve Governance?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Assam]
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched “Project Sadbhawana”. It aims to dispose over 4-5 lakh pending files lying in the State secretariat within a year.
A portal will be created where people can inform of their pending files. Along with project Sadbhavana, a Swachhata Abhiyan in Janata Bhawan will also be launched to promote cleanliness in all the departments in the Secretariat.
9. What is the objective of ‘Kavach’ Technology announced for Indian Railways?
[A] Waste Management
[B] Anti- Collision
[C] Burglar Guard
[D] Covid Protocol in Trains
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Correct Answer: B [Anti- Collision]
Notes:
The Union Budget announced that 2,000 km of the rail network will be brought under ‘Kavach’ technology in 2022-23.
Kavach is an indigenously developed anti-collision device (ACD) network. It is SIL4 certified which means there is a probability of a single error in 10,000 years. 400 new Vande Bharat trains will be introduced, and 100 PM Gati Shakti cargo terminals will be built in the next three years.
10. Which Union Ministry released the publication titled ‘Energy statistics India – 2022’?
[A] Ministry Of Statistics And Programme Implementation
[B] Ministry of Power
[C] Ministry of Coal
[D] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry Of Statistics And Programme Implementation]
Notes:
Ministry Of Statistics And Programme Implementation released the 28th edition of the publication, ‘Energy statistics India – 2022’.
It is a repository of statistics on energy resources and highlights India’s commitment and progress made in sustainable energy systems. The publication presents the concepts of production, consumption, trade, energy balance etc. The data is collected from Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.