31. Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana, recently seen in the news, is an initiative of which state?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Haryana
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Sandeep Kaur, Director of the Women’s Welfare Department, announces a significant increase in grants for the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana. In response to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directive, the grant per beneficiary will rise from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 annually starting April. The initiative, addressing challenges faced by girls in Uttar Pradesh, aims to enhance their well-being from birth through their educational journey.
32. Which organisation has recently conducted the BSE EXPO-2024?
[A] Broadcast Engineering Society
[B] Securities and Exchange Board of India
[C] Ministry of Economic Affairs
[D] Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
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Correct Answer: A [Broadcast Engineering Society]
Notes:
The Broadcast Engineering Society (India) hosted the BSE EXPO-2024, the 28th International Conference and Exhibition on Broadcast and Media Technology in New Delhi. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur will be the chief guest, along with his deputy Dr L Murugan.
33. Where was the 11th International Puppet Festival inaugurated?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Chandigarh
[C] Bhopal
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: B [Chandigarh]
Notes:
The 11th International Puppet Festival was inaugurated at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on February 17, 2024. The festival’s inauguration was presided over by the Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh, Banwarilal Purohit, along with Rajeev Verma, Adviser to the Administrator. The festival runs from February 17–21, 2024 and includes special morning shows for students and evening shows for the general public. The festival also features a puppet exhibition that includes live demonstrations of puppet making.
34. Which of the following litterateurs have been named the recipients of the 58th Jnanpith Award?
[A] Kiran Desai and Arvind Adiga
[B] Kedarnath singh and Vikram Seth
[C] Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
[D] Vikram Seth and Arvind Adiga
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Correct Answer: C [Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya]
Notes:
Renowned Urdu poet Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya have been announced as the recipients of the 58th Jnanpith Award by the Jnanpith selection committee. This prestigious award is recognition of their significant contributions to literature. In 2022, the award was conferred upon Goan writer Damodar Mauzo, adding to the distinguished list of laureates. The Jnanpith Award, established in 1961, is one of the highest literary honors in India, celebrating outstanding writers in various Indian languages.
35. Nagi Bird Festival, recently seen in the news, is associated with which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Bihar]
Notes:
The Nagi Bird Festival is associated with the state of Bihar. The Bihar government’s Forest and Environment department hosts the three-day festival in Jamui, the district’s Nagi bird sanctuary. The festival’s primary objective is to educate people on migratory birds and their habitats, and to promote bird conservation.
36. What is ‘ANUVADINI’, recently mentioned in the news?
[A] Satellite
[B] Tribal language
[C] AI tool
[D] Tribal festival
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Correct Answer: C [AI tool]
Notes:
‘Anuvadini’ is an AI-driven multilingual translation app designed in-house, enabling rapid conversion of English content into various languages via machine learning, supplemented by expert reviews. In the last two years, it has translated numerous textbooks for Ekumbh, an online platform. The initiative also offers 12 regional language choices for national entrance exams, showcasing substantial progress in the realm of AI-based language translation.
37. Recently, which country conducted a Direct-Ascent Anti-Satellite (DA-ASAT) test by destroying an old satellite (Tselina-D SIGINT satellite)?
[A] India
[B] Russia
[C] China
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: B [Russia ]
Notes:
Russia recently conducted a Direct-Ascent Anti-Satellite (DA-ASAT) test, destroying the Tselina-D SIGINT satellite (Kosmos-1408). The U.S. criticized the test due to the significant debris it generated in low Earth orbit, posing a threat to the International Space Station. Russia has possessed ASAT capabilities since 1968. Anti-satellite weapons are designed to disable operational satellites, and China, India, Russia, and the United States have demonstrated successful ASAT capabilities.
38. PM Vishwakarma Yojana, recently seen in the news, is launched by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying
[D] Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises
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Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises ]
Notes:
The ‘PM Vishwakarma Yojana’ by the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises offers artisans and craftsmen affordable loans, skill training, modern equipment, and promotes digital transactions. With a budget of Rs 13,000 crore, the scheme covers 18 businesses and is set to run for five years until the financial year 2027-28, aiming to boost the growth and development of the micro, small, and medium enterprises sector.
39. Recently, which one of the following state has launched an Urban Sanitation Policy?
[A] Odisha
[B] Chattisgarh
[C] Bihar
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Notes:
The Odisha government has launched the ‘Odisha Inclusive Urban Sanitation Policy 2024′ to enhance sanitation services, emphasizing a circular economy, community partnership, and disaster resilience. Issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department, it aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 6.2, reflecting the state’s commitment to improving citizens’ access to sanitation infrastructure. The policy is part of Odisha’s broader Swachh Odisha, Sustha Odisha movement, focusing on urban sanitation initiatives to enhance infrastructure and service delivery.
40. Recently, which cricketer made fastest 10000 runs in T20?
[A] Rohit Sharma
[B] Babar Azam
[C] Travis Head
[D] Rishabh Pant
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Correct Answer: B [Babar Azam]
Notes:
Babar Azam, former Pakistan captain, set a historic record as the fastest batter to score 10,000 runs in T20 cricket during a Karachi Kings vs. Peshawar Zalmi match in PSL 2024. This remarkable feat makes him the 13th player to achieve this milestone, adding another accolade to his illustrious career.