31. Which neighbouring country of India recently passed its first Citizenship Amendment Bill?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Nepal
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Nepal]
Notes:
Nepal’s Parliament passed the country’s first Citizenship Amendment Bill, which was under discussion for more than two years.
The bill has been tabled in parliament to amend the Nepal Citizenship Act 2006 and make provisions for providing citizenship as directed by the Constitution.
32. India recently signed a MoU with which country for participation in the e-VBAB (e-VidyaBharati and e-AarogyaBharati) network project?
[A] Mauritius
[B] Madagascar
[C] Malta
[D] Ghana
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Correct Answer: B [Madagascar]
Notes:
An MoU was signed between the Madagascar government and Telecommunications Consultants India Limited [TCIL] for participation in the e-VBAB (e-VidyaBharati and e-AarogyaBharati) network project.
With this MOU, different online degree and diploma courses will be offered to Malagasy citizens, free of cost by India.
33. What is Dunagiri, which was recently launched by the Union Defence Minister?
[A] Stealth frigate
[B] Anti-ship Missile
[C] Inter-continental Ballistic Missile
[D] Submarine
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Correct Answer: A [Stealth frigate]
Notes:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the P17A stealth frigate Dunagiri, named after a mountain range in Uttarakhand.
It was built by PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers. P17A ships are guided-missile frigates and Dunagiri is the fourth P17A ship. The first two ships of the P17A Project were launched in 2019 and 2020. The third ship ‘Udaygiri’, was recently launched in Mumbai.
34. In July 2022, which milestone was achieved by India in Covid Vaccination?
[A] 50 million
[B] 1 billion
[C] 2 billion
[D] 2.5 billion
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Correct Answer: C [2 billion]
Notes:
India reported 2 billion cumulative Covid-19 vaccinations, surpassing the global milestone in the fight against pandemic.
India has now achieved a record 97 per cent first-dose coverage, while 90 per cent of its adult population has received both doses of the vaccine. 74% of vaccination centres have been set up in rural India and 71% of the coverage has been reported from rural areas, while 51.1% of recipients are women.
35. Which country recently passed ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ ?
[A] USA
[B] New Zealand
[C] Italy
[D] Finland
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
The US House of Representatives passed a bill to protect marriage equality. It is also feared that the Supreme Court could roll back the recognition of same-sex marriage.
The legislation ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ was passed as 47 Republicans joined all Democrats in supporting the measure. The bill will now go to the Senate for a vote.
36. What is the minimum capital adequacy ratio (CAR) for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs), as per RBI’s recent notification?
[A] 8 %
[B] 9%
[C] 12%
[D] 15%
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Correct Answer: C [12%]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India has hiked the minimum capital adequacy ratio (CAR) for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) to 12 per cent from the earlier ratio of 9 per cent.
The requirement is applied for Tier 1 banks, with deposits above Rs 100 crore. RBI has also provided a path till March 2026 to meet revised CAR norm in phases, for UCBs that don’t meet it currently. This is based on recommendations of a panel headed by N S Vishwanathan, former Deputy Governor.
37. Which Indian public sector bank has launched the ‘WhatsApp banking service’?
[A] Canara Bank
[B] Indian Bank
[C] State Bank of India
[D] Punjab National Bank
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Correct Answer: C [State Bank of India]
Notes:
India’s largest public sector lender, State Bank of India (SBI), announced the launch of its WhatsApp Banking services
Customers of SBI may use WhatsApp to access banking services from the lender. Users can check your account balance and get Mini Statement. Through the platform, the State Bank of India also offers WhatsApp-based services to customers with credit cards.
38. When is the ‘World Chess Day’ celebrated every year?
[A] July 20
[B] July 22
[C] July 24
[D] July 26
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Correct Answer: A [July 20]
Notes:
World Chess Day is observed on 20 July every year. It is also known as International Chess Day. On the same day in 1924, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) was founded in Paris.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proposed the idea of celebrating the day in 1966.
39. Who are the beneficiaries of ‘Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana’?
[A] School Students
[B] Senior Citizens
[C] Below-Poverty-Line Women
[D] MSMEs
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Correct Answer: B [Senior Citizens]
Notes:
Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana was launched on July 21, 2017. The scheme recently completed five years since its launch.
Under the scheme, senior citizens above the age of 60 can make a lump sum investment and can monthly or a yearly pension. PMVVY has been extended up to 31st March, 2023. The amendment in 2020 allowed an assured rate of return of 7.40 % per annum for the year 2020-21 per annum and thereafter to be reset every year.
40. ‘E-AMRIT mobile application’, which was recently launched, is associated with which sector?
[A] Electric mobility
[B] Sports
[C] Millet Cultivation
[D] Women Empowerment
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Correct Answer: A [Electric mobility]
Notes:
NITI Aayog launched E-AMRIT (Accelerated e-Mobility Revolution for India’s Transportation) mobile application to raise awareness on electric mobility, in collaboration with UK.
It also launched a report on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Reuse and Recycling Market in India. NITI Aayog has been collaborating with the UK Government in the areas of e-vehicles, charging infrastructure and battery storage.
