1. Which state is the top sugar producer of India in 2021-22?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Maharashtra has overtaken Uttar Pradesh (UP) to regain its position as India’s top sugar producer, in the year 2021-22, after five-year gap.
The state’s output for the 2021-22 crushing year-October-September- stood at 138 lakh tonnes (lt). That is highest ever beating the previous 107.21 lakh tonnes of 2018-19. Maharashtra is followed by Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka.
2. The ‘West Nile fever’ was first detected in 1937 in which country?
[A] India
[B] Uganda
[C] Syria
[D] Israel
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Correct Answer: B [Uganda]
Notes:
West Nile fever was first detected in 1937 in Uganda. The vector-borne infection is spread by the Culex species of mosquitoes. The fever was first detected in Kerala in 2011.
A 47-year-old man died due to West Nile fever in Kerala’s Thrissur district. It is the first fatality in the state caused by the disease in the last three years.
3. As per the RBI Annual Report, what is the trend of total number of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in 2021-22, compared to previous year?
[A] Increased
[B] Decreased
[C] Remained Same
[D] Not Calculated
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Correct Answer: A [Increased]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the RBI Annual Report 2021-22. As per the report, the total number of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) of all denominations detected in the banking sector increased to 2,30,971 pieces.
There was an increase of 16.4 per cent, 16.5 per cent, 11.7 per cent, 101.9 per cent and 54.6 per cent in the counterfeit notes detected in the denominations of Rs 10, Rs 20, Rs 200, Rs 500 and Rs 2,000, respectively. The total expenditure on security printing during 2021-2022 was ₹4,984.8 crore as against ₹4,012.1 crore in the previous year.
4. What is the ‘Global Mercy’ which was seen in the news recently?
[A] Non- Profit Organisation
[B] Civilian hospital ship
[C] Anti-satellite Missile
[D] Covid-19 Vaccine
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Correct Answer: B [Civilian hospital ship]
Notes:
The Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, made its debut in Africa in the port of Dakar, the capital city of Senegal.
It is scheduled to stay in Senegal for four weeks to train health professionals before returning in 2023 to provide surgical care for the poor. The giant ship measures 174 meters long and 28.6 meters wide and it comprises of 12 decks.
5. Which state/UT hosted the India’s first Lavender Festival?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Nagaland
[C] Jammu and Kashmir
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Lavender Festival, the first-of-its kind in India, in Bhaderwah, Jammu and Kashmir.
Bhaderwah in Doda district is the birthplace of the purple revolution and it is known for lavender cultivation in terms of land and climate. CSIR-Aroma Mission, under the Ministry of Science & Technology, aims to develop aroma-related science and technology to reach farmers, industry, and society.
6. Which state/UT launched e-stamping facility after abolishing physical stamp papers of all denominations?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Punjab
[C] Haryana
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Punjab]
Notes:
Punjab government has recently launched e-stamping facility after abolishing physical stamp papers of all denominations.
The move aims to bring efficiency and is expected to save Rs 35 crore annually. Stamp papers of any denomination can be obtained only through e-stamp from stamp vendor or from banks authorised by the state government. The facility has been started with the assistance of National e-Governance Services Limited.
7. Which country is the host of the ‘GLOBSEC 2022 Forum’?
[A] USA
[B] Slovakia
[C] Australia
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [Slovakia]
Notes:
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is on a five day visit to Slovakia and the Czech Republic. He is set to attend the GLOBSEC 2022 Forum in Slovakia and speak on the topic ‘Taking Friendship to the Next Level: Allies in the Indo-Pacific Region’.
He is scheduled to meet Minister of European and International Affairs of Austria Alexander Schallenberg on the sidelines of the GLOBSEC 2022 Forum. The Czech Republic will be taking over the EU Presidency from next month.
8. India signed MoUs on visa-free regime for Diplomatic and Official passport holders and Youth Matters, with which country?
[A] Portugal
[B] Japan
[C] Turkey
[D] Senegal
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Correct Answer: D [Senegal]
Notes:
India’s Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu is on a three-nation tour, reached Senegal, a West African country.
India signed three MoUs with the country on 1) visa-free regime for Diplomatic and Official passport holders; 2)renewal of Cultural Exchange Progarmme (CEP) for the period 2022-26 and 3) bilateral cooperation in youth matters.
9. ‘eSanjeevani’ telemedicine service has been integrated with which scheme?
[A] Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
[B] Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
[C] Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana
[D] Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Yojana
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Correct Answer: A [Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission]
Notes:
The National Health Authority (NHA) said that the ‘eSanjeevani’ telemedicine service has been integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
This integration allows the existing eSanjeevani users to create their Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) and use it to link and manage their existing health records. The users can also share their health records with doctors on eSanjeevani.
10. Who is the winner of the French Open tennis Women’s Singles 2022 Title?
[A] Ashleigh Barty
[B] Iga Swiatek
[C] Maria Sakkari
[D] Naomi Osaka
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Correct Answer: B [Iga Swiatek]
Notes:
World Number One Iga Swiatek of Poland won the French Open 2022 Women’s Singles Title by beating US teenager Coco Gauf
The 21-year ols clinched her second title in three years in straight sets 6-1, 6-3 over Gauff. She is the youngest player ranked in the top ten. Iga was the 2020 French Open champion and is the first player representing Poland to win a Grand Slam singles title.