1. As per the recent NSO Update (June 2022), what is the GDP growth estimate of India in 2021-22?
[A] 8.5 per cent
[B] 8.7 per cent
[C] 8.9 per cent
[D] 9.2 per cent
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Correct Answer: B [8.7 per cent]
Notes:
National Statistical Office (NSO) marginally slashed its year-on-year gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 8.7 per cent, down from 8.9 per cent estimated in February.
The fourth quarter (January-March period of 2021-22) GDP growth was recorded at 4.1 per cent. The economy witnessed a 6.6 per cent contraction in 2020-21. The latest GDP growth estimate is lower than the second advance estimate of 8.9 per cent (released in February) and first advance estimate of 9.2 per cent (released in January).
2. Which state has decided to conduct a caste-based census named ‘Jaati Aadharit Ganana’?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: A [Bihar]
Notes:
Bihar state government is set to conduct a caste-based census in the state. The decision was taken at an all-party meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
The exercise would be called Jaati Aadharit Ganana and the state government will publish the data related to the census through advertisements in newspapers. The aim of this exercise is to carry out developmental work for people who are deprived.
3. In which year, Telangana was carved out of erstwhile unified Andhra Pradesh?
[A] 2012
[B] 2014
[C] 2016
[D] 2017
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Correct Answer: B [2014]
Notes:
Telangana was carved out of erstwhile unified Andhra Pradesh on June 2, 2014 as India’s 29th state. At present, it is the 28th state as Jammu and Kashmir was made a Union Territory in 2019.
The Centre for the first time organised Telangana Formation Day celebrations in Delhi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah was the chief guest. The victory of the Telangana Movement forced the bifurcation of then Andhra Pradesh.
4. India hosted the ‘Industry Transition Dialogue’ with which country?
[A] Finland
[B] Australia
[C] Sweden
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [Sweden]
Notes:
Industry Transition Dialogue was hosted by India and Sweden in Stockholm. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed the summit.
The event was organised as a part of India and Sweden’s joint initiative called Leadership for Industry Transition (LeadIT). The Minister said that the developed countries must take lead in the global transition towards net zero and low carbon industry transition.
5. 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.
6. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami won the bypoll from which constituency?
[A] Champawat
[B] Khatima
[C] Gangotri
[D] Yamunotri
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Correct Answer: A [Champawat]
Notes:
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami won from the Champawat bypoll by a margin of over 55,000 votes.
He had earlier lost from Khatima assembly constituency in the Uttarakhand Assembly Polls 2022 even though BJP won a clear majority in the state. This was a crucial victory for the Chief Minister to win the bypoll to retain the Chief Minister post.
7. The Indian Air Force (IAF) signed an MoU with which state/UT to set up Indian Air Force Heritage Centre?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Kerala
[C] Chandigarh
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: C [Chandigarh]
Notes:
The Chandigarh UT Administration and the Indian Air Force (IAF) signed an MoU on the Indian Air Force Heritage Centre.
The centre will have simulators, decommissioned aircraft, aero engines and other IAF artefacts. The centre will also include virtual reality and AI technology. The Heritage Centre will be informative and motivate the country’s youth to join the armed forces.
8. What is the expansion of ‘D2M broadcasting’, which was seen in the news recently?
[A] Digital-to-Mobile
[B] Direct-to-Mobile
[C] Device-to-Mobile
[D] Direct-to-Movie
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Correct Answer: B [Direct-to-Mobile]
Notes:
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and India’s public service broadcaster Prasar Bharati are exploring the feasibility of a technology called ‘direct-to-mobile’ (D2M) broadcasting.
It allows broadcasting video and other forms of multimedia content directly to mobile phones, without the need of an active internet connection. The technology is also expected to improve consumption of broadband and utilisation of spectrum.
9. India recently signed an MoU with which country to increase cooperation on climate action and environmental protection?
[A] France
[B] Canada
[C] Australia
[D] Chile
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Correct Answer: B [Canada]
Notes:
India and Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to increase cooperation on climate action, environmental protection and conservation through various initiatives in areas such as renewable energy and plastic pollution.
The two countries will collaborate, exchange information and support each other’s climate and environmental goals.
10. The ‘National Tribal Research Institute’ was inaugurated in which state/UT?
[A] Karnataka
[B] New Delhi
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated National Tribal Research Institute in New Delhi as part of the celebrations of the Azadi Ka Amrit festival.
The National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI) will provide the tribal communities with necessary resources. NTRI will also provide policy inputs to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and State Welfare Departments for programs and studies that support the socio-economic aspects of the tribes.