1. Which Union Ministry has granted Rs 45.34 crore to Unani medicine research and development bodies?
[A] Ministry of AYUSH
[B] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[C] Ministry of Minority Affairs
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Minority Affairs]
Notes:
Unani or Arabian medicine is a comprehensive approach to promoting natural healing and overall wellness, originating from ancient Greek principles developed millennia ago.
For the first time, the Minority Affairs Ministry granted Rs 45.34 crore to two Unani medicine research and development bodies under the AYUSH ministry.
2. Sabang port, which was seen in the news, is located in which country?
[A] India
[B] Myanmar
[C] Indonesia
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [Indonesia]
Notes:
Sabang port in Indonesia is situated 700 km from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Recently, India and Indonesia completed a joint feasibility study on the development of this port.
The successful development of this port would allow India easier access to the Malacca Straits, a narrow stretch of the sea between Indonesia and Malaysia and one of six chokepoints along the world’s maritime trading routes.
3. Which state is set to host the ‘Mahakumbh 2025’ event?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing for organising Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. As part of this initiative, the setting up of Digital Kumbh Museum is being proposed.
This museum will be built at the cost of Rs 60 crores and will serve as an attraction for the devotees.
4. Which institution released guidelines for Investor Protection Fund (IPF) and Investor Services Fund (ISF)?
[A] RBI
[B] SEBI
[C] PFRDA
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [SEBI]
Notes:
Capital Market Regulator SEBI- the Securities Exchange Board of India has released guidelines for Investor Protection Fund (IPF) and Investor Services Fund (ISF).
These funds are maintained by stock exchanges and depositories. The new changes aim to strengthen investor protection measures and promote financial literacy and participation in the securities market.
5. Shanan hydropower project is situated in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The British-era 110 MW Shanan hydropower project is situated at Jogindernagar in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.
Commissioned in 1932, the Shanan hydroelectric powerhouse was built under a 99-year lease. Its lease is being disputed between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh governments.
6. NTPC Green Energy Limited signed MoU with which state to collaborate in the development of Renewable Energy projects?
[A] Assam
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
An MoU was signed recently by the NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) to collaborate in the development of Renewable Energy Parks and Projects.
This MoU also seeks to facilitate renewable energy transition in India. NTPC is India’s largest Power Utility, with a total installed capacity of about 72 GW.
7. Which country has developed new class of 3D-printed alloys that removed the need for aluminium and vanadium?
[A] India
[B] Australia
[C] USA
[D] China
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Correct Answer: B [Australia]
Notes:
Ti-6Al-4V is a titanium alloy that has 6% aluminium and 4% vanadium. It accounts for 50 percent of the entire titanium market.
Scientists in Australia have created a new class of 3D-printed alloys that removed the need for aluminium and vanadium and makes use of oxygen and iron instead.
8. Which state launched a state-wide 15-day mega registration drive for MSMEs?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh government launched a 15-day registration campaign for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in all 75 districts across the state.
The campaign aims at covering around 14 lakh such MSMEs that are not yet registered with the MSME Udyam portal, and providing them all the benefits of the schemes of the state government. There are more than 90 lakh active MSMEs in the state, but only 14 lakh are registered.
9. Which neighbouring country recorded an annual inflation rate of 37.97% in May 2023?
[A] Pakistan
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Nepal
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: A [Pakistan]
Notes:
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate rose to 37.97% in May, the statistics bureau said, adding to its problems of a balance of payment crisis and the risk of a sovereign default.
In April, the bureau said Pakistan’s CPI at 36.5% was the highest recorded, and this is the national record for the second month in a row.
10. As of June 2023, Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act required which institutions to be registered under it?
[A] Hospitals
[B] AYUSH Wellness Centres
[C] Hair Transplant Centres
[D] Skin and Cosmetology Clinics
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Correct Answer: A [Hospitals]
Notes:
The Indian government is planning to bring hair transplant centres, skin and cosmetology clinics, dental cosmetology clinics and therapy centres under the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act.
At present, this Act currently requires only hospitals to be registered under it.