21. Which state government has tabled the ‘Right to Healthcare Bill’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Gujarat
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: D [Rajasthan]
Notes:
The Rajasthan state government has tabled the Right to Healthcare Bill recently. The purpose of this legislation is to provide free and affordable medical services in public and private hospitals, clinics and laboratories.
The bill also requires the government to strengthen the public healthcare system and establish grievance redressal mechanisms. The bill provides 20 rights to state residents, including the right to informed consent and to seek medical information.
22. Siler niser, which was seen in the news, belongs which species?
[A] Turtle
[B] Spider
[C] Snake
[D] Gecko
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Correct Answer: B [Spider]
Notes:
A new species of spider, named Siler Niser, has been found on the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar campus.
Siler Niser was found during a monitoring project aimed at studying the spider diversity on the campus. This discovery highlights the importance of grasslands as habitats for different organisms and emphasizes the significance of studying open habitats.
23. Who is the first female loco pilot to operate the semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express train?
[A] Surekha Yadav
[B] Bhawana Kant
[C] Avani Chaturvedi
[D] Mohana Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Surekha Yadav]
Notes:
Surekha Yadav, Asia’s first woman loco pilot has become the first female to operate the semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express train.
Ms. Yadav piloted the Vande Bharat Express train between Solapur station and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai.
24. Which institution released the “Multiple indicator survey”, which aims to keep track of India’s progress on various SDGs?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] National Sample Survey Office
[C] Reserve Bank of India
[D] FSSAI
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Correct Answer: B [National Sample Survey Office]
Notes:
The “multiple indicator survey” was conducted by the National Sample Survey Office, under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
The survey’s purpose is to keep track of India’s progress on various Sustainable Development Goals. As per the survey, there are more young men and women in South India who can write computer programs using specialised languages, or code, than in other parts of the country.
25. Who was appointed as the chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)?
[A] Deepak Mohanty
[B] Sarad Kumar Hota
[C] M K Jain
[D] Urjit Patel
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Correct Answer: A [Deepak Mohanty]
Notes:
The government has appointed Deepak Mohanty as chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). He replaced Supratim Bandyopadhyay, whose term ended in January.
Prior to this, Mohanty, a former executive director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), served as a member of PFRDA.
26. Fosbury Flop, which was seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
[A] Cricket
[B] Chess
[C] High Jump
[D] Hockey
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Correct Answer: C [High Jump]
Notes:
American high jumper Dick Fosbury, who revolutionised high jump technique, recently passed away at the age of 76.
Against convention, Fosbury turned his back to the bar and arched his body over it to win gold at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. The unique method, which he had developed a few years earlier- Fosbury Flop, is now the most used technique around the world.
27. CESTAT is an Appellate Tribunal set up under which Act?
[A] IT Act 2000
[B] Customs Act, 1962
[C] Finance Act, 1994
[D] Digital India Act 2023
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Correct Answer: B [Customs Act, 1962]
Notes:
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) is commemorating its 40 years of operations. It was set up under Customs Act, 1962 in the year 1982.
CESTAT is mandated to hear appeals against orders passed by the Commissioners or Commissioners (Appeals) under Section 129A of the Customs Act,1962. As 80,000 cases are pending before CESTAT, the Government to set up committee to suggest steps to reduce litigation.
28. Who are the beneficiaries of the ‘Sagar Parikrama’ programme?
[A] Defence personnel
[B] Fishermen
[C] Non-Resident Indians
[D] Exporters
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Correct Answer: B [Fishermen]
Notes:
Sagar Parikrama Phase IV was launched recently. The main objective of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ is to facilitate interaction with fishermen, coastal communities and stakeholders to disseminate information of various fisheries related schemes and programs.
It also aims to promote responsible fisheries and protection of marine ecosystem.
29. V.V. Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI) is located in which state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
V.V. Giri National Labour Institute (VVGNLI) is an autonomous civil service training institute under the Union Labour Ministry.
It is responsible for research in the field of labour. VVGNLI recently entered a strategic alliance with the ASSOCHAM to promote professional and organizational development in areas related to jobs and labour.
30. Narayani River is a major river flowing in which country?
[A] India
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Myanmar
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Correct Answer: B [Nepal]
Notes:
Narayani River, also known as Gandaki River, is one of the major rivers in Nepal. It is a left bank tributary of the Ganges in India.
The Indian government has developed a river front on Narayani River in a district in Bihar under the Namami Gange Program.