11. The ‘National Conference of National Police Mission (NPM)’ is organised in which state/UT?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Punjab
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
The 4th National Conference of National Police Mission (NPM) was organized recently.
Issues like the establishment of the National Financial Investigation Bureau, Mobile CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System), use of drones and establishment of Uniform Service Recruitment Boards were among eight key topics discussed in the 4th National Conference of National Police Mission (NPM).
12. What is the objective of the ‘Jagananna Chebudam scheme’?
[A] Grievance Redressal
[B] Scholarship to Students
[C] Financial Aid to Women
[D] Financial Aid to Trans-gender people
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Correct Answer: A [Grievance Redressal]
Notes:
Jagananna Chebudam scheme is an upgraded version of the public grievance redressal Spandana program. It will be launched on May 9 by the Andhra Pradesh Government.
The event is an upgraded version of Spandana program. New redressal helpline 1092 has additional features like inputs on government schemes or sharing a message directly to the Chief Minister.
13. Which state/UT launched the ‘Ladli Bahna Yojana’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Ladli Bahna Yojana is an initiative of the Madhya Pradesh Government aimed at providing financial aid to women in the state.
Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh recently took part in various programmes under this initiative in Bhopal.
14. Which scientific term is used to describe traditional animal healthcare?
[A] Ethno-veterinary medicine
[B] Ayur-pashu medicine
[C] Ethno-Pashu medicine
[D] Ancient veterinary medicine
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Correct Answer: A [Ethno-veterinary medicine]
Notes:
Ethnoveterinary medicine is the scientific term used to describe traditional animal healthcare. It provides low-cost alternative to allopathic drugs and help address antimicrobial resistance in India.
Ethnoveterinary medicines have a cure rate of more than 80 per cent, as per an analysis by Centre for Science and Environment.
15. ‘Sinthan Festival’ was organised in which state/UT?
[A] Jammu and Kashmir
[B] Assam
[C] West Bengal
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The two-day maiden Sinthan Festival was organized recently by the Directorate of Tourism, Jammu in collaboration with the District Administration Kishtwar, Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages.
This festival was held in Kishtwar District of Chenab Valley.
16. Which state government began the survey of people from the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), after Bihar?
[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Odisha]
Notes:
The Odisha government recently began the survey of people from the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) belonging to 210 castes in the State to determine their social and educational status.
As per the State SC, ST and Backward Class Ministry, the survey has an aim to get clear picture about status of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes.
17. What is the name of the oscillations that are amplitude-modulated structured narrow-band signals?
[A] Geomagnetic Pc1 pearl oscillations
[B] Geomagnetic Pc1 gold oscillations
[C] Geomagnetic Pc1 silver oscillations
[D] Geomagnetic Pc1 diamond oscillations
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Correct Answer: A [Geomagnetic Pc1 pearl oscillations ]
Notes:
Recently, NTPC Ltd. and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) signed a Supplementary Joint Venture Agreement to collaborate on the development of Nuclear Power Projects.
The initial plan for the JV company is to focus on two projects, Chutka Madhya Pradesh Atomic Power Project 2×700 MW and Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project 4×700 MW, which are part of the fleet mode nuclear projects.
18. Which institution organises the ‘Ekta Evam Shradhanjali Abhiyan’?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] BRO
[D] BARC
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Correct Answer: C [BRO]
Notes:
Ekta Evam Shradhanjali Abhiyan is a multi-modal expedition organized by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
The expedition is organized as part of the 64th BRO Day Celebrations. In 2022-23, the BRO completed 103 infrastructure projects, the most by the organisation in a single year.
19. Which city hosted the ‘Yoga Mahotsav’, to commemorate 50-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Jaipur
[C] Guwahati
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: B [Jaipur]
Notes:
On May 2, Yoga Mahotsav was held at Jaipur. It will be organized by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga to commemorate 50-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga.
More than 15,000 people took part in the event. Another event to commemorate 100 days countdown to International Day of Yoga 2023 was held at New Delhi.
20. Meiteis are the largest ethnic group of which state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] West Bengal
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Manipur]
Notes:
The Meities are the largest ethnic group of Manipur. The recent clash at various regions in Manipur is attributed to the long-standing tensions between Meitei community and the state’s hill tribes.
The unrest in Manipur state erupted on Wednesday after a protest march organised by the Kuki tribal group sparked clashes with the Meitei non-tribal group.