1. What is the theme of the ‘Vigilance Awareness Week 2022’?
[A] Corruption free India for a developed Nation
[B] Elimination of Corruption
[C] Embodiment of Honesty
[D] Ethics and Values
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Correct Answer: A [Corruption free India for a developed Nation]
Notes:
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) observes Vigilance Awareness Week during the week in which the birthday of late Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (31st October) falls.
This year, Vigilance Awareness Week is being observed from 31st October to 6th November, 2022 with the theme of ‘Corruption free India for a developed Nation’. Earlier, CVC carried out a three-month campaign highlighting preventive vigilance initiatives as focus areas.
2. The Ratle hydro-electric project is being constructed in which state/ UT?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Sikkim
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Ratle hydro-electric project is a project under construction on Chenab River in Kisthwar district in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
After landslides hit the hydropower plant, 4 people died and over 15 people were injured. In 2021, the Union Cabinet gave its approval for the investment of Rs.5281.94 crore for 850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric (HE) Project.
3. Mauna Loa Volcano, which was seen in the news recently, is located in which place?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Hawaii
[C] Philippines
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [Hawaii]
Notes:
Mauna Loa is the largest subaerial volcano in both mass and volume. The world’s largest active volcano is located in the Hawaii Island rising to 13,679 feet above sea level.
Hawaii officials have warned the residents that the volcano is sending signals that it may erupt. As the volcano makes up 51% of the Hawaii Island landmass, a large portion of the island has the potential to be affected by an eruption.
4. ‘National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of which leader?
[A] Mahatma Gandhi
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Subash Chandra Bose
[D] B R Ambedkar
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Correct Answer: B [Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]
Notes:
‘National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Patel, who served as the first Home Minister of India after Independence, is also known as the ‘The Iron Man of India’ for his efforts for the unification of over 550 princely states. This year marks the 147th anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
5. Which state hosted the ‘Mangarh Dham ki Gaurav Gatha’ programme?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: A [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the ‘Mangarh Dham ki Gaurav Gatha’ programme at Mangarh Dham in Rajasthan.
He paid homage to the sacrifices of unsung tribal heroes and martyrs of the freedom struggle. Mangarh is considered as a shared heritage of the people of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. On 15th November, the country is going to celebrate Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas on the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda.
6. Which institution has invited comments on the proposed common ITR form?
[A] CBIC
[B] CBDT
[C] RBI
[D] SEBI
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Correct Answer: B [CBDT]
Notes:
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has invited stakeholder comments on the proposed new common ITR form.
At present, taxpayers are required to furnish their Income-tax Returns in various forms including ITR-1 to ITR-7 depending upon the type of person and nature of income. The draft proposes to introduce a common ITR by merging all the existing returns of income except ITR-7.
7. What is the theme of the ‘Invest Karnataka 2022 Summit’?
[A] Build for the World
[B] Global Supply Chain
[C] Tradition and technology
[D] Nature and culture
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Correct Answer: A [Build for the World]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural function of ‘Invest Karnataka 2022’ Summit.
This year’s edition of the Karnataka’s Global Investors Meet (GIM), is built under the theme ‘Build for the World’. The three-day program will have more than 80 speaker sessions. The sessions are hosted by partner countries – France, Germany, Netherlands, South Korea, Japan, and Australia.
8. Which state implemented the ‘Shri Dhanwantri Generic Medical Store Scheme’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Assam
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: C [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
The Chhattisgarh government launched the ‘Shri Dhanwantri Generic Medical Store Scheme’ in October 2021.
It provides medicines at affordable rates to people based on the below-the-poverty line card, and is being implemented by the urban development department. Discounts of 50-70 per cent are offered on medicines, life-saving and expensive drugs and medical equipment.
9. Which institution released a survey of ‘18,600 glaciers at 50 world heritage sites’?
[A] UNEP
[B] FAO
[C] UNESCO
[D] NABARD
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Correct Answer: C [UNESCO]
Notes:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned that several world heritage sites may become glacier-free by 2050.
As per the survey of 18,600 glaciers at 50 world heritage sites, it was found that the glaciers at one-third of these sites will perish because of global warming.
10. Ela Bhatt, who passed away recently, was the founder of which flagship institution?
[A] SEWA
[B] AICTU
[C] CII
[D] FICCI
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Correct Answer: A [SEWA]
Notes:
Renowned women’s rights activist Ela Bhatt, who is also the founder of SEWA (Self Employed Women’s Association), passed away recently.
SEWA was formed as a trade union of women working in the unorganized sector, which now has two million members. The 89-year-old, also a Padma Bhushan recipient, was a pioneer in the field of women empowerment and received international recognition.