1. What is the theme of ‘Vigilance Awareness Week 2023’?
[A] Integrity and ethics
[B] Say no to corruption, commit to the Nation
[C] Stay Vigilant; Stay Honest
[D] Information is Power
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Correct Answer: B [Say no to corruption, commit to the Nation]
Notes:
The Vigilance Awareness Week, 2023 is being observed by the Central Vigilance Commission and all institutions across the country from 30th October till 5th November. This year the theme is – Say no to corruption, commit to the Nation.
Every year Vigilance Awareness Week is observed as an outreach measure to create greater awareness about the importance of integrity and ethics in public life.
2. Saleemul Huq, who passed away recently, was associated with which profession?
[A] Scientist
[B] Climate Change Expert
[C] Economist
[D] Writer
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Correct Answer: B [Climate Change Expert]
Notes:
Professor Saleemul Huq, a prominent advocate for climate justice and the director of the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) in Dhaka, passed away at the age of 71.
He was an esteemed expert in the fields of climate change, environment, and development. Professor Huq dedicated his work to establishing connections between climate change mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable development, with a focus on developing countries, especially the least developed nations (LDCs).
3. According to a recent WHO report, 188.3 million people in India suffer from which health condition, while only 37% get diagnosed for it?
[A] Diabetes
[B] Hyper-tension
[C] Arthritis
[D] Asthma
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Correct Answer: B [Hyper-tension]
Notes:
The first district-level study on hypertension in India has identified disparities in healthcare, emphasizing the need for a more targeted approach to address this condition.
It estimated that at least 4.6 million deaths in India can be prevented by 2040 if half of those with the condition manage to keep their blood pressure under control. According to a recent WHO report, 188.3 million people in India suffer from hypertension but only 37% get diagnosed, only 30% start treatment, and only 15% manage to keep their blood pressure under control.
4. Which Union Ministry is associated with ‘Limited Liability Partnership Rules, 2023’?
[A] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Corporate Affairs]
Notes:
As per the Limited Liability Partnership (Third Amendment) Rules, 2023, introduced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), even newly formed Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) are now required to maintain a register at their registered offices within 30 days of incorporation.
These rules became effective on October 28, 2023.
5. Project Kusha, India’s long-range air defense system project, is under the purview of which institution?
[A] HAL
[B] DRDO
[C] L&T
[D] BHEL
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Correct Answer: B [DRDO]
Notes:
India is on track to operationally deploy its own long-range air defense system by 2028-29. This indigenous system is designed to detect and destroy a wide array of threats, including stealth fighters, aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and precision-guided munitions at ranges of up to 350 km.
The ambitious project, known as Project Kusha, is under the purview of the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) is being developed to provide interception capabilities similar to the Russian S-400 Triumf air defense system recently inducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF).
6. Where is the National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) located?
[A] Roorkee
[B] Shimla
[C] Guwahati
[D] Chennai
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Correct Answer: A [Roorkee]
Notes:
National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) is a premier Research and Development organization under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. It is located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand.
A new township in Ayodhya will have a lake filled with water from the holy Saryu River. The lake will be 430 acres and will be connected to the river. The National Institute of Hydrology in Roorkee will build the lake. The lake project has been named the blue and green corridor of the new Ayodhya township.
7. Which country is the host of ‘AI Safety Summit 2023’?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Australia
[D] India
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Correct Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
‘AI Safety Summit 2023’ will be organized by the UK government on November 1 and 2 this year. The summit will involve the attendance of prominent global think tanks, well-known academic institutions with expertise in AI, and government officials from countries.
Elon Musk is attending the summit, along with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and the CEOs of several top AI firms.
8. Which institution regulates the Co-operative banks in India?
[A] RBI
[B] NABARD
[C] Ministry of Cooperation
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: A [RBI]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that District Central Co-operative Banks now have the authority to close their unremunerative branches without the necessity for prior permission from the central bank.
However, approval from the Registrar of Cooperative Societies in the respective state will still be required. The cooperative banks were brought under the regulatory framework of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2020.
9. ‘New Bhandu-New Sanand section’, which was recently inaugurated, is a part of which Freight Corridor?
[A] Central Dedicated Freight Corridor
[B] Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
[C] Southern Dedicated Freight Corridor
[D] Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
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Correct Answer: B [Western Dedicated Freight Corridor]
Notes:
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 77-kilometer New Bhandu-New Sanand section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
This infrastructure development will expedite the transportation of goods from ports and manufacturing hubs in the region. This initiative has resulted in the relocation of sixty goods trains that previously utilized passenger rail routes to the freight corridor.
10. Which country is associated with ‘Arrow’ aerial defence system?
[A] Israel
[B] Russia
[C] USA
[D] Ukraine
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Correct Answer: A [Israel]
Notes:
Recently, the Israeli military announced that it had intercepted a missile fired from the Red Sea region, amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East due to Israel’s conflict with Hamas in Gaza with the help of ‘Arrow’ aerial defence system.
This announcement came after Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi rebels fired drones towards Israel in retaliation for its war against Hamas.