31. Which Indian city has been nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital?
[A] Montreal
[B] Varanasi
[C] Jaipur
[D] Athens
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Correct Answer: B [Varanasi]
Notes:
Indian city Varanasi has been recently nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital.
It was nominated for the period 2022-2023 at the 22nd Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
32. Which country has signed a formal MoU to join Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in 2023?
[A] Israel
[B] Iran
[C] UAE
[D] Iraq
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Correct Answer: B [Iran]
Notes:
Iran signed a formal MoU to become a permanent member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in 2023.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi became the first Iranian president in 20 years to visit Uzbekistan, by attending the SCO Summit. Iran acquired observer status in the organisation in June 2005. Its bid for full membership was approved in September 2021 after a wait of 15 years.
33. ‘District Disability Rehabilitation centre (DDRC)’ is an initiative of which Union Ministry?
[A] Union Social Justice and Empowerment
[B] Union Law and Justice
[C] Union Science and Technology
[D] Union Health and Family Welfare
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Correct Answer: A [Union Social Justice and Empowerment]
Notes:
Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar virtually inaugurated 9 model District Disability Rehabilitation centres(DDRC), which had been upgrading to model DDRCs.
DDRCs were established to provide effective rehabilitation services to the persons with disabilities (PwDs) for the last twenty years.
34. Which Indian airline has launched its transformation plan called ‘Vihaan.AI’?
[A] IndiGo
[B] Air India
[C] Spice Jet
[D] Vistara
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Correct Answer: B [Air India]
Notes:
Tata Group-owned airline Air India has recently launched its transformation plan named ‘Vihaan.AI’. The plan has outlined a detailed roadmap for the next five years to establish itself as a world-class airline.
Vihaan.AI will focus on five main points– exceptional customer experience, robust operations, industry-best talent, industry leadership and commercial efficiency and profitability.
35. As per the recent RBI notification, the Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) shall appoint a chief compliance officer (CCO) by which year?
[A] 2023
[B] 2025
[C] 2027
[D] 2030
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Correct Answer: A [2023]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India has asked Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) with deposits above Rs 10,000 crore to appoint a chief compliance officer (CCO) by April 01, 2023.
This decision aims to improve corporate governance in these banks, which are categorised as tier-4 entities. For tier-3 banks with deposits above Rs 1,000 crore and less than Rs 10,000 crore, deadline to appoint CCO is till October 01, 2023. For UCBs under tier-1 (with deposits up to Rs 100 crore) and tier-2 (with deposits more than Rs 100 crore and up to Rs 1,000 crore) the existing norms will continue.
36. IHCI is a Hypertension Control Initiative launched by which country?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] Indonesia
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
‘India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI)’ is a hypertension intervention under the National Health Mission of India. It is a collaborative initiative of Union Health Ministry, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), state governments and World Health Organization-India.
IHCI won the ‘2022 UN Interagency Task Force and WHO Special Programme on Primary Health Care Award’ was announced at the UN General Assembly side event.
37. What is the theme of the ‘International Day of Peace’ 2022?
[A] End racism; Build peace
[B] Anti-casteism for Peace
[C] Equality and Inclusivity
[D] Humans for Peace
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Correct Answer: A [End racism; Build peace]
Notes:
‘International Day of Peace’ is observed on September 21 around the world. United Nations General Assembly observes 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire on the day.
The theme for the International Day of Peace 2022 is ‘End racism. Build peace’. The day will be dedicated to the aim of making a world free of racism and racial discrimination.
38. Bogibeel, which was seen in the news, is a place situated in which state?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Assam
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced recently that India’s longest river cruise service for over 4,000 km will start in 2023.
The river cruise service will be operated between Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and Bogibeel in Assam. The route will connect rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra via Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBRP). The Union Minister also inaugurated Bogibeel Riverfront Passenger Jetty built by Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR).
39. As per the Cabinet approval, what percent of project cost is provided as uniform fiscal support to set up semiconductor fabs?
[A] 20 %
[B] 25 %
[C] 50 %
[D] 75 %
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Correct Answer: C [50 %]
Notes:
Union Cabinet approves modifications in “Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India”.
Under modified scheme, a uniform fiscal support of 50% of project cost shall be provided across all technology nodes for setting up of semiconductor fabs. This is in addition to incentives of over ₹76,000 crore, or about USD 10 billion, were announced by the government in December 2021.
40. Which state is the host of the ‘National Conference of Environment Ministers’?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Goa
[C] Gujarat
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Conference of Environment Ministers in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
The two-day conference will have six thematic sessions with topics focusing on LiFE, Combating Climate Change ; PARIVESH -Single Window System for Integrated Green Clearances ; Forestry Management ; Prevention and Control of Pollution; Wildlife Management ; Plastics and Waste Management.