31. Which is the first Smart City to sign MoU for implementing a digital addressing system?
[A] Coimbatore
[B] Indore
[C] Pune
[D] Jaipur
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Correct Answer: B [Indore]
Notes:
An MoU was signed by CEO of Indore Smart City with Pataa Navigations for implementing a fully digital addressing system. With this, Indore will become the country’s first Smart City with ‘Smart Addresses’.
Pataa is a brief and unique code that will help the user find specific geo-tagged location. Pataa Navigations and ISRO have collaborated to build a strong digital addressing system for the nation.
32. Which country won the SAFF under-17 Championship title in 2022?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] Nepal
[C] India
[D] Sri Lanka
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
India clinched the SAFF under-17 Championship title, defeating Nepal in the final in Colombo. With this victory, India retains the title, lifting the title for the fourth time.
India captain Vanlalpeka Guite was named the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament, while 16-year-old Sahil Poonia won the Best Goalkeeper award.
33. ‘The Green Fins Hub’, the first-ever global marine tourism industry platform, is associated with which institution?
[A] WEF
[B] IMF
[C] UNEP
[D] UNICEF
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Correct Answer: C [UNEP]
Notes:
The Green Fins Hub is the first-ever global marine tourism industry platform. The tool has been developed by The Reef-World Foundation in partnership with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
The tool helps to overcome sustainability challenges in the marine conservation tourism industry. It helps operators to make simple changes to their daily practices, keep track of their annual improvements and communicate with their communities and customers.
34. Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Education
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of MSME]
Notes:
The Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of MSME.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) recently inaugurated 72 Units assisted under PMEGP and Disbursed Margin Money Subsidy to 720 PMEGP Beneficiaries. KVIC is the nodal Agency at the national level to implement this credit linked subsidy scheme.
35. 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.
36. Which month is observed as the ‘World Alzheimer’s month’?
[A] December
[B] November
[C] October
[D] September
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Correct Answer: D [September]
Notes:
World Alzheimer’s Day is being observed on September 21. This year the theme for world Alzheimer’s month 2022 is ‘Know dementia, Know Alzheimer’s’.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It is a progressive brain disease which results in loss of memory and thinking skills. It destroys the brain cells leading to memory loss, memory changes, erratic behaviour, and loss of body functions.
37. 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.
38. SCALE App, which was launched recently, provides skill-development solutions for employees of which field?
[A] Textile
[B] Automobile
[C] Leather
[D] Electronics
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Correct Answer: C [Leather]
Notes:
Union Minister of Education and Skill Development Dharmendra Pradhan launched the SCALE (Skill Certification Assessment for Leather Employees) app.
It provides a one-stop solution for skilling, learning, assessment, and employment needs of the leather industry. He launched the application during a visit to CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai.
39. Which institution launched the book titled ‘She Is–Women in STEAM’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] CSIR
[C] Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to India
[D] ISRO
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Correct Answer: C [Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to India]
Notes:
The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Professor Ajay Sood, and British High Commissioner unveiled the book titled ‘She Is–Women in STEAM’.
The book honours 75 women in STEAM (fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). It is supported by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, FICCI FLO, and British High Commission of India.
40. Which public sector enterprise was recently accorded the ‘Maharatna’ status?
[A] Bharat Electronics Ltd
[B] Oil India Ltd
[C] REC Ltd
[D] Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
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Correct Answer: C [REC Ltd]
Notes:
Central Public Sector Enterprise- REC Limited, formerly called as the Rural Electrification Corporation has been accorded the ‘Maharatna’ status.
An order to this effect was issued by the Department of Public Enterprises, under the Ministry of Finance. REC is a Non-banking Finance Company which focuses on Power Sector Financing and Development across India. With the grant of ‘Maharatna’ status, REC can also enter into technology Joint Ventures or other strategic alliances.