31. Which state has announced two percent reservations in government jobs for sportspersons in the state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced that there will be two percent reservations in government jobs for sportspersons in the state.
The government has increased the prize money for players who won international medals to Rs 3 crore. Participants of all age groups across the state have participated in the Rural Olympic Games.
32. ‘João Lourenço’ has sworn in as the President of which country?
[A] Turkey
[B] Hungary
[C] Angola
[D] Maldives
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Correct Answer: C [Angola]
Notes:
‘João Lourenço’ has sworn in as the President of Angolan for a second term in the Central African country’s capital- Luanda.
The results of the Elections were heavily disputed by the opposition. The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), which was in power since independence from Portugal in 1975, won the elections.
33. India, the UAE and France held their first trilateral Foreign Ministers’ meeting in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Dubai
[C] New York
[D] Paris
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Correct Answer: C [New York]
Notes:
India, the UAE and France held their first trilateral Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New York on the sidelines of a UN General Assembly (UNGA) session.
The Ministers discussed contemporary ways of doing diplomacy with a focus on active exchange of ideas between strategic partners and UNSC members. India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also met UN General Assembly President and had bilateral meetings with his counterparts from across the world.
34. India signed MoU with which African country on cooperation in the field of Defence?
[A] South Africa
[B] Egypt
[C] Kenya
[D] Sudan
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Correct Answer: B [Egypt]
Notes:
India and Egypt have agreed to identify proposals for expanding cooperation between defence industries of the two countries.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with his Egyptian counterpart in Cairo. They signed a MoU on cooperation in the field of defence for enhancing defence cooperation across all sectors of mutual interest. The Egyptian Defence Minister was invited to India-Africa Defence Dialogue and IOR Defence Ministers’ Conclave to be held as part of Defence Expo in Gandhinagar.
35. As per a recent survey, the highest portion of donations collected in India went to which organisations?
[A] Political parties
[B] Religious organisations
[C] Charity institutions
[D] Education institutions
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Correct Answer: B [Religious organisations]
Notes:
As per a recent study by the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP), out of total donations worth Rs 23,700 crore given by Indians between October 2020 and September 2021, the maximum of 64% went to religious organisations.
As per the study “How India Gives 2020-21”, the highest number of donations was made by lower-income and middle-class households. The amount donated was higher in urban areas, while the number of donations was more in India’s rural areas.
36. What is the upper limit of the ‘UPI Lite’ payment transaction?
[A] Rs 1000
[B] Rs 500
[C] Rs 200
[D] Rs 100
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Correct Answer: C [Rs 200]
Notes:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Shaktikanta Das recently launched three key digital payment initiatives at the Global Fintech Fest 2022.
The initiatives include RuPay Credit Card on UPI, UPI LITE, Bharat BillPay Cross-Border Bill Payments. Through UPI Lite on BHIM App, users will be able to make small-value transactions in near-offline mode. The upper limit of a UPI Lite payment transaction will be ₹200. The total limit of the UPI Lite digital payment mode on the wallet on a device would be ₹2,000 at any point in time.
37. Which Union Ministry has released draft ‘Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022’?
[A] Union Electronics and IT Ministry
[B] Union Communications Ministry
[C] Union Finance Ministry
[D] Union Commerce and Industry Ministry
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Correct Answer: B [Union Communications Ministry]
Notes:
Union Communications Ministry has prepared the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022 and invited from stakeholders and industry associations.
In July 2022, a Consultation Paper on ‘Need for a new legal framework governing Telecommunication in India’ was published. Based on the consultations and deliberations, the Ministry has prepared the draft Bill to develop a modern legal framework in telecommunications.
38. Which planet’s natural satellites are called as ‘Galilean Moons’?
[A] Saturn
[B] Jupiter
[C] Venus
[D] Mercury
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Correct Answer: B [Jupiter]
Notes:
The Galilean moons or Galilean satellites are the four largest moons of Jupiter namely Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. They were first identified by Galileo Galilei in 1609-1610.
On September 26, Jupiter is set to make its closest approach to Earth in the last 59 years according to NASA. The planet’s banding and three or four of the Galilean moons will be visible when seen with binoculars.
39. ‘Cattle Control in Urban Areas Bill, 2022’ is associated with which state/UT?
[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Bihar
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Gujarat Legislative Assembly unanimously withdrew the controversial Gujarat Cattle Control (Keeping and Moving) in Urban Areas Bill, 2022.
The cattle-rearers warned the State authorities that they would stop supplying milk to dairies. The Bill aimed at prohibiting the movement of stray cattle on roads and public places in urban areas of the State.
40. Which institution has released draft notification on ‘Indian Nutrition Rating’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] FSSAI
[C] NABARD
[D] FCI
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Correct Answer: B [FSSAI]
Notes:
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released draft notification on ‘Indian Nutrition Rating’
The country’s apex food regulator released notification, which requires the pre-packaged food to carry a star graphic ranging for 0 to 5, next to the brand name. This front-of-pack labelling aims to discourage consumers from buying packaged food high in sugar, salt, and fat.