India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs
1. Animal Birth Control rules 2023 is notified by the Government of India under which act?
[A] The Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860
[B] Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960
[C] Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
[D] Animal Birth Control Act, 1999
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Correct Answer: B [Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960]
Notes:
The Government of India has recently notified the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 under Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960. This notification is released by superseding the Animal Birth Control (Dog) Rules, 2001.
The new rules require the respective local authorities, municipalities, municipal corporations and Panchayats to carry out sterilization and immunization of stray dogs by addressing to the issues regarding to prevention of cruelty to animals.
2. Which Indian scientist had demonstrated that plants feel pain and have sensations?
[A] Jagadish Chandra Bose
[B] Sir CV Raman
[C] Satyendra Nath Bose
[D] Srinivasa Ramanujam
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Correct Answer: A [Jagadish Chandra Bose]
Notes:
Recently, a group of researchers from Tel Aviv University in Israel have reported that their team pick up distress noises – very distinct, high-pitched sounds in the ultrasonic range made by plants when they faced stress.
This phenomenon was stated a century ago by Indian scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose, who demonstrated that plants feel pain and have sensations just like animals.
3. Which state passed a bill to provide reservation in state government jobs from 60 percent to 77 percent?
[A] Kerala
[B] Jharkhand
[C] West Bengal
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Jharkhand]
Notes:
Jharkhand Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (Amendment) Bill, 2022 proposes a raise in reservation in state government jobs from 60 percent to 77 percent for SC, ST and OBC communities as well as the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
Jharkhand Governor recently returned this bill to the government, directing it to be reviewed.
4. Which version of the UDAN scheme was launched in the year 2023?
[A] 3.0
[B] 4.0
[C] 5.0
[D] 6.0
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Correct Answer: C [5.0]
Notes:
Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the 5th round of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN).
It aims to further enhance the connectivity to remote and regional areas of the country and achieve last mile connectivity. This round of UDAN focuses on Category-2 (20-80 seats) and Category-3 (>80 seats).
5. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Indiahandmade Portal’?
[A] Ministry of Textiles
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Textiles]
Notes:
Indiahandmade Portal was launched by the Union Textiles Ministry to promote handicrafts and handlooms sector.
This e-commerce portal will enable artisans to directly sell to the customers without middlemen. The Union Minister of Textiles Piyush Goyal launched the portal in Gujarat.
6. Which institution has launched the liquid nano Di-Ammonia Phosphate (DAP) in India?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] NABARD
[C] IFFCO
[D] FCI
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Correct Answer: C [IFFCO]
Notes:
IFFCO’s liquid nano Di-Ammonia Phosphate (DAP) was launched recently by Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.
500 ml of nano liquid DAP (Di-ammonium phosphate) is equivalent to one bag (50kg) of conventional granular DAP. The commercial sale was launched at Rs 600 per 500 ml bottle while the bag is currently being sold at Rs 1,350. It is expected to increase foodgrain production and curb exports.
7. Which state secretariat that was inaugurated recently holds the name of Dr B R Ambedkar?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Telangana
[C] Kerala
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
The Telangana State Secretariat, the brain child of Chief Minister has been inaugurated on April 30. It was constructed at a cost of around Rs.600 crore.
Named after B.R. Ambedkar, the secretariat is spread over 28 acres and, rising 265 feet high, is taller than the Qutab Minar in Delhi, Taj Mahal in Agra and the iconic Charminar in Hyderabad.
8. Which state has set up a dedicated ‘Infrastructure Development Corporation’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The state government has set up the Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation recently.
Its purpose is to hasten construction of good quality roads across the state and ensure their maintenance and repairs.
9. Which state has set up a ‘High-Level Committee on Restructuring and Re-organisation of State Police’?
[A] Assam
[B] Nagaland
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Nagaland]
Notes:
The state government of Nagaland has set up a new high-level powered committee to assess the restructuring and re-organisation of Nagaland Police.
This committee is headed by Director general of police (DGP) Nagaland Rupin Sharma, to review the existing structure and functioning of the Police Department in totality.
10. How many members are present in the high level committee constituted for Restructuring of ICAR?
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Correct Answer: D [11]
Notes:
The Government of India has set up a 11-member high-level committee to restructure the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The committee will be under the chairmanship of the Additional Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education and Secretary of ICAR.
The committee has been constituted to make recommendations for rationalising and right-sizing the 94-year-old ICAR.
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