India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs
11. Which institution will launch the ONDC Academy?
[A] SEBI
[B] EXIM Bank
[C] ONDC
[D] ECGC
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Correct Answer: C [ONDC]
Notes:
The ONDC Academy will be launched by the Open Network for Digital Commerce to raise awareness about various processes and to train network partners.
Its purpose is to develop a robust ecosystem of certified buyers, sellers and logistics network partners across the country.
12. U.T. Khader was unanimously elected Speaker of which state’s Legislative Assembly?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
54-year-old U.T. Khader was unanimously elected Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, becomes the first Muslim to hold the post in Karnataka.
He was a former Minister of the state and 5-time Member of Legislative Assembly. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah proposed the name of Mr Khader, which was seconded by Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.
13. Araku Valley Coffee, which was seen in the news, is from which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Assam
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
Araku Valley Coffee from Andhra Pradesh recently received the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) certificate from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
Coffee and pepper, being procured by the Girijan Cooperative Corporation (GCC) from the tribal coffee farmers of Chintapalli division, received the organic certificate.
14. India has moved WTO dispute panel over which import duties?
[A] Information and communication technologies (ICT)
[B] Plastic Products
[C] Petroleum Products
[D] Manufactured Goods
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Correct Answer: A [Information and communication technologies (ICT)]
Notes:
India has moved WTO dispute panel over Information and communication technologies (ICT) import duties.
The WTO’s apex dispute resolution body, the Appellate Body, hasn’t been functional for nearly two years due to America’s blockage on appointment of judges.
15. What is the name of the waste water this disposed during the crude oil excavation and processing?
[A] Formation water
[B] Deposit water
[C] Bio water
[D] Processed water
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Correct Answer: A [Formation water]
Notes:
Formation water is the waste water which is disposed during the crude oil excavation and processing.
A mixture with plant-based biomaterial, biosurfactant, and NPK fertilizer is found to restore this water. It was discovered by scientists of the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST).
16. Which Union Ministry notified ‘New Rules for Anti-Tobacco Warnings on OTT platforms’?
[A] Union Health Ministry
[B] Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry
[C] Union Communication Ministry
[D] Union MSME Ministry
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Correct Answer: A [Union Health Ministry]
Notes:
The Central government has recently notified new norms for anti-tobacco warnings on OTT platforms.
These rules mandate OTT platforms to carry anti-tobacco warning messages. The Union Health Ministry notification amended the rules under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2004.
17. When was the UGC Act passed in India?
[A] 1948
[B] 1956
[C] 1972
[D] 1984
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Correct Answer: B [1956]
Notes:
Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan today released the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023.
The UGC Act 1956 provides for Central Government to declare any institution other than a University to a status of Institution Deemed to be University. The New Regulations will encourage universities to focus on quality and excellence, strengthen the research ecosystem and have a long-term impact in transforming higher education landscape.
18. CAI Central Council approves renewal of mutual recognition agreement (MRA) with which countries?
[A] Canada, Ireland
[B] Australia, New Zealand
[C] Norway, Finland
[D] USA, Mexico
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Correct Answer: A [Canada, Ireland]
Notes:
The CA Institute’s Central Council has approved the renewal of the existing mutual recognition agreement (MRA) with CPA Canada and CPA Ireland.
The Central Council has also approved the renewal of MRA/MoUs with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (Tanzania) and Qatar Financial Centre Authority.
19. Which institution is set to introduce new college degree titles, including a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in arts, humanities, management, and commerce?
[A] AICTE
[B] UGC
[C] NASSCOM
[D] NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: B [UGC]
Notes:
Section 22 of the UGC Act empowers the University Grants Commission to notify degree nomenclature.
In line with the NEP 2020, the UGC is preparing to introduce a fresh selection of college degree titles, which will include a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in areas such as arts, humanities, management, and commerce.
20. The first consignment of Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) was transported from Kolkata to which place?
[A] Assam
[B] Sikkim
[C] Myanmar
[D] Laos
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Correct Answer: A [Assam]
Notes:
The First Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) was received recently at the Numaligarh Refinery by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
This is the first consignment transported by Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), nodal agency of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. The first ODC was transported by an IWAI ship – MV Marine 66 – from Kolkata to Numaligarh Refinery Jetty (Assam) via Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR).
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