India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs
21. The Cabinet granted approval for ratification of Headquarters Agreement (HQA) between India and which institution/bloc?
[A] BIMSTEC
[B] CDRI
[C] ISA
[D] ASEAN
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [CDRI]
Notes:
The Cabinet has granted approval for the ratification of the Headquarters Agreement (HQA) between India and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).
The ratification of the Headquarters Agreement between the Government of India (GoI) and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) will enable the granting of exemptions, immunities, and privileges as outlined in Section 3 of the United Nations (Privileges & Immunities) Act, 1947.
22. The Government of India has cautioned which segment of companies to not use “dark patterns” on their platforms?
[A] E Commerce
[B] Insurance
[C] Banking
[D] Health Care
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [E Commerce]
Notes:
The Government of India has recently urged e-commerce companies to abstain from employing “dark patterns” on their platforms, which have the potential to deceive customers or manipulate their decision-making process.
Dark patterns, alternatively referred to as deceptive patterns are the methods employed by websites or applications to manipulate users into performing actions they did not intend to do.
23. Which Department has planned to introduce compulsory quality control and safety standards for various household electrical appliances?
[A] Department of Atomic Energy
[B] Department of Science and Technology
[C] Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
[D] Department of Administrative Reforms and Grievance
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade]
Notes:
The Government of India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has planned to introduce compulsory quality control and safety standards for various household electrical appliances. The targeted appliances are classified under 6 categories.
This initiative is aimed at reduction in import of sub-standard products from countries such as China and promote domestic manufacturing.
24. Which institution has pitched for reforms and more private sector role in agriculture sector?
[A] Union Finance Ministry
[B] Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] NABARD
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
NITI Aayog has called for a shift in approach towards agriculture with focus on liberalization of the sector.
It also proposed for changes in the old regulations governing it to ensure significant and sustained increase in farmers’ income.
25. Which institution has developed the book titled ‘Healthy Recipes for Defence’?
[A] NABARD
[B] FCI
[C] FAO
[D] FSSAI
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [FSSAI]
Notes:
A book titled ‘Healthy Recipes for Defence’ was released recently by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) Dr Mansukh Mandaviya. It was developed by FSSAI.
The book aims to encourage the consumption of millets, also known as Shree Anna, and highlight their numerous health benefits. Earlier, the Union Defence Ministry signed MoU with FSSAI to promote use of millets among the Defence forces.
26. Which Indian city is set to host the ‘Festival of Libraries 2023’?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Chennai
[C] New Delhi
[D] Mysuru
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Culture will organize a two-day event, ‘Festival of Libraries’, at Pragati Maidan next month.
Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, is set to officially open the ‘Festival of Libraries 2023’. The festival will include exhibitions, book-author sessions, workshops for children, and panel discussions on the digitization of libraries. The aim is to celebrate knowledge, bridge the gap between history and the future, and foster a love for reading.
27. Which organisation has asked schools to consider Indian languages as teaching medium?
[A] UGC
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] CBSE
[D] NCERT
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [CBSE]
Notes:
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) asked its affiliated schools to consider providing the option of Indian languages mentioned in Schedule 8 of the Constitution as a medium of instruction, in addition to the existing options, from pre-primary classes to Class 12.
The move is a part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which envisages the use of mother tongue or regional or Indian languages as the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, and preferably till Grade 8 and beyond.
28. What is ‘Silver cockscomb’, which was seen in the news?
[A] Vaccine
[B] Weed
[C] Virus
[D] Cryptocurrency
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Weed]
Notes:
Silver cockscomb is a weed that can spread quickly and suppress the growth of other crops. Soliga tribe in Karnataka is currently using it as a vegetable.
In Karnataka’s Chamarajanagara district, where silver cockscomb is referred to as anne soppu. It is also known as lagos spinach.
29. The First ever Aadhaar Centre in Indian Army has been inaugurated in which city/town?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Ladakh
[C] Guwahati
[D] Tawang
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
The inaugural ceremony of the first Permanent Aadhaar Enrolment Centre (PAEC) for the Army took place at 1 Central Base Post Office (CBPO) in New Delhi.
The PAEC is set up to provide convenient Aadhaar services, including enrolment and updates, for both Defence and civilian personnel of the tri-services, as well as their dependents. These services will be accessible through their Field Post Offices (FPO) at 48 designated locations across the country. The establishment of PAEC services is planned at all Command HQs, Corps HQs, and selected FPOs.
30. How many deaths were recorded due to manual scavenging in the last five years in India?
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [0]
Notes:
Union government said that India had seen no deaths due to manual scavenging in the last five years, as per the data submitted by the Social Justice Ministry.
It also added that 330 people had died while being engaged in cleaning sewers and septic tanks. Social Justice Ministry says manual scavenging no longer practised in India; Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Bihar among States with all districts reporting free status.
The above questions are part of Daily Current Affairs 20 MCQs Series in GKToday's Academy Android Application. This series can be subscribed in the app only for Rs. 750/- for entire year.
Download NowAdvertisement
