India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs
21. Which country has proposed the ‘G20 High-Level Principles on Hydrogen’?
[A] India
[B] Japan
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Brazil
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
The draft “G20 High-Level Principles on Hydrogen” has been proposed by India recently. The discussion on global standards for ‘green, clean, and low carbon’ hydrogen was proposed at the G20 Energy Transition Working Group meeting.
It aims to set global standards for green, clean and low carbon hydrogen. It moots for an emission limit of up to 2 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent per kg of hydrogen produced.
22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released which coin to mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building?
[A] Rs 50
[B] Rs 75
[C] Rs 100
[D] Rs 200
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Correct Answer: B [Rs 75]
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a special commemorative postage stamp and a ₹75 coin to mark the inauguration of the new Parliament building.
He released the coin and the stamp at the inauguration event held at the Lok Sabha chamber of the new Parliament building.
23. 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.
24. Which state is set to host the ‘Mahakumbh 2025’ event?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: A [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing for organising Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. As part of this initiative, the setting up of Digital Kumbh Museum is being proposed.
This museum will be built at the cost of Rs 60 crores and will serve as an attraction for the devotees.
25. Which state announced a Monthly Pension of ₹10,000 for the Padma Awardees from the State?
[A] Assam
[B] Haryana
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: B [Haryana]
Notes:
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar announced a Monthly Pension of ₹10,000 for the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardees of the state.
The Chief Minister also announced free travel facility for them in Volvo buses of the Haryana Roadways.
26. CPGRAMS platform functions under which department?
[A] Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
[B] Department of Economic Affairs
[C] Department of Social Security
[D] Department of Consumer Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances]
Notes:
The Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) is an online platform, under the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. It is available to the citizens 24×7 to lodge their grievances to the public authorities on any subject.
The 13th monthly report of CPGRAMS for the month of May 2023 has been released by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. The report offers a comprehensive examination of various types and categories of public grievances, as well as the way they were addressed.
27. What is the name of the type of electricity tariff which includes lower tariff during daytime and higher rates during peak hours?
[A] Differential time-based tariff
[B] Dynamic Electricity tariff
[C] Static Electricity Tariff
[D] Peak power Tariff
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Correct Answer: A [Differential time-based tariff]
Notes:
The government has indicated its intention to introduce differential time-based electricity tariffs, involving lower prices during an eight-hour period in the daytime and higher rates during peak power consumption hours.
The Ministry of Power recently announced amendments to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020, which include the incorporation of provisions for time-of-day (ToD) tariffs.
28. After late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the UAE?
[A] Atal Behari Vajpayee
[B] Manmohan Singh
[C] V P Singh
[D] Narendra Modi
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Correct Answer: D [Narendra Modi]
Notes:
Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to the UAE marked his fifth visit to the country since assuming office in 2014.
He holds the distinction of being the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the UAE in over three decades. Late Indira Gandhi was the last Indian Prime Minister to travel to the UAE in 1981.
29. The National Dental Commission Bill, 2023, seeks to propose to set up which entity?
[A] National Dental Commission
[B] Union Dental Authority
[C] Dental Colleges Regulatory Authority
[D] Dentists Regulatory Authority
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Correct Answer: A [National Dental Commission]
Notes:
The National Dental Commission Bill, 2023 has been passed by the Lok Sabha to ensure the availability of affordable, high-quality dental education and accessible oral healthcare services.
The National Dental Commission Bill seeks to repeal the Dentists Act, 1948 and proposes to set up ‘National Dental Commission’ modelled after the NMC.
30. Which Union Ministry publishes the ‘Yojana Classics’?
[A] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[B] Ministry of Communication
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] Ministry of Art and Culture
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]
Notes:
India’s top publishing house, Publications Division, has introduced ‘Yojana Classics’ a collection centered on diverse thematic subjects. It functions under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The series is compiled from carefully selected works published in Yojana, the renowned monthly publication by Publications Division since 1957.
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