India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs
31. In which city, the Janganana Bhawan, was inaugurated?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Varanasi
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
Notes:
Janganana Bhawan was inaugurated recently by Union Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. It is the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
He also launched Web portal for Birth and Death Registration, an Upgraded SRS Mobile Application with Geofencing, and Web portal for Online Sale of Census Publications. Mr Shah also released Census Compendium from 1981 to upcoming Census.
32. The Child Helpline 1098 is set to be consolidated with which helpline?
[A] 100
[B] 101
[C] 112
[D] 1091
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Correct Answer: C [112]
Notes:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development had announced the consolidation of the existing child helpline (1098), operated by Childline, with the women’s helpline and Emergency Response Support System (112), as part of its “One Nation, One Helpline” initiative.
Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Puducherry, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Mizoram, Gujarat, and Bihar are set to launch the integrated child helpline service by the end of this month, making it the first of its kind in India.
33. Which institution released the ‘Standard IS 18267: 2023’ to address plastic pollution?
[A] FCI
[B] FSSAI
[C] BIS
[D] ISO
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Correct Answer: C [BIS]
Notes:
The IS 18267: 2023 “Food Serving Utensils Made from Agri By-Products – Specification” has been released by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to address plastic pollution and encourage sustainable practices.
This standard offers detailed instructions to manufacturers and consumers, promoting consistent quality standards throughout the nation.
34. Which country approved ‘National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023’?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] Japan
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [India]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet of India approved the introduction of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023 in the Parliament.
The approved Bill will pave the way to establish National Research Foundation (NRF) that will promote Research and Development (R&D) and promote a culture of research and innovation throughout India’s universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D laboratories.
35. 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.
36. What is the expansion of DPDP Bill, which was cleared by the Cabinet recently?
[A] Digital Personal Data Protection Bill
[B] Dual Personal Data Protection Bill
[C] Direct Personal Data Protection Bill
[D] Diplomatic Personal Data Protection Bill
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Correct Answer: A [Digital Personal Data Protection Bill]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet cleared the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill. The clearance paves the way for the Bill to be introduced in Parliament in the upcoming Monsoon Session.
The data protection legislation specifies norms on management of personal data of Indian residents and requires explicit consent from people whose data is collected and used.
37. ‘National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill’ is associated with which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]
Notes:
The Lok Sabha has passed the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023. The bill aims to establish regulations and uphold education and service standards for nursing and midwifery professionals. It comes under the aegis of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023 aims at setting up National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) and to repeal the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947.
38. India recently signed a MoU with which country to collaborate on the sharing of INDIA STACK?
[A] Papua New Guinea
[B] Malta
[C] Laos
[D] Thailand
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Correct Answer: A [Papua New Guinea]
Notes:
India and Papua New Guinea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the sharing of INDIA STACK.
It was signed between the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) of the Papua New Guinea and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) of India.
39. What is the total number of documented cyber incidents targeting government organizations or systems in 2023 (up to June)?
[A] 54,314
[B] 74,314
[C] 112,474
[D] 212,474
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Correct Answer: C [112,474]
Notes:
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), responsible for overseeing cybersecurity incidents in India, documented cyber incidents targeting government organizations or systems for the years 2018 to 2023 (up to June).
The reported incidents were 70,798 in 2018, 85,797 in 2019, 54,314 in 2020, 48,285 in 2021, 192,439 in 2022, and 112,474 in 2023 (up to June).
40. ‘Sagar Setu’ portal is launched by which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[B] Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways]
Notes:
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and AYUSH inaugurated the Port Health Organisation (PHO) module within the Sagar Setu – National Logistics Portal (Marine) to facilitate a more efficient and streamlined ecosystem, promoting Ease of Doing Business (EODB).
The PHO will be responsible for disease surveillance, health inspections, and quarantine measures to ensure the safety of citizens and port workers.
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