India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs
31. “Bal Raksha Kit” is an immunity boosting medicine developed by which organisation?
[A] AIIMS
[B] IIT Bombay
[C] AIIA
[D] DRDO
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Correct Answer: C [AIIA]
Notes:The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), under the aegis Union Ayush Ministry has developed an immunity booster kit for children named “Bal Raksha Kit”, which can be consumed by children upto the age of 16 years. This can be undertaken by the children till the time vaccine is available for COVID 19 disease.
The Ministry has planned that, on National Ayurveda Day (November 2), 10,000 Bal Raksha kits would be distributed free-of-cost.
32. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has created ‘Single Window Filming mechanism’, along with which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Defence
[B] Ministry of Railways
[C] Ministry of Culture
[D] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Railways]
Notes:
An integrated Single Window Filming mechanism has been created by the Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
The objective of the scheme is to make the permission for filming across Railways premises easier and more efficient. Under the mechanism, filmmakers can submit online applications for filming at various railway locations under jurisdiction of any zonal railways in a centralized way.
33. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)?
[A] Subramanian Swami
[B] Sambit Patra
[C] Lal Singh Arya
[D] Jamal Siddiqui
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Correct Answer: B [Sambit Patra]
Notes:
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra was appointed as the chairman of India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
ACC has approved the Tourism Ministry’s proposal to split the post of chairman and managing director of India Tourism Development Corporation into chairman, ITDC, and Managing director (MD), ITDC. GKV Rao, IAS Officer will hold the post of managing director of ITDC.
34. In India, Languages spoken by less than……….. People are classified as ‘Endangered languages’?
[A] 10 Lakh
[B] 5 Lakh
[C] 1 Lakh
[D] 10000
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Correct Answer: D [10000]
Notes:
The Government of India has initiated a Scheme known as “Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India” (SPPEL).
Under this Scheme, the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysore works on protection, preservation and documentation of all languages of India spoken by less than 10,000 people which are classified as endangered languages.
35. India has set a target of ………… for merchandise exports and ………. for agricultural products for 2021-22?
[A] $400 billion and $43 billion
[B] $200 billion and $23 billion
[C] $100 billion and $13 billion
[D] $50 billion and $3 billion
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Correct Answer: A [$400 billion and $43 billion]
Notes:
India has set a $400 billion target for merchandise exports for 2021-22, of which $262 billion has already been achieved in the April-November 2021-22 period.
A record export target of $43 billion has been set for agricultural products in 2021-22. During the Agri-Export Conference held at Uttar Pradesh, the Minister of State of Commerce and Industry announced that the target would be achieved in the current fiscal.
36. India signed a letter of intent for cooperation in the postal sector, with which country?
[A] Nepal
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Vietnam
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: C [Vietnam]
Notes:
India and Vietnam have signed a letter of intent for enhanced cooperation in the field of postal sector.
It includes cooperation in the field of posts and telecom, cooperation in HR development and postal designated operators and service providers. The two countries also signed MoU for cooperation in marine science and ecology.
37. The latest version of ‘Consumer Protection Act’ was passed in which year?
[A] 2010
[B] 2015
[C] 2019
[D] 2021
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Correct Answer: C [2019]
Notes:
The Union Government in exercise of the powers conferred by the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 has notified the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021.
As per the new rules, Direct selling entity and direct sellers are prohibited from Promoting a Pyramid Scheme or enroll any person to such scheme or participate in such arrangement. They are also prohibited from participating in money circulation scheme in the name of direct selling business.
38. Which state signed MoU with Singapore-based LNG Alliance Company, to set up its first LNG Terminal?
[A] Kerala
[B] Karnataka
[C] Telangana
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Karnataka state government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore-based LNG Alliance Company for setting up the State’s first LNG Terminal.
The first such terminal will be set up in Mangaluru, in association with New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) with an investment of ₹2,250 crore.
39. Which Union Ministry released the publication titled ‘Energy statistics India – 2022’?
[A] Ministry Of Statistics And Programme Implementation
[B] Ministry of Power
[C] Ministry of Coal
[D] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry Of Statistics And Programme Implementation]
Notes:
Ministry Of Statistics And Programme Implementation released the 28th edition of the publication, ‘Energy statistics India – 2022’.
It is a repository of statistics on energy resources and highlights India’s commitment and progress made in sustainable energy systems. The publication presents the concepts of production, consumption, trade, energy balance etc. The data is collected from Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ministry of Power, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
40. Which State signed MoU with Ather Energy to set up 1,000 fast charging stations for Electric two-wheelers?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Karnataka State Government and Ather Energy to set up 1,000 fast charging stations for electric two-wheelers across the state.
The agreement was signed between Ather Energy and Electric supply companies (ESCOMs). Ather Energy will provide free charging services for electric two-wheeler vehicles. ESCOMs would be the nodal agencies to provide all technical support for the charging stations
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