1. Recently, who released the report titled ‘LNG as a transportation fuel in medium and heavy commercial vehicles’?
[A] NITI Aayog and Netherlands Embassy
[B] Ministry of Renewable Energy and Netherlands Embassy
[C] NITI Aayog and Russian Embassy
[D] Ministry of Agriculture and NITI Aayog
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Correct Answer: A [NITI Aayog and Netherlands Embassy]
Notes:
NITI Aayog and the Netherlands Embassy released the report ‘LNG as a transportation fuel in medium and heavy commercial vehicles’ during India Energy Week 2024 in Goa. The collaboration, initiated in 2020, focuses on energy transition. The report addresses LNG utilization in Indian commercial vehicles, examining coordination challenges and drawing insights from global practices. The Netherlands, a leader in green hydrogen, plans to aid India in achieving climate targets. The report outlines strategies for a 15% gas share in primary energy by 2070.
2. GROW report and portal, recently seen in the news, is launched by which one of the following?
[A] Ministry of Agriculture
[B] Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Ministry of Textiles
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Correct Answer: C [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
NITI Aayog launched the “Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW)” initiative, unveiling a portal for universal access to state and district-level data. Hosted on the Bhuvan website, GROW employs advanced technologies like remote sensing and GIS to assess agroforestry suitability across India. It aligns with national goals, aiming to restore 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030 and create a carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes. The initiative utilizes a developed Agroforestry Suitability Index (ASI) for national-level prioritization, considering parameters like land use, wasteland, slope, water proximity, and soil organic content.
3. What is the primary objective of the ‘e-Jagriti Portal’, recently mentioned in the news?
[A] To facilitate consumer dispute redressal
[B] To promote awareness about agricultural crops
[C] To offer loans to small businesses
[D] To provide health facilities to remote areas
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Correct Answer: A [To facilitate consumer dispute redressal]
Notes:
The Consumer Affairs Secretary advocates the infusion of artificial intelligence into the ‘e-Jagriti’ portal to expedite consumer court case resolutions. The portal, under the Department of Consumer Affairs, streamlines consumer dispute redressal through features like online case filing, fee payment, and AI-driven smart search for archived complaints. It integrates various grievance platforms, utilizing AI and ML technologies for voice-to-text conversions, metadata creation, and a virtual court facility, aiming to enhance efficiency and accessibility in consumer complaint resolution.
4. National Generic Document Registration System, recently seen in the news, is initiated by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[D] Ministry of Tourism
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Rural Development]
Notes:
The National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) and Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) were launched in Assam by the Secretary, Department of Land Resources. Initiated by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, NGDRS is a common application for registration departments nationwide. Developed by the National Informatics Centre Pune, it offers a user-friendly interface for online land buying, property valuation, and document submission, reducing the need for multiple visits to the sub-registrar’s office.
5. NaViGate Bharat portal, recently seen in the news, is launched by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Communications
[B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[C] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[D] Ministry of Defence
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]
Notes:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting recently launched four portals, including NaViGate Bharat, a bilingual platform by the New Media Wing. NaViGate Bharat serves as a unified gateway hosting government-related videos, simplifying access to developmental measures and citizen welfare initiatives. The platform empowers users with an interactive interface for searching, streaming, sharing, and downloading content, streamlining information retrieval from various sources into a single, reliable platform for both media and the public.
6. What was India’s ranking in the global cybercrime report for 2023?
[A] 79th
[B] 80th
[C] 85th
[D] 84th
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Correct Answer: B [80th]
Notes:
According to a 2023 report, India is the 80th most targeted country worldwide for cybercrime. The report states that 34% of Indian users were targeted by local threats in 2023, totaling 74 million incidents. In 2023, India has a national cybercrime rate of 129 per hundred thousand citizens. In the third quarter of 2023, India was ranked 10th globally for data breaches, with 369,000 leaked accounts.
7. As per the recent report, what was the percentage increase in India’s mineral production in December 2023?
[A] 5.1%
[B] 5.2%
[C] 5.3%
[D] 5.4%
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Correct Answer: A [5.1% ]
Notes:
According to the Indian government, India’s mineral production increased by 5.1% in December 2023 compared to the same month in 2022. The index of mineral production for the mining and quarrying sector in December 2023 is 139.4, which is 5.1% higher than the same month in 2022.
8. What is the rank of India in the Global Intellectual Property Index 2024?
[A] 42nd
[B] 45th
[C] 44th
[D] 46th
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Correct Answer: A [42nd ]
Notes:
The US Chamber of Commerce released the 12th edition of the International Intellectual Property (IP) Index, ranking 55 economies on their IP frameworks. India secured the 42nd position with a 38.64% overall score. The United States, the United Kingdom, and France topped the list, emphasizing the pivotal role of strong IP systems in economic development. The index evaluates the effectiveness of IP landscapes in fostering innovation and creative industries globally.
9. ‘Fair share for health and care’ report, recently seen in the news, is launched by which organization?
[A] WHO
[B] UNEP
[C] UNICEF
[D] UNDP
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Correct Answer: A [WHO]
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The WHO’s “Fair share for health and care” report highlights the gender gap in global healthcare. Women represent 67% of the health and social care workforce but face a 24% pay gap compared to men. Globally, 90% of women’s earnings support family well-being, while only 30–40% of men’s do. Despite comprising 25–60% of doctors, women make up 30–100% of nursing staff in 35 countries. Women perform 76% of unpaid care activities worldwide, with significant imbalances in India.
10. What is the rank of India in the World Happiness Report 2024?
[A] 125th
[B] 126th
[C] 127th
[D] 128th
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Correct Answer: B [126th]
Notes:
In the 2024 World Happiness Report released by the United Nations on March 20th, Finland claimed the title of the happiest country for the seventh year in a row. The report highlights Finland’s consistent high levels of happiness, affirming its status as a global leader in well-being. According to the 2024 World Happiness Report, India ranks 126th out of 146 countries, this is the same as last year. India’s neighbors, however, rank higher than India, with China ranked 60th, Nepal ranked 93rd, Pakistan ranked 108th, Myanmar ranked 118th, Sri Lanka ranked 128th, and Bangladesh ranked 129th.