February 24, 2022
1. Which Union Ministry implements the ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)’ scheme?
[A] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[B] Ministry of Rural Development
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[D] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Rural Development]
Notes:
Union Ministry of Rural Development implements the ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)’ scheme, with National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (NRIDA) as the nodal implementation agency.
Recently, the Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Giriraj Singh released Rural Connectivity GIS Data in Public Domain. This includes GIS data for 800,000+ rural facilities as points, 1 Million+ habitations and 25,00,000+ km of rural roads, digitised using the GIS platform.
2. Which institution authorises all Pre-paid Instruments (PPI) in India?
[A] NPCI
[B] RBI
[C] Finance Ministry
[D] Enforcement Directorate
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Correct Answer: B [RBI]
Notes:
The Reserve bank of India authorises all Pre-paid Instruments (PPI) in India, under the powers conferred under Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act).
The RBI recently cautioned public against car pooling app sRide, that the firm was operating a semi-closed pre-paid instrument without authorization from the central bank, under PSS Act, 2007.
3. Which Indian mathematician was conferred ‘Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians’ 2021?
[A] Neena Gupta
[B] R Praggnanandhaa
[C] Dr. B. Uma Shankar
[D] Dr. Kuntal Ghosh
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Correct Answer: A [Neena Gupta]
Notes:
Professor Neena Gupta, a mathematician at the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata, was conferred the Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians.
She received the award for the year 2021 for her significant work in affine algebraic geometry and commutative algebra. The prize is awarded annually to a researcher from a developing country, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in association with the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the International Mathematical Union (IMU).
4. Who chairs the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)?
[A] RBI Governor
[B] Union Finance Minister
[C] Prime Minister
[D] NITI Aayog CEO
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Correct Answer: B [Union Finance Minister]
Notes:
The 25th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was held, under the Chairpersonship of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
The Council discussed measures required for development of the financial sector and to achieve an inclusive economic growth with macroeconomic stability. The Council discussed various operational issues relating to currency management.
5. National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) has been extended till which year?
[A] 2023-24
[B] 2025-26
[C] 2029-30
[D] 2031-32
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Correct Answer: B [2025-26]
Notes:
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has approved the continuation of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) till 2025-26.
Some changes in eligibility criteria have been introduced such as increasing income ceiling from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 3.5 lakh per annum. It aims to deter meritorious students from dropping out at class 8 and encourage them to continue their education at secondary stage.
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February 23, 2022
1. What is the name of the new week-long commemoration before the ‘National Science Day’?
[A] Atmanirbhar Vigyan
[B] Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate
[C] Celebration of Science in Past
[D] ‘Science in Culture’ Celebrations
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Correct Answer: B [Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate]
Notes:
A week-long commemoration event titled Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate was launched by Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh and Union Minister of Culture G Kishan Reddy.
This was launched as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The event is being held simultaneously at 75 locations across the country till February 28, National Science Day. It will display the country’s legacy in science and technology.
2. India, along with which country, agreed on ‘Roadmap on Blue Economy and Ocean Governance’?
[A] USA
[B] UAE
[C] France
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: C [France]
Notes:
India and France have agreed on a Roadmap on Blue Economy and Ocean Governance. The agreement aims to contribute to scientific knowledge and ocean conservation and ensure that the ocean remains a global common.
It was made during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s three-day visit to France. The scope includes maritime trade, marine eco-tourism, inland waterways, scientific research, and integrated coastal management among others.
3. ‘CEPI’ has announced partnership with which Indian pharma company to develop Covid Vaccine?
[A] Panacea Biotec
[B] Cadila Healthcare
[C] Cipla
[D] Sun Pharma
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Correct Answer: A [Panacea Biotec]
Notes:
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) will partner with a consortium comprised of the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI ) and Panacea Biotec to develop Covid vaccine.
THSTI is an autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology. CEPI will fund the new project up to USD 12 million.
4. Which country topped the medal tally in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics?
[A] China
[B] USA
[C] Norway
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: C [Norway]
Notes:
For the second Games in a row, Norway topped the medal tally in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, with 16 golds. It was followed by Germany with 12 golds and China with 9.
The Games recently ended in the “Bird’s Nest” stadium, China and its President Xi Jinping handed over the games to 2026 hosts Milano-Cortina.
5. Which region is affected by Storm Clusters including three Storms- Eunice, Franklin and Dudley?
[A] North America
[B] Europe
[C] Australia
[D] Africa
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Correct Answer: B [Europe]
Notes:
Storm Eunice sparked the first-ever red weather warning for London. It was one of the most powerful tempests in Europe since the Great Storm hit Britain and northern France in 1987.
Over 15 people were killed by falling trees, flying debris and high winds in Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Poland. Storm Franklin and Storm Dudley followed in two days. These back-to-back-to-back storms are known as clusters, which happen in a short period of time.
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