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1.
World Bank extended a loan of $250 million for the SALT Project in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The World Bank has extended an unconditional loan of $250 million to Support Andhra's Learning Transformation (SALT) project in appreciation of the path-breaking reforms implemented by the state government.
Category : State
2.
On which day World Sight Day 2022 is being observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
World Sight Day is observed every year on the second Thursday of October to raise awareness about vision impairment, vision care and other issues related to eyes. This year, the day is being observed on 13 October.
Category : Important Days
3.
What is India's rank in the world for reducing inequality?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's overall rank has improved by six points from 129 in 2020 to 123 in 2022.
Category : Miscellaneous
4.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur has inaugurated a Water Sports Centre in which state/ UT?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Anurag Singh Thakur has inaugurated a Water Sports Center in Koldam Barmana, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.
Category : State
5.
IMF cut how much global GDP growth projection in 2022 and in 2023?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
IMF expects inflation in India to come down to 4% next year. IMF has projected that global growth will slow from 6 percent in 2021 to 3.2% in 2022 and 2.7% in 2023.
Category : Economy
6.
'PM-DevINE' Scheme, which was seen in the news, aimed at the development of which region?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved projects worth over Rs 13,000 crores, including a Rs 6,600 crore scheme for developing physical and social infrastructure in the North-East.
Category : State
7.
Which nation and India have agreed to extend the Vaccine Action Programme joint declaration till 2027?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has extended the Indo-US Vaccine Action program till 2027.
Category : International
8.
PM-DevINE scheme aim at developing which region of India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Government of India has announced the PM-DevINE scheme with 100 percent central funding.
Category : Miscellaneous
9.
Which state has launched 'Football for All' in the state to take the culture of football to the grassroots?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched a 'Football for All' programme to take the culture of football to the grassroots. The programme has been initiated by FIFA in Odisha in partnership with KIIT and KISS. Over 43,000 footballs will be distributed among children in about 2000 schools.
Category : State
10.
'Skilling of girls in non-traditional livelihood (NTL)' has been included in which flagship scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union government announced the inclusion of the skilling of girls in non-traditional livelihood (NTL) options in its flagship programme of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padao'.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of two hydropower projects in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone of two hydropower projects in Chamba in Himachal Pradesh.
Category : National
12.
When was UN International Day for National Disaster Reduction is being observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United Nations General Assembly designated October 13 as International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction as part of its proclamation of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction.
Category : Important Days
13.
Which Union Ministry is associated with 'One Nation, One Grid, One Frequency and One National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Power Ministry has started the process of setting up transmission systems for renewable energy zones (REZ) with 66.5 GW capacity by the current year to integrate non-fossil fuel energy sources with the national grid.
Category : National
14.
Which country has imposed visa restrictions on members of the Taliban responsible for the repression of women and girls in Afghanistan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on the members of the Taliban and other individuals who are responsible for the repression of women and girls in Afghanistan through their policies and violence.
Category : International
15.
Which Union Minister launched Toyota's pilot project on FFV-SHEV?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari launched Toyota's first-of-its-kind pilot project on Flex-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles (FFV-SHEV) in India, which would run on 100% petrol as well as 20 to 100% blended ethanol and electric power.
Category : National
16.
Vande-Bharat-based freight service is going to be introduced on which route?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian railways is planning to introduce super-fast parcel services. If Indian Railways uses the Vande Bharat trains for freight transportation, the train will be run on the Delhi-Mumbai route first with a comparatively higher speed to reduce transportation time.
Category : Miscellaneous
17.
Which bank raised the minimum capital requirement for setting up ARCs to Rs.300 crore?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised the minimum net owned fund (NOF) requirement of the existing Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) to Rs 300 crore from the present Rs 100 crore by March 2026.
Category : Banking
18.
What is the name of the website launched to enable citizens to contribute to the armed forces battle casualties welfare fund?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a website 'Maa Bharati ke Sapoot' enabling the citizens of the country to contribute to the Armed forces battle casualties welfare fund. Eminent Actor Amitabh Bachchan has accepted to be the Goodwill ambassador.
Category : Miscellaneous
19.
When is the International Day for Disaster Reduction being observed?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
International Day for Disaster Reduction is observed every year on October 13.
Category : Important Days
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