Current Affairs - Current Affairs
1.
Which state has increased the quota for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Karnataka Cabinet, Chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai decided to promulgate an ordinance to raise the reservations for Scheduled Castes by 2 percent and Scheduled Tribes by 4 percent.
Category : State
2.
Which organisation developed the indigenous trainer aircraft HTT-40, which was recently unveiled?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled HTT-40, an indigenous trainer aircraft designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Category : National
3.
Which state government has announced that it will come up with a mobile application, which will be a common platform for the entire taxi industry in the state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Goa government has announced that it will come up with a mobile application, which will be a common platform for the entire taxi industry in the state.
Category : State
4.
Ministry of Finance has released an amount of 1,764 crores to how many States for providing grants to Million Plus Urban Cities?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ministry of Finance has released an amount of 1,764 crores to four States for providing grants to Million Plus Urban Cities.
Category : Miscellaneous
5.
REC Limited and Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) have partnered with SJVN Thermal Private Ltd (STPL) to finance a 2x660 MW for which of the following thermal power plant?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
REC Limited and Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) have partnered with SJVN Thermal Private Ltd (STPL) to finance a 2x660 MW coal-based Buxar Thermal Power Plant (BTPP).
Category : Miscellaneous
6.
Durgavati Tiger Reserve, which was notified recently, is located in which state/UT?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Board approved a new reserve for tigers of Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR), which is to be called Durgavati Tiger Reserve.
Category : State
7.
Which of the following state has achieved the second rank in the country under the 'Best Performing State' category in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban scheme?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh has achieved the second rank in the country under the 'Best Performing State' category in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban scheme.
Category : State
8.
Who signed a Memorandum of Loan Agreement (MoA) with SJVN Thermal Private Ltd (STPL)?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
REC Limited and Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Loan Agreement (MoA) with SJVN Thermal Private Ltd (STPL) to finance 2x660 MW.
Category : National
9.
ISRO is planning to launch 'Chandrayaan-3' in which year?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch Chandrayaan-3, its third mission to the moon, in June 2023 with a more robust lunar rover abroad which is significant for future inter-planetary explorations.
Category : Miscellaneous
10.
After the recent Monetary Policy Committee Meeting of RBI (October 2022), what is the 2022-23 growth projection for India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Real GDP growth for 2022-23 is projected at 7.0 per cent with Q2 at 6.3 per cent; Q3 at 4.6 per cent; and Q4 at 4.6 per cent.
Category : Economy
11.
Which city in the United States has announced Public School Holiday on Diwali from 2023?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Diwali will be a holiday for the New York City Public School starting in 2023. The announcement was made by Mayor Eric Adams.
Category : National
12.
Which state has launched a website that lists the most polluting industrial units?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Jharkhand Government has launched a website to publicly display the names of the polluting industrial units in the state.
Category : State
13.
As per Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2022, the largest number of poor people in the world in 2020 lived in which country?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2022, around 415 million people in India lives climbed out of poverty between 2005-06 and 2019-21.
Category : International
14.
Which state is the host of the 'Indian Urban Housing Conclave-2022'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Indian Urban Housing Conclave-2022' a three-day event being organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) at Rajkot, Gujarat.
Category : State
15.
As per the 'Climate Transparency Report 2022', which country was the most affected by income losses from heat-related labour capacity reduction?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
As per the report, the countries most affected by income losses in these sectors were India (5.4% of GDP), Indonesia (1.6% of GDP), and Saudi Arabia (1% of GDP).
Category : International
16.
Fifth Khelo India Youth Games- 2022 will be held in which state?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Fifth- Khelo India Youth Games 2022 will be held in Madhya Pradesh.
Category : State
17.
Which city is the host of the 'Heads of Missions Conference' organized by the Ministry of External Affairs?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 10th Heads of Missions Conference at Kevadia. It is being organized by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Category : National
18.
When is the Police Commemoration Day observed in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Police Commemoration Day is observed on October 21 to commemorate the sacrifices of 10 CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Category : Important Days
19.
Which of the following has slapped a fine totalling more than INR 392 crores on online travel aggregators MakeMyTrip (MMT), Goibibo, and OYO for their alleged unfair business practices?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has slapped a fine totalling more than Rs. 392 crores on online travel aggregators MakeMyTrip (MMT), Goibibo, and OYO for their alleged unfair business practices.
Category : Economy
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