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1.
Which state has become the first state to establish a committee for the conservation of seeds preserved by tribal farmers?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The government of Odisha has established the Landrace Varietal Release Committee (LVRC) to release traditional millet varieties while adhering to standard operating protocols (SoP) for seed systems.
Category : State
2.
According to the NIRF Rankings 2023, which IIT has been named the top institute in India?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The NIRF Rankings 2023 have named IIT Madras as the top engineering institute in India, followed by IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru secured the top position in the research category.
Category : Miscellaneous
3.
Which game does Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who recently announced his retirement, belong to?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced his retirement from football after playing the final game of the season against Hellas Verona. The Swedish player decided to conclude his trophy-laden career, representing clubs such as Malmo, Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, PSG, Manchester United, and LA Galaxy.
Category : Sports
4.
Which country has become the first country in the world to mandate mandatory health warnings on individual cigarettes?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Canada becomes first country to require a health warning directly on every cigarette.
Category : International
5.
Where were the Khelo India University Games recently concluded?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 3rd Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2022 recently concluded at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, the spiritual capital of India.
Category : State
6.
According to a recent report, how many districts in India are now free from manual scavenging?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
A report submitted by the Ministry of Social Justice states that 508 out of 766 districts in India are now free from manual scavenging.
Category : Miscellaneous
7.
How much has the Indian Railways invested in Safety Measures between 2017-2018 and 2021-22?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Indian Railways has invested over Rs 1 lakh crore in safety measures during the period between the fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2021-2022. The focus of these investments has primarily been on track renewal.
Category : Economy
8.
Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of The Hindu Group?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Ms. Nirmala Lakshman has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited (THGPPL) for a term of three years.
Category : Persons
9.
With which country did India sign an MoU for the development of the Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NHPC Limited and Vidhyut Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL) of Nepal recently signed an MoU for the development of the Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project, which has a capacity of 480MW.
Category : International
10.
By which year will the city of Srinagar receive the 'Smart City' tag under the Srinagar Smart City Project?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The transformation of Srinagar city into a smart city is scheduled to be completed by June 2024. A total of 125 projects, amounting to Rs 9.3 billion, have been approved under the Smart City Mission by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Category : Miscellaneous
11.
Which state has recently joined the DBT bandwagon?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Congress-led government in Karnataka has formally approved the implementation of two Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes, Griha Lakshmi and Yuvanidhi.
Category : State
12.
Gufi Paintal, who recently passed away, belonged to which profession?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sarabjeet Singh Paintal, popularly known as Gufi Paintal is still remembered as Shakuni Mama from B R Chopra's Mahabharat. The veteran actor left for his heavenly abode on June 5, due to prolonged health issues.
Category : Obituary
13.
Which state government has signed an MoU with Bajaj Finserv to invest 5,000 crore rupees for the creation of 40,000 jobs?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Maharashtra government has signed an MoU with Bajaj Finserv to invest 5,000 crore rupees in Pune, which is expected to create 40,000 jobs.
Category : State
14.
Which country has recently developed its first hypersonic missile named "Fattah"?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iran has developed its first hypersonic missile called "Fattah."
Category : International
15.
India, along with which country, has concluded a roadmap for 'Defence Industrial Cooperation'?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India and the United States have concluded a roadmap for defence industry cooperation, paving the way for collaboration in the defence manufacturing sector and strengthening India's ambitions in this area.
Category : Defence
16.
Which country is planning to reopen its embassy in Saudi Arabia after a seven-year closure?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Iran has decided to reopen its embassy in Saudi Arabia after it remained closed for seven years. This development follows a bilateral agreement facilitated by China.
Category : International
17.
Which state recently launched the 'Elder Line' service to provide shelter to elderly homeless individuals?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department recently launched the 'Elder Line' service with the helpline number 14567. The objective of this initiative is to rescue destitute elderly individuals and offer them shelter in old age homes.
Category : State
18.
NIPCCD organized a Refresher Training Programme on which mission?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
NIPCCD organized a Refresher Training Programme on Mission Vatsalya from 29-31 May 2023 at NIPCCD Regional Centre, Mohali. Mission Vatsalya Scheme is a roadmap to achieve development and child protection priorities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Category : Miscellaneous
19.
In which city of Tamil Nadu did the Tamil Nadu Forest Department successfully tranquillize the wild elephant Arikompan?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department successfully tranquillized the wild elephant Arikompan in Theni, Tamil Nadu.
Category : State
20.
Which country does the recently destroyed Nova Khakova Dam belong to?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Nova Khakova Dam in Ukraine's Kherson region was recently destroyed due to unknown reasons. The dam is built over the Dnipro River.
Category : International
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