Current Affairs - Miscellaneous

Exercise : Miscellaneous - Latest Current Affairs
  • Miscellaneous - Latest Current Affairs
41.
How many railway stations under the Central Railway network are planned to have panic switches installed for enhanced passenger safety?
87 stations
98 stations
105 stations
117 stations
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Central Railway plans to install panic switches at 117 stations under its network to enable quick alerts to the Railway Protection Force during emergencies for enhanced passenger safety.

42.
Which ministry unveiled the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal, aimed at transforming access to essential geoscience data?
Ministry of Space
Ministry Of Mines
Ministry of Science and Technology
Ministry of Environment
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Mines launched the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal, in collaboration with GSI and BISAG-N, to revolutionize access to critical geoscience data.

43.
What authority does the Telecommunications Bill, of 2023, grant to the government in the interest of national security?
Regulate telecom tariffs
Control telecom services permanently
Temporarily assume control of telecom services for national security purposes
Restrict international telecom partnerships
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, grants the government the power to temporarily assume control of telecom services for national security purposes, as approved by the Lok Sabha.

44.
On which date will the December Solstice, also known as Winter Solstice, occur in India in 2023?
December 20
December 21
December 23
December 22
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The December Solstice, or Winter Solstice, is set to occur in India on December 22, 2023, at around 8:57 AM IST. This marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere with approximately 7 hours and 14 minutes of daylight.

45.
What is the power capacity of Unit-4 in the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project?
500 MW
700 MW
900 MW
1,000 MW
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 700 MW nuclear reactor that achieved initial criticality in the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project is specifically designated as KAPP-4, marking a historic moment in Indian nuclear power development.