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836.
What percentage of ₹2,000 banknotes has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) successfully withdrawn from circulation as of May 19, 2023?
97.26%
98.26%
99.02%
96.79%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The RBI has successfully withdrawn 97.26% of ₹2,000 banknotes from circulation as of May 19, 2023, marking a significant achievement in its monetary policy.

837.
The Indian government has recently extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme for how many more years?
5
3
4
2
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme has been extended by the Indian government for an additional five years, as announced in preparation for the upcoming general elections.

838.
According to Crisil's report, what is the forecasted percentage increase in capital expenditure for India's 18 largest states in FY24?
12-15%
15-18%
16-19%
18-20%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Crisil's report anticipates a substantial 18-20% increase in capital expenditure for India's 18 largest states in the fiscal year 2023-24, driven by factors such as robust GST collections, stable central government devolution, and significant interest-free loan allocation.

839.
Recently, which state government declared November 25 as "no non-veg day" in honour of the birth anniversary of Sadhu TL Vaswani?
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government declared November 25 as "no non-veg day" to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sadhu TL Vaswani, a staunch advocate for a vegetarian lifestyle. This decision involves the closure of all slaughterhouses and meat shops in the state on that day.

840.
In which district is India's largest tiger reserve set to be established, marking a significant stride in wildlife conservation efforts?
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Damoh, Madhya Pradesh
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Damoh district in Madhya Pradesh is poised to host India's largest tiger reserve, with the central government approving the merger of Noradehi Sanctuary and Durgavati Sanctuary. This landmark decision aims to create a vast tiger reserve covering an impressive 2,300 square kilometres.