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841.
What is the percentage of seats reserved for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies under the Women Reservation Bill, approved by the Union Cabinet?
33%
50%
25%
31%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Women Reservation Bill approved by the Union Cabinet mandates a 33% reservation for women in both the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. To ensure fairness and equitable distribution, the reserved seats will be rotated after each general election.

842.
Which country hosted the inaugural UNCITRAL South Asia Conference?
Bangladesh
Nepal
Sri Lanka
India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India hosted the inaugural United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) South Asia Conference from September 14 to 16, 2023 in New Delhi. The conference was organized jointly by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), UNCITRAL, and the organization's national coordination committee for India.

843.
What is the percentage decline in India's solar imports from China in the first half of 2023, according to a report by global energy think tank Ember?
50 percent
76 percent
80 percent
90 percent
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has slashed its solar imports from China by up to 76% in the first half of 2023, according to a report by global energy think tank Ember.

844.
How much budget has been allocated for e-Courts Phase III over four years?
Rs 1,170 crore
Rs 3,520 crore
Rs 5,840 crore
Rs 7,210 crore
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Cabinet has approved a budget of Rs 7,210 crore over four years for e-Courts Phase III to modernize the nation's judiciary.

845.
Which is the largest national park in India?
Hemis National Park
Jim Corbett National Park
Ranthambore National Park
Kaziranga National Park
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Hemis National Park is the largest national park in India, situated in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, covering a vast area of 4,400 square kilometres.