Current Affairs - State

Exercise : State - Latest Current Affairs
  • State - Latest Current Affairs
316.
In which state will India host the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial and 8th Mission Innovation Meeting alongside the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial?
Mizoram
Goa
Punjab
Gujarat
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India will host the 14th Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM-14) and 8th Mission Innovation (MI-8) meeting in Goa from July 19th to 22nd, 2023.

317.
Which state recently received organic certification for its Araku Valley coffee and black pepper?
Himachal Pradesh
Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Coffee beans and black pepper grown in Araku Valley Agency, Andhra Pradesh, have been awarded organic certification. The tribal cooperative societies Girijan Sahakari Nigam (GCC) have received organic certification for coffee from APEDA, a central government sector organization.

318.
Who secured the first position in the category of large states in NITI Aayog's annual 'Health Index'-2020-21?
Assam
Odisha
Uttarakhand
Kerala
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana emerged as the top performers among the larger states in NITI Aayog's annual 'Health Index' for the year 2020-21, which was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

319.
Which state government signed an MoU with Infosys Limited and Nasscom to enhance the skills and employability of students in Higher Education Institutions?
Assam
Kerala
Goa
Odisha
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Higher Education Department of the Odisha Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Infosys Limited and Nasscom. This partnership aims to upskill and improve the employability of students studying in Higher Education Institutions in Odisha.

320.
Which state government urged the Centre to direct PFRDA to return ₹9,242.6 crore deposited under NPS?
Telangana
Himachal Pradesh
Punjab
Rajasthan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged the Centre to direct the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority to refund ₹9,242.60 crore deposited by the state government in the New Pension Scheme.