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Assam Current Affairs & GK Quiz for APSC 2024 – Set 349: January 2024, Week 1

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Q1. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Sixteenth Finance Commission?

  1. Arvind Panagariya
  2. Niranjan Rajadhyaksha
  3. Dr. Soumya Kanti Ghosh
  4. Ajay Kumar

Arvind Panagariya

 

Q2. Which state has become first in recording entries on the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) platform?

    1. Assam
    2. Madhya Pradesh
    3. Kerala
    4. Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

  • Uttar Pradesh has retained top rank for the third straight year in ensuring extensive usage of the Supreme Court e-committee’s Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS), a nationwide platform integrating courts, police, prisons and forensic labs. 
  • Madhya Pradesh and Bihar trail at second and third position respectively. 
  • The wide adoption by U.P. police aims to employ ICJS’s data analytics to predict crimes, manage law & order situations better and reduce pendency of cases.

 

Q3. China’s cutting-edge ocean drilling vessel designed to penetrate the Earth’s crust and reach the mantle for the first time in human history is

  1. Yaogan
  2. Mengxiang
  3. Zhuque
  4. Shuijing

Mengxiang

China has unveiled its first ocean drilling vessel, the Mengxiang, which is designed to delve into the Earth’s crust and explore the mysteries of the mantle. If successful, this will mark humanity’s first exploration into the upper mantle.

 

Q4. Who has been recently appointed as the new Chief of Materiel of the Indian Navy?

  1. Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi 
  2. Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti
  3. Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh 
  4. Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf

  Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh

Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh has taken over as the new Chief of Materiel of the Indian Navy from Vice Admiral Sandeep Naithani. Vice Admiral Deshmukh is an alumnus of VJTI Mumbai and a postgraduate from Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.

The Chief of Materiel is the head of the Materials Branch of the Navy, dealing with logistics and maintenance. 

 

Q5. Which oceanographic research vessel of the Indian Navy has embarked on the Sagar Maitri Mission-4 to Oman?

  1. RV Sindhu Sankalp 
  2. INS Sagardhwani
  3. INS Samundar
  4. RV Sindhu Sadhana

INS Sagardhwani

INS Sagardhwani, an oceanographic research vessel of the Indian Navy, has embarked on the Sagar Maitri Mission-4 to Oman. The goal of the mission is to establish long-term scientific partnerships and collaboration with Indian Ocean Rim countries for ocean research and development.

 

Q6. Which company has decided to introduced “Copilot key” in PC keyboards?

  1. Apple
  2. Google
  3. Microsoft
  4. Yahoo

Microsoft

 

Q7. Joint military exercise ‘Desert Cyclone’ is conducted between India and which country?

  1. USA
  2. Iran
  3. Australia
  4. UAE

UAE

The Joint Military Exercise ‘Desert Cyclone’, between India and UAE is being organized in Mahajan, Rajasthan. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability by learning and sharing best practices in operations.

 

Q8. India’s first submarine tourism will be started in which state?

    1. Tamil Nadu
    2. Gujarat
    3. Maharashtra
    4. Kerala

Gujarat

The Gujarat government, in partnership with Mazgaon Dock Limited, is set to pioneer India’s first-ever submarine tourism project at Dwarka.

Q9. Who among the following has been honoured with M S Swaminathan Award?

  1. Prof B R Kamboj 
  2. Jadav Payeng
  3. M. Yoganathan  
  4. Rajendra Singh 

Prof B R Kamboj 

Prof. B.R. Kamboj, the Vice Chancellor of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, has been bestowed with the prestigious M.S. Swaminathan Award. He was awarded with this prestigious award for his significant contributions as a scientist and extension specialist in the field of agronomy.

 

Q10. Which space agency has launched XPoSat aboard PSLV-C58?

  1. ISA
  2. NASA
  3. ISRO
  4. JAXA

ISRO

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) aboard Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C58.

 

Q11. Who among the following has been appointed as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff

  1. Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi
  2. Vice Admiral Ajit Singh
  3. Vice Admiral Gurpreet Singh
  4. Vice Admiral Kuldeep Yadav

Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi

The Vice Chief is the deputy of the Chief of the Naval Staff and is usually the second highest ranking officer of the Indian Navy.

 

Q12. Who will represent India at Uganda NAM Summit in January 2024?

  1. Amit Shah
  2. Dr S Jaishankar
  3. Nirmala Sitaraman
  4. Rajnath Singh

Dr S Jaishankar

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is set to represent India at the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Uganda’s capital Kampala.

 

Q13. Who becomes the first woman to amass a $100 billion?

  1. Nita Ambani 
  2. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers 
  3. Julia Koch 
  4. Jacqueline Mars
Françoise Bettencourt Meyers

 

Q14. Which city will host the International Kite Festival ahead of Ram Temple’s consecration?

  1. Jamnagar
  2. Surat
  3. Ayodhya
  4. Rajkot
Ayodhya

Q15. First all-girls Sainik School inaugurated recently in which state?

  1. Assam
  2. Himachal Pradesh
  3. Bihar
  4. Uttar Pradesh 
Uttar Pradesh

The first-ever all-girls Sainik School was inaugurated in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.

 

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On February 01, 2024, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Union Budget for the financial year 2024-25 in the Parliament, with the ‘mantra’ of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, and Sabka Vishwas’ and the whole of nation approach of “Sabka Prayas”. This was the sixth budget presented by the current FM and the last one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s second term. The full budget will be presented in July 2024, after the new government is formed post the Lok Sabha Elections.

Finance Minister confirmed the continuation of existing rates for direct taxes, indirect taxes, and export duties. She also disclosed an 11% surge in the upcoming year’s capex outlay, reaching ₹11.1 lakh crore. During the fiscal year’s federal budget announcement, the fiscal gap revised to 5.8% of the gross domestic product. Nominal GDP growth for FY25 is projected at 10.5%.

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Highlights & Important Point of Interim Union Budget 2024-25

 

~ PART- A ~

Social Justice

  • To focus on upliftment of four major castes, that is, ‘Garib’ (Poor), ‘Mahilayen’ (Women), ‘Yuva’ (Youth) and  ‘Annadata’(Farmer).
  • Govt to form high-powered panel to address population growth challenges and demographic changes.

‘Garib Kalyan, Desh ka Kalyan’

  • Government assisted 25 crore people out of multi-dimensional poverty in last 10 years.
  • DBT of Rs. 34 lakh crore using PM-Jan Dhan accounts led to savings of Rs. 2.7 lakh crore for the Government.
  • PM-SVANidhi provided credit assistance to 78 lakh street vendors. 2.3 lakh have received credit for the third time.
  • PM-JANMAN Yojana to aid the development of particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG).
  • PM-Vishwakarma Yojana provides end-to-end support to artisans and crafts people engaged in 18 trades.

Welfare of ‘Annadata’

  • PM-KISAN SAMMAN Yojana provided financial assistance to 11.8 crore farmers. 
  • Under PM Fasal BimaYojana, crop insurance is given to 4 crore farmers
  • Electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) integrated 1361 mandis, providing services to 1.8 crore farmers with trading volume of Rs. 3 lakh crore.

Momentum for Nari Shakti

  • 30 crore Mudra Yojana loans given to women entrepreneurs.
  • Female enrolment in higher education gone up by 28%.
  • In STEM courses, girls and women constitute 43% of enrolment, one of the highest in the world.
  • Over 70% houses under PM Awas Yojana given to women from rural areas.

PM Awas Yojana (Grameen)

  • Despite COVID challenges, the target of three crore houses under PM Awas Yojana (Grameen) will be achieved soon.
  • Two crore more houses to be taken up in the next five years.
  • A scheme to help middle class living in rented houses to buy or build their own houses will be launched

Rooftop solarization and muft bijli

  • 1 crore households to obtain 300 units free electricity every month through rooftop solarization. Each household is expected to save Rs.15000 to Rs.18000 annually.

Ayushman Bharat

  • Healthcare cover under Ayushman Bharat scheme to be extended to all ASHA workers, Anganwadi Workers and Helpers.

Agriculture and food processing

  • Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana has benefitted 38 lakh farmers and generated 10 lakh employment.
  • Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Yojana has assisted 2.4 lakh SHGs and 60000 individuals with credit linkages.

Research and Innovation for catalyzing growth, employment and development

  • A corpus of Rs.1 lakh crore to be established with fifty-year interest free loan to provide long-term financing or refinancing with long tenors and low or nil interest rates.
  • A new scheme to be launched for strengthening deep-tech technologies for defence purposes and expediting ‘atmanirbharta’.

Infrastructure

  • Capital expenditure outlay for Infrastructure development and employment generation to be increased by 11.1 per cent to Rs.11,11,111 crore, that will be 3.4 per cent of the GDP.

Railways

  • 3 major economic railway corridor programmes identified under the PM Gati Shakti to be implemented to improve logistics efficiency and reduce cost
    • Energy, mineral and cement corridors
    • Port connectivity corridors
    • High traffic density corridors
  • Forty thousand normal rail bogies to be converted to Vande Bharat standards.

Aviation Sector

  • Number of airports in the country doubled to 149.
  • Five hundred and seventeen new routes are carrying 1.3 crore passengers.
  • Indian carriers have placed orders for over 1000 new aircrafts.

 Green Energy

  • Coal gasification and liquefaction capacity of 100 MT to be set up by 2030.
  • Phased mandatory blending of compressed biogas (CBG) in compressed natural gas (CNG) for transport and piped natural gas (PNG) for domestic purposes to be mandated.

Tourism sector

  • States to be encouraged to take up comprehensive development of iconic tourist centres including their branding and marketing at global scale.
  • Framework for rating of the tourist centres based on quality of facilities and services to be established.
  • Long-term interest free loans to be provided to States for financing such development on matching basis.

Investments

  • FDI inflow during 2014-23 of USD 596 billion was twice of the inflow during 2005-14.

Reforms in the States for ‘Viksit Bharat’

  • A provision of Rs.75,000 crore rupees as fifty-year interest free loan is proposed to support milestone-linked reforms by the State Governments.

Budget Estimates 2024-25

  • Total receipts other than borrowings and the total expenditure are estimated at Rs.30.80 and Rs.47.66 lakh crore respectively.
  • Tax receipts are estimated at Rs.26.02 lakh crore.   
  • Scheme of fifty-year interest free loan for capital expenditure to states to be continued this year with total outlay of Rs.1.3 lakh crore.
  • Fiscal deficit in 2024-25 is estimated to be 5.1 per cent of GDP

Revised Estimates (RE) 2023-24

  • RE of the total receipts other than borrowings is Rs.27.56 lakh crore, of which the tax receipts are Rs.23.24 lakh crore.
  • RE of the total expenditure is Rs.44.90 lakh crore.
  • Revenue receipts at Rs.30.03 lakh crore are expected to be higher than the Budget Estimate, reflecting strong growth momentum and formalization in the economy.
  • RE of the fiscal deficit is 5.8 per cent of GDP for 2023-24.

~ PART- B ~

Direct taxes

  • FM proposes to retain same tax rates for direct taxes
  • Direct tax collection tripled, return filers increased to 2.4 times, in the last 10 years
  • Government to improve tax payer services
    • Outstanding direct tax demands upto Rs 25000 pertaining to the period upto FY 2009-10 withdrawn
    • Outstanding direct tax demands upto Rs 10000 for financial years 2010-11 to 2014-15 withdrawn
    • This will benefit one crore tax payers
  • Tax exemption on certain income of IFSC units extended by a year to 31.03.2025 from 31.03.2024
  • Direct tax collection target set at ₹21.99-lakh crore, while that of indirect tax is at ₹16.22-lakh crore.

Indirect taxes

  • FM proposes to retain same tax rates for indirect taxes and import duties
  • GST unified the highly fragmented indirect tax regime in India
  • Average monthly gross GST collection doubled to Rs 1.66 lakh crore this year, while GST tax base has doubled
  • State  SGST revenue buoyancy (including compensation released to states) increased to 1.22  in post-GST period(2017-18 to 2022-23) from 0.72 in the pre-GST period (2012-13 to 2015-16)
  • GST led to supply chain optimization and reduced the compliance burden on trade and industry. Lower logistics cost and taxes  helped reduce prices of goods and services, benefiting the consumers

Tax rationalization efforts over the years

  • No tax liability for income upto Rs 7 lakh, up from Rs 2.2 lakh in  FY 2013-14
  • Presumptive taxation threshold for retail businesses increased to Rs 3 crore from Rs 2 crore
  • Presumptive taxation threshold for professionals increased to Rs 75 lakh from Rs 50 lakh
  • Corporate income tax decreased to 22% from 30% for existing domestic companies
  • Corporate income tax rate at 15% for new manufacturing companies
  • Tax benefits to start-ups and investments made by sovereign wealth or pension funds extended by 1 year till March 31, 2025

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Assam Current Affairs & GK Quiz for APSC 2023 – Set 348: October 2023, Week 5

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Q1. India’s first bamboo-based biorefinery which is set to start operations next year, is located in which state?

  1. Tripura
  2. Mizoram
  3. Kerala
  4. Assam

Assam

 

Q2. Where did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently inaugurate a sub-office to strengthen its commitment to financial inclusion and development in the region?

  1. Itanagar
  2. Shillong
  3. Srinagar
  4. Gangtok, Sikkim
Itanagar
 
 
 

Q3. Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023?

  1. Narges Mohammadi
  2. Shirin Ebadi
  3. Masih Alinejad
  4. Javad Zarif
Narges Mohammadi
 
 

Q4. The 37th National Games 2023 being played in which state?

  1. Gujarat
  2. Kerala
  3. Sikkim
  4. Goa
Goa 
 

 
 
 
Q5. Where was India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) launched?
  1. Surat
  2. Ghaziabad
  3. Ahmedabad
  4. Hyderabad
Ghaziabad 
 

Q6. Who won the 2023 Norman Borlaug Field Award for her/his groundbreaking work in engaging farmers in demand-driven rice seed systems?

  1. M. S. Swaminathan
  2. Swati Nayak
  3. Rajendra Singh Paroda
  4. Rattan Lal

Swati Nayak

 

Q7. Who won the 2023 Ballon d’Or for men?

  1. Kylian Mbappe
  2. Cristiano Ronaldo
  3. Erling Haaland
  4. Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi 
 
 

Q8. ‘Valley Queen Heritage train’, which was inaugurated recently, is the first heritage train of which state?

  1. Karnataka
  2. Gujarat
  3. Sikkim
  4. Rajasthan
Rajasthan 
 
 

Q9. Which institution has approved the replacement of the term “India” with “Bharat” in all textbooks across the country?

  1. CBSE
  2. NCERT
  3. ICSE
  4. Ministry of Education

NCERT

 

Q10. On which date is National Unity Day celebrated in India?

  1. October 21
  2. October 25
  3. October 31
  4. November 05
October 31

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Assam Current Affairs & GK Quiz for APSC 2023 – Set 347: October 2023, Week 4

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Q1. Which small finance bank is set to merge with Indian fintech unicorn Slice?
  1. North East Small Finance Bank
  2. Equitas Small Finance Bank
  3. Paytm Payments Bank
  4. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
 
 North East Small Finance Bank
 
 
Fintech unicorn Slice is set to merge with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) following approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Slice is a Bengaluru-based fintech company that offers a range of financial products and services, including credit cards, buy now, pay later (BNPL), and insurance. NESFB is a Guwahati-based small finance bank that focuses on providing financial services to underserved and unbanked segments of the population.
 
 
Q2. Which Indian state has approved the formation of a Special Tiger Protection Force?
  1. Assam
  2. Arunachal Pradesh
  3. Karnataka
  4. West Bengal
 
Arunachal Pradesh
 
The Arunachal Pradesh State Cabinet has approved the formation of a Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF) for three tiger reserves in the state. The STPF will be responsible for combating poaching and other threats to tigers and their habitats.
 
 
Q3. Which is the most visited monument in India?
  1. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams
  2. India Gate
  3. Gateway of India, Mumbai
  4. Taj Mahal
 
Taj Mahal
 
 
Q4. Who was awarded the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023?
  1. C S Lakshmi
  2. Satish Jacob
  3. Mark Tully
  4. Ruskin Bond
C S Lakshmi
 
 
 
Q5. Which country is connected to India by the ‘Cheriyapani’ ferry service?
  1. Mauritius
  2. Bangladesh
  3. Sri Lanka
  4. Maldives
 Sri Lanka
 
 
The ‘Cheriyapani’ ferry service connects Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu, India to Kankesanthurai in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It is an age-old sea route that has been rejuvenated to bolster bilateral ties, boost tourism, and increase people-to-people relations.
 
 
Q6. Where is the Atal Bihari Training Center for Divyang Sports, India’s first high-tech sports training centre for persons with disabilities, recently inaugurated?
  1. Pune
  2. Guwahati
  3. Gwalior
  4. Chennai
Gwalior
 
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India’s inaugural state-of-the-art sports training centre for Divyangjan (people with disabilities) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, named in honour of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The initiative’s goal is to ensure equal sports opportunities, foster talent development, and promote participation in diverse sporting fields.
 
 
Q7. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament is related to which sports?
  1. Football
  2. Field Hockey
  3. Cricket
  4. Tennis
Cricket
 
 
Q8. Which state has announced a policy to reserve 35% of all state government job positions for women, excluding the Forest Department?
  1. Assam
  2. Manipur
  3. Madhya Pradesh
  4. Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh
 
 
Madhya Pradesh government has announced a policy to reserve 35% of all state government job positions for women, excluding the Forest Department. This progressive amendment to the Madhya Pradesh Civil Services (Special Provision for Appointment of Women) Rules, 1997, comes just ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.
 
 
Q9. The newly approved Sarakka Central Tribal University will be located in which state?
  1. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Telangana
  3. Chhattisgarh
  4. Jharkhand
 Telangana
 
 
The Sarakka Central Tribal University will be located in Mulugu district, Telangana. It is a commitment made by the Central government as a part of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. The university will have a budget of Rs 889 crore and will aim to provide quality education to tribal students in the region.
 
 
Q10. What is India’s rank in the Global Remote Work Index (GRWI)?
  1. 34th
  2. 48th
  3. 64th
  4. 92nd
64th
 
India is ranked 64th out of 108 countries in the GRWI, reflecting a significant decline of 15 places from the previous year. 
The top 5 countries which scored the highest on the Global Remote Work Index (GRWI) are Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, Spain and Sweden.

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Q1. Which state in India has recently implemented an e-cabinet system?

  1. Tripura
  2. Assam
  3. Mizoram
  4. Arunachal Pradesh

Tripura

Tripura has become the fourth state in India to implement an e-cabinet system, after Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Arunachal Pradesh. The e-cabinet system is a paperless system for conducting cabinet meetings. It uses digital tablets and software to distribute cabinet papers, record minutes, and make decisions. The system is designed to improve efficiency and transparency in government decision-making.

 

Q2. Which state government approved a 1000-km long economic corridor project with an investment of Rs 3000 crore in October 2023?

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Bihar
  3. Assam
  4. Madhya Pradesh

Assam

The Assam cabinet approved a 1000-km long economic corridor project with an investment of Rs 3000 crore in October 2023. The project, known as the Asom Mala, aims to boost regional development and create jobs.

 

Q3. Which country will take over as Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)?

  1. Pakistan
  2. Thailand
  3. Sri Lanka
  4. Maldives

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is set to take over as Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) on October 11, 2023, during the 23rd Council of Ministers Meeting. Sri Lanka will hold the chairmanship for two years.

 

Q4. In which Indian state was the ‘A-HELP’ (Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme recently unveiled by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt of India?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh
  2. Jharkhand
  3. Nagaland
  4. Karnataka

Jharkhand

The A-HELP programme is a women-centric initiative that aims to empower Pashu Sakhis and strengthen the livestock sector in rural areas. Under the programme, Pashu Sakhis will be trained and certified to provide veterinary care and extension services to farmers. This will help to bridge the gap between farmers and veterinary services and improve the overall health and productivity of livestock.

Q5. The Hornbill Festival is organised in which state?

  1. Assam
  2. Sikkim
  3. Nagaland
  4. Arunachal Pradesh

Nagaland

The Hornbill Festival, the most prestigious event in Nagaland, takes place annually at the Heritage Village Kisama, Nagaland, from December 1 to 10. This festival celebrates authentic Naga culture and traditions, drawing visitors from around the world.

 

Q6. Which country won the gold medal in the men’s cricket T20 competition at the 2023 Asian Games?

  1. Sri Lanka
  2. Pakistan
  3. Bangladesh
  4. India

India

India won the gold medal in the men’s cricket T20 competition at the 2023 Asian Games, despite the final against Afghanistan being postponed due to rain. India was awarded the gold medal based on its higher T20 rankings.

 

Q7. Which scheme was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to provide quality education to Scheduled Caste students?

  1. Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme
  2. Ambedkar Scholarship Scheme
  3. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
  4. Shreshta Scheme


Shreshta Scheme

The Shreshta Scheme was launched by the government to provide quality education to Scheduled Caste students. The scheme aims to select around 3,000 meritorious SC students every year and provide them with admission to the best private residential schools in the country. The scheme will also provide these students with financial support, mentorship, and other resources to help them succeed in their studies.

 

Q8. The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on

  1. October 14th
  2. October 17th
  3. October 19th
  4. October 21st

October 17th

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated annually on October 17th. This day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness and addressing the pressing issue of poverty.

 

Q9. Where was India’s first solar roof cycling track, “Healthway,” inaugurated to promote eco-friendly and active mobility?

  1. New Delhi
  2. Mumbai
  3. Hyderabad
  4. Bangalore


Hyderabad

Hyderabad has taken a significant step towards promoting eco-friendly and active mobility by inaugurating its first solar roof cycling track, Healthway. This innovative track is a pioneering initiative in India.

 

Q10. When is International Day of the Girl Child celebrated?

  1. October 7
  2. October 9
  3. October 11
  4. October 15

October 11

International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated every year on October 11. It is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about gender inequality and advocating for the rights and empowerment of girls.

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Assam Current Affairs & GK Quiz for APSC 2023 – Set 345: October 2023, Week 2

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Q1. Who recently launched India’s first 5G Training Labs and 5G applications in the health sector in all the eight North Eastern States?

  1. Jitendra Singh
  2. Narendra Modi
  3. Amit Shah
  4. Kishan Reddy


Kishan Reddy

India’s first 5G training labs and 5G applications in the health sector have been launched in all the eight North Eastern States. The project is centrally funded through North East Council (NEC) and being implemented by Assam Electronic Development Corporation (AMTRON), a PSU of Assam government.

 

Q2. Which state’s Yak Churpi has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh
  2. Assam
  3. Himachal Pradesh
  4. Mizoram

Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh’s Yak Churpi has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is a naturally fermented dairy product crafted from the milk of yaks. Churpi is a traditional food of the tribal yak herders in the state. It is rich in protein and has been a lifeline for them in the harsh conditions of the Himalayan region.

 

Q3. Who was awarded the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize in Mathematics?

  1. Neena Gupta
  2. Ruixiang Zhang
  3. Adam Harper
  4. Will Sawin

Ruixiang Zhang

Mathematician Ruixiang Zhang, an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, USA, was awarded the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize in Mathematics for his pioneering contributions to number theory.

 

Q4. Where is the world’s second-largest Hindu temple outside India located, which was recently inaugurated?

  1. Australia
  2. US
  3. New Zealand
  4. United Kingdom

US

The world’s second-largest Hindu temple outside India is located in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey, US. It is called the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple and is set to be inaugurated on 8th October 2023.

 

Q5. What is India’s rank in the IMD World Talent Ranking for 2023?

  1. 32nd
  2. 42nd
  3. 56th
  4. 59th

56th

India slipped four spots to the 56th position (Out of 64 economies) in the 2023 World Talent Ranking, compared to its 52nd position in the 2022 ranking.

Top Ranking countries are

  1. Switzerland
  2. Luxembourg
  3. Iceland
  4. Belgium
  5. Netherlands


Q6. Which state will be the location of the newly approved Sarakka Central Tribal University?

  1. Chhattisgarh
  2. Jharkhand
  3. Andhra Pradesh
  4. Telangana

Telangana

The Sarakka Central Tribal University will be located in Mulugu district, Telangana. It is a commitment made by the Central government as a part of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. The university will have a budget of Rs 889 crore and will aim to provide quality education to tribal students in the region. It will offer a variety of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as research programs.

 

Q7. When is World Tourism Day 2023 celebrated?

  1. September 25
  2. September 26
  3. September 28
  4. September 27

September 27

World Tourism Day 2023 is observed worldwide on September 27. This annual celebration, initiated by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), aims to promote and highlight the significance of tourism across the globe. It serves as a platform to raise awareness about the importance of tourism and its positive impact on economies and cultures.

 

Q8. The Indian-origin professor who has been awarded the 2023 Dutch Spinoza Prize for climate change research?

  1. Dr. Rajendra Pachauri
  2. Jaap Sinninghe Damsté
  3. Dr. Joyeeta Gupta
  4. Dr. Sunita Narain

Dr. Joyeeta Gupta

Dr. Joyeeta Gupta is an Indian-origin professor at the University of Amsterdam who has been awarded the prestigious Dutch Spinoza Prize for her groundbreaking work in the field of climate change. The Spinoza Prize is the highest scientific award in the Netherlands. It is awarded annually to two or three researchers who have made outstanding contributions to their field.

 

Q9. The recently established 54th Tiger Reserve in India, Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve is located in which state?

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Karntaka
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

India’s 54th Tiger Reserve, the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, was established in Madhya Pradesh in 2023. It is the seventh tiger reserve in the state.

 

Q10. When is World Nature Day celebrated?

  1. October 1
  2. October 3
  3. October 5
  4. October 7


October 3

World Nature Day is celebrated on October 3 every year. It is a day to raise awareness about the challenges facing our environment, particularly due to climate change. The theme for World Nature Conservation Day 2023 is ‘Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet’. This theme highlights the importance of forests for both people and the planet. Forests provide us with essential resources such as food, water, and clean air. They also play a vital role in regulating the climate and protecting biodiversity.

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Q1. Who was awarded the Sahitya Akademi’s Bal Sahitya Puraskar in Assamese language for the year 2023?

  1. Rothindranath Goswami
  2. Shyamalkanti Das
  3. Pratima Nandi Narzaree
  4. Naorem Bidyasagar

Rothindranath Goswami

His has been awarded for his novel Powalmoni Aru Chichingar Duhxahaxik Abhijan.

 

Q2. Which state’s Yak Churpi has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag?

  1. Himachal Pradesh
  2. Sikkim
  3. Jammu and Kashmir
  4. Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh’s Yak Churpi has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is a naturally fermented dairy product crafted from the milk of yaks. Churpi is a traditional food of the tribal yak herders in the state.

Q3. When is the International Day of Non-Violence celebrated?

  1. October 1st
  2. October 2nd
  3. October 5th
  4. October 7th

October 2nd

The International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated on October 2nd each year, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. This day is an occasion to disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness, and reaffirm the desire for a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence. 

 

Q4. Which county won the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup?

  1. South Africa
  2. Australia
  3. England
  4. India


Australia

Q5. Which of the following Indian states has received a GI tag for its Pashmina craft?

  1. Rajasthan
  2. Himachal Pradesh
  3. Uttarakhand
  4. Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu &and Kashmir

Basohli Pashmina, a renowned traditional craft from the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, has recently received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This recognition not only celebrates the exceptional craftsmanship of the artisans but also protects the authenticity and uniqueness of this artisanal heritage.

 

Q6. Who won the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023?

  1. Drew Weissman and Haruki Murakami
  2. Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman
  3. Pierre Agostini and Katalin Karikó
  4. Louis Brus and Ferenc Krausz

Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman

Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine “for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19”. Their work was critical for the development of the mRNA vaccines that have been used to vaccinate billions of people around the world against COVID-19. Their discoveries have also paved the way for the development of mRNA vaccines for other diseases.

 

Q7. When is World Nature Day observed on

  1. September 31
  2. October 2
  3. October 3
  4. October 5

October 3

World Nature Day is celebrated on October 3 every year. It is a day to raise awareness about the challenges facing our environment, particularly due to climate change. The theme for World Nature Conservation Day 2023 is ‘Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet’. This theme highlights the importance of forests for both people and the planet. Forests provide us with essential resources such as food, water, and clean air. They also play a vital role in regulating the climate and protecting biodiversity.

 

Q8. Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2023?

  1. Annie Ernaux
  2. Abdulrazak Gurnah
  3. Louise Glück
  4. Jon Fosse

Jon Fosse

Jon Fosse won the Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable”. Fosse is a Norwegian playwright and novelist. His work is known for its spare, poetic prose and its focus on themes such as birth, death, and faith.

 

Q9. Who won the Maldives presidential election in 2023?

  1. Ibrahim Solih
  2. Mohamed Muizzu
  3. Abdulla Yameen
  4. Mohamed Nasheed

 

Mohamed Muizzu

 

Q10. Annual joint military exercise SAMPRITI being held between India and which country?

  1. Nepal
  2. Bangladesh
  3. Sri Lanka
  4. Thailand

 

Bangladesh

The 11th edition of the India-Bangladesh annual joint military exercise SAMPRITI is being held in Umroi, Meghalaya. The exercise is being organized alternately by both countries and highlights their robust bilateral defence cooperation initiatives. SAMPRITI-XI began on October 3, 2023, and will continue for 14 days. The focus of the exercise is on enhancing interoperability, sharing tactical drills, and promoting best practices.

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Q1. Assam Govt. has launched the “Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbharshil Asom Abhiyan” to provide financial grant of what amount to the deserving young individuals, to improve job opportunities in the state?

  1. Rs. 2 Lakh to 5 Lakh
  2. Rs. 3 Lakh to 5 Lakh
  3. Rs. 5 Lakh to 10 Lakh
  4. Rs. 10 Lakh

Rs. 2 Lakh to 5 Lakh

 

Q2. Which village in Assam has been chosen as the Best Tourism Village of India for the year 2023?

  1. Biswanath Ghat
  2. Chunbari Gaon
  3. Ranthali
  4. Sarthebari

Biswanath Ghat

Biswanath Ghat in Assam has been chosen as the Best Tourism Village of India in 2023 by the Ministry of Tourism.

 

Q3. Which is the oldest paramilitary force in the country?

  1. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
  2. Border Security Force (BSF)
  3. Assam Rifles
  4. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

Assam Rifles

 

Q4. Which country has become Bangladesh’s leading export partner?

  1. China
  2. India
  3. United States
  4. England

India

  • India has become Bangladesh’s leading export partner, surpassing Japan and China.

 

Q5. When is Engineers’ Day celebrated in India?

  1. February 28
  2. September 15
  3. July 31
  4. December 13

September 15

 

Q6. How many elephant corridors are there in India, as per the “Elephant Corridors of India” report released by the Union Environment Ministry?

  1. 92
  2. 106
  3. 129
  4. 150

150

The “Elephant Corridors of India” report released by the Union Environment Ministry states that there are 150 elephant corridors in India.

 

Q7. India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index 2023 is

  1. 24th
  2. 29th
  3. 36th
  4. 40th

40th

India retains 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings published by the World Intellectual Property Organization. India’s improved significantly from its rank of 81 in 2015.

 

Q8. Who has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2023?

  1. Dilip Kumar
  2. Dharmendra
  3. Amitabh Bachchan
  4. Waheeda Rehman

Waheeda Rehman

 

Q9. When is the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation celebrated?

  1. September 5
  2. September 12
  3. September 19
  4. September 30

September 12

United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is celebrated to recognize and promote economic, social, and political developments in regions and countries in the South and highlight UN efforts for technical cooperation among developing nations.

 

Q10. Who is regarded as the ‘Father of Green Revolution in India’?

  1. M.S. Swaminathan
  2. C. V. Raman
  3. Verghese Kurien
  4. Amartya Sen

M.S. Swaminathan

 

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Q1. Recently, which state’s cabinet recommended the withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) on September 9, 2023?

  1. Nagaland
  2. Assam
  3. Manipur
  4. Meghalaya

Assam

The Assam cabinet has recommended to the central government to withdraw the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from the state. AFSPA gives the armed forces sweeping powers to search, arrest and shoot to kill in areas declared as “disturbed”. It has been in force in Assam since 1990.

 

Q2. Where will PepsiCo India set up its new food manufacturing plant, which will be PepsiCo’s first food-focused manufacturing plant in the Northeast region?

  1. Sikkim
  2. Tripura
  3. Arunachal Pradesh
  4. Assam

Assam

PepsiCo India has announced that it will invest Rs 778 crore to set up a new food manufacturing plant in Nalbari district, Assam. The plant is expected to be operational by 2025 and will create direct and indirect employment opportunities for around 500 people. It will produce Lay’s potato chips, Kurkure snacks, and other food products.

 

Q3. Who is the author of the book ‘Fire on the Ganges: Life Among the Dead in Banaras’?

  1. Radhika Iyengar
  2. Jhumpa Lahiri
  3. Kiran Desai
  4. Anita Nair

Radhika Iyengar 

 

Q4. Which multinational group/organization was granted permanent membership in the G20 under India’s presidency?

  1. BRICS
  2. OPEC
  3. ASEAN
  4. African Union

African Union

  • The African Union was granted permanent membership in the G20 under India’s presidency of the forum.
  • The announcement was made at the G20 summit in New Delhi on September 9, 2023.

 

Q5. Which railway station has recently received the ‘Green Railway Station’ certification with the highest rating of Platinum from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)?

  1. Vijayawada Railway Station
  2. Guwahati Railway Station
  3. Rani Kamlapati Railway Station
  4. Warangal Railway Station

Vijayawada Railway Station

 

Q6. Who is known as the “Father of the Atomic Bomb”?

  1. Ernest Rutherford
  2. Albert Einstein
  3. J. Robert Oppenheimer
  4. Niels Bohr

J. Robert Oppenheimer

J. Robert Oppenheimer is known as the “Father of the Atomic Bomb” due to his major contribution to the Manhattan Project during World War II. He was the director of the Los Alamos Laboratory, where the atomic bomb was developed. Recently the movie Oppenheimer was also released.

 

Q7. Who is recently crowned as the Miss International India 2023?

  1. Nandini Gupta
  2. Shweta Sharda
  3. Praveena Anjana
  4. T Strela Luwang

Praveena Anjana

 

Q8. Which country has won the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup?

  1. China
  2. Germany
  3. USA
  4. England

German

Germany won the 2023 FIBA World Cup, defeating Serbia 83-77 in the final.

 

Q9. Recently, handwoven Rayagada Shawls received GI tag. Mainly, Dongria Kondhs made these Shawls from hand-spun cotton and are known for their intricate designs and vibrant colours. The Rayagada Shawls from which state

  1. Nagaland
  2. Odisha
  3. Sikkim
  4. Himachal Pradesh

Odisha

The Dongria Kondhs are a tribal group indigenous to Odisha. They are known for their unique culture and traditions, including their handwoven Rayagada Shawls. The shawls are made from hand-spun cotton and are known for their intricate designs and vibrant colours.

 

Q10. According to the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023, which city has the cleanest air in India (among cities with populations over one million)?

  1. Coimbatore
  2. Bangalore
  3. Kochi
  4. Indore

Indore

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Q1. Which state in the North Eastern Region has become the first to initiate Aadhaar Linked Birth Registration for children aged 0 to 5 years?

  1. Assam
  2. Meghalaya
  3. Manipur
  4. Nagaland

Nagaland

Nagaland is the first state in the North Eastern Region to introduce Aadhaar Linked Birth Registration for children aged 0 to 5 years.

 

Q2. The state govt has adopted Artificial Intelligence enabled robotic technology to keep its Umiam lake clean. The Umiam lake is located in which state?

  1. Sikkim
  2. Assam
  3. Arunachal Pradesh
  4. Meghalaya

Meghalaya

Umiam lake is situated at an altitude of about 4,900 feet is also a major hub for water sports and boating in Shillong. The AI-integrated robotic boat is able to collect huge quantities of garbage from Umiam Lake.

 

Q3. Recently, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awards for 2022 was announced. These prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awards are presented to eminent personalities of which profession?

  1. Sports person
  2. Scientist
  3. Social Worker
  4. Politician


Scientists

 

Q4. Which city is set to become India’s first ‘solar city’?

  1. Sanchi
  2. Indore
  3. Raipur
  4. Bikaner

Sanchi

  • The project aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 14,324 tonnes annually and currently includes a 3 MW solar plant that caters to the city’s energy needs.
  • A 5 MW plant for agricultural requirements is also under construction.
  • The city is expected to generate surplus energy once completed.

 

Q5. Who is nominated as the new President of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune?

  1. Abhishek Bachchan
  2. Sunny Deol
  3. R Madhavan
  4. Shah Rukh Khan

R Madhavan

 

Q6. Where is the 43rd ASEAN Summit being held?

  1. Jakarta
  2. Bangkok
  3. Phnom Penh
  4. Metro Manila

Jakarta

The 43rd ASEAN Summit is being held in Jakarta, Indonesia from September 5 to 7, 2023. The summit is being hosted by Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

 

Q7. Which country is the largest part of Zealandia, the newly discovered 8th continent?

  1. Australia
  2. New Zealand
  3. Papua New Guinea
  4. Samoa

New Zealand

New Zealand is the largest part of Zealandia that is above sea level, followed by New Caledonia. The two islands make up about 98% of the landmass of Zealandia that is above sea level.

 

Q8. Which institution launched ‘Hello! UPI – Conversational Payments on UPI’?

  1. RBI
  2. SBI
  3. NASSCOM
  4. NPCI

NPCI

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched ‘Credit Line on UPI’ enables pre-sanctioned credit lines from banks via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), providing users with access to instant credit.

‘UPI LITE X’ facilitates offline payments, while ‘UPI Tap & Pay’ enhances digital payments through Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for QR code-based transactions.

‘Hello! UPI – Conversational Payments on UPI’ allows voice-enabled UPI payments in Hindi and English through UPI apps, telecom calls, and IoT devices.

 

Q9. Which public sector enterprise was recently conferred with the Navratna status by the Department of Public Enterprises?

  1. Oil India Limited
  2. Coal India Limited
  3. Steel Authority of India Limited
  4. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers

 

Q10. Which institution launched ‘Grassroots Initiative to Promote Indian Standards in Rural Areas’?

  1. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
  2. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
  3. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
  4. National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR)

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

BIS has initiated a comprehensive outreach program to raise awareness and encourage compliance with Indian standards at the grassroots level. This initiative aims to sensitize Gram Panchayat Presidents and Secretaries across the country, emphasizing the importance of adhering to Indian Standards while implementing government programs and schemes in villages.

 

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