Current Affairs Quiz 2023

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For which production period will the PLI Scheme 1.1 be implemented?

  • FY 2025-26 to FY 2031-32
  • FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30 (correct)
  • FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31
  • FY 2025-26 to FY 2028-29

Which ministry collaborated with the National Commission for Women (NCW) and others to organize 'Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0'?

  • Ministry of Panchayati Raj
  • Ministry of Women and Child Development
  • Ministry of Tribal Affairs (correct)
  • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

According to the report '400 Million Dreams', what was the approximate domestic migrant number in India in 2023?

  • 42.81 crore
  • 45.57 crore
  • 41.37 crore
  • 40.20 crore (correct)

Which institution has developed the technology for indigenous production of 'Paracetamol'?

<p>Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the current US President who has awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

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Which of the following is NOT a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded recently?

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The 'Panchayat Se Parliament' initiative is related to which of the following?

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What is the PLI Scheme 1.1 specifically targeted towards?

<p>Boosting the manufacturing of specialty steel (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian company is collaborating with Ultra Maritime to produce sonobuoys for the Indian Navy?

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What is the name of the online FIR system launched by the Karnataka Forest Department to combat forest-related crimes?

<p>Garudakshi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which government organization is responsible for the GenomeIndia Project, a gene mapping initiative aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in genomic data?

<p>Department of Biotechnology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the upgraded online organic traceability system unveiled for seamless operations and regulatory oversight?

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Which of the following is NOT a key area addressed by the 'Garudakshi' online FIR system?

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Which company or organization has NOT been mentioned in the provided content?

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Which sector is NOT represented by the organizations or initiatives mentioned in the content?

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of the 'Garudakshi' online FIR system?

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Which state has launched the PARTH Yojana, aimed at providing pre-recruitment training for the Indian Army, Police, and Para-Military forces?

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Which breed of dog, native to the Himalayas, has been recently recognized by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR)?

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Which company has successfully commissioned the first two units of the Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project in Bhutan?

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Which international organization has provided a USD 35 million loan for the 'Meghalaya Multisectoral Project for Adolescent Wellbeing, Empowerment and Resilience (MPOWER)'?

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Which country has recently joined the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics?

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What is the focus of the PARTH Yojana launched by Madhya Pradesh?

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Which company played a significant role in the successful commissioning of the Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project in Bhutan?

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Which international organization provided financial support for the 'Meghalaya Multisectoral Project for Adolescent Wellbeing, Empowerment and Resilience (MPOWER)'?

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What is the name of the organization that will handle travel logistics for participants in the Kho Kho World Cup?

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Which company is responsible for ticketing services for the Kho Kho World Cup 2025?

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What is the color of the trophy for the women's Kho Kho World Cup 2025?

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What is the significance of the blue trophy for the men's championship in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025?

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What is the name of the gazelle mascots unveiled for the Kho Kho World Cup 2025?

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What does the color orange represent in the mascots' attire for the Kho Kho World Cup 2025?

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Which of the following is NOT a broadcasting partner for the Kho Kho World Cup 2025?

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Where was India's first Organic Fisheries Cluster launched under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)?

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Which of these languages is NOT included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

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The 'Gunotsav 2025' assessment program was launched in which state?

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Which company is set to launch its first orbital rocket, 'New Glenn', from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station?

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Which of these ports is also known as Kandla Port?

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Who has been recently elected as the new President of the Athletics Federation of India?

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Which country recently became a full member of the BRICS group?

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Which of these statements about the 'Gunotsav 2025' program is TRUE?

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Which of these statements about the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution is TRUE?

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Which research institute is responsible for developing the AnemiaPhone?

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Where is India's first battery energy storage system (BESS) located?

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Which company manufactured the sixth Scorpene-class submarine 'Vaghsheer'?

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What is India's rank in the Henley Passport Index 2025?

<p>85th (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the five submarines already commissioned before 'Vaghsheer'?

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Which of the following is NOT a research institution mentioned in the content?

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the AnemiaPhone technology?

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Which location was NOT mentioned as hosting a significant project or development mentioned in the text?

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Flashcards

PLI Scheme 1.1

Second round of Production Linked Incentive for Specialty Steel, running until FY 2029-30.

'Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0'

An initiative by NCW to connect local governance with parliamentary processes.

Migration patterns in India

Report '400 Million Dreams' shows a decrease in domestic migrant numbers since 2011.

CSIR and Paracetamol

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research developed technology to produce Paracetamol in India.

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Presidential Medal of Freedom

A prestigious award given by the US President to individuals for their contributions.

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Domestic migrant numbers

Domestic migration in India decreased from 45.57 crore to 40.20 crore since 2011.

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Lok Sabha Speaker

Head of the Lok Sabha, responsible for maintaining order in parliamentary proceedings.

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Tribal Affairs Ministry

Ministry involved in collaboration with NCW for 'Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0'.

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Kho Kho World Cup 2025 mascots

The gazelle mascots named 'Tejas' and 'Tara' for the event.

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Trophy colors in Kho Kho World Cup

Blue trophy for men's championship and green trophy for women's event.

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Significance of the blue trophy

Symbolizes trust, determination, and universal appeal.

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Significance of the green trophy

Represents growth and vitality.

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India's first Organic Fisheries Cluster

Launched under PMMSY in Soreng, Sikkim.

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Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs)

Indigenous vessels 'Amulya' and 'Akshay' for the Indian Coast Guard.

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KKFI

Kho Kho Federation of India, organizing the World Cup.

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Broadcasting partners of Kho Kho World Cup

Star Sports Network, Doordarshan, and Disney+ Hotstar.

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PARTH Yojana

A program in Madhya Pradesh providing pre-recruitment training for youths joining the Army, Police, and Para-Military.

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Gaddi Dog

A Himalayan dog breed recognized by NBAGR in Haryana.

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Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project

A hydroelectric project in Bhutan with units commissioned by Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.

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MPOWER Project

A project by World Bank aimed at improving education quality in Meghalaya.

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India's UN Committee membership

India joined the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics.

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35 million loan approval

World Bank approved a loan for the Meghalaya MPOWER project.

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State launching PARTH Yojana

Madhya Pradesh is the state that launched the PARTH Yojana.

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Recognized breed by NBAGR

The Gaddi dog was recognized as a breed by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources.

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Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute

Institute located in Bengaluru focusing on agricultural tech research.

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Scorpene-class submarine

A class of submarines, 'Vaghsheer' being the sixth.

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Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

Company that manufactured the 'Vaghsheer' submarine.

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Henley Passport Index

Ranking system for passports based on visa-free access.

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India's rank in Henley Passport Index

India ranked 85th in the recently released index.

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AnemiaPhone

A device for quick and cheap iron deficiency assessments.

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Cornell University

The university responsible for developing AnemiaPhone.

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Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

India’s first BESS expected to go live in March 2025.

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Google Cloud India

A major technology company collaborating with Indian firms.

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Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

An Indian company producing sonobuoys for the Indian Navy.

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Garudakshi

An online FIR system launched to protect forests in Karnataka.

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Wildlife Trust of India

An organization that developed the Garudakshi system.

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GenomeIndia Project

A gene mapping project aimed at decoding whole genomes in India.

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Department of Biotechnology

The governmental body that sanctioned the GenomeIndia Project.

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TraceNet 2.0

An upgraded online organic traceability system.

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Regulatory oversight

Tools and processes for monitoring compliance with regulations.

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Eighth Schedule Languages

A list of 22 official languages recognized by the Constitution of India.

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Gunotsav 2025

A state-wide program in Assam to assess 14 lakh students in government schools.

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New Glenn

The first orbital rocket launched by Blue Origin from Cape Canaveral.

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Kandla Port

A major port in India, also known as Deendayal Port.

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New president of AFI

Bahadur Singh Sagoo recently elected as president of Athletics Federation of India.

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BRICS Full Member

Indonesia has recently become a full member of the BRICS group.

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Assam Government Initiative

A state initiative launched during Gunotsav 2025 for quality education.

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Sarbananda Sonowal's Announcement

Union Minister announced ₹57,000 crores investment to enhance Kandla Port.

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