Unorganized Sector in Bihar & Jayaprakash Narayan
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What percentage of workers in Bihar's unorganized sector are aged between 40 to 50 years?

  • 30.45%
  • 15.75%
  • 20.51% (correct)
  • 25.30%

Which district has the least number of workers in Bihar?

  • Samastipur
  • East Champaran
  • Muzaffarpur
  • Sheikhpura (correct)

As of the latest registration, what is the approximate number of women workers in Bihar's unorganized sector?

  • 1 crore 42 lakh
  • 1 crore 71 lakh (correct)
  • 2 crore 88 lakh
  • 1 crore

What significant event occurred during the Quit India Movement involving Jayaprakash Narayan?

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Which age group constitutes the highest percentage of workers registered in Bihar's unorganized sector?

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What year marked the 122nd birth anniversary of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan?

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What was the response of Indira Gandhi to the demand for her resignation by Jayaprakash Narayan?

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Which district in Bihar has the highest number of workers in the unorganized sector?

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What is the purpose of the National Green Hydrogen Mission?

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Which initiative is associated with the Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojana?

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What objective does the Jhaadu Daan initiative primarily serve?

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What is a key feature of the SBI's 'Mobile Handheld Device' initiative?

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What is the focus of the GST Amnesty Scheme 2023?

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Which state is the second Northeastern state to implement the e-cabinet system?

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What initiative aims to improve the lives of beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme?

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What does the 'Onboarding Network Digital Commerce (ONDC) Network Gift Card' initiative by Yes Bank aim to do?

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What primary purpose does the Census serve in India?

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Which agency is responsible for the coordination of the Census in India?

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What was the first decennial Census conducted in India under British rule?

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What is the main provision under the Census Act of 1948?

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What can be inferred from the ruling in Indra Sawhney v Union of India concerning the Census?

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Which Census is considered the last British-administered Census in India?

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When was the first Census conducted in independent India?

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How often does the Population Enumeration occur relative to the Housing Census?

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Which country has a Sinic base among the ten countries in Southeast Asia?

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What was the highest value of goods exported from ASEAN to India in 2021?

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Which country will take over the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association in 2023?

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Which of the following is NOT a member of the Indian Ocean Rim Association?

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What percentage of goods imported to ASEAN from India in 2021 consisted of mineral fuels, oils, and products of their distillation?

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Which of the following items was the least exported from ASEAN to India in 2021?

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Which of the following countries is listed as a dialogue partner of the Indian Ocean Rim Association?

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In 2021, what percentage of goods imported to ASEAN from India consisted of vehicles and accessories?

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What power does UAPA give to authorities regarding terrorist organizations?

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How does UAPA impact the fundamental rights of individuals?

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What is a major challenge associated with the implementation of UAPA?

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What does the preventive detention provision in UAPA allow law enforcement agencies to do?

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Which of the following is a consequence of the presumption of guilt under UAPA?

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Which terrorist organizations have been designated under the UAPA?

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What does the enhanced investigative power under UAPA allow law enforcement agencies to do?

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What was notable about the rise in UAPA cases filed in 2019?

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What is the strategic significance of the Maldives' location to India?

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Which initiative reflects the growing security cooperation between India and Maldives?

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What economic assistance did India provide to the Maldives in November 2022?

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Which project did India support to enhance connectivity in the Maldives?

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What is the primary source of income for the Maldivian economy?

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What is the goal of the Colombo Security Conclave initiative that includes India and Maldives?

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What health initiative has India assured for the Senahiya Maldives National Defence Force military Hospital?

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Which agreement between India and Maldives is expected to improve air travel connectivity?

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PRIP Scheme

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National Green Hydrogen Mission

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GST Amnesty Scheme 2023

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Indian government sports spending

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Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojana

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SBI Mobile Handheld Device

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Project Nilgiri Tahr

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Indian Census Purpose

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Indian Census Source

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Census Act of 1948

Provides a plan for conducting the population census in India and defining duties & responsibilities of census officers.

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Houselisting in Census

Identifying and listing all buildings, census houses, and households for census data collection, providing data on living conditions.

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Population Enumeration

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1881 Census

First synchronous decennial census in India, conducted under British rule in 1881.

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1951 Census

First census conducted after India gained independence, part of a continuous series.

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Census 2011

Fifteenth national census in India, seventh post-independence census.

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Bihar's Unorganized Sector Workers

Bihar has over 28.8 million workers in the unorganized sector, with over 14.2 million in agriculture.

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Bihar's Worker Age Group

Most workers in Bihar are between 18 and 40 years old (65.22%).

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Bihar's Female Workers

Bihar has over 17.1 million women workers (56.16% of the total).

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Jayaprakash Narayan's 1974 Call

He called for a complete revolution in the face of unemployment, corruption and inflation.

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UAPA Purpose

UAPA is a counterterrorism law that gives law enforcement extra power to deal with threats to national security and terrorist organizations.

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Jayaprakash Narayan's 1975 Action

He demanded Indira Gandhi's resignation due to alleged electoral corruption.

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Jayaprakash's Role in 1977 Elections

He unified opposition parties to form the Janata Party, which won the elections.

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Terrorist Organization Designation

UAPA allows authorities to label groups as terrorists, enabling strong actions against members and supporters.

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UAPA and International Cooperation

UAPA facilitates collaboration with other countries to fight terrorism.

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Quit India Movement Escape

Jayaprakash Narayan escaped from Hazaribagh Jail on Diwali in 1942.

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Preventive Detention (UAPA)

UAPA allows authorities to detain individuals suspected of being a threat to national security, even without proof of a crime.

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Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan's Birth

Born on October 11, 1902 in Sitab Diara village of Ballia district.

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UAPA Investigative Powers

UAPA enhances the investigative capabilities of law enforcement agencies.

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UAPA and Fundamental Rights

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UAPA and the 'Innocent Until Proven Guilty' Principle

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UAPA Misuse

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India-Maldives Proximity

Maldives is geographically close to India's west coast, approximately 70 nautical miles from Minicoy island.

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Security Cooperation

India and Maldives collaborate on defense, evident in the 2016 Action Plan and initiatives under 'Neighborhood First' and 'SAGAR'.

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Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)

A minilateral security group including India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Mauritius, with Bangladesh and Seychelles as observers.

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Economic Assistance (India to Maldives)

India provides financial support to Maldives, in recent times this reached US$100 million.

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High Impact Community Projects (HICP)

India's community development initiatives in Maldives aimed at benefiting the Maldivian people.

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Tourism and Connectivity

Maldives relies heavily on tourism, and India is working to improve connectivity and support the industry.

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Military Hospital Support

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Open Skies Agreement

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ASEAN Trade with India

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Top Exports from ASEAN to India

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Top Imports from ASEAN to India

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Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)

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IORA Membership

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IORA Dialogue Partners

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India's Role in IORA

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Sri Lanka's IORA Chairmanship

Sri Lanka is set to be the chair of IORA during the 23rd Council of Ministers' Meeting in October 2023.

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Study Notes

Bihar Current Affairs Compilation - October 2023

  • Bihar to get second tiger reserve in Kaimur District
  • President's visit to Bihar
  • Dr. Abhishek Anand from Bihar invited to participate in ESMO Congress 2023
  • Film 'Vidyapati'
  • Survey of groundwater level in Bihar over last six years
  • Workers in unorganized sector in Bihar
  • 122nd Birth Anniversary of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan
  • Prelims specific questions related to Bihar current affairs

Polity and Governance

  • Appointment of Judges in Higher Judiciary
  • The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
  • Prelims News
  • Short News

International Relations

  • Indo-Pacific Region
  • Israel-Palestine Conflict
  • India-Maldives Relations
  • Prelims News
  • Short News

Economy

  • India's Informal Economy
  • Farmer Producers' Organisations (FPOs)
  • Minimum Support Price
  • Freight Corridors
  • Indian Solar Manufacturers
  • Challenges in India's Solar Equipment Manufacturing
  • Prelims
  • Data Points
  • Short News

Environment and Geography

  • 100 Million Hectares of Arable Land Lost Yearly to Degradation: UN Report
  • State of Global Coastal Adaptation
  • Challenges Around Air Pollution
  • Stubble Burning
  • Interlinking of Rivers
  • Data Points
  • Short News

Science and Technology

  • AI in Modern Defence
  • Safety Test For Gaganyaan
  • Prelims News
  • Short News

Defence and Security

  • Terrorism: A Threat to Humanity
  • Historical Concerns
  • Illicit Trade
  • Left Wing Extremism (LWE)
  • Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)
  • Prelims
  • Short News

Society

  • Surrogacy in India
  • Global Hunger Index 2023
  • Prelims News
  • Short News

Miscellaneous

  • Astra-MK1 Induction
  • Samprati Exercise
  • Bike campaign ‘Yashaswini’
  • India's Growth
  • 35% Reservation for Women in Madhya Pradesh
  • Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
  • Three new districts of Rajasthan
  • Air India's warehouse facility at Delhi Airport
  • India and Saudi Arabia on Green Hydrogen
  • etc.

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Test your knowledge on the unorganized sector in Bihar and the significant contributions of Jayaprakash Narayan during India's freedom movement. From worker demographics to historical events, this quiz covers important aspects of labor statistics and notable figures in Bihar's history.

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