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?

    <p>He was jailed under the Defense of India Rules</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Aged between 18 to 40 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>2023</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>She declared a national emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>East Champaran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the National Green Hydrogen Mission?

    <p>To increase renewable energy sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which initiative is associated with the Mukhyamantri Gram Gaadi Yojana?

    <p>Providing transportation services in rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What objective does the Jhaadu Daan initiative primarily serve?

    <p>Promote community cleanliness and hygiene</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Enhancing customer service in banking operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the GST Amnesty Scheme 2023?

    <p>Reducing compliance burden for taxpayers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Assam</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>New announcement for Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Promote local digital commerce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary purpose does the Census serve in India?

    <p>To provide detailed demographic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ministry of Home Affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Census of 1881</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It provides a framework for conducting the Census</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>There is a recognized method for identifying backwardness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Census of 1931</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first Census conducted in independent India?

    <p>1951</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>After a gap of six to eight months</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Vietnam</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Electrical machinery, equipment and their parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sri Lanka</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>16.2%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Plastics and articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>3.7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What power does UAPA give to authorities regarding terrorist organizations?

    <p>The power to designate certain organizations as terrorist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does UAPA impact the fundamental rights of individuals?

    <p>It may violate rights like equality and life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Misuse for suppressing dissent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Take action against perceived threats to national security</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Accused persons face immediate penalties without trial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which terrorist organizations have been designated under the UAPA?

    <p>Khalistan Tiger Force and Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Exercise greater authority in criminal investigations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>There was a 33% increase from 2016 to 2019</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It serves as a key point in commercial sea-lanes of the Indian Ocean.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Signing of the Action Plan for Defence in April 2016.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A financial assistance of US$ 100 million.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Greater Male Connectivity project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tourism sector accounting for about a quarter of the GDP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To improve security cooperation among Indian Ocean nations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Deployment of Indian military medical staff.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Open Skies arrangement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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