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Question 1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 1) (PM-DHM)
PM-DHM will create a seamless online platform through the provision of a wide-range of data
The Mission will enable access and exchange of longitudinal health records of citizens with their consent.
The key components of PM-DHM include a health ID for every citizen
2) and 3) will act as a repository of all healthcare providers across both modern and traditional systems of medicine
4) created as a part of the Mission, will act as a framework for technology and product
testing that will help organizations, including private players, intending to be a part of National Digital
Health Ecosystem become a Health Information Provider or Health Information User or efficiently link

Answer 1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission (PM-DHM)
PM-DHM will create a seamless online platform through the provision of a wide-range of data
The Mission will enable access and exchange of longitudinal health records of citizens with their consent.
The key components of PM-DHM include a health ID for every citizen
Healthcare Professionals Registry and Healthcare Facilities Registries will act as a repository of all healthcare providers across both modern and traditional systems of medicine
PM-DHM Sandbox, created as a part of the Mission, will act as a framework for technology and product
testing that will help organizations, including private players, intending to be a part of National Digital
Health Ecosystem become a Health Information Provider or Health Information User or efficiently link

Question 2

1) (AB PM-JAY; also referred to as 2) is a national public health insurance fund of the Government of India that aims to provide free access to 3) coverage for low income earners in the country.
Roughly, the bottom 50% of the country qualifies for this scheme PM-JAY provides free secondary health care for those needing specialist treatment and tertiary health care for those requiring hospitalization.
The programme is part of the Indian government‘s 4) launched in 5) by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. That ministry later established the 6) as an organization to administer the program. It is a centrally sponsored scheme and is jointly funded by both the union government and the states. By offering services to 7) people it is the world‘s largest government sponsored healthcare program.

Answer 2

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY; also referred to as Ayushman Bharat
National Health Protection Scheme NHPS) is a national public health insurance fund of the Government of India that aims to provide free access to health insurance coverage for low income earners in the country. Roughly, the bottom 50% of the country qualifies for this scheme PM-JAY provides free secondary health care for those needing specialist treatment and tertiary health care for those requiring hospitalization.
The programme is part of the Indian government‘s National Health Policy launched in September 2018 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. That ministry later established the National Health Authority as an organization to administer the program. It is a centrally sponsored scheme and is jointly funded by both the union government and the states. By offering services to 50 crore (500 million) people it is the world‘s largest government sponsored healthcare program.

Question 3

Nagaland‘s ―1) was recently awarded a geographical identification (GI) tag as an agricultural
product under provisions of 2)
2) from Rajasthan gets GI tag
India, as a member of the World Trade
Organization (WTO), enacted the 2) has come into force with effect from 3). GIs have been defined under Article X) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
‖ The GI tag ensures that none other than those registered as authorised users (or at least those residing inside the geographic territory) are allowed to use the popular product name. 4) became the first GI tagged product in India, in 5)
Assam‘s 6) Becomes Northeast India‘s First Beverage to Be Awarded GI Tag
 The traditional Judima wine of the Dimasa tribals of Assam and Nagaland

Answer 3

Nagaland‘s ―sweet cucumber‖ was recently awarded a geographical identification (GI) tag as an agricultural
product under provisions of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
Sojat Mehndi from Rajasthan gets GI tag
India, as a member of the World Trade
Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 has come into force with effect from 15 September 2003. GIs have been defined under Article 22 (1) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
‖ The GI tag ensures that none other than those registered as authorised users (or at least those residing inside the geographic territory) are allowed to use the popular product name. Darjeeling tea became the first GI tagged product in India, in 2004–2005.
Assam‘s Judima Wine Becomes Northeast India‘s First Beverage to Be Awarded GI Tag
 The traditional Judima wine of the Dimasa tribals of Assam and Nagaland

Question 4

1)(state) World‘s highest electric vehicle charging station sets up in Lahaul Spiti

The 1) has developed the country‘s first-ever non-GM
(genetically modified) herbicide-tolerant rice varieties that can be directly seeded and significantly save
water and labour compared to conventional transplanting.
he varieties — 2)— contain a mutated acetolactate synthase
(ALS) gene making it possible for farmers to spray Imazethapyr.

Answer 4

Himachal Pradesh: World‘s highest electric vehicle charging station sets up in Lahaul Spiti

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has developed the country‘s first-ever non-GM
(genetically modified) herbicide-tolerant rice varieties that can be directly seeded and significantly save
water and labour compared to conventional transplanting.
he varieties — Pusa Basmati 1979 and Pusa Basmati 1985 — contain a mutated acetolactate synthase
(ALS) gene making it possible for farmers to spray Imazethapyr.

Question 5

Housing and Urban Affairs Minister 1) launched the 2) consecutive edition of
Swachh Survekshan in New Delhi.
 It is the world‘s largest urban cleanliness survey conducted by 3). Designed with People First as its driving philosophy,

Labour and Employment Minister 1) launched DigiSaksham - a digital skills programme
to enhance the employability of youth by imparting digital skills. This joint initiative with 2) is
an extension of the Government‘s ongoing programmes to support the youth from rural and semi-urban areas.
DigiSaksham will be implemented in the field by 3)

Answer 5

Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched the seventh consecutive edition of
Swachh Survekshan in New Delhi.
 It is the world‘s largest urban cleanliness survey conducted by Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. Designed
with People First as its driving philosophy,

Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched DigiSaksham - a digital skills programme
to enhance the employability of youth by imparting digital skills. This joint initiative with Microsoft India is
an extension of the Government‘s ongoing programmes to support the youth from rural and semi-urban areas.
DigiSaksham will be implemented in the field by Aga Khan Rural Support Programme India (AKRSP-I).

Question 6

World‘s largest Khadi Tricolour unfurled in 1) on Gandhi Jayantimade by 2)
It was adopted in its present form during a
meeting of the 4) held on 3) The flag is based on the 6), a flag of the Indian National Congress designed by 5). By law, the flag is to be made of khadi, a special type of hand-spun cloth or silk, made popular by Mahatma Gandhi.

Answer 6

World‘s largest Khadi Tricolour unfurled in Ladakh on Gandhi Jayantimade by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
It was adopted in its present form during a
meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947.The flag is based on the Swaraj flag, a flag of the Indian National Congress designed by Pingali Venkayya. By law, the flag is to be made of khadi, a special type of hand-spun cloth or silk, made popular by Mahatma Gandhi

Question 7

1) first Indian city to commit to UN pledge, strives for efficient green energy
 1), the only Indian city to commit to United Nations‘ x) pledge for
battling the climate crisis, has committed to ensure 2) to all, use 3) renewable energy by 4), explore geothermal energy by 4), ensure 5) energy efficiency and non-motorization of intra-city travel by 6)

7) to be first Indian city to start ropeway service in Public Transportation

Answer 7

Kolkata‘s New Town, first Indian city to commit to UN pledge, strives for efficient green energy
 Kolkata‘s New Town, the only Indian city to commit to United Nations‘ ‗energy compact‘ pledge for
battling the climate crisis, has committed to ensure stable modern energy connection to all, use 2%
renewable energy by 2030, explore geothermal energy by 2030, ensure 5% energy efficiency and non-motorization of intra-city travel by 50%.

Varanasi to be first Indian city to start ropeway service in Public Transportation

Question 8

The Nation pays homage to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his 1) birth anniversary and
2) birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri on October 2.
Mahatma Gandhi‘s birth anniversary is also observed as the 3)
Shastri became the Prime Minister of India in 1964 and led the country during the India-Pakistan war in 1965. He coined the slogan 6)
Mahatma Gandhi was born on 7) at Porbandar, Gujarat. Every year on 2 October, Gandhi
Jayanti is observed
On 4) Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse and so, this day is observed as 5)

Answer 8

The Nation pays homage to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his 152nd birth anniversary and
117th birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri on October 2.
Mahatma Gandhi‘s birth anniversary is also observed as the International Day of non-violence.
Shastri became the Prime Minister of India in 1964 and led the country during the India-Pakistan war in 1965. He coined the slogan ‗Jai Jawan Jai Kisan
Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2 October, 1869 at Porbandar, Gujarat. Every year on 2 October, Gandhi
Jayanti is observed
On 30 January Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse and so, this day is observed as Martyr’s Day or Shaheed Diwas

Question 9

India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise 1) is being conducted in Sri Lanka
The 9) Edition of India

Answer 9

India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise ‗Mitra Shakti‘ is being conducted in Sri Lanka
The 8th Edition of India(all letters add to 8)

Question 10

NITI Aayog launches State Nutrition Profiles for 2) States & UTs
 NITI Aayog, in a joint effort with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Indian Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS), UNICEF and Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) launched the State Nutrition
Profiles for 19 States and Union Territories.

The 1), also called NITI Aayog, was formed via a resolution of the
Union Cabinet on 3). It was established to replace the Planning Commission which followed a top-down model. NITI Aayog is the premier policy ‗Think Tank‘ of the Government of India, providing both
directional and policy inputs. The current chairman of NITI Aayog is 4), current vice chairman is 5) and the current chief executive officer is 6)

Answer 10

NITI Aayog launches State Nutrition Profiles for 19 States & UTs
 NITI Aayog, in a joint effort with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Indian Institute of
Population Sciences (IIPS), UNICEF and Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) launched the State Nutrition
Profiles for 19 States and Union Territories.
The National Institution for Transforming India, also called NITI Aayog, was formed via a resolution of the
Union Cabinet on January 1, 2015. It was established to replace the Planning Commission which followed a top-down model. NITI Aayog is the premier policy ‗Think Tank‘ of the Government of India, providing both
directional and policy inputs. The current chairman of NITI Aayog is Shri Narendra Modi, current vice chairman is Dr. Rajiv Kumar and the current chief executive officer is Shri Amitabh Kant

Question 11

EC freezes 1) Party poll symbol
Para 2) of the Symbols Order, 1968, states: that there are rival sections or groups of a recognised political party CEC may decide none of such rival sections or groups is that recognised political party

Answer 11

EC freezes Lok Janshakti Party poll symbol
Para 15 of the Symbols Order, 1968, states:that there are rival sections or groups of a recognised political party CEC may decide that none of such rival sections or groups is that recognised political party

Question 12

The Director-General of UNESCO, 1), has named 2)(Ghana) as UNESCO World Book Capital for 2023,
UNESCO‘s programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in 3), adopted by the UN General Assembly in 4).
It is headquartered at the World Heritage Centre in 5), France
Audrey Azoulay is the 6) female leader of the organization

Answer 12

The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has named Accra (Ghana) as UNESCO World Book
Capital for 2023,
UNESCO‘s programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
defined in Agenda 2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015.
It is headquartered at the World Heritage Centre in Paris, France
Audrey Azoulay is the second female leader of the organization

Question 13

1) elects Europe‘s first female majority parliament

Tunisian President Kais Saied has appointed 2) as the first female Prime Minister in
Tunisi

Answer 13

Iceland elects Europe‘s first female majority parliament

Tunisian President Kais Saied has appointed Najla Bouden Romdhan as the first female Prime Minister in
Tunisi

Question 14

1) is now the world‘s first carbon neutral tourist destination by the 2), which is
an institution that seeks to promote green and environmentally friendly tourism.

Answer 14

Machu Picchu is now the world‘s first carbon neutral tourist destination by the Green Initiative, which is
an institution that seeks to promote green and environmentally friendly tourism.
The Green Initiative positioned Machu Picchu as a global reference in terms of sustainability.

Question 15

India bags 1) spot in World Giving Index

2) becomes India‘s first platform to accept international remittances directly into digital
wallet

Answer 15

India bags 14th spot in World Giving Index

Paytm becomes India‘s first platform to accept international remittances directly into digital
wallet

Question 16

State-run oil refiner 1) partnered with 2) Cards to launch the 1) 2) Co-branded 3) contactless credit card.

3) (Rupee and Payment) is an Indian multinational financial services and payment service system,
conceived and launched by the 4) (NPCI) on 5).

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched e-RUPI, a person and purpose specific digital payment solution
on 2nd August 2021
It has been developed by 5) on its 6) platform , in collaboration with the Department of 7), 8) and 9)

Answer 16

State-run oil refiner Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) partnered with State Bank of India
(SBI) Cards to launch the BPCL SBI Co-branded RuPay contactless credit card.

RuPay (Rupee and Payment) is an Indian multinational financial services and payment service system,
conceived and launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on 26 March 2012.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched e-RUPI, a person and purpose specific digital payment solution
on 2nd August 2021
It has been developed by National Payments Corporation of India on its UPI platform, in collaboration with the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and National Health Authority

Question 17

Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the frameworks for gold exchange and 2). A gold exchange is being set up to trade the yellow metal in the form of electronic gold receipts
The instrument representing gold is to be called 1)
The Gold Exchange would be a national platform for buying and selling EGRs with underlying
standardized gold in India
2) (SSE), the Sebi board said, it will be used for purpose of fund raising by social entrepreneurs
Social Enterprises (SEs) eligible to participate in the SSE should be entities, Non-Profit Organizations, and
for-profit social enterprises, having social intent and impact as their primary goal

Answer 17

Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the frameworks for gold exchange and Social Stock Exchange. A gold exchange is being set up to trade the yellow metal in the form of electronic gold receipts
The instrument representing gold is to be called Electronic Gold Receipt (EGR)
The Gold Exchange would be a national platform for buying and selling EGRs with underlying
standardized gold in India
Social Stock Exchange (SSE), the Sebi board said, it will be used for purpose of fund raising by social entrepreneurs
Social Enterprises (SEs) eligible to participate in the SSE should be entities, Non-Profit Organizations, and
for-profit social enterprises, having social intent and impact as their primary goal

Question 18

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the regulatory body for securities and commodity
market in India under the jurisdiction of Ministry of 1), Government of India. It was established in 4)
SEBI has its headquarters - 2)
3) is the chairman

Answer 18

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the regulatory body for securities and commodity
market in India under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance, Government of India. It was established on 12
April 1988
SEBI has its
headquarters - mumbai
Ajay tyagi is the chairman

Question 19

2) partners with 1) for India‘s first conventional gold loan co-lending partnership

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized the first 1) India Summit‘ virtually, bringing
together six countries and states of East and North East a wide audience and participants from across the world.
The CII theme for 2021-22 is ‗2)

Answer 19

Indel Money partners with IndusInd Bank for India‘s first conventional gold loan co-lending
partnership

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized the first ‗East India Summit‘ virtually, bringing
together six countries and states of East and North East
a wide audience and participants from across the world.
 The CII theme for 2021-22 is ‗Building India for a New World: Competitiveness, Growth, Sustainability,

Question 20

1) 700-year-old Barwara Fort becomes India‘s 1st Six Senses hotel
2) established NASA in 5). Sen. 4) was sworn in as the 14th NASA administrator
ISRO was formed on 6).

Answer 20

Ranthambore‘s 700-year-old Barwara Fort becomes India‘s 1st Six Senses hotel
President Dwight D. Eisenhower established NASA in 1958. Sen. Bill Nelson was sworn in as
the 14th NASA administrator
ISRO was formed on August 15, 1969.

Question 21

NASA‘s 1) satellite was successfully launched from 2) in 3).
The satellite will monitor the Earth‘s land surface and provide data to assist in climate change planning.
It lifted off on 4) rocket from Space Launch Complex 3E
The launch marks nearly 50 years of Landsat presence in space. The first launch was in 5)– since then, a Landsat has always remained in orbit.

Answer 21

NASA‘s Landsat 9 satellite was successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
The satellite will monitor the Earth‘s land surface and provide data to assist in climate change planning.
t. It lifted off on a United Launch Alliance (ua)
Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 3E
The launch marks nearly 50 years of Landsat presence in space. The first launch was in 1972 – since then, a
Landsat has always remained in orbit.

Question 22

A new version of the Akash Missile, Akash Prime was successfully flight tested from 1),
2), 3).
Akash Prime is equipped with an 4) seeker for improved accuracy.

Answer 22

A new version of the Akash Missile, Akash Prime was successfully flight tested from Integrated Test Range,
Chandipur, Odisha.
Akash Prime is equipped with an indigenous active Radio Frequency seeker for improved accuracy.

Question 23

Engineers from 1) University have created an electronic microchip or ―2) with
flight capabilities, which can help monitor air pollution levels and airborne diseases.

3) becomes first state in India to begin organised cultivation of true dalchini

Answer 23

Engineers from Illinois‘ Northwestern University have created an electronic microchip or ―microflier‖ with
flight capabilities, which can help monitor air pollution levels and airborne diseases.

Himachal Pradesh becomes first state in India to begin organised cultivation of true dalchini

Question 24

1), India‘s first aerial seeding campaign
using the Seedcopter drone was launched by 2) Drones, an aerial seeding company, in collaboration
with the 3) State government.

Answer 24

Hara Bhara, India‘s first aerial seeding campaign
using the Seedcopter drone was launched by Marut Drones, an aerial seeding company, in collaboration
with the Telangana State government.

Question 25

1) wins Silver in women‘s Skeet at the Junior World Championships
2) becomes first Indian women to score a Test hundred on Australian soil

Answer 25

Ganemat Sekhon wins Silver in women‘s Skeet at the Junior World Championships
Smriti Mandhana becomes first Indian women to score a Test hundred on Australian soil

Question 26

Government organised 1) Programme in honour of senior citizens
The Vice President also dedicated the Elderly Help Line 14567 to the Nation and launch the 2) (SACRED) and 3) (SAGE)

Answer 26

Government organised Vayo Naman Programme in honour of senior citizens
The Vice President also dedicated the Elderly Help Line 14567 to the Nation and launch the Senior Able
Citizens Reemployment in Dignity (SACRED) and Senior Care Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE)

Question 27

Delhi-based environmental organisation 1) has received
the 2021 2) Livelihood Award
The award is known as Sweden‘s alternative Nobel Prize
Other awardees include -
x)
The prize was established in y) by German-Swedish philanthropist 3)

Answer 27

Delhi-based environmental organisation Legal Initiative for Forest and Environment (LIFE) has received
the 2021 Right Livelihood Award
The award is known as Sweden‘s alternative Nobel Prize
Other awardees include -
Marthe Wandou
Vladimir
Freda
The prize was established in 1980 by German-Swedish philanthropist Jakob

Question 28

2), has received 1) India Lifetime Achievement Award 2021 for his exemplary
contribution to the Edible Oil Industry
Yemeni humanitarian organization wins Nansen Refugee Award 2021

Answer 28

Dinesh Shahra, has received Globoil India Lifetime Achievement Award 2021 for his exemplary
contribution to the Edible Oil Industry
Yemeni humanitarian organization wins Nansen Refugee Award 2021

Question 29

Bangladeshi 1) gets 2021 Changemaker Award

2021 Changemaker Award for her work
promoting good health and well-being by the 2)
The Changemaker Award is part of the 3) award instituted by the 2) to accelerate progress towards attaining the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) of the UN.

Answer 29

Bangladeshi Fairooz Faizah Beether gets 2021 Changemaker Award

2021 Changemaker Award for her work
promoting good health and well-being by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
The Changemaker Award is part of the Goalkeepers Global Goals award instituted by the Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate progress towards attaining the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) of the UN.

Question 30

1), a start-up incubated at IIT-Delhi and the 2), put up the country‘s
first drone display and it had about 80 small drones dancing about and creating intricate multi-coloured
formations in the skies above IIT-Delhi.

Answer 30

Botlab Dynamics, a start-up incubated at IIT-Delhi and the Drone Federation of India, put up the country‘s
first drone display and it had about 80 small drones dancing about and creating intricate multi-coloured
formations in the skies above IIT-Delhi.

Question 31

On the occasion of the 1) birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the renovated Gandhi Museum was
inaugurated at the historic 2) at Noakhali in Bangladesh.

Answer 31

On the occasion of the 152 birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the renovated Gandhi Museum was
inaugurated at the historic Gandhi Ashram Trust at Noakhali in Bangladesh.

Question 32

The labour ministry had envisaged implementing the four codes on 6), 3) , 4) & 5)
These four labour codes will rationalise 1) central labour laws.
Labour is a 2) subject under the Constitution of India

Answer 32

The labour ministry had envisaged implementing the four codes on industrial relations, wages, social
security and occupational health safety & working conditions
These four labour codes will rationalise 44 central labour laws.
Labour is a concurrent subject under the Constitution of India and therefore both the Centre and states
have to notify rules under these four codes to make them the laws of the land in their respective
jurisdictions

Question 33

This year, it falls on September 1)
 The theme for World Rivers Day 2021 is ―2)

International Day for Universal Access to Information -1)
theme - 3)

World Heart Day is being observed and celebrated annually on 4)
The theme of World Heart Day is ―5)

Answer 33

This year, it falls on September 26.
 The theme for World Rivers Day 2021 is ―Waterways in our communities‖

International Day for Universal Access to Information 28 September
The Right to Know – Building Back Better with Access to Information.

World Heart Day is being observed and celebrated annually on September 29
theme of World Heart Day is ―Use Heart to Connect

Question 34

World Maritime Day 1)
 This year‘s theme is ―2)

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 3) October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi

International Day of Non-Violence, created by the United Nations in 4)

Answer 34

World Maritime Day 30 September
 This year‘s theme is ―Seafarers: at the core of shipping‘s future‖.

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi

International Day of Non-Violence, created by the United Nations in 2007