national Flashcards
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the central government earmarked_______ percent of the capital budget for 2022-23 for domestic manufacturing industries — but
______ remains the largest importer of arms globally, a report by the________ has shown. Most of______ defense imports come from _______
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— the central government earmarked 68 percent of the capital budget for 2022-23 for domestic manufacturing industries — but India remains the largest importer of arms globally, a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has shown. Most of India‘s defense imports come from Russia
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name of the report
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SIPRI‘s Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2021
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However, according to SIPRI‘s Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2021 — published this month — India‘s
total volume of imports fell by ____ percent from 2012-16, which could be a reflection of the push to
manufacture arms and weapons systems indigenously.
The volume of global arms transfers between 2017 and 2021 was______ percent less than during 2012-16 period, the report says. The 2017-21 global arms transfers were, however, _____ per cent more than for the 2007-11 period, it adds.
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However, according to SIPRI‘s Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2021 — published this month — India‘s
total volume of imports fell by 21 percent from 2012-16, which could be a reflection of the push to
manufacture arms and weapons systems indigenously.
The volume of global arms transfers between 2017 and 2021 was 4.6 percent less than during 2012-16
period, the report says. The 2017-21 global arms transfers were, however, 3.9 per cent more than for the 2007-11
period, it adds.
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The five largest arms importers in the 2017-21 period were___________ , while the five biggest exporters of arms in the same period were the___________
Imports acc by top 5-______%
Exports by top 5- ___________%
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The five largest arms importers in the 2017-21 period were India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Australia, and
China, while the five biggest exporters of arms in the same period were the United States, Russia, France,
China, and Germany.
imports- 38%
exports- 77%
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India accounts for ________% of global imports and China accounts for ___%.
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11%; 4.8%
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______ was India‘s largest supplier of arms in both 2012-16 and 2017-21. However, the volume of India‘s
imports from Russia fell by_____ per cent between these two periods. Meanwhile, India‘s imports from_____ increased substantially, making_______ the second-largest supplier of arms to India in this period.
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Russia was India‘s largest supplier of arms in both 2012-16 and 2017-21. However, the volume of India‘s
imports from Russia fell by 47 per cent between these two periods. Meanwhile, India‘s imports from France
increased substantially, making France the second-largest supplier of arms to India in this period.
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While exports from______ and the _____ went
up, those from ____ and _____ fell during the 2017-21 period. Arms exports from the US grew by ______ per cent in 2017-21
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While exports from France and the US went
up, those from China and Russia fell during the 2017-21 period. Arms exports from the US grew by 14 per
cent in 2017-21
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Russia‘s arms exports fell by approximately______ per cent during the 2017-21 period. As a result of this
decrease, Russia‘s share of global arms exports fell to _______ per cent in 2017-21 from_____ per cent in 2012-2016. __________ were the top four markets for Russian arms
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Russia‘s arms exports fell by approximately 26 per cent during the 2017-21 period. As a result of this
decrease, Russia‘s share of global arms exports fell to 19 per cent in 2017-21 from 24 per cent in 2012-2016.
India, China, Egypt, and Algeria were the top four markets for Russian arms
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SIPRI FOUNDED IN _________; HQ_________;
Chair:_________ ; Founders: ____________
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1966;
solna;
Jan Eliasson;
Tage Erlandor and Alva Myrdal
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_______ first Climate Action Plan (MCAP) released
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Mumbai‘s first Climate Action Plan (MCAP) released
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Mumbai (also known as Bombay— the official name until ______) is the capital city of the Indian state of
Maharashtra. According to the United Nations, as of 2021, Mumbai is the ______ populous city in India after Delhi and the ________ city in the world with a population of roughly 2 crore (20 million)
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Mumbai (also known as Bombay— the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of
Maharashtra. According to the United Nations, as of 2021, Mumbai is the second-most populous city in India
after Delhi and the eighth-most populous city in the world with a population of roughly 2 crore (20 million)
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In_____, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It has the highest number of millionaires and
billionaires among all cities in India. Mumbai is home to_______ UNESCO World Heritage Sites: _________
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In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It has the highest number of millionaires and
billionaires among all cities in India. Mumbai is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Elephanta
Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and the city‘s distinctive ensemble of Victorian and Art Deco
buildings designed in the 19th and 20th centuries
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AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS released by- released since- name of the outline- most polluted cities north- south- east west- center- northeast-
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AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS released by- Center for Sci and Envt released since- 2014 outline- One Number – One Color -One Description‘ most polluted cities- north- Ghaziabad (delhi- 2nd) south- Kaliburgi, Karnataka and Hyderabad east- Siwan in Bihar west- Ankleshwar in Guj center- Singrauli in MP northeast- Guwahati in Assam
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The measurement of air quality is based on _______
pollutants, namely:__________. AQI has_____ categories of air quality. These are: _________ It has been developed by the ______________
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The measurement of air quality is based on eight
pollutants, namely: Particulate Matter (PM10), Particulate Matter (PM2.5), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ozone (O3), Ammonia (NH3), and Lead (Pb). AQI has six categories of air quality. These are: Good, Satisfactory, Moderately Polluted, Poor, Very Poor and Severe. It has been developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in consultation with IIT-Kanpur
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India’s first drone school _________
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Gwalior in MP
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DRONE RULES 2021
The central government has notified the Drone Rules 2021, a much more liberalized regime for unmanned
aircraft systems than what existed previously. _______-shall be developed as a business-friendly
single-window online system. No flight permission required upto ___ feet in green zones and upto_______ feet in the area between______ from the airport perimeter. No pilot licence required for ______ drones (for noncommercial use), ______ drone and for _______ organisations. No restriction on drone operations by foreign-owned companies registered in India. No _____ clearance required before any registration or licence issuance. No requirement of certificate of airworthiness, unique identification number, prior permission and remote pilot licence for R&D entities. Coverage of drones under Drone Rules, 2021 increased from ______ kg to ______ kg. This will cover drone taxis also. Maximum penalty under Drone Rules, 2021 reduced to INR______ This shall, however, not apply to penalties in respect of violation of other laws.
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The central government has notified the Drone Rules 2021, a much more liberalised regime for unmanned
aircraft systems than what existed previously. Digital sky platform shall be developed as a business-friendly
single-window online system. No flight permission required up to 400 feet in green zones and upto 200 feet in the area between 8 and 12 km from the airport perimeter. No pilot licence required for micro drones (for noncommercial use), nano drone and for R&D organisations. No restriction on drone operations by foreign-owned companies registered in India. No security clearance required before any registration or licence issuance. No requirement of certificate of airworthiness, unique identification number, prior permission and remote pilot licence for R&D entities. Coverage of drones under Drone Rules, 2021 increased from 300 kg to 500 kg. This will cover drone taxis also. Maximum penalty under Drone Rules, 2021 reduced to INR 1 lakh. This shall, however, not apply to penalties in respect of violation of other laws.
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India’s water pitch start up challenge
total start ups to be identified-
seed money-
amrut 1.0 launched in-
how manu ULBs will get 100% tap connections-
how many AMRUT cities will get sewage coverage-
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India’s water pitch start up challenge
total start ups to be identified- 100
seed money- 20 L
amrut 1.0 launched in- 2015
how manu ULBs will get 100% tap connections- 4700
how many AMRUT cities will get sewage coverage- 500
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India’s first world peace center-
by-
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gurgaon
Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati’s Lokeshji
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first green state-
supported by-
timeline-
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first green state- HP
supported by- WB
timeline- 2034
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Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari launches Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
NAME-
energy reliant India by-
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Toyota Mirai (2014) 2047
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___________ is TN‘s first market to get ‘clean & fresh‘ tag
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Tiruvannamalai‘s Uzhavar Santhai is TN‘s first market to get ‗clean & fresh‘ tag
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which place is called the “Land’s end”
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Cape Comorin
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first state to diversify crops using an index
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Telangana(10/77 crops)
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__________: Longest vessel to sail from Ganga to Brahmaputra via B‘desh
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MV Ram Prasad Bismil: Longest vessel to sail from Ganga to Brahmaputra via B‘desh
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_________ Assembly first in country to go paperless with E-Vidhan Project
Nagaland Assembly first in country to go paperless with E-Vidhan Project
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when was BWTC enforced
1975
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Smart Cities Mission has launched ―______________
program. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs,________ and leading Indian academic institutions of the country. Under the program, ______ premier architecture &
planning institutes of the country will be working with Smart Cities
Initial project- compendium of ______ cities
smart cities mission launched on ________
Smart Cities Mission has launched ―Smart cities and Academia towards Action & Research (SAAR)‖
program. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, National Institute of Urban
Affairs and leading Indian academic institutions of the country. Under the program, 15 premier architecture &
planning institutes of the country will be working with Smart Cities
75 cities
25th june 2015
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Union Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India & _______ on Disaster
Management Cooperation. India has signed an MoU of DM w ______ countries they are___________
Union Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India & Turkmenistan on Disaster Management Cooperation.
9 countries
switzerland, germany, italy, saarc, japan, mongolia, bangladesh. russia, tajikistan
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_______ is the capital and largest city of the country. The ______ is the currency
of Turkmenistan. _________ has been serving as the President of Turkmenistan since 14
February 2007 (Tajikistan)
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Ashgabat is the capital and largest city of the country. The manat is the currency
of Turkmenistan. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow has been serving as the President of Turkmenistan since 14
February 2007
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India‘s first open rock museum inaugurated in ___________. . In 2014, Andhra Pradesh
was bifurcated to form Telangana and Hyderabad became the joint capital of the two states with a transitional arrangement scheduled to end in ______. Since _________, _______ serves as the winter office of the president
Hyderabad
2024
1956; Hyderabad
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__________ (or MUDRA Bank) is a public sector financial institution in India. It provides loans at low rates to micro-finance institutions and non-banking financial institutions which then provide credit to MSMEs. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on ______. The bank will
classify its clients into three categories and the maximum allowed loan sums will be based on the category: Shishu (: Allowed loans up to Rs.______ Kishor: Allowed loans up to ______, Tarun: Allowed loans up to _________
Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Bank (or MUDRA Bank) is a public sector financial institution
in India. It provides loans at low rates to micro-finance institutions and non-banking financial institutions which
then provide credit to MSMEs. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 April 2015. The bank will
classify its clients into three categories and the maximum allowed loan sums will be based on the category:
Shishu (: Allowed loans up to Rs. 50,000, Kishor: Allowed loans up to Rs.5 lakh, Tarun: Allowed loans up to Rs.
10 lakh.
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Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME Minister Narayan Rane launched a Special
Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive for Women – ________. total women who'd benefit- ___________.
SAMARTH
| 7500
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As per the latest classification of MSME: 1. Micro enterprises would be those with investments not exceeding Rs _____ and turnover of Rs _____. 2. Small enterprises would be those with investment up to______ and turnover of up to_____. 3. Medium enterprises – as those with investments not exceeding _______ and turnover of______.
As per the latest classification of MSME: 1. Micro enterprises would be those with investments not exceeding Rs
one crore and turnover of Rs 5 crore. 2. Small enterprises would be those with investment up to Rs 10 crore and
turnover of up to Rs 50 crore. 3. Medium enterprises – as those with investments not exceeding Rs 50 crore and
turnover of Rs 250 crore.
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The____ edition of India – Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise named SLINEX (Sri Lanka–India Naval
Exercise) is held at __________. The exercise was held in two phases; First is the Harbour Phase at _______ followed by the second phase i.e. Sea Phase in the ________. Indian Navy is being represented by _______, a guided missile corvette while Sri Lanka Navy will be represented by_________, an advanced offshore patrol vessel. The first ever SLINEX took place in ________
VISHAKAPATNAM ; 9TH EDITION
The exercise was held in two phases; First is the Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam followed by the second phase i.e. Sea Phase in the Bay of Bengal. Indian Navy is being represented by INS Kirch, a guided missile corvette while Sri Lanka Navy will be represented by SLNS Sayurala, an advanced offshore patrol vessel. 2005
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Odisha‘s______ has again topped districts in providing jobs under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). _________ households in the district were provided at least 100-day work this financial year under the flagship programme. This FY will increase the number to ______ days
Odisha‘s Ganjam has again topped districts in providing jobs under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). 103,000 households in the district were provided at least 100-day work this financial year under the flagship programme. 24 days.
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Union Minister for Power R.K. Singh launched the __________ and Innovation Park virtually as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Programme
Union Minister for Power R.K. Singh launched the Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center (SGKC) and
Innovation Park virtually as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Programme
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India‘s first 100% women-owned 'industrial park‘ inaugurated in ___________. It has _______ green projects across _________ categories. Launched by _______ and __________
Hyderabad
25 projects across 16 categories
FICCI women and the govt of Telangana
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The Union cabinet gave its nod for the creation of a government-owned entity, _________, to monetise unused and under used non-core assets such as land and buildings of public sector firms. It is under the administrative control of __________. Share capital- _____ paid up capital-_________
The Union cabinet gave its nod for the creation of a government-owned entity, National Land Monetization Corporation , to monetise unused and under used non-core assets such as land and buildings of public sector firms. It is under the administrative control of _dept of public enterprise. Share capital- 5000cr paid up capital- 150 cr
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India‘s largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha is being built in Bodh Gaya. Built by_______, the statue will be ______ feet long and____ feet high. Lord Buddha is in the sleeping posture in the statue. The construction of the giant statue started in the year_____. It is being made with _____ and built by sculptors from ____.
work started in- ___________
will open in______
India‘s largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha is being built in Bodh Gaya. Built by Buddha International
Welfare Mission, the statue will be 100 feet long and 30 feet high. Lord Buddha is in the sleeping posture in
the statue. The construction of the giant statue started in the year 2019. It is being made with fiberglass and built by sculptors from Kolkata.
2019
feb 2023
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The Government of India announced that the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
approved the establishment of a WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in
___________.
The Government of India announced that the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
approved the establishment of a WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in
Jamnagar, Gujarat.
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The intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI)
4.0 has been rolled out in _______ for boosting full immunization coverage of the targeted women and
children. ―As per the reports of National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5, ______ topped the list at national
level in full immunization coverage with 90.5% of full immunization. Generally, full immunization includes preventive doses against_____ different kinds of diseases.
The intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI)
4.0 has been rolled out in Odisha for boosting full immunization coverage of the targeted women and
children. ―As per the reports of National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5, Odisha topped the list at national
level in full immunization coverage with 90.5% of full immunization. Generally, full immunization includes preventive doses against 12 different kinds of diseases
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Mission Indradhanush is a health mission of the Government of India. It was launched by THEN Union Health Minister______ on __________. The scheme this seeks to drive towards_____ full immunisation coverage of India and sustain the same by year _______. Vaccination is being provided against_______ vaccinepreventable diseases nationally, i.e. _________
Mission Indradhanush is a health mission of the Government of India. It was launched by THEN Union Health
Minister J. P. Nadda on 25 December 2014. The scheme this seeks to drive towards 90% full immunisation
coverage of India and sustain the same by year 2022. Vaccination is being provided against eight vaccinepreventable diseases nationally, i.e. Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, severe form of
Childhood Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B and meningitis & pneumonia caused by Haemophilus influenza type B;
and against Rotavirus Diarrhea and Japanese Encephalitis in selected states and districts respectively.
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In pursuance of the Prime Minister‘s vision ―Gati Shakti‖ and Ministry of Railways‘ policy regarding
'Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal‘ (GCT), the ______ Division of Indian Railways has successfully
commissioned private siding of ________ at ________ , informed the Ministry
of Railways. The ______ was initiated in the year ________ and subsequently, the power generation was started in the year_______.
In pursuance of the Prime Minister‘s vision ―Gati Shakti‖ and Ministry of Railways‘ policy regarding
‗Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal‘ (GCT), the Asansol Division of Indian Railways has successfully
commissioned private siding of Maithan Power Limited at Thaparnagar, Jharkhand, informed the Ministry
of Railways.
―The Maithan Power Project was initiated in the year 2009 and subsequently, the power generation was
started in the year 2011.
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CJI N.V Ramana lays foundation stone for Arbitration centre in__________
CJI N.V Ramana lays foundation stone for Arbitration centre in Hyderabad
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According to the Census (Amendment) Rules, 2022 issued, the phrase ―electronic form‖ shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause ___ of sub-section ____ of section__ of the ________Act,
According to the Census (Amendment) Rules, 2022 issued, the phrase ―electronic form‖ shall have the same
meaning as assigned to it in clause (R) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Information Technology Act,
2000
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A consultative meeting convened by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio-led government unanimously recommended that the pending elections to civic bodies in Nagaland should be conducted according to the _______ of the Constitution of India, which mandates 33% reservation for women in civic bodies.
The 33% reservation of seats for women in election to urban local bodies (ULB) became a controversial
issue in the state with various tribe organisations opposing it, saying ______, which grants special status.
A consultative meeting convened by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio-led government unanimously recommended
that the pending elections to civic bodies in Nagaland should be conducted according to the 74th
Amendment Act of the Constitution of India, which mandates 33% reservation for women in civic bodies.
The 33% reservation of seats for women in election to urban local bodies (ULB) became a controversial
issue in the state with various tribe organisations opposing it, saying Article 371(A), which grants special status.
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Nagaland enacted its Municipal Act in ______, under which the first elections were conducted. The Act was later amended in September ______ to insert the_____ of reservation of seats for women in accordance with the requirements of the _______ Amendment Act.
Nagaland enacted its Municipal Act in 2001, under which the first elections were conducted. The Act was later amended in September 2006 to insert the 33% of reservation of seats for women in accordance with the
requirements of the 74th Amendment Act.
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However, the general elections to municipal towns and councils, which were notified in March ______, could not be held on account of objections from tribal bodies and subsequently in September ______, the state assembly passed a resolution to exempt Nagaland from Article_____ of the Constitution relating to women reservation. Another resolution was passed by the state assembly in November______ revoking the earlier resolution of September______ and general elections with 33% women reservation to constitute the civic bodies were notified in December ______. elections were declared void in ______
However, the general elections to municipal towns and councils, which were notified in March 2012, could not
be held on account of objections from tribal bodies and subsequently in September 2012, the state assembly
passed a resolution to exempt Nagaland from Article 243T of the Constitution relating to women
reservation.
Another resolution was passed by the state assembly in November 2016 revoking the earlier resolution of
September 2012 and general elections with 33% women reservation to constitute the civic bodies were
notified in December 2016
2017
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Living Root Bridges, found in over ___ villages in __________ highlighting the socio-cultural, social and botanical links among people and nature, have been included in the tentative list of World Heritage Sites of the UNESCO.
Living Root Bridges, found in over 70 villages in Meghalaya highlighting the socio-cultural, social and botanical links among people and nature, have been included in the tentative list of World Heritage Sites of the UNESCO.
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The ______________ temple and the _______________ at Lepakshi in Anantapur district known for the Vijayanagara sculpture and painting art tradition have found a place on the tentative list of the World Heritage Committee and the same was published on the UNESCO World Heritage Convention website.
The Sri Veerabhadra Swamy temple and the Monolithic Bull (Nandi) at Lepakshi in Anantapur district known for the Vijayanagara sculpture and painting art tradition have found a place on the tentative list of the World Heritage Committee and the same was published on the UNESCO World Heritage Convention website.
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In a first, India to have a WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Gujarat‘s _____
In a first, India to have a WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Gujarat‘s Jamnagar
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The ______________________ has become India‘s first fully gender-neutral educational institution.
The National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (Nalsar) has become India‘s first fully gender-neutral educational institution.
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_______ is India‘s first transgender judge
Joyita Mondal is India‘s first transgender judge
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National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India is a landmark judgement of the Supreme Court of India, which declared ___________ affirmed that the fundamental rights granted under the Constitution of India will be equally applicable to them
National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India is a landmark judgement of the Supreme Court of India, which declared transgender people the ‗third gender‘, affirmed that the fundamental rights granted under the Constitution of India will be equally applicable to them
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Article ______ of the Indian Constitution provides that the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President after consultation with such a number of the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Courts in the States as the President may deem necessary for the purpose. As per Article _____, the Judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President in consultation with the CJI and the State Governor, and, in the case of appointment of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court
Article 124(2) of the Indian Constitution provides that the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President after consultation with such a number of the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Courts in the States as the President may deem necessary for the purpose. As per Article 217, the Judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President in consultation with the CJI and the State Governor, and, in the case of appointment of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court
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Naupada railway station in _________ gets India‘s first stainless steel foot overbridge
Naupada railway station in Andhra Pradesh gets India‘s first stainless steel foot overbridge
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the ___ BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit hosted in virtual mode by ____________, the current chair of BIMSTEC.
The Summit‘s theme ―______________________
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 5th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit hosted in virtual mode by Sri Lanka, the current chair of BIMSTEC.
The Summit‘s theme ―Towards a Resilient Region, Prosperous Economies, Healthy People
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The main outcome of the BIMSTEC Summit was the adoption and signing of the ______________, which formalizes the grouping into an organization made up of member states that are littoral to, and dependent upon, the Bay of Bengal
The main outcome of the Summit was the adoption and signing of the BIMSTEC Charter, which formalizes the grouping into an organization made up of member states that are littoral to, and dependent upon, the Bay of Bengal
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The Summit also saw considerable progress being achieved in the BIMSTEC connectivity agenda with the adoption of the _____________________________ by Leaders which lays out a guidance framework for connectivity related activities in the region in the future.
The Summit also saw considerable progress being achieved in the BIMSTEC connectivity agenda with the adoption of the ‗Master Plan for Transport Connectivity‘ by Leaders which lays out a guidance framework for connectivity related activities in the region in the future.
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Prime Minister Modi along with other leaders also witnessed the signing of three BIMSTEC agreements which represent progress being achieved in ongoing cooperation activities: (i) _____________________, (ii)____________________, (iii)______________________
Prime Minister Modi along with other leaders also witnessed the signing of three BIMSTEC agreements which represent progress being achieved in ongoing cooperation activities: (i) BIMSTEC Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters; (ii) BIMSTEC Memorandum of Understanding on Mutual Cooperation in the field of Diplomatic Training and (iii) Memorandum of Association on Establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility.
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The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an international organisation of seven South Asian and Southeast Asian nations, housing 1.73 billion people and having a combined gross domestic product of $3.8 trillion (2021). The BIMSTEC member states – ________, _______, __________,_______, _______, __________, and______
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an international organisation of seven South Asian and Southeast Asian nations, housing 1.73 billion people and having a combined gross domestic product of $3.8 trillion (2021). The BIMSTEC member states – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand
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President Ram Nath Kovind launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan - _____________, heralding a new era of ensuring water security in the country. This year‘s focus of the campaign is ___________, __________________-, ___________.
President Ram Nath Kovind launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan - Catch the Rain 2022, heralding a new era of ensuring water security in the country. This year‘s focus of the campaign is springshed development, catchment area augmentation and gender-mainstreaming.
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Jal Shakti Abhiyan and Jal Jeevan Mission were launched in ______ in which several recharge structures were made and crores of people joined-in. On 22nd March 2022, the Prime Minister of India launched the ―___________________________________ campaign.
for the period _________ to __________
Jal Shakti Abhiyan and Jal Jeevan Mission were launched in 2019 in which several recharge structures were made and crores of people joined-in. On 22nd March 2022, the Prime Minister of India launched the ―Catch the Rain, where it falls, when it falls‖ campaign.
for the period 29 march 2022, to 30 November 2022.
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Startup_______ has sold ________ carbon units from agricultural waste, the first time an Indian firm
has entered the so-called global carbon market through the farm sector.
A carbon credit is a permit equivalent to_______ of carbon dioxide –
IMP Protocols in this regard- ________
Startup nurture.farm has sold 20,000 carbon units from agricultural waste, the first time an Indian firm
has entered the so-called global carbon market through the farm sector.
A carbon credit is a permit equivalent to one tonne of carbon dioxide
Kyoto and Paris
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________ named chief minister of Manipur for second term, sworn in by ________
Biren Singh named chief minister of Manipur for second term. La Ganesan
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only floating solar plant is called ________, built on ________ and located in _________
only floating solar plant is called Keibul Lamjao built on _Lake Loktak_ and located in _Manipur _
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__________ has constituted an advisory board comprising ______ judges of the
______ High Court to review the cases registered under the stringent National Security Act (NSA). The committee would be headed by __________. the other two members are _________.
committee was constituted under which section of the act-
Pm associated with NSA ______
Person can be detained up to _______
________ of the const. emphasizes on legal aid
According to ________ of the Criminal Procedure Code (CRPC), any person arrested has to be informed of the grounds of arrest and has the right to bail.
Can it be applied to foreigners ?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has constituted an advisory board comprising three judges of the
Delhi High Court to review the cases registered under the stringent National Security Act (NSA).
Head- Yogesh Khanna; other 2- R. Bhatnagar and Chandra Singh
section 9
Indira Gandhi
1 year; 10 days without knowing reason for arrest; can appeal in a high court advisory committee w/l legal aid.
art 22(1)
According to Section 50 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CRPC), any person arrested has to be informed of the grounds of arrest and has the right to bail
YASS
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the President also felicitated the winners of the ___ National Water Awards in New Delhi. As many as ____ awards were presented to States, Organizations and Individuals in _______ different categories. _______________, ____________ and ___________ have been awarded the first, the second and the third prizes respectively in the Best State awards Category for rainwater harvesting and all.
the President also felicitated the winners of the 3rd National Water Awards in New Delhi. As many as 57 awards were presented to States, Organizations and Individuals in eleven different categories. Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu have been awarded the first, the second and the third prizes respectively in the Best State awards Category
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Moradabad _____ in world in noise pollution: UN report
The UN report titled ‗Frontiers 2022: Noise, Blazes and Mismatches‘, released last month, measured noise levels in___ cities of the world. Bangladesh‘s capital __________ topped the list with a noise level of ______ decibels (dB). Pakistan‘s capital city ___________ was placed on the ___________spot, where noise pollution level has been recorded at ____ dB.
The UN report titled ‗Frontiers 2022: Noise, Blazes and Mismatches‘, released last month, measured noise levels in 61 cities of the world. Bangladesh‘s capital Dhaka topped the list with a noise level of 119 decibels (dB). Pakistan‘s capital city Islamabad was placed on the third spot, where noise pollution level has been recorded at 105 dB.
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Notably, all the top three cities are from South Asia. Other Indian cities which recorded a higher decibel than the permissible levels were ______ (83 dB), __________ and __________ (both 89 dB) in West Bengal and __________ (84 dB).
The World Health Organisation had recommended a ____-dB standard for residential areas in its ______ guidelines. For traffic and business sectors, this limit is ____ dB. The quietest cities in the world are ________ at 60 dB, ________ at 69 dB,__________ at 69 dB, __________ at 70 dB, and ______________ at 70 dB.
Notably, all the top three cities are from South Asia. Other Indian cities which recorded a higher decibel than the permissible levels were Delhi (83 dB), Kolkata and Asansol (both 89 dB) in West Bengal and Jaipur (84 dB).
The World Health Organisation had recommended a 55-dB standard for residential areas in its 1999 guidelines. For traffic and business sectors, this limit is 70 dB. The quietest cities in the world are Irbrid at 60 dB, Lyon at 69 dB, Madrid at 69 dB, Stockholm at 70 dB, and Belgrade at 70 dB.
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India has crossed a milestone of _____thousand open defecation-free (ODF) Plus villages. Among the top performing States are ________ with 13 thousand 960 ODF Plus villages followed by ______ and ___________________
India has crossed a milestone of 50 thousand open defecation-free (ODF) Plus villages. Among the top performing States are Telangana with 13 thousand 960 ODF Plus villages followed by Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh.
72
______ bilateral Naval Exercise between Indian, french navies - ___________ being conducted in Arabian Sea till 3rd April
20th bilateral Naval Exercise between Indian, French Navies - VARUNA being conducted in Arabian Sea till 3rd April
73
_____________ to be 1st state to launch criminals‘ biometric database
Maharashtra to be 1st state to launch criminals‘ biometric database
74
Military exercise between seychelles and India, conducted at?
Exercise LAMITYE at Seychelles Defence Academy
75
Seychelles
Capital-
Currency-
President-
Seychelles
Capital- Victoria
Currency- rupee
President- Wavel Ramkalawan
76
```
LIBERATION OF GOA
Years of portugal rule
liberation day
operation name
territories liberated
first LG after liberation
operation year
```
```
LIBERATION OF GOA
Years of portugal rule- 451
liberation day- dec 19
operation name - Vijay
territories liberated - Goa and Daman Diu
first LG after liberation - KP Cadenth
operation year- 1961
```
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The____ edition of joint training exercise between Indian and Uzbekistan armies,
______ is being conducted at ____, Uzbekistan.
India represented by- ________
2019 edition_______
Capital of Uzbekistan-
Currency-
President-
The 3rd edition of joint training exercise between Indian and Uzbekistan armies, EX-DUSTLIK is being
conducted at Yangiarik, Uzbekistan.
India represented by- grenadiers
2019 edition- Ranikhet
Capital of Uzbekistan- Tashkent
Currency- Som
President-Shavkat Mirziyoyev
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India has opened up its central government procurement market to the ___________________ (____) under the free trade agreement (FTA) signed.
The India-_____ Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), set to come into force on ________
India has opened up its central government procurement market to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the free trade agreement (FTA) signed.
The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), set to come into force on May 1
79
India‘s first Integrated Smart City launched in _________ with over 150 world-class amenities
India‘s first Integrated Smart City launched in Tamil Nadu with over 150 world-class amenities
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The government of India has approved setting up of _____ PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks in Greenfield and Brownfield sites. It aims at developing world-class infrastructure including plug and play facilities with an outlay of __________crore rupees for a period of ________ years upto___________
The government of India has approved setting up of seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks in Greenfield and Brownfield sites. It aims at developing world-class infrastructure including plug and play facilities with an outlay of 4445 crore rupees for a period of seven years upto 2027-28.
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_____________Bridge in _______ will be the world‘s first single tower, single-span suspension bridge in the world when it opens to traffic next month. Stretching _____ metres over a Lvzhijiang (which literally translates as the ―Green Juice River‖), the bridge will make travel in the scenic and remote Yunnan province faster and easier
Lvzhijiang Bridge in China will be the world‘s first single tower, single-span suspension bridge in the world when it opens to traffic next month. Stretching 798 metres over a Lvzhijiang (which literally translates as the ―Green Juice River‖), the bridge will make travel in the scenic and remote Yunnan province faster and easier
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WINGS 2022
By-
At-
Theme-
FICCI
Year-
By-
Hq-
WINGS 2022
By- FICCI and Aviation ministry
At- Hyd
Theme- “India@75: New Horizon for Aviation Industry
FICCI
Year- 1927
By- GD Birla and Pusrhottamdas and Thakurdas
Hq- new delhi
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5th OPV of ICG
name-
by-
based in-
other 4-
```
ICG
Estbd-
Act yr-
HQ-
```
5th OPV of ICG
name- Saksham
by- Goa Shipyard Ltd
based in- Kochi
other 4- Sachet, Sujeeg, Sarthak and Sajag
```
ICG
Estbd- 1977
Act yr- 1978
HQ-New Delhi
84
Tamil Nadu: GI tag for handmade_________
| category- music
Tamil Nadu: GI tag for handmade Narasingapettai nagaswaram
| category- music
85
Retired ______ High Court _____ sworn-in as Delhi Lokayukta
Retired Jharkhand High Court Judge Harish Chandra Mishra sworn-in as Delhi Lokayukta
86
______ in ______ has become the first city in India to have a road made entirely of 100% processed steel.
Surat in Gujarat has become the first city in India to have a road made entirely of 100% processed steel.
87
______ to Setup First Sattvik Centre of Excellence in India
IHM Bhubaneswar to Setup First Sattvik Centre of Excellence in India
88
UP elections
Dep Cms-
UP
created on
renamed-
Uk carved on-
UP elections
Dep Cms- Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad maurya
UP
created on- 1/1/1937
renamed- 1950
Uk carved on-9/11/2000
89
Rajya Sabha
art-
distribution-
Rajya Sabha
art- 80
distribution- 238 plus 12 from prez
90
root bridges in UNESCO‘s tentative list of World Heritage Sites
state-
Meghalaya root bridges in UNESCO‘s tentative list of World Heritage Sites
91
UNGA ADOPTED THE SDG RESOLUTION IN
2015
92
The _______ temple and the_____ at Lepakshi in ______ district known for the Vijayanagara sculpture and painting art tradition have found a place on the tentative list of the World Heritage Committee
STATE-
The Sri Veerabhadra Swamy temple and the Monolithic Bull (Nandi) at Lepakshi in Anantapur district
known for the Vijayanagara sculpture and painting art tradition have found a place on the tentative list of
the World Heritage Committee
ANDHRA PRADESH
93
LITERAL MEANING OF LEPAKSHI
EMBALMED EYE
94
In a first, India to have a WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in _________
In a first, India to have a WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Gujarat‘s Jamnagar
95
```
WHO
ESTBD-
HQ-
DG-
DG'S COUNTRY-
SINCE-
```
```
WHO
ESTBD- 1948
HQ- GENEVA
DG- TEDROS Adhanom Ghebreyesus
DG'S COUNTRY- Ethiopia
SINCE- 2017
```
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First gender-neutral institute in India
NALSAR
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________ is India‘s first transgender judge and stands as an epitome of hard work, dedication and perseverance.
Joyita Mondal is India‘s first transgender judge and stands as an epitome of hard work, dedication and perseverance.
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The President appointed ______ and _________ as Additional Judges of the High
Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh for ___ years
FIRST REC. IN-
The President appointed Rahul Bharti and Moksha Khajuria Kazmi as Additional Judges of the High
Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh for two years
2019 under gogoi
99
oldest add judge rec pending w the center is of ______ since_______
Wasim Nagral since 2018
100
art which deals w appointment of SC judges by the president
124(2)
101
art which deals w appointment of HC judges
217
102
_______ becomes first state in India to introduce MBBS Course in Hindi
Madhya Pradesh becomes first state in India to introduce MBBS Course in Hindi
103
```
BIMSTEC SUMMIT
INDIA'S REP-
EDITION-
CHAIR-
CHARTER SIGNED-
AIM OF CHARTER-
AGREEMENTS SIGNED-
AREAS OF AGREEMENTS-
THEME-
```
BIMSTEC SUMMIT
INDIA'S REP- Modi
EDITION- 5
CHAIR- sri lanka
CHARTER SIGNED- BIMSTEC charter
AIM OF CHARTER- formalizes the grouping into an organization made up of member states that are littoral to, and dependent upon,
the Bay of Bengal.
AGREEMENTS SIGNED- 3
AREAS OF AGREEMENTS- tech transfer, diplomatic training and criminal legal matters
THEME- ―Towards a Resilient Region, Prosperous Economies, Healthy People‖
104
```
BIMSTEC
PEOPLE-
GDP-
NO. OF COUNTRIES-
NAME OF COUNTRIES-
PERMANENT SECRETARIAT-
SECGEN-
SECGEN'S COUNTRY-
ESTBD-
FIRST SECGEN-
FIRST SECGEN'S COUNTRY-
```
```
BIMSTEC
PEOPLE- 1.73 BN
GDP- 3.78 TR
NO. OF COUNTRIES- 7
NAME OF COUNTRIES- Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Sri lanka, Thailand, Myanmar
PERMANENT SECRETARIAT- Dhaka
SECGEN- Tenzin Lekhpell
SECGEN'S COUNTRY- Bhutan
ESTBD- 1997
FIRST SECGEN- Sumith Nakandala
FIRST SECGEN'S COUNTRY- Sri Lanka
```
105
```
NHAI
FORMED-
ACT-
HQ-
HEAD-
```
```
NHAI
FORMED- 1988
ACT- 1995
HQ- NEW DELHI
HEAD- ALKA UPADHYAYA
```
106
```
GOA
WINNER OF ELECTIONS-
TERM-
SEATS WON-
TOTAL SEATS-
GOVERNOR-
```
```
GOA
WINNER OF ELECTIONS- Pramod Sawant
TERM- 2nd
SEATS WON- 20
TOTAL SEATS- 40
GOVERNOR- PS Sreedharan Pillai
```
107
```
GOA
OPERATION'S NAME-
YEAR-
GOA LIBERATION DAY-
FIRST INDIAN GOVERNOR-
```
```
GOA
OPERATION'S NAME- vijay
YEAR- 1961
GOA LIBERATION DAY- 19th dec
FIRST INDIAN GOVERNOR- KP Candeth
```
108
```
CATCH THE RAIN: WHERE IT FALLS, WHEN IT FALLS
LAUNCHED BY-
JAL JEEVAN MISSION AND JAL SHAKTI ABHIYAN LAUNCHED IN-
WATER DAY-
THEME-
TOP 3 BEST STATES-
EDITION OF NATIONAL WATER AWARDS-
HELD AT-
```
CATCH THE RAIN: WHERE IT FALLS, WHEN IT FALLS
LAUNCHED BY- KOVIND
JAL JEEVAN MISSION AND JAL SHAKTI ABHIYAN LAUNCHED IN- 2019
WATER DAY- 22 MARCH
THEME- GROUNDWATER, MAKING THE INVISIBLE, VISIBLE
TOP 3 BEST STATES- UP, RAJASTHAN, TAMIL NADU
EDITION OF NATIONAL WATER AWARDS- 3
HELD AT- NEW DELHI
109
```
NOISE INDEX
NAME OF THE INDEX-
RELEASED BY-
NOISIEST CITY-
LEVEL-
2ND-
3RD-
QUIETEST CITY-
LEVEL-
PERMISSIBLE LIMITS-
SET BY-
SET IN-
```
```
NOISE INDEX
NAME OF THE INDEX- FRONTIERS 2022: NOISE, BLAZES AND MISMATCHES
RELEASED BY- UNEP
NOISIEST CITY- DHAKA
LEVEL- 119 DB
2ND- MORADABAD
3RD- ISLAMABAD
QUIETEST CITY- IRBID, JORDAN
LEVEL- 60 DB
PERMISSIBLE LIMITS- 55(RESIDENTIAL); 70(COMMERCIAL)
SET BY- WHO
SET IN- 1999
```
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```
UNEP
ESTBD-
HQ-
ESTBD BY-
FIRST SECGEN-
CURRENT-
COUNTRY OF CURRENT-
```
```
UNEP
ESTBD- 1972
HQ- NAIROBI
ESTBD BY- MAURICE STRONG
FIRST SECGEN- MAURICE STRONG
CURRENT- INGER ANDERSON
COUNTRY OF CURRENT- DENMARK
```
111
```
SBM
SBM-GRAMEEN PHASE II
LAUNCED IN-
ODF BY-
SBM
LAUNCHED IN-
SDG-
BASED ON-
```
```
SBM
SBM-GRAMEEN PHASE II
LAUNCED IN- 202O
ODF BY- 2024
SBM
LAUNCHED IN- 2014
SDG- 6.2
BASED ON- NIRMAL BHARAT ABHIYAAN OF 2009
```
112
```
VARUNA
EXERCISE W-
TYPE-
AT-
CURRENT EDITION-
BILATERAL NAVAL RELATIONS ESTBD IN-
```
```
VARUNA
EXERCISE W- FRANCE
TYPE- NAVAL
AT- ARABIAN SEA
CURRENT EDITION- 20TH
BILATERAL NAVAL RELATIONS ESTBD IN- 1993
```
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_________ to be 1st state to launch criminals‘ biometric database
NAME-
FULLFORM-
Maharashtra to be 1st state to launch criminals‘ biometric database
NAME- AMBIS
FULLFORM- AUTOMATED MULTIMODEL BIOMETRIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
114
The Rajya Sabha passed a Bill that seeks to remove the _____ caste from the list of Scheduled Castes
(SCs) in ________. The government keeps amending the lists originally notified in_____ based on
requests made by various states
The Rajya Sabha passed a Bill that seeks to remove the Bhogta caste from the list of Scheduled Castes
(SCs) in Jharkhand.
The government keeps amending the lists originally notified in 1950 based on
requests made by various states
115
AMENDMENT ASSOCIATED WITH ECOMOMIC BACKWARDNESS AND RESERVATION
103rd in 2019
116
```
FIRST STINT AT GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
W WHICH NATION-
CUTOFF VALUE-
TOTAL MINISTRIES-
FULLFORM OF WTOGPA-
INDIA BECAME AN OBSERVER IN-
FTA W THIS COUNTRY CAME INTO FORCE FROM-
WTOGPA
SIGNED IN-
SIGNED AT
ENFORCEMENT YR-
PARTIES-
```
```
FIRST STINT AT GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
W WHICH NATION- UAE
CUTOFF VALUE- 200CR
TOTAL MINISTRIES- 34
FULLFORM OF WTOGPA- WORLD TRADE ORG GOVT PROCURMENT AGREEMENT
INDIA BECAME AN OBSERVER IN- 2010 (NOT A MEMBER)
FTA W THIS COUNTRY CAME INTO FORCE FROM- 1ST MAY
WTOGPA
SIGNED IN- 1979
SIGNED AT- GENEVA
ENFORCEMENT YR- 1981
PARTIES- 12
```
117
```
UAE
TOTAL EMIRATES-
PRESIDENT-
PM/VP-
SOURCE OF DISPUTE W QATAR-
```
```
UAE
TOTAL EMIRATES- 7
PRESIDENT- Khalifa al Nahyan
PM/VP- Rashid al maktoum
SOURCE OF DISPUTE W QATAR- Khwar al udayad
```
118
Chief Justice of India N V Ramana launched FASTER ____________
Chief Justice of India N V Ramana launched FASTER (Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic
Records)
119
```
PM MITRA
NO OF PARKS-
FULLFORM-
TIMELINE-
COST-
```
```
PM MITRA
NO OF PARKS- 7
FULLFORM- MEGA INTEGRATED TEXTILE REGION AND APPAREL
TIMELINE- 2027-2028
COST- 4445 CR
BOTH GREENFIELD AND BROWNFIELD
```
120
_________ becomes the first Indian law firm to reach the 200-partner mark
Khaitan & Co becomes the first Indian law firm to reach the 200-partner mark
121
```
NCW
ACT-
ESTBD-
FIRST CP-
CURRENT CP-
```
```
NCW
ACT- 1990
ESTBD- 1992
FIRST CP- JAYANTI PATNAIK
CURRENT CP- REKHA SHARMA
```
