Current Affairs Questions
Eco-Niwas Samhita (ENS)
Which organization developed the Eco-Niwas Samhita (ENS), a residential energy conservation building code?
A
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
B
Niti Aayog
C
Ministry of Earth Sciences
D
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)
Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project
Consider the following statements with respect to the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project:
- The Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project is under development in accordance with the Mahakali Treaty between India and Nepal.
- The primary objective of the project is to delineate the boundary between the two nations.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme
Which ministry introduced the recently highlighted Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance (RPTUAS) Scheme?
A
Ministry of Health
B
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
C
Ministry of Earth Sciences
D
Ministry of Telecommunication
22nd Law Commission
Consider the following statements:
- The 22nd Law Commission, led by Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, recommended the introduction of new legislation to protect trade secrets.
- The recommended exceptions proposed by the Law Commission concerning the protection of trade secrets include whistle-blower protection, compulsory licensing, government use, and public interest.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
Only 1
C
Only 2
D
None of the above
Wheat Blast Disease
Which of the following causes Wheat Blast, a disease, in wheat crops?
A
Bacteria
B
Fungus
C
Parasites
D
Virus
Quality Council Of India
Quality Council of India
- The appointment of the Quality Council of India (QCI) chairman is made by the PM based on the industry recommendations to the government.
- QCI conducts audits and imposes penalties on businesses found in violation of quality standards.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Female Genital Mutilation
What is the theme for International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2024?
A
Say No to Injustice
B
Voice Your Concerns
C
Her Voice, Her Future
D
We are Together
Gram Panchayat
Consider the following statements:
- Only 1% of the revenue collected by Panchayats comes from taxes, while the majority originates from Central and State grants.
- At the block level, the elected body is known as the Gram Panchayat.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Satellite INSAT-3DS
What objectives do the satellite INSAT-3DS, recently launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) intends to achieve?
A
To provide continuity of services to existing operational INSAT-3D (launched in 2013) and INSAT-3DR (September 2016).
B
To enhance the monitoring of Earth’s surface, atmosphere, oceans, and environment.
C
To elevate capabilities in data collection and dissemination and satellite-aided search and rescue services.
D
All the above
Phylloneura Rupestris
Consider the following statements:
- A new species of damselfly was discovered in Kerala’s Ponmudi hills.
- The discovery is significant because the genus Phylloneura was considered monotypic, with a single described species.
- The new species, Cliffside Bambootail (Phylloneura rupestris), lays eggs in the moss beds in seasonal rills that flow over rock cliffs.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above
Eco-Niwas Samhita (ENS)
Which organization developed the Eco-Niwas Samhita (ENS), a residential energy conservation building code?
| A |
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
|
|
| B |
Niti Aayog
|
|
| C |
Ministry of Earth Sciences
|
|
| D |
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)
|
|
Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project
Consider the following statements with respect to the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project:
- The Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project is under development in accordance with the Mahakali Treaty between India and Nepal.
- The primary objective of the project is to delineate the boundary between the two nations.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
| A |
1 only
|
|
| B |
2 only
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme
Which ministry introduced the recently highlighted Revamped Pharmaceuticals Technology Upgradation Assistance (RPTUAS) Scheme?
| A |
Ministry of Health
|
|
| B |
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
|
|
| C |
Ministry of Earth Sciences
|
|
| D |
Ministry of Telecommunication
|
|
22nd Law Commission
Consider the following statements:
- The 22nd Law Commission, led by Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, recommended the introduction of new legislation to protect trade secrets.
- The recommended exceptions proposed by the Law Commission concerning the protection of trade secrets include whistle-blower protection, compulsory licensing, government use, and public interest.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
Only 1
|
|
| C |
Only 2
|
|
| D |
None of the above
|
|
Wheat Blast Disease
Which of the following causes Wheat Blast, a disease, in wheat crops?
| A |
Bacteria
|
|
| B |
Fungus
|
|
| C |
Parasites
|
|
| D |
Virus
|
|
Quality Council Of India
Quality Council of India
- The appointment of the Quality Council of India (QCI) chairman is made by the PM based on the industry recommendations to the government.
- QCI conducts audits and imposes penalties on businesses found in violation of quality standards.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
| A |
1 only
|
|
| B |
2 only
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
Female Genital Mutilation
What is the theme for International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2024?
| A |
Say No to Injustice
|
|
| B |
Voice Your Concerns
|
|
| C |
Her Voice, Her Future
|
|
| D |
We are Together
|
|
Gram Panchayat
Consider the following statements:
- Only 1% of the revenue collected by Panchayats comes from taxes, while the majority originates from Central and State grants.
- At the block level, the elected body is known as the Gram Panchayat.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
| A |
1 only
|
|
| B |
2 only
|
|
| C |
Both 1 and 2
|
|
| D |
Neither 1 nor 2
|
|
Satellite INSAT-3DS
What objectives do the satellite INSAT-3DS, recently launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) intends to achieve?
| A |
To provide continuity of services to existing operational INSAT-3D (launched in 2013) and INSAT-3DR (September 2016).
|
|
| B |
To enhance the monitoring of Earth’s surface, atmosphere, oceans, and environment.
|
|
| C |
To elevate capabilities in data collection and dissemination and satellite-aided search and rescue services.
|
|
| D |
All the above
|
|
Phylloneura Rupestris
Consider the following statements:
- A new species of damselfly was discovered in Kerala’s Ponmudi hills.
- The discovery is significant because the genus Phylloneura was considered monotypic, with a single described species.
- The new species, Cliffside Bambootail (Phylloneura rupestris), lays eggs in the moss beds in seasonal rills that flow over rock cliffs.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
| A |
1 and 2
|
|
| B |
2 and 3
|
|
| C |
1 and 3
|
|
| D |
All of the above
|
|
