Daily Current Affairs Quiz : May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023 May 10, 2023
1. Meiteis are the largest ethnic group of which state/UT?
[A] Assam
[B] Manipur
[C] West Bengal
[D] Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Manipur]
Notes:
The Meities are the largest ethnic group of Manipur. The recent clash at various regions in Manipur is attributed to the long-standing tensions between Meitei community and the state’s hill tribes.
The unrest in Manipur state erupted on Wednesday after a protest march organised by the Kuki tribal group sparked clashes with the Meitei non-tribal group.
2. Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi was launched in which state/UT?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to provide Rs.1,500 each month to all women aged 18 to 60 years in Spiti valley as Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi.
The eligible women include Chhomos/nuns. The cabinet also gave its nod to introduce e-stamping in the State for the collection of stamp duty to promote ease of doing business.
3. Which country hosted the ‘Petersberg Climate Dialogue’?
[A] USA
[B] Germany
[C] Ukraine
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: B [Germany]
Notes:
Petersberg Climate Dialogue is an annual forum that took place in the month of May this year, ahead of the UN Climate Conferences.
It is a high-level political and international forum. This year, PCD series was co-hosted in Berlin by Germany and the United Arab Emirates – the incoming COP28-Presidency.
4. Which state/UT has recently set up a ‘Directorate of Minority Affairs’?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Nagaland
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Nagaland]
Notes:
The state government of Nagaland has set up a Directorate of Minority Affairs under the Planning and Transformation Department.
It will be responsible for managing various schemes and programmes under the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs.
5. Which state has set up a dedicated ‘Infrastructure Development Corporation’?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Gujarat
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The state government has set up the Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation recently.
Its purpose is to hasten construction of good quality roads across the state and ensure their maintenance and repairs.
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