1. Which is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
[A] Geneva
[B] Vienna
[C] New York
[D] Moscow
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Correct Answer: B [Vienna]
Notes:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization, which seeks to promote peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for nuclear weapons. It is headquartered at Vienna.
The IAEA’s 35-nation Board of Governors has called for an emergency meeting about Ukraine. Board members Canada and Poland called the meeting at the request of Ukraine, which is not on the Board.
2. Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar, who was seen in the news, was associated with which field?
[A] Sports
[B] Politics
[C] Literature
[D] Music
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Correct Answer: C [Literature]
Notes:
Marathi Bhasha Diwas or Marathi Day is celebrated on February 27 every year on the birth anniversary of eminent Marathi poet Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar.
He was also called as ‘Kusumagraj’. His works including the Vishakha (1942) inspired people into the Indian freedom movement. He was the recipient of several State awards, and National awards including the Sahitya Akademi Award for Natsamrat, Padma Bhushan (1991) and Jnanpith Award.
3. What is the name of the initiative launched by India to bring back Indians stranded in Ukraine?
[A] Operation Ganga
[B] Operation Kiev
[C] Operation Moscow
[D] Operation Bharat
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Correct Answer: A [Operation Ganga]
Notes:
Operation Ganga is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to bring back Indians stranded in Ukraine.
So far, India has brought back more than 1,000 of its nationals from the country. It has also set up 24×7 control centres to assist in the evacuation of Indians through the border crossing points with Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic.
4. ‘Anubhuti (QR code-based feedback system) and e-Chittha portal’ are the digital initiatives of which state/UT Police?
[A] Punjab
[B] Rajasthan
[C] New Delhi
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
Notes:
Delhi police recently launched three new digital initiatives – Anubhuti, a QR code-based feedback system, a refurbished Delhi Police website and e-Chittha portal.
They were launched by Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana. The Delhi Police is also exploring a Robocop, which was shown during the launch event. Anubhuti feedback management system will establish a two-way communication with the public.
5. Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Electronic Bill (e-Bill) processing system’?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and IT
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of MSME
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Finance]
Notes:
Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Electronic Bill (e-Bill) processing system, announced in Union Budget 2022-23, on the occasion of 46th Civil Accounts Day. The move is a part of ‘Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and Digital India eco-system’
Currently, the suppliers of various goods and services to the Government have to submit physical, ink signed copies of their bills to the respective Ministries/Departments/Offices of the Government of India.
6. ‘Appscale Academy’ is an initiative of which Technology Company?
[A] Microsoft
[B] Google
[C] Apple
[D] Samsung
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Correct Answer: B [Google]
Notes:
Google and the Ministry of Electronics and IT’s (MeitY’s) Startup Hub released the inaugural batch of 100 Indian startups as part of Appscale Academy.
It is Google’s initiative to train early to mid-stage startups across India and support them grow into global businesses. The 35% of the cohort come from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities; 58 % have women in leadership roles.
7. How many sub schemes are under the umbrella scheme of “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates”?
[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] 7
[D] 10
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Correct Answer: C [7]
Notes:
The Government of India has approved for continuation of seven sub-schemes under the umbrella scheme called “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates”. These schemes are approved to continue from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with a financial outlay of Rs 1,452 crore.
These schemes aim to provide reasonable income to migrants and repatriates who have suffered on account of displacement.
8. Archaeological site named Xiamabei, which was in the news recently, is located in which country?
[A] Japan
[B] Vietnam
[C] Sumatra
[D] China
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Correct Answer: D [China]
Notes:
Archeologists from China have discovered remnants of an Old Stone Age culture at a site named Xiamabei which is less than 100 miles from Beijing.
At the site, it is discovered that ancient hominins used a reddish pigment called ochre and crafted tiny blade-like tools from stone. It is believed that these remains are more than 40,000 years old.
9. Which North-Eastern state has recently withdrawn consent to the CBI to investigate cases in the state?
[A] Assam
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Nagaland
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Meghalaya has recently withdrawn consent to the CBI to investigate cases in the state, becoming the ninth state in the country to have taken this step. CBI will not be able to investigate cases in the state without the state government’s permission.
Mizoram was the first state to withdraw consent in 2015. The other states that have withdrawn consent are Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Kerala
10. “NariShakti Conversation” was organized by the Women and Child Development Ministry in association with which organization?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
[C] Pratham Foundation
[D] UNICEF YuWaah
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Correct Answer: D [UNICEF YuWaah]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development in association with UNICEF has organized “NariShakti Varta/ conversation” during the ministry’s ‘Iconic Week’ celebrating the International Women’s Day under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
The discussion was on STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and Financial Literacy for Young Women.
