1. Which state has signed Rs 2000 crore deal with ropeway construction company Poma Group in London?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Uttarakhand
[C] Assam
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Uttarakhand]
Notes:
Recently, the Uttarakhand government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in London with the ropeway construction company Poma Group.
The state secured investments valued at Rs 2,000 crore as part of its upcoming Global Investors Summit scheduled for December. Poma Group is associated with the state in projects including their current involvement in providing technical support for the Dehradun-Mussoorie ropeway and Yamunotri ropeway projects.
2. Which is the second north-east state after Arunachal Pradesh to introduce e-cabinet system?
[A] Assam
[B] Tripura
[C] Meghalaya
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Tripura]
Notes:
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has launched the e-cabinet system at the state secretariat to develop digital infrastructure in the state.
Tripura has thus become the fourth state—and second in the Northeast—after Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh, to have introduced an e-cabinet system.
3. Which institution released the report titled ‘Methane emissions in livestock and rice systems’?
[A] NABARD
[B] FAO
[C] UNEP
[D] UNFCCC
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Correct Answer: B [FAO]
Notes:
The “Methane emissions in livestock and rice systems: Sources, quantification, mitigation and metrics” report was released recently by FAO.
It revealed that approximately 32% of methane emissions caused by human activities stem from microbial processes taking place during the enteric fermentation of ruminant livestock and the management of manure systems worldwide.
4. As per a new report, made along with NITI Aayog, which state had the highest electricity demand in the country in July 2023?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: C [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Despite having the largest population and the highest electricity demand in India, Uttar Pradesh is facing challenges in attaining its solar energy goals.
A report by the nonprofit organization Vasudha Foundation, in collaboration with the government’s public policy think tank NITI Aayog, revealed that Uttar Pradesh had the highest electricity demand in the country in July 2023, along with Maharashtra, both recording 15.3 billion units of electricity consumption.
5. Which country launched ‘100 Practical Use Cases of Generative AI in Media.’?
[A] USA
[B] Australia
[C] UAE
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [UAE]
Notes:
UAE Ministry of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, in collaboration with the Dubai Media Council, has officially launched a guide titled ‘100 Practical Use Cases of Generative AI in Media.’
The launch took place on the opening day of the 21st Arab Media Forum in Dubai.
6. Which state achieved 100% ODF Plus Coverage of all its 95,767 villages, in Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Bihar
[C] West Bengal
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: D [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
Uttar Pradesh has attained a significant milestone by achieving 100% ODF Plus coverage in the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen, with 95,767 villages declaring themselves ODF+ with solid and liquid waste management systems.
Over 80,000 villages achieved ODF Plus status in the past nine months, coinciding with the nationwide ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign, where 88 lakh people participating in the state.
7. Which state is encouraging the use of ‘Pipe Composting’ as a part of Swachhata Hi Seva campaign?
[A] Jharkhand
[B] Assam
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Assam]
Notes:
Assam is encouraging pipe composting as an efficient method to transform biodegradable waste into fertilizer within two months, particularly emphasizing its adoption in rural areas.
This initiative is part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, aimed at promoting sustainable waste management at the household level.
8. Which country hosted the ‘UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime Ministerial Conference’?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Italy
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: C [Italy]
Notes:
Recently, a two-day UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime Ministerial Conference was held at Palermo in Italy.
It is organised by the Government of Italy and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNDOC) Secretariat. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai attended the conference to mark the 20th anniversary of United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crimes (UNTOC).
9. What is the age of consent under the POCSO Act, 2012?
[A] 18
[B] 19
[C] 20
[D] 21
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Correct Answer: A [18]
Notes:
The Law Commission of India’s Report No. 283 on ‘Age of Consent under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012’ was submitted recently to the Union Law Minister.
It has advised against changing the existing age of consent, which is 18 years under the POCSO Act, to exempt sexual acts among adolescents from criminal law. Instead, it recommends introducing “guided judicial discretion in sentencing” for cases involving those aged 16 to 18 to ensure a balanced approach that safeguards the child’s best interests.
10. ‘Yashaswini’ is a group of women bikers of which institution?
[A] Indian Navy
[B] CRPF
[C] CISF
[D] India Army
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Correct Answer: B [CRPF]
Notes:
Chief Minister Shri Conrad K Sangma flagged off the cross-country bike expedition by Yashaswini, a group of CRPF women bikers from Shillong.
The CRPF, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development is organising this bike rally to celebrate women power in the country.