Current Affairs Quiz - September, 2022

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‘Sattriya’ is a dance form that was originally a medium of worship at Sattras (monastries). Sattriya was accorded a classical status in the year 2000.
As per the veteran artiste Jatin Goswami, who has been popularising the dance form, it was once preserved as the art of male monks. However, at present, it features several women artistes and new-age interpretations.

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma launched the ambitious flagship programme for the farmers – ‘Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme’.
The scheme was launched under the ‘National Livestock Mission’. The Chief Minister also mentioned on the flagship ‘Progress’ scheme, which aims to ensure that the farmers earn a sustainable livelihood through different livestock farming activities.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the new Naval Ensign (flag) at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi
The Indian Flag is placed on the top left of the flag, while a blue octagonal shape that encompasses the national emblem sits atop an anchor on the right, which depicts steadfastness. The octagonal shape has been designed to represent eight directions, depicting the multi-directional reach and of the Indian Navy. The twin golden borders surrounding it are inspired from Chhatrapati Shivaji.

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China has responded to a United Nations report on alleged human rights abuses in its north-western Xinjiang region targeting Uyghurs and other mainly Muslim ethnic minorities.
The report has been in the works for years and was released recently. The report claims that more than 1 million ethnic minority members were forcibly sent to re-education centers.

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The Reserve Bank of India will run the pilot projects for digitalisation of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) lending from this month in the select districts of Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
The project is being developed by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH). It aims to make KCC-based lending more efficient by reducing costs and turn-around time for borrowers, and improving credit flow to the rural population.

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Gabon hosted the Africa Climate Week became the first African country to receive payments for conserving its forests.
It is the second-most forest-dense country in the world and it harnesses this resource by protecting its forests and generating carbon credits. Gabon received $17 million from Norway in June 2021. The deal, known as a Results Based Payment Agreement, was facilitated by the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI), a part of UNDP.

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Niti Aayog released a report titled ‘Preserving Progress on Nutrition in India: Poshan Abhiyan in Pandemic Times’.
As per the report, Maharashtra won the top rank among states in the implementation of the Poshan Abhiyaan scheme. Andhra Pradesh came second and Gujarat is at the third rank. Andhra Pradesh is first in 100 per cent recruitment of human resources required for implementation of Poshan during Covid. It also tops in the distribution of mobile phones to Anganwadi workers.

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Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change recently approved the New Coastal Zone Management Plan for Karnataka.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for various works worth Rs 3,800 crore at Goldfinch city in Karnataka. Karnataka is the first State in southern India and only the second state in the country to get the Plan prepared and approved as per the new Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification.

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The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has set up a committee under noted energy expert Kirit Parikh to review the current gas pricing formula.
There have been concerns over rising global natural gas prices increasing energy and industrial costs.  The committee has been asked to submit the report by the end of this month.

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The Union Cabinet approved a policy for long-term leasing of railway land for the PM Gati Shakti programme.
The new policy will facilitate to provide land lease for a longer period of up to 35 years as against five years at present. The new policy will enable the development of infrastructure and more cargo terminals. It has also cut down land lease fee from 6 percent to 1.5 percent.