Q1.What is the name of new scheme announced under station redevelopment drive of Ministry of Railways?
[A] Atmarirbhar Bharat Station Scheme[B] Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
[C] Bharat Rail Station Scheme
[D] Atal Station Scheme
B – Explanation:
- The Ministry of Railways has formulated a new scheme to modernise over 1,000 small stations over the coming years.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a part of its station redevelopment drive. The key features of the proposed stations include provisions for roof top plazas, longer platforms, ballast-less tracks, and 5G connectivity.
Q2. Home Affairs Ministry and which state signed cessation of operations agreement with ZUF armed group?
[A] Manipur[B] Assam
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
A – Explanation:
- The Union government and the Manipur government have signed a cessation of operations agreement with the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF).
ZUF is a Manipur-based Naga armed group, which has been demanding a separate State for the Zeliangrong Naga tribe. The agreement seeks rehabilitation and re-settlement of the armed cadres.
Q3.Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Power Project, which was see in the news, was handed over by India to which country?
[A] Nepal[B] Bangladesh
[C] Bhutan
[D] Maldives
C – Explanation:
- India-assisted 720 Megawatts Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Power Project has been recently handed to Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) in Bhutan.
With this project, India and Bhutan have successfully completed four mega hydroelectric power projects. The commissioning of the project has increased Bhutan’s Electrical Power Generation Capacity by 44 per cent.
Q4.Which Union Ministry launched the ‘City Finance Rankings 2022’?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[D] Ministry of MSME
A – Explanation:
- Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has recently released the draft guidelines for a new ranking system of cities based on their financial performance and beautification.
The ‘City Finance Rankings 2022’ aims to evaluate and reward urban local bodies on the basis of their strength across resource mobilisation, expenditure performance and fiscal governance systems. The ‘City Beauty Competition’ initiative aims to recognise efforts made by the cities and wards towards creating beautiful, innovative and inclusive public spaces.
Q5.The ‘National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS)’ is an initiative of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
[D] Ministry of Defence
A – Explanation:
- National Mobile Monitoring Software (NMMS) App was launched by the Minister of Rural Development in 2021.
Digitally capturing the attendance of workers employed under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGREGS) has been made universal from January 1, 2023. The attendance is captured through National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) mobile application.
Q6.‘Samanvay 2022’ is a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise organised by which armed force?
[A] Indian Army[B] Indian Navy
[C] Indian Air Force
[D] Indian Coast Guard
C – Explanation:
- Indian Air Force conducted the Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise ‘Samanvay 2022’ at Air Force Station Agra.
With this exercise, the Indian Air Force aims to assess the efficacy of institutional disaster management structures and contingency measures. The exercise witnessed participation by representatives from the ASEAN countries.
Q7.Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Nai Chetna’ campaign?
[A] Ministry of Rural Development[B] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[C] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[D] Ministry of MSME
A – Explanation:
- The Union Ministry of Rural Development launched the month-long campaign named ‘Nai Chetna’, as a people’s movement.
The campaign is launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to make women, especially in rural areas, aware of their rights and mechanism available to help redress their grievances. It was launched on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25th November 2022.
Q8.Who is the head of the panel set up to revamp Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA)?
[A] Amarjeet Sinha[B] A K Sikri
[C] Ranjan Gogoi
[D] V V Ramana
A – Explanation:
- A panel headed by former Rural Development Secretary Amarjeet Sinha, has been set up to recommend structural and other reforms required under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA).
The panel is to suggest measures to reduce regional imbalance by offering more opportunities to the most deserving states.
Q9. Which is the first north-eastern state to launch its ‘Mental Health and Social Care Policy’?
[A] Assam[B] Meghalaya
[C] Sikkim
[D] Manipur
B – Explanation:
- Meghalaya has become the first state in the Northeast and the third state in India to have ‘Mental Health and Social Care Policy’.
The vision of the policy is to promote overall mental health and well-being and facilitate appropriate access and care pathways. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma informed that this policy will ensure proper attention to mental health, especially for children, adolescents, and youths.
Q10.Which state is the host of ‘International Lusophone Festival’?
[A] Maharashtra[B] Goa
[C] Gujarat
[D] Assam
B – Explanation:
- Ministry of External Affairs is organising the ‘International Lusophone Festival’ in partnership with the Indian Council of Cultural Relations and the Goa government.
Lusophones are people that speak Portuguese as a native or as a common second language. As part of the festival, workshops on Lusophone music, exhibitions of Goan architecture, Goan handicrafts and Goan furniture, Food and Spirits Festival are being organised.
