1.Which state launched the Digital resurvey of land- “ente bhumi (my land)”?
Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
The Kerala state government launched a digital resurvey of Kerala on its 66th Formation Day of November 1.
The survey aims to ensure speedy delivery of all land-related services to the people. The government decided to start a digital survey “ente bhumi (my land)” and aims to complete the task in four years, using the latest survey equipment such as Real Time Kinematic (RTK) Rover and Robotic Total Station.
The Kerala state government launched a digital resurvey of Kerala on its 66th Formation Day of November 1.
The survey aims to ensure speedy delivery of all land-related services to the people. The government decided to start a digital survey “ente bhumi (my land)” and aims to complete the task in four years, using the latest survey equipment such as Real Time Kinematic (RTK) Rover and Robotic Total Station.
2.Which state implemented the ‘Shri Dhanwantri Generic Medical Store Scheme’?
Correct Answer: C [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
The Chhattisgarh government launched the ‘Shri Dhanwantri Generic Medical Store Scheme’ in October 2021.
It provides medicines at affordable rates to people based on the below-the-poverty line card, and is being implemented by the urban development department. Discounts of 50-70 per cent are offered on medicines, life-saving and expensive drugs and medical equipment.
The Chhattisgarh government launched the ‘Shri Dhanwantri Generic Medical Store Scheme’ in October 2021.
It provides medicines at affordable rates to people based on the below-the-poverty line card, and is being implemented by the urban development department. Discounts of 50-70 per cent are offered on medicines, life-saving and expensive drugs and medical equipment.
3.DigiLocker is a documents exchange platform under which Union Ministry?
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology]
Notes:
DigiLocker is the documents exchange platform under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It has completed its second-level of integration with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), the National Health Authority (NHA). The integration will enable users to utilize DigiLocker as a Personal Health Records (PHR) app.
DigiLocker is the documents exchange platform under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It has completed its second-level of integration with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), the National Health Authority (NHA). The integration will enable users to utilize DigiLocker as a Personal Health Records (PHR) app.
4.Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Prajjwala Challenge’?
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Rural Development]
Notes:
Ministry of Rural Development’s Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) has launched the Prajjwala Challenge.
Under the challenge, ideas are invited from individuals, Enterprises, Start ups, Private Sector, Civil Society and others to transform the rural economy.
Ministry of Rural Development’s Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) has launched the Prajjwala Challenge.
Under the challenge, ideas are invited from individuals, Enterprises, Start ups, Private Sector, Civil Society and others to transform the rural economy.
5.‘Future Engineer Program’ is an initiative of which multi-national company?
Correct Answer: B [Amazon]
Notes:
Amazon Future Engineer is a program aimed at increasing access to computer science education for children and young adults. It was launched in India in the year 2021.
National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs has partnered with Amazon to empower teachers and students in the field of digital education.
Amazon Future Engineer is a program aimed at increasing access to computer science education for children and young adults. It was launched in India in the year 2021.
National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs has partnered with Amazon to empower teachers and students in the field of digital education.
6.Which Union Ministry launched the ‘Draft Online Gaming Policy’?
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology]
Notes:
The draft rules for online gaming in India was released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY)
The ‘Draft Amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021’, propose a ban on betting and wagering in online games. The rules propose setting up a self-regulatory body for grievance redressal and mandating know-your-customer (KYC) rules for gamers and online gaming intermediaries.
The draft rules for online gaming in India was released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY)
The ‘Draft Amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021’, propose a ban on betting and wagering in online games. The rules propose setting up a self-regulatory body for grievance redressal and mandating know-your-customer (KYC) rules for gamers and online gaming intermediaries.
7.After Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Punjab, which state recently restored the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for government employees?
Correct Answer: D [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
The Himachal Pradesh government decided to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for government employees, who were covered under National Pension System (NPS).
Prior to this, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Punjab have also rolled out the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). This decision will benefit over 1.36 lakh NPS employees of the state.A cabinet Sub Committee has been constituted for the implementation of granting Rs 1,500 to the women of 18 to 60 years.
The Himachal Pradesh government decided to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for government employees, who were covered under National Pension System (NPS).
Prior to this, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Punjab have also rolled out the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). This decision will benefit over 1.36 lakh NPS employees of the state.A cabinet Sub Committee has been constituted for the implementation of granting Rs 1,500 to the women of 18 to 60 years.
8.Which state has rolled out a ‘comprehensive action plan for conservation of elephants and mitigation of human-elephant conflict’?
Correct Answer: C [Odisha]
Notes:
The Odisha government has introduced a ‘comprehensive action plan for conservation of elephants and mitigation of human-elephant conflict’.
This is a zonation approach to maintain a long-term viable population of 1700-1800 elephants in the State. According to the plan, steps will be taken to minimise the incidence of human-elephant conflict and consequent death of humans and elephants.
The Odisha government has introduced a ‘comprehensive action plan for conservation of elephants and mitigation of human-elephant conflict’.
This is a zonation approach to maintain a long-term viable population of 1700-1800 elephants in the State. According to the plan, steps will be taken to minimise the incidence of human-elephant conflict and consequent death of humans and elephants.
9.What is the name of the cluster of digital solutions like Aadhaar, UPI, Digi Locker, Co-Win, GeM, and GSTN?
Correct Answer: B [India Stack]
Notes:
India Stack is a multi-layer cluster of digital solutions like Aadhaar, UPI, Digi Locker, Co-Win, GeM, and GSTN that have played a significant role in the digital transformation in India.
The first India Stack Developer Conference will be held in New Delhi, to ensure wider adoption of India’s digital goods all over the world. India Stack will be one of the focus areas at the World Government Summit 2023 which will be held at Abu Dhabi next month.
India Stack is a multi-layer cluster of digital solutions like Aadhaar, UPI, Digi Locker, Co-Win, GeM, and GSTN that have played a significant role in the digital transformation in India.
The first India Stack Developer Conference will be held in New Delhi, to ensure wider adoption of India’s digital goods all over the world. India Stack will be one of the focus areas at the World Government Summit 2023 which will be held at Abu Dhabi next month.
10.Jal Jeevan Mission was announced on the Independence Day of which year?
Correct Answer: C [2019]
Notes:
Jal Jeevan Mission was announced on 15th August, 2019 to provide every rural household with tap water connection by 2024.
As India celebrates its 74th Republic Day, over 11 Crore rural households of the country have access to tap water connection. Only 3.23 Crore (16.72%) had access to tap water, when the mission as launched in 2019.
Jal Jeevan Mission was announced on 15th August, 2019 to provide every rural household with tap water connection by 2024.
As India celebrates its 74th Republic Day, over 11 Crore rural households of the country have access to tap water connection. Only 3.23 Crore (16.72%) had access to tap water, when the mission as launched in 2019.
