18 oct Flashcards
ARTICLE 343?
Post-independence, Article 343 of the Constitution of India provides that the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in the Devanagari script.
However, it mandated that the English language will continue to be used for all official purposes of the Union for 15 years from the commencement of the Constitution of India.
It further provides that the President may, during the said period, by order to authorise the use of the Hindi language for any official purpose of the Union, other than the English language.
Article 348(1)(a)?
states that unless Parliament by law provides otherwise, all proceedings before the Supreme Court and in every High Court shall be conducted in English.
Article 348(2)
provides further that notwithstanding the provisions of Article 348(1), the Governor of a state may, with the previous consent of the President, authorise the use of Hindi or any other language used for any official purpose, in proceedings in the High Court.
Official Languages Act 1963:
It empowers the Governor of a state to, with previous consent of the President, authorise the use of Hindi/the official language of the state, in addition to English, for the purpose of any judgement, decree or order passed by the High Court of that state.
It further provides that where any judgement/decree/order is passed in any such language it shall be accompanied by a translation of the same in English.
Sec 8 of the RTI ACT:
Sec 8 deals with exemption from disclosure of information
E WASTE DAY?
14 OCT,SINCE 2018
India’s first e-waste clinic for segregating, processing and disposal of waste from household and commercial units has been set-up in ?
BHOPAL
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Forum?
t is the world’s largest multi-national centre of competence as regards operational know-how concerning the management of waste electrical and electronic equipment (or ‘WEEE’, for short).
E WASTE COME IN WHICH COP?
COP 8
Basel Convention?
Adopted on March 22, 1989 by the Conference of Plenipotentiaries in Basel, Switzerland, the “Basel Convention on the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal”, generally known as the Basel Convention, came into force in 1992.
2-preventing transfer of hazardous waste from developed to less developed countries.
Basel Banking Norms?
BIS fosters cooperation among central banks with a common goal of financial stability and common standards of banking regulations.
Banks in India have to implement the Basel III norms (third in the series of Basel Accords) as per the guidelines issued by the RBI from time to time.
Basel guidelines?
broad supervisory banking standards formulated by the group of central banks called the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS).
SECRETARIAT OF BASEL?
Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in Basel, Switzerland.
Which article deals with Appointment of the CJI?
The CJI and the Judges of the Supreme Court (SC) are appointed by the President under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution.
where is India’s First Aluminum Freight Rake?
Recently, Union Minister for Railways inaugurated India’s First Aluminum Freight Rake named - 61 BOBRNALHSM1 at Bhubaneswar Railway Station.
by when does railway aims to become net zero?
2030, to become the world’s largest Green Railway.
What are the Key Highlights of PM Kisan Samman Sammelan?
PM released the 12th installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) funds. Rs 16,000 crores were transferred to over 8.5 crore eligible farmers as part of the scheme.
‘Pradan Mantri Kisan Samruddhi Kendras’ (PMKSK) ?
PM also inaugurated 600 ‘Pradan Mantri Kisan Samruddhi Kendras’ (PMKSK) under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. Under this scheme, more than 3.3 lakh retail fertilizer shops in the country will be converted into PMKSK in a phased manner.
WHAT DOES ‘Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana’ FOCUS ON?
One Nation, One Fertilizer.
Under this scheme, ‘Bharat Urea Bags’ are launched. These will help companies market fertilizers under the single brand name “Bharat
WHAT IS NAME OF E MAGAZINE ON FERTILIZER?
‘Indian Edge’
WHAT IS PM KISAN?
Financial benefit of Rs 6000/- per year in three equal installments, every four months is transferred into the bank accounts of farmers’ families across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.
WHEN WAS PM KISAN LAUNCHED?
It was launched on 1 Nov 2018 to supplement financial needs of land holding farmers.
Scope of the Scheme: PM KISAN
The scheme was initially meant for Small and Marginal Farmers (SMFs) having landholding upto 2 hectares but scope of the scheme was extended to cover all landholding farmers.
Funding and Implementation OF PM KISAN
It is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from the Government of India.
It is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
WHEN IS International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction ?
13 OCTOBER(FROM 1989)
What is the One Health Concept?
One Health is an approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment.
One Health Joint Plan of Action was launched by?
Quadripartite-the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, founded as OIE).
WHICH STATE LAUNCHED A PILOT PROJECT ON ONE HEALTH?
UTTARAKHAND
What is the Status of FDI Inflows in India?
In 2021, FDI inflows increased from USD 74,391 million in FY 19-20 to USD 81,973 million in FY 20-21.
Top 5 FDI Sourcing Nation:
Singapore: 27.01%
USA: 17.94%
Mauritius: 15.98%
Netherland: 7.86%
Switzerland: 7.31%
Top Sectors:FOR FDI INFLOW
Computer Software & Hardware: 24.60%
Services Sector (Fin., Banking, Insurance, Non-Fin/Business, Outsourcing, R&D, Courier, Tech. Testing and Analysis, Other): 12.13%
Automobile Industry: 11.89%
Trading: 7.72%
Construction (Infrastructure) Activities: 5.52%
TOP STATE RECEIVING FDI?
Karnataka: 37.55%
Maharashtra: 26.26%
Delhi: 13.93%
Tamil Nadu: 5.10%
Haryana: 4.76%
who pioneered Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) treatment ?
Dr Dilip Mahalanabis
first time a product from Japan has filed for a tag at the Geographical Indication Registry.
What iS NAME?
Nihonshu is regarded as a special and valuable beverage made from fermenting rice.
People traditionally drink nihonshu on special occasions, such as festivals, weddings or funerals, but it is also consumed on a daily basis.
WHERE DID18th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) TOOK PLACE?
NEW DELHI,The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is hosting the 18th HACGAM in coordination with the HACGAM Secretariat.
WHEN DID Indian Coast Guard (ICG) celebrated its 46th Raising Day.?
1 FEB,2022
WHEN WAS INDIAN COAST GUARD ESTABLISHED?
ICG was established in August 1978 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 as an independent Armed force of India.(IDEACAME AFTER1971 WAR)
ON WHICH RANK INDIAN COAST GUARD STAND?
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HEADQUARTER OF INDIAN COAST GUARD?
NEW DELHI
WHO GAVE THE BLUEPRINT OF INDIAN COAST GUARD?
Rustamji Committee.
HOW MANY MEMBER Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) HAS?
IT HAS 23 NATION(Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkiye, Vietnam)+ ONE REGION HONG KONG.
WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) 22?
A total of 55 representatives from 18 countries and two International Organisations — Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime - Global Maritime Crime Programme (UNODC-GMCP) are participating in the meeting.
What is the Law Commission?
Law Commission of India is neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body, it is an executive body established by an order of the Government of India. Its major function is to work for legal reforms.
WHAT IS WORK OF LAW COMMISSION?
The Commission is established for a fixed tenure and works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice.
Its membership primarily comprises legal experts.
WHEN WAS FIRST LAW COMMISSION ESTABLISHED?
The first such Commission was established in 1834 under the Charter Act of 1833 under the Chairmanship of Lord Macaulay which recommended codification of the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code.
WHEN WAS FIRST LAW COMMISSION ESTABLISHED IN INDEPENDENT INDIA?
The Government of India established the First Law Commission of Independent India in 1955 with the then Attorney-General of India, Mr M. C. Setalvad, as its Chairman
HOW MANY LAW COMMISION HAS BEEN IN INDIA?WHAT IS TERM OF IT?
Twenty one more Law Commissions have been appointed, each with a three-year term.
WHAT IS LATEST LAW COMMISSION?
In 2020, the Union Cabinet has approved the constitution of the 22nd Law Commission of India for a period of three years.
WHO IS CHAIRMMAN OF 21 AND 22ND LAW COMMISSION?
Justice B. S. Chauhan (21 ST)
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HOW MUCH IS PLEDGED IN funding toward the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) 2022-2026 Strategy to end polio at the World Health Summit in Berlin.
2.6 BILLION USD
What is the World Health Summit?
The World Health Summit is an international health conference.
WHS 2022 aimed to strengthen exchange, stimulate innovative solutions to health challenges, position global health as a key political issue and promote a global health conversation in the spirit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
WHAT ARE CURE AND VACCINES OF POLIO?
THERE IS NO CURE.
Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV): It is given orally as a birth dose for institutional deliveries, then primary three doses at 6, 10 and 14 weeks and one booster dose at 16-24 months of age.
Injectable Polio Vaccine (IPV): It is introduced as an additional dose along with the 3rd dose of DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus) under the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).
ndia received polio-free certification by the World Health Organisation (WHO) IN WHICH YEAR?
2014, after three years of zero cases.
LAST POLIO CASE OF INDIA?
The last case due to wild poliovirus in the country was detected on 13th January 2011.
WHAT IS Pulse Polio Immunization Programme?
With the global initiative of eradication of polio in 1988 following the World Health Assembly resolution in 1988, Pulse Polio Immunization programme was launched in India in the financial year 1994-95.
Children in the age group of 0-5 years are administered polio drops during national and sub-national immunization rounds (in high risk areas) every year.
Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0?
It was a nationwide immunisation drive to mark the 25 years of Pulse polio programme (2019-20).
Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0 ?
Recently, the Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0 scheme has been rolled out to cover children and pregnant women who missed routine immunisation during the Covid-19 pandemic.
To reach the unreached population with all the available vaccines under Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) and thereby accelerate the full immunization and complete immunization coverage of children and pregnant women.
WHAT IS Universal Immunization Programme (UIP)?
It was launched in 1985 with the modification to ‘Expanded Programme of Immunization (EPI)
What is the Swadesh Darshan Scheme?
It was launched in 2014-15 for integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits — Buddhist Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Desert Circuit, Eco Circuit, Heritage Circuit, Northeast Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Sufi Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Ramayana Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Tirthankar Circuit, Wildlife Circuit and Tribal Circuit.
It is 100% centrally funded and efforts are made to achieve convergence
What is the Swadesh Darshan Scheme?
It was launched in 2014-15 for integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits — Buddhist Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Desert Circuit, Eco Circuit, Heritage Circuit, Northeast Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Sufi Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Ramayana Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Tirthankar Circuit, Wildlife Circuit and Tribal Circuit.
It is 100% centrally funded and efforts are made to achieve convergence
What is Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0?
With the mantra of ‘vocal for local’, the revamped scheme namely Swadesh Darshan 2.0 seeks to attain “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” by realizing India’s full potential as a tourism destination.
Swadesh Darshan 2.0 is not an incremental change but a generational shift to evolve the Swadesh Darshan Scheme as a holistic mission to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations.
WHICH scheme focuses on developing and identifying pilgrimage sites across India for enriching the religious tourism experience?.
PRASAD SCHEME
The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD)’ was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of holistic development of identified pilgrimage destinations.
The name of the scheme was changed from PRASAD to “National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD)” in October 2017.
WHAT IS India’s Tourism in terms of its contribution to World GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in the World Travel and Tourism Council’s report in 2019.
10TH
WHO WON THE BOOKER PRIZE 2022?
Sri Lankan writer Shehan Karunatilaka won the Booker Prize 2022 for his novel “The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida”, about a dead war photographer on a mission in the afterlife.
The 12th Edition of DefExpo 2022 is being held in?
GANDHINAGAR ,GUJRAT
The 11th edition of DefExpo was held at Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) in 2020.
What is DefExpo 2022?
DefExpo is a flagship biennial event of the Ministry of Defence, showcasing the land, naval, air as well as homeland security systems.
It is the first-ever edition exclusively for Indian companies.
DefExpo 2022 THEME?
Path to Pride.
WHAT OTHER EVENT TOOK PLACE ON SIDELINE OF DEFEXPO?
It will host the 2nd edition of the India-Africa Defence Dialogue (IADD), with invites extended to 53 African countries.
A separate Indian Ocean Region plus (IOR+) conclave with participation of approximately 40 countries will see India pitching its military hardware to various countries.
India’s approach towards Africa is guided by ?
Kampala Principles.
The FDI limit in defence manufacturing under automatic route is raised from 49% to ?
74%
WHAT IS Defence Indigenisation List ?
These weapons and platforms are planned to be indigenised progressively with effect from December 2022 to December 2027 OR IN NEXT 10 YEARS..
THERE ARE 4 LIST 0F 101 ITEM EACH ARE LAUNCHED
What is Mission DefSpace?
It is an ambitious effort to develop innovative solutions for the three Services (Indian airforce, Navy and Army) in the space domain through the Indian industry and start-ups.
75 challenges are being opened to get innovative solutions, based on the defence requirements in the space domain.
What is HTT-40 Indigenous Trainer Aircraft?
HTT-40 is a basic training aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
It will replace the ageing fleet of HAL HPT-32 Deepak trainers that are in service with the IAF.
Its trainer offers the best-in-class fuel economy and power rating.
It takes-off from a short distance and has a high climb rate.
It has a maximum speed of 450km/h and can reach a maximum distance of 1,000 km. The stall speed with flaps down is 135 km/h.
WHERE ISNational Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) site at ?
LOTHA;,GUJRAT
What is the National Maritime Heritage Complex?
The project began in March 2022, and is being developed at a cost of Rs 3,500 crore.
It will have several innovative features such as Lothal mini-recreation, which will recreate Harappan architecture and lifestyle through immersive technology.
It has four theme parks – Memorial theme park, Maritime and Navy theme park, Climate theme park, and Adventure and Amusement theme park.
Where is Lothal?
Lothal was one of the southernmost sites of the Indus Valley civilization (IVC), located in the Bhāl region of what is now the state of Gujarat.
The port city is believed to have been built in 2,200 BC.
WHAT IS MEANING OF LOTHAL?
The meaning of Lothal (a combination of Loth and (s) thal) in Gujarati is “the mound of the dead.
Incidentally, the name of the city of Mohenjo-daro (also part of the Indus Valley Civilisation, now in Pakistan) means the same in Sindhi.
Which City had the world’s earliest known dock?
Lothal had the world’s earliest known dock, which connected the city to an ancient course of the Sabarmati River on the trade route between Harappan cities in Sindh and the peninsula of Saurashtra.
Who discovered LOTHAL?
Archaeologist SR Rao led the team which discovered a number of Harappan sites at the time, including the port city of Lothal.
Excavation work was carried out in Lothal between February 1955 and May 1960.
What is the Heritage Value of Lothal?
Lothal was nominated in April 2014 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its application is pending on the tentative list of UNESCO.
The excavated site of Lothal is the only port-town of the Indus Valley Civilisation.