AJ PIB 1-4 Flashcards
1) Which organisation has launched ‘Zero Waste Life on Campus (Shoonya apashisht
Jeevan)’ program aimed at achieving sustainability through application and adoption of
knowledge and technologies?
[a] NITI Aayog
[b] BRIC
[c] DRDO
[d] NCERT
[e] NABARD
Answer: [b]
What: ‘Zero Waste Life on Campus (Shoonya apashisht Jeevan)’ program
has been launched on the occasion of first Society Meeting of
Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC).
About Zero Waste Life on Campus Program
• Objectives:
▪ To achieve sustainability through application and adoption of
knowledge and technologies
▪ To promote management models focused on co-responsibility, on
each BRIC campus.
• It is aligned with Mission LiFE (LiFEStyle For Environment).
• It will forge a new direction for research towards integrated waste
management by the community at large.
About BRIC
• It is a centralized organisation for unified governance to maximize impact
of biotech research across the country.
• Parent Ministry: Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and
Technology
• It serves as one apex autonomous society for promotion of Biotechnology
in the country.
• It has been established to rationalize DBT’s 14 top autonomous
institutions under it.
• NOTE: Each of the 14 subsumed BRIC Institutions will maintain their
distinct research mandates, governed by one Governing Body.
2) Which Ministry supported by the All-India Football Federation and Sports Authority of
India is implementing Football for Schools (F4S) initiative of FIFA in India?
[a] Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs
[b] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[c] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[d] Ministry of Education
[e] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer: [d]
➢What: Footballs were distributed recently in PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya
Vidyalaya in Mundali, Cuttack as part of the Football for Schools (F4S)
initiative of FIFA.
About F4S Initiative
• Objective: To contribute to the education, development, and
empowerment of around 700 million children across the world.
• It is initiative of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).
• It seeks to make football more accessible to both boys and girls by
incorporating football activities into the education system, in partnership
with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
Implementation of F4S Initiative in India
• For its implementation, MoU was signed between the Ministry of
Education, AIFF and FIFA in October 2022.
• Nodal organisation of F4S programme in India: Jawahar Navodaya
Vidyalaya
▪ Under it, FIFA is contributing more than 11 lakh footballs for
distribution in various schools pan India.
▪ Total beneficiary Schools: 1.50 lakh schools
▪ 1st phase: 16 districts from 5 states (Odisha, Goa, Uttar Pradesh,
Maharashtra, and Kerala).
3) Who amongst the following are not eligible to avail scholarship under Ministry of
Education’s National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme?
[a] Students having parental income of Rs. 5,50,000/- per annum from all sources
[b] Students having 45% marks or equivalent grade in Class VII examination
[c] Students of NVS, KVS and residential schools
[d] A and C
[e] A, B and C
Answer: [e]
➢What: Ministry of Education has notified last date for submission of
applications National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for
the year 2023-24.
About NMMSS
• Objective: To award scholarships to meritorious students of economically
weaker sections to arrest their drop out at class VIII and encourage them
to continue their education at secondary stage.
• Launch Year: 2008
▪ It has been continued from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26 with total
allocation of Rs.1827 crores.
• Type: Central Sector Scheme.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Education
• Amount of scholarship: Rs. 12000/- per annum.
Eligibility criteria for students
• Parental income from all sources is not more than Rs. 3,50,000/- per
annum.
• Must have minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in Class VII
examination for appearing in the selection test of scholarship
▪ It is relaxable by 5% for SC/ST students
• Students should be studying as regular student in a Government,
Government-aided and local body school.
• NOT Eligible: Students of NVS, KVS and residential schools.
4) Where has Ministry of Jal Shakti organized ‘Jal Itihas Utsav’ to raise public consciousness
about safeguarding water heritage sites, creating a sense of ownership among the masses as
well as promoting tourism and restoration of such heritage structures?
[a] Agra
[b] New Delhi
[c] Aurangabad
[d] Patna
[e] Ranchi
Answer: [b]
5) PM Narendra Modi recently launched the program to increase the number of Jan
Aushadhi Kendras from 10,000 to 25,000 under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi
Pariyojana. When will be this proposed target achieved?
[a] 31st March 2026
[b] 1st April 2025
[c] 15th August 2024
[d] 26th January 2026
[e] 2nd October 2025
Answer: [a]
Which country is hosting the 4th edition of ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum?
[a] Vietnam
[b] India
[c] Singapore
[d] Malaysia
[e] Thailand
Answer: [d]
7) Which Ministry is organising Kashi Tamil Sangamam Phase 2 of Ek Bharat Shreshtha
Bharat Programme from December 17 to 30, 2023 for fostering people-to-people connect?
[a] Ministry of Culture
[b] Ministry of Home Affairs
[c] Ministry of Education
[d] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[e] Ministry of Defence
Answer: [c]
8) Which Ministry has been awarded a gold medal for excellent performance in the
‘Ministry & Department’ category of the ‘India International Trade Fair’?
[a] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[b] Ministry of AYUSH
[c] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[d] Ministry of Education
[e] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: [b]
9) Where is National Legal Services Authority, India (NALSA) along with International Legal
Foundation, the UNDP, and UNICEF hosting the first regional conference on Access to Legal
Aid with theme “Strengthening Access to Justice in the Global South”?
[a] New Delhi
[b] Mumbai
[c] Chennai
[d] Lucknow
[e] Jaipur
Answer: [a]
1) Which of the following statements are correct about the
recently launched Global Green Credit Initiative and its portal?
(1) It has been launched by India along with its portal at the 2023 UN
Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28) in Dubai, UAE
(2) It aims to facilitate global collaboration, cooperation, and
partnership for planning, implementation, and monitoring of
environment-positive actions through programs/mechanisms like
Green Credits
(3) It is aligned with the principles of the Green Credit Program of
India
(4) It has three components (purposes) – Science, Policy, and Practice
(5) Its portal will serve as a repository of policies and best practices
that incentivize environment-friendly actions
a] 1, 2, 3 and 4
[b] 2, 3, 4 and 5
[c] 2, 3 and 4
[d] 1, 2 and 3
[e] All of the above
Answer-e
2) Which statement is incorrect regarding the recently released Dynamic Ground Water
Resource Assessment Report for the year 2023 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti?
[a] Total annual groundwater recharge for the entire country is 449.08 billion cubic meters (BCM),
while extraction is 241.34 BCM
[b] Out of the total of 6553 assessment units, 4793 units (73.14 %) have been categorized as
‘Over-exploited’
[c] There is an overall decrease in the number of over-exploited units and also a decrease in the
stage of groundwater extraction level
[d] Over-exploited assessment units in the Northwestern part of the country are mostly located in
Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Western Uttar Pradesh
[e] There is a decrease in the stage of groundwater extraction level, which stands at 59.23%
Answer: [b]
Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report
➢What: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Ground Water
Resource Assessment Report for the entire country for the year 2023.
➢Why: To determine the prevailing status of groundwater resources and
the impact of ongoing groundwater management practices.
➢Findings of Assessment Report 2023
• There is an increase in groundwater recharge
• There is an improvement in groundwater conditions in 226 assessment
units in the country compared with the 2022 assessment data
• There is an overall decrease in the number of over-exploited units
• There is also a decrease in the stage of groundwater extraction level.
• Total annual groundwater recharge for the entire country: 449.08
billion cubic meters (BCM)
• Total annual groundwater extraction for the entire country: 241.34
BCM
• There is a decrease in the stage of groundwater extraction level, which
stands at 59.23%
• Out of the total of 6553 assessment units, 4793 units (73.14 %) have
been categorized as ‘Safe’, where the stage of Groundwater extraction is
less than 70%
▪ 736 units (11.23%) have been categorized as ‘Over-exploited’
indicating groundwater extraction exceeding the annually
replenishable groundwater recharge
▪ Over-exploited assessment units are mostly concentrated in
✓ Northwestern part of the country: Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and
Western Uttar Pradesh where there is indiscriminate withdrawal
of groundwater
✓ Western part of the country: Rajasthan and Gujarat, where due
to arid climate, groundwater recharge is limited, leading to stress
✓ Southern part of peninsular India: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu,
Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, where due to crystalline
aquifers, the groundwater availability is low.
3) ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum is an annual program focused on fostering a
strengthened relationship between India and ASEAN Member States on the premise of
cooperation in Science, Technology, and Innovation. It is a collaboration between the ASEAN
Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation and which Indian organization (s)?
[a] Department of Science & Technology
[b] Atal Innovation Mission
[c] National Innovation Foundation
[d] A and C
[e] A and B
Answer: [d]
ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum
➢What: Two grassroots innovators and one student innovator from India
have won prizes in different categories at the recently concluded 4th
edition of the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF).
About ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum
• Objective: To give exposure to social innovations in different countries, it
also strengthens governance in the grassroots innovation ecosystem.
• It is an annual program focused on fostering a strengthened relationship
between India and the ASEAN Member States on the premise of
cooperation in Science, Technology, and Innovation.
• It is a collaboration between the
▪ ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation
▪ Department of Science & Technology (India)
▪ National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India
▪ Science and Technology Ministry of the host nation
✓Malaysia’s MOSTI is the host nation for the year 2023
About 4th AIGIF
• It was hosted by Malaysia’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and
Innovation
• Winners from India
▪ Dipak Bharali (Assam): 1st prize in the grassroots innovation
competition category for the innovation Weft Insertion Device.
▪ Sunil Shinde (Maharashtra): 3rd prize in the grassroots innovation
competition category for the innovation Silkworm Breeding Net
Folding Machine.
▪ Aanchal Aggarwal (Delhi): 3rd prize in the student innovation
competition for her innovation Parkinson Lathi
4) With which country has India launched Phase II of Leadership Group for Industry
Transition (LeadIT 2.0) at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28) in
Dubai, UAE?
[a] Sweden
[b] Norway
[c] France
[d] Australia
[e] Canada
Answer: [a]
➢What: Prime Minister Modi with his Sweden counterpart have co-
launched Phase II of Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT 2.0)
at the 2023 UNFCCC COP 28 in Dubai, UAE.
• Objective: To enable the transition of heavy industry to net zero carbon
emissions by 2050.
• Launch Year: It was launched by India and Sweden at the UN Climate
Action Summit in 2019.
▪ It is supported by the World Economic Forum.
• It brings together countries and companies that are committed to action
to achieve the Paris Agreement.
➢LeadIT 2.0 will focus on
• Inclusive and Just Industry Transition
• Low Carbon Technology Development and Transfer
• Emerging Economy Technology Transfer
5) Which competition(s) have been launched recently by Ministry of Tourism to strengthen
the promotion and development of Rural Tourism in the country?
[a] National Best Tourism Village Competition 2024
[b] National Best Rural Homestay Competition 2024
[c] National Tribal Tourism Competition 2024
[d] A and B
[e] A, B and C
Answer: [d]
➢What: The Ministry of Tourism has launched the National Best Tourism
Village Competition 2024 and the National Best Rural Homestay
Competition 2024
➢Why: To strengthen the promotion and development of Rural Tourism in
the country.
About these Competitions:
• Objectives:
▪ To develop healthy competitiveness among the villages and the rural
homestays to identify and reward outstanding contributions to Rural
Tourism
▪ To incentivize communities and individuals for active contribution to
the sustainable development goals.
• National Best Tourism Village Competition 2023: It had recognized 35
villages all over India in Gold, Silver, and Bronze categories.
About Central Nodal Agency Rural Tourism and Rural Homestay (CNA RT &
RH)
• It has been established by the Ministry of Tourism for the effective
implementation of the initiatives for Rural Tourism.
• It is conducting the capacity building session for the states to create the
Master Trainers for the propagation of the competitions to the village
level.
6) Which Ministry has organised the SARAS Food Festival in New Delhi?
[a] Ministry of Tourism
[b] Ministry of Culture
[c] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[d] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[e] Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: [e]
