Daily Current Affairs Flashcards
___________ a facility that is conceived with a holistic approach towards ensuring safety and sustainability while reaping the benefits of sustainable utilization of outer space for national development.
In July 2022, the Ministry of science dedicated ISRO System for Safe & Sustained Operations Management (IS4OM) to the nation in.
Who is the king of bhutan?
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
___________________ was launched to provide a level playing field for private companies to use Indian space infrastructure.
It acts as a single-point interface between ISRO, and everyone who wants to participate in space-related activities or use India’s space resources.
IN-SPACe
First private launchpad & mission control center established by ________ Chennai in ISRO campus at SDSC, SHAR in November 2022
M/s Agnikul Cosmos Pvt. Ltd.,
Which asian currencies were the best and worst performing in 2022?
The Indian Rupee depreciated by around 10% against the US dollar and the rupee was the worst-performing Asian currency in 2022 while the armenian DRAM was considered to be the best performing with its 22% rise against the US dollar.
What is the act preventing women at workplaces?
Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
Which is the landmark case laying the basis of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013?
The Supreme Court in a landmark judgement in the Vishakha and others v State of Rajasthan 1997 case gave ‘Vishakha guidelines.’
The national commision for women (NCW) was set up under which act and in which year?
Under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, the NCW was set up as a statutory body in January 1992.
When was the first NCW constituted?
The First Commission was constituted on 31st January 1992 with Mrs. Jayanti Patnaik as the Chairperson.
The commission consists of a chairperson, a member secretary and five other members. The chairperson of the NCW is nominated by the Central Government.
Which article lays down the right to provision for making special women laws and also duty?
It guarantees all Indians the right to equality (Article 14), no discrimination by the State on the basis of gender (Article 15(1)) and special provisions to be made by the State in favour of women (Article 15(3)).
It ensures that practices derogatory to the dignity of women are prohibited under Article 51 (A).
government will launch the ________ to support deep tech startups.
Digital India Innovation Fund
Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the (2019)
(a) Department of Science and Technology
(b) Ministry of Labour and Employment
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
(c) The Atal New India Challenge has been launched under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of the Niti Aayog, with an objective to serve as a platform for the promotion of Innovation Hubs, Grand Challenges, startup businesses, and other self-employment activities, particularly in technology-driven areas.
which year is observed as the international year for millets?
2023, request by india, accepted by UNGA and FAO in 2018, which was also the year of national millets year - supported by 70 members.
What is the name of the the agreement signed by austria and india during jaishankar’s visit to vienna in january?
Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement (MMPA). The main objective of the MMPA is to provide for the equal treatment of nationals of both Parties in similar situations, while also ensuring that the provisions of the Agreement do not prejudice the application of national laws on the stay of foreigners on all points not dealt with in the Agreement.
Who took over the charge of new Chairman & CEO of Railway Board
Anil Kumar Lahoti
Who launched 2023 science vision and what is it about?
DR. Jitendra singh who is the minister of science and tech (and also earth sciences) briefed media of it aim to define india in 2047
Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das launched central bank’s medium-term strategy framework titled ______________
‘Utkarsh 2.0’
who took office for a third term as President of Brazil?
Luiz Inacio Lula
BCCI has re-introduced _________ as criteria for selection of players.
effective from 1st january 2023, Yo-Yo test and Dexa scan results will be selection criteria for players.
when did the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, launched the Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) payment app?
30th december 2016 following demonetization.
Scientists from which country have developed a new water purification system that can quickly and efficiently filter out microplastics?
South Korea
Which freedom fighter born on 2nd january 1878 in kerala did PM pay tribute to?
The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Sri Mannathu Padmanabhan. He was an Indian social reformer and freedom fighter from the southwestern state of Kerala.
He took part in the Vaikom (1924) and Guruvayoor (1924) temple-entry Satyagrahas and the anti-untouchability agitations. He is regarded as the reformer and moral guide of the members of the Nair community. He received Padma Bhushan in 1966. He died on 25th February 1970.
What is the name of the event organised by Ministry of textiles to promote saris in india and when is it held? Also, where is held?
The second phase of the Sari Festival “VIRAASAT” will be held from January 3 to 17, 2023, at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Textiles.
The first phase of VIRAASAT took place from December 16 to 30, 2022, and was inaugurated by the Honorable Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Celebrating 75 handwoven Saris of India
When is the DRDO foundation day celebrated and which year did it form?
DRDO Foundation Day
Recently, Defence Research and Development Organisation celebrated the 65th Foundation Day on 1st January 2023.
DRDO was formed in 1958 from the amalgamation of the Technical Development Establishment (TDEs) of the Indian Army and the Directorate of Technical Development & Production (DTDP) with the Defence Science Organisation (DSO).
What is the program/policy introduced by ministry of ayush in January 2023 that aims to boost scientific research through Ayurveda colleges and hospitals?
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), the two prominent institutions under the Ministry of Ayush, have launched ‘SMART’ program. The full form is - Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals.
As per the S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which sector in India had its most significant production growth in 13 months in December 2022?
the manufacturing sector, october to december 2022 report. PMI averaged 56.3 which is the highest in a year.
According to India State of Forest Report, 2021, how much total forest and tree cover is there in india?
According to India State of Forest Report, 2021, the Total Forest and Tree cover is now 7,13,789 square kilometres, 21.71% of the country’s geographical area, an increase from 21.67% in 2019.
Forest Cover (Area-wise): Madhya Pradesh> Arunachal Pradesh> Chhattisgarh> Odisha> Maharashtra.
Through which amendment act were 1976 Forests and Protection of Wild Animals and Birds were transferred from State to Concurrent List?
the 42nd Amendment Act, along with Education, Weights & Measures and Administration of Justice.
Which article in the Directive Principles of State policy, mandates that the State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country?
Article 48 A
which article says that of the Constitution states that it shall be the Fundamental Duty of every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment including forests and Wildlife.
Article 51 A (g)
The proposed draft rules for online gaming have been introduced as an amendment to the _______________?
Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Online games will have to register with a self-regulatory body, and only games cleared by the body will be allowed to legally operate in India.
The self-regulatory body will have a board of directors with five members from diverse fields, including online gaming, public policy, IT, psychology and medicine.
The Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) will launch an outreach programme to create awareness of Cryptocurrencies and Online Gaming. in which year was IEPF set up and under which act?
It is managed by the IEPF Authority, which was set up in 2016 under the provisions of Section 125 of the Companies Act, 2013.
On 27th December, the EC announced the process of delimitation of Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies in Assam, saying it would be based on Census data from 2001. How many lok sabha and assembly constituency does assam have?
Assam currently has 14 Lok Sabha constituencies and 126 Assembly constituencies.
who appoints the delimitation commission and it works collaboratively with which independent authority?
The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India.
Under which article, the Parliament enacts a Delimitation Act after every Census? And under which article, States also get divided into territorial constituencies as per Delimitation Act after every Census.
Article 82 and Under Article 170
When was the first delimitation commission set up?
The first delimitation exercise was carried out by the President (with the help of the Election Commission) in 1950-51.
When was the delimitation act enacted?
The Delimitation Commission Act was enacted in 1952. Delimitation Commissions have been set up four times — 1952, 1963, 1973 and 2002 under the Acts of 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002.
There was no delimitation after the 1981 and 1991 Censuses.
What are the maximum seats of lok sabha and rajya sabha as per the constitution?
The Constitution has also capped the number of Lok Shaba & Rajya Sabha seats to a maximum of 550 & 250 respectively and increasing populations are being represented by a single representative.
__________ is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians in recognition of their outstanding achievements both in India and abroad.
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award. Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, US-based businessman Darshan Singh Dhaliwal, and DSB Group CEO Piyush Gupta are among 21 recipients of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award. A jury-cum-awards committee, with the Vice President as the chairman and the External Affairs Minister as the vice-chair, considered the nominations and unanimously selected the awardees.
What is the theme for 108th Indian science congress (ISC)?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually address the 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC) on January 3, which is expected to focus on ways to increase the representation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields and provide them with equal access to STEM education, research and economic participation, keeping in line with this year’s theme of “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment”.
The Centre has constituted which committee to discuss measures to protect Ladakh’s unique culture, language and employment?
High Powered Committee (HPC), a 17 member committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.
Which judge was against the demonetization judgement?
Justice B.V. Nagarathna, she might be the first woman CJI in 2027 holding the office for 36 days.
_________________ wins ITF women’s tournament singles in Gwalior after beating top seed Ksenia Laskutova.
Vaidehi Chaudhari
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has named which banks as the top three lenders in India as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), or banks that are too big to fail.
State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank.
Where was the 26th plenary of wassangar agreement held, and who passed the baton of chairmanship to india effective from 1st jan 2023?
The wassanger agreement was held at vienna, where ireland transferred the chairmanship to india.
when was the wassanger (weaponry) agreement formulated?
The Wassenaar Arrangement is a voluntary export control regime. The Arrangement, formally established in July 1996, has 42 members who exchange information on transfers of conventional weapons and dual-use goods and technologies.
