May 24 2023 Flashcards

1
Q

(1) , a photographer from the Guntur district, was conferred the distinction of ‘Associate’ from the (2) for his documentary on the (3) tribe in Odisha.

A
  1. Sunil Kumar G.
  2. Royal Photographic Society (RPS)
  3. Bonda
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2
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Is Schizophrenia hereditary?

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No

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3
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  1. Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is the birth of a baby at fewer than __ weeks gestational age, as opposed to full-term delivery at approximately __ weeks.
A
  1. 37, 40
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4
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Speaker of Karnataka Assembly

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U.T. Khader

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5
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__ , the world’s largest oil company

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Saudi Aramco

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Significance of MAY 24

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  1. Commonwealth Day(Empire Day).
    Commonwealth Day is a worldwide celebration that takes place every year on March 13, although India and certain other countries mark it on May 24.
    THEME: “Forging a Sustainable and Peaceful Common Future.”
  2. World Schizophrenia Awareness Day
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  1. The __ has introduced a new program called ‘NEP SAARTHI’ with the aim of involving students in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
  2. Expand SAARTHI
  3. NEP SAARTHIs will receive a certificate, be acknowledged on the UGC’s official social media platforms, and receive invitations to all relevant online events organized by the UGC. How many NEP SAARTHIs will be selected by the UGC?
A
  1. University Grants Commission (UGC)
  2. Student Ambassador for Academic Reforms in Transforming Higher Education in India
  3. 300
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  1. __ CM Aims to Withdraw AFSPA by End of 2023
  2. Expand AFSPA
  3. What is AFSPA?
  4. When wast it enacted?
A
  1. Assam
  2. Armed Forces Special Powers Act
  3. legislation in India that grants special powers and immunity to the armed forces deployed in disturbed areas
  4. It was initially introduced in 1958 to combat the Naga insurgency in Nagaland. Over the years, it was extended to other regions facing similar challenges.
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9
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Rabi Crops
1. Sown between
2. Harvest between
3. Water Supply
4. Crops
5. Places
6. Fruits

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  1. October to December
  2. April to June
  3. Rains due to Western Temperate Cyclones
  4. Wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard
  5. Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh
  6. Banana, Date, Grape, Guava, Orange, Mangoes
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Kharif Crops
1. Sown between
2. Harvest between
3. Water Supply
4. Crops
5. Places
6. Fruits

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  1. July (Onset of Monsoon) to August
  2. September to October
  3. Monsoon Rains
  4. Paddy, maize, jowar, bajra, tur (arhar), moong, urad, cotton, jute, groundnut and soyabean
  5. Assam; West Bengal; coastal regions
    Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Odisha, Andra Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu, Kerala; Maharashtra (Konkan Tamil Nadu. coast), Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
  6. Apples, Bananas, Guava, Orange, Watermelon
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Zaid Crops
1. Sown between
2. Harvest between
3. Water Supply
4. Crops
5. Places

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  1. March to May
  2. Summer Months
  3. Irrigation
  4. Watermelon, Muskmelon, Cucumber, Vegetables, fodder crops and Sugarcane(needs a year to grow)
  5. Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu
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12
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced its economic activity index nowcast, forecasting a strong GDP growth rate of __% for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023-2024 (Q1 FY24).

A

7.6

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13
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In a bid to strengthen bilateral relations, Indian Railways has handed over __ to Bangladesh.

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20 broad gauge (BG) locomotives

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14
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  1. The highly anticipated third edition of the (KIUG) has commenced in __, marking a significant milestone in the state’s sporting endeavors.
  2. Expand KIUG
  3. The ‘KIUG’ will mark the debut of __ as a water sport in its third edition.
A
  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Khelo India University Games
  3. rowing
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15
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  1. __ has recently announced the launch of a bonds platform for retail investors in India.
  2. This new platform aims to provide investors with a comprehensive and user-friendly interface to invest in __.
A
  1. Paytm Money
  2. government, corporate, and tax-free bonds
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16
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  1. __, in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has announced the integration of RuPay credit cards onto the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform.
  2. As per NPCI data, approximately __. transactions worth Rs 125.94 trillion were conducted using UPI in calendar year 2022.
A
  1. Google Pay
  2. 74 billion
17
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__ of Maharashtra was re-elected unopposed as the President of India Taekwondo in elections for the executive committee.

A

Namdev Shirgaonkar

18
Q

__ elected as the President of International Basketball Federation (FIBA), Asia.

A

Dr K. Govindaraj

19
Q

Sourav Ganguly named as brand ambassador of __.

A

Tripura Tourism

20
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  1. The __ is planning to host a two-day National Workshop on the (NeVA) on May 24th and 25th, 2023.
  2. Expand NeVA
  3. What is NeVA?
  4. Aim
  5. Funding
A
  1. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
  2. National e-Vidhan Application
  3. a centralized web-based application that digitizes the functioning of state legislatures in India
  4. to facilitate paperless proceedings, promote transparency, and streamline legislative processes
  5. The funding for NeVA is primarily sourced through the Digital India Programme, which is supported by the Government of India
21
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  1. Theme of India’s G20 Presidency
  2. Goals and Objectives of India’s G20 Presidency
A
  1. Navigating Global Challenges Together
  2. (A) Inclusive Economic Growth and Sustainable Development
    (B) Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation
    (C) Climate Change and Renewable Energy
22
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The government has notified an increase in the tax exemption limit for leave encashment benefits received by salaried employees at the time of retirement from ₹3 lakh to __, as promised in the Union Budget.

A

₹25 lakh