national Flashcards
the central government earmarked_______ percent of the capital budget for 2022-23 for domestic manufacturing industries — but
______ remains the largest importer of arms globally, a report by the________ has shown. Most of______ defense imports come from _______
— the central government earmarked 68 percent of the capital budget for 2022-23 for domestic manufacturing industries — but India remains the largest importer of arms globally, a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has shown. Most of India‘s defense imports come from Russia
name of the report
SIPRI‘s Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2021
However, according to SIPRI‘s Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2021 — published this month — India‘s
total volume of imports fell by ____ percent from 2012-16, which could be a reflection of the push to
manufacture arms and weapons systems indigenously.
The volume of global arms transfers between 2017 and 2021 was______ percent less than during 2012-16 period, the report says. The 2017-21 global arms transfers were, however, _____ per cent more than for the 2007-11 period, it adds.
However, according to SIPRI‘s Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2021 — published this month — India‘s
total volume of imports fell by 21 percent from 2012-16, which could be a reflection of the push to
manufacture arms and weapons systems indigenously.
The volume of global arms transfers between 2017 and 2021 was 4.6 percent less than during 2012-16
period, the report says. The 2017-21 global arms transfers were, however, 3.9 per cent more than for the 2007-11
period, it adds.
The five largest arms importers in the 2017-21 period were___________ , while the five biggest exporters of arms in the same period were the___________
Imports acc by top 5-______%
Exports by top 5- ___________%
The five largest arms importers in the 2017-21 period were India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Australia, and
China, while the five biggest exporters of arms in the same period were the United States, Russia, France,
China, and Germany.
imports- 38%
exports- 77%
India accounts for ________% of global imports and China accounts for ___%.
11%; 4.8%
______ was India‘s largest supplier of arms in both 2012-16 and 2017-21. However, the volume of India‘s
imports from Russia fell by_____ per cent between these two periods. Meanwhile, India‘s imports from_____ increased substantially, making_______ the second-largest supplier of arms to India in this period.
Russia was India‘s largest supplier of arms in both 2012-16 and 2017-21. However, the volume of India‘s
imports from Russia fell by 47 per cent between these two periods. Meanwhile, India‘s imports from France
increased substantially, making France the second-largest supplier of arms to India in this period.
While exports from______ and the _____ went
up, those from ____ and _____ fell during the 2017-21 period. Arms exports from the US grew by ______ per cent in 2017-21
While exports from France and the US went
up, those from China and Russia fell during the 2017-21 period. Arms exports from the US grew by 14 per
cent in 2017-21
Russia‘s arms exports fell by approximately______ per cent during the 2017-21 period. As a result of this
decrease, Russia‘s share of global arms exports fell to _______ per cent in 2017-21 from_____ per cent in 2012-2016. __________ were the top four markets for Russian arms
Russia‘s arms exports fell by approximately 26 per cent during the 2017-21 period. As a result of this
decrease, Russia‘s share of global arms exports fell to 19 per cent in 2017-21 from 24 per cent in 2012-2016.
India, China, Egypt, and Algeria were the top four markets for Russian arms
SIPRI FOUNDED IN _________; HQ_________;
Chair:_________ ; Founders: ____________
1966;
solna;
Jan Eliasson;
Tage Erlandor and Alva Myrdal
_______ first Climate Action Plan (MCAP) released
Mumbai‘s first Climate Action Plan (MCAP) released
Mumbai (also known as Bombay— the official name until ______) is the capital city of the Indian state of
Maharashtra. According to the United Nations, as of 2021, Mumbai is the ______ populous city in India after Delhi and the ________ city in the world with a population of roughly 2 crore (20 million)
Mumbai (also known as Bombay— the official name until 1995) is the capital city of the Indian state of
Maharashtra. According to the United Nations, as of 2021, Mumbai is the second-most populous city in India
after Delhi and the eighth-most populous city in the world with a population of roughly 2 crore (20 million)
In_____, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It has the highest number of millionaires and
billionaires among all cities in India. Mumbai is home to_______ UNESCO World Heritage Sites: _________
In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. It has the highest number of millionaires and
billionaires among all cities in India. Mumbai is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Elephanta
Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and the city‘s distinctive ensemble of Victorian and Art Deco
buildings designed in the 19th and 20th centuries
AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS released by- released since- name of the outline- most polluted cities north- south- east west- center- northeast-
AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS released by- Center for Sci and Envt released since- 2014 outline- One Number – One Color -One Description‘ most polluted cities- north- Ghaziabad (delhi- 2nd) south- Kaliburgi, Karnataka and Hyderabad east- Siwan in Bihar west- Ankleshwar in Guj center- Singrauli in MP northeast- Guwahati in Assam
The measurement of air quality is based on _______
pollutants, namely:__________. AQI has_____ categories of air quality. These are: _________ It has been developed by the ______________
The measurement of air quality is based on eight
pollutants, namely: Particulate Matter (PM10), Particulate Matter (PM2.5), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ozone (O3), Ammonia (NH3), and Lead (Pb). AQI has six categories of air quality. These are: Good, Satisfactory, Moderately Polluted, Poor, Very Poor and Severe. It has been developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in consultation with IIT-Kanpur
India’s first drone school _________
Gwalior in MP
DRONE RULES 2021
The central government has notified the Drone Rules 2021, a much more liberalized regime for unmanned
aircraft systems than what existed previously. _______-shall be developed as a business-friendly
single-window online system. No flight permission required upto ___ feet in green zones and upto_______ feet in the area between______ from the airport perimeter. No pilot licence required for ______ drones (for noncommercial use), ______ drone and for _______ organisations. No restriction on drone operations by foreign-owned companies registered in India. No _____ clearance required before any registration or licence issuance. No requirement of certificate of airworthiness, unique identification number, prior permission and remote pilot licence for R&D entities. Coverage of drones under Drone Rules, 2021 increased from ______ kg to ______ kg. This will cover drone taxis also. Maximum penalty under Drone Rules, 2021 reduced to INR______ This shall, however, not apply to penalties in respect of violation of other laws.
The central government has notified the Drone Rules 2021, a much more liberalised regime for unmanned
aircraft systems than what existed previously. Digital sky platform shall be developed as a business-friendly
single-window online system. No flight permission required up to 400 feet in green zones and upto 200 feet in the area between 8 and 12 km from the airport perimeter. No pilot licence required for micro drones (for noncommercial use), nano drone and for R&D organisations. No restriction on drone operations by foreign-owned companies registered in India. No security clearance required before any registration or licence issuance. No requirement of certificate of airworthiness, unique identification number, prior permission and remote pilot licence for R&D entities. Coverage of drones under Drone Rules, 2021 increased from 300 kg to 500 kg. This will cover drone taxis also. Maximum penalty under Drone Rules, 2021 reduced to INR 1 lakh. This shall, however, not apply to penalties in respect of violation of other laws.
India’s water pitch start up challenge
total start ups to be identified-
seed money-
amrut 1.0 launched in-
how manu ULBs will get 100% tap connections-
how many AMRUT cities will get sewage coverage-
India’s water pitch start up challenge
total start ups to be identified- 100
seed money- 20 L
amrut 1.0 launched in- 2015
how manu ULBs will get 100% tap connections- 4700
how many AMRUT cities will get sewage coverage- 500
India’s first world peace center-
by-
gurgaon
Ahimsa Vishwa Bharati’s Lokeshji
first green state-
supported by-
timeline-
first green state- HP
supported by- WB
timeline- 2034
Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari launches Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
NAME-
energy reliant India by-
Toyota Mirai (2014) 2047
___________ is TN‘s first market to get ‘clean & fresh‘ tag
Tiruvannamalai‘s Uzhavar Santhai is TN‘s first market to get ‗clean & fresh‘ tag
which place is called the “Land’s end”
Cape Comorin
first state to diversify crops using an index
Telangana(10/77 crops)
__________: Longest vessel to sail from Ganga to Brahmaputra via B‘desh
MV Ram Prasad Bismil: Longest vessel to sail from Ganga to Brahmaputra via B‘desh
_________ Assembly first in country to go paperless with E-Vidhan Project
Nagaland Assembly first in country to go paperless with E-Vidhan Project
when was BWTC enforced
1975
Smart Cities Mission has launched ―______________
program. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs,________ and leading Indian academic institutions of the country. Under the program, ______ premier architecture &
planning institutes of the country will be working with Smart Cities
Initial project- compendium of ______ cities
smart cities mission launched on ________
Smart Cities Mission has launched ―Smart cities and Academia towards Action & Research (SAAR)‖
program. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, National Institute of Urban
Affairs and leading Indian academic institutions of the country. Under the program, 15 premier architecture &
planning institutes of the country will be working with Smart Cities
75 cities
25th june 2015
Union Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India & _______ on Disaster
Management Cooperation. India has signed an MoU of DM w ______ countries they are___________
Union Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India & Turkmenistan on Disaster Management Cooperation.
9 countries
switzerland, germany, italy, saarc, japan, mongolia, bangladesh. russia, tajikistan
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the capital and largest city of the country. The \_\_\_\_\_\_ is the currency of Turkmenistan. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ has been serving as the President of Turkmenistan since 14 February 2007 (Tajikistan)
Ashgabat is the capital and largest city of the country. The manat is the currency
of Turkmenistan. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow has been serving as the President of Turkmenistan since 14
February 2007
India‘s first open rock museum inaugurated in ___________. . In 2014, Andhra Pradesh
was bifurcated to form Telangana and Hyderabad became the joint capital of the two states with a transitional arrangement scheduled to end in ______. Since _________, _______ serves as the winter office of the president
Hyderabad
2024
1956; Hyderabad
__________ (or MUDRA Bank) is a public sector financial institution in India. It provides loans at low rates to micro-finance institutions and non-banking financial institutions which then provide credit to MSMEs. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on ______. The bank will
classify its clients into three categories and the maximum allowed loan sums will be based on the category: Shishu (: Allowed loans up to Rs.______ Kishor: Allowed loans up to ______, Tarun: Allowed loans up to _________
Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Bank (or MUDRA Bank) is a public sector financial institution
in India. It provides loans at low rates to micro-finance institutions and non-banking financial institutions which
then provide credit to MSMEs. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 April 2015. The bank will
classify its clients into three categories and the maximum allowed loan sums will be based on the category:
Shishu (: Allowed loans up to Rs. 50,000, Kishor: Allowed loans up to Rs.5 lakh, Tarun: Allowed loans up to Rs.
10 lakh.
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME Minister Narayan Rane launched a Special
Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive for Women – ________. total women who’d benefit- ___________.
SAMARTH
7500
As per the latest classification of MSME: 1. Micro enterprises would be those with investments not exceeding Rs _____ and turnover of Rs _____. 2. Small enterprises would be those with investment up to______ and turnover of up to_____. 3. Medium enterprises – as those with investments not exceeding _______ and turnover of______.
As per the latest classification of MSME: 1. Micro enterprises would be those with investments not exceeding Rs
one crore and turnover of Rs 5 crore. 2. Small enterprises would be those with investment up to Rs 10 crore and
turnover of up to Rs 50 crore. 3. Medium enterprises – as those with investments not exceeding Rs 50 crore and
turnover of Rs 250 crore.
The____ edition of India – Sri Lanka Bilateral Maritime Exercise named SLINEX (Sri Lanka–India Naval
Exercise) is held at __________. The exercise was held in two phases; First is the Harbour Phase at _______ followed by the second phase i.e. Sea Phase in the ________. Indian Navy is being represented by _______, a guided missile corvette while Sri Lanka Navy will be represented by_________, an advanced offshore patrol vessel. The first ever SLINEX took place in ________
VISHAKAPATNAM ; 9TH EDITION
The exercise was held in two phases; First is the Harbour Phase at Visakhapatnam followed by the second phase i.e. Sea Phase in the Bay of Bengal. Indian Navy is being represented by INS Kirch, a guided missile corvette while Sri Lanka Navy will be represented by SLNS Sayurala, an advanced offshore patrol vessel. 2005
Odisha‘s______ has again topped districts in providing jobs under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). _________ households in the district were provided at least 100-day work this financial year under the flagship programme. This FY will increase the number to ______ days
Odisha‘s Ganjam has again topped districts in providing jobs under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). 103,000 households in the district were provided at least 100-day work this financial year under the flagship programme. 24 days.
Union Minister for Power R.K. Singh launched the __________ and Innovation Park virtually as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Programme
Union Minister for Power R.K. Singh launched the Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center (SGKC) and
Innovation Park virtually as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Programme
India‘s first 100% women-owned ‘industrial park‘ inaugurated in ___________. It has _______ green projects across _________ categories. Launched by _______ and __________
Hyderabad
25 projects across 16 categories
FICCI women and the govt of Telangana
The Union cabinet gave its nod for the creation of a government-owned entity, _________, to monetise unused and under used non-core assets such as land and buildings of public sector firms. It is under the administrative control of __________. Share capital- _____ paid up capital-_________
The Union cabinet gave its nod for the creation of a government-owned entity, National Land Monetization Corporation , to monetise unused and under used non-core assets such as land and buildings of public sector firms. It is under the administrative control of _dept of public enterprise. Share capital- 5000cr paid up capital- 150 cr
India‘s largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha is being built in Bodh Gaya. Built by_______, the statue will be ______ feet long and____ feet high. Lord Buddha is in the sleeping posture in the statue. The construction of the giant statue started in the year_____. It is being made with _____ and built by sculptors from ____.
work started in- ___________
will open in______
India‘s largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha is being built in Bodh Gaya. Built by Buddha International
Welfare Mission, the statue will be 100 feet long and 30 feet high. Lord Buddha is in the sleeping posture in
the statue. The construction of the giant statue started in the year 2019. It is being made with fiberglass and built by sculptors from Kolkata.
2019
feb 2023
The Government of India announced that the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
approved the establishment of a WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in
___________.
The Government of India announced that the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has
approved the establishment of a WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in
Jamnagar, Gujarat.
The intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI)
4.0 has been rolled out in _______ for boosting full immunization coverage of the targeted women and
children. ―As per the reports of National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5, ______ topped the list at national
level in full immunization coverage with 90.5% of full immunization. Generally, full immunization includes preventive doses against_____ different kinds of diseases.
The intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI)
4.0 has been rolled out in Odisha for boosting full immunization coverage of the targeted women and
children. ―As per the reports of National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5, Odisha topped the list at national
level in full immunization coverage with 90.5% of full immunization. Generally, full immunization includes preventive doses against 12 different kinds of diseases
Mission Indradhanush is a health mission of the Government of India. It was launched by THEN Union Health Minister______ on __________. The scheme this seeks to drive towards_____ full immunisation coverage of India and sustain the same by year _______. Vaccination is being provided against_______ vaccinepreventable diseases nationally, i.e. _________
Mission Indradhanush is a health mission of the Government of India. It was launched by THEN Union Health
Minister J. P. Nadda on 25 December 2014. The scheme this seeks to drive towards 90% full immunisation
coverage of India and sustain the same by year 2022. Vaccination is being provided against eight vaccinepreventable diseases nationally, i.e. Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, severe form of
Childhood Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B and meningitis & pneumonia caused by Haemophilus influenza type B;
and against Rotavirus Diarrhea and Japanese Encephalitis in selected states and districts respectively.
In pursuance of the Prime Minister‘s vision ―Gati Shakti‖ and Ministry of Railways‘ policy regarding
‘Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal‘ (GCT), the ______ Division of Indian Railways has successfully
commissioned private siding of ________ at ________ , informed the Ministry
of Railways. The ______ was initiated in the year ________ and subsequently, the power generation was started in the year_______.
In pursuance of the Prime Minister‘s vision ―Gati Shakti‖ and Ministry of Railways‘ policy regarding
‗Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal‘ (GCT), the Asansol Division of Indian Railways has successfully
commissioned private siding of Maithan Power Limited at Thaparnagar, Jharkhand, informed the Ministry
of Railways.
―The Maithan Power Project was initiated in the year 2009 and subsequently, the power generation was
started in the year 2011.
CJI N.V Ramana lays foundation stone for Arbitration centre in__________
CJI N.V Ramana lays foundation stone for Arbitration centre in Hyderabad
According to the Census (Amendment) Rules, 2022 issued, the phrase ―electronic form‖ shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause ___ of sub-section ____ of section__ of the ________Act,
According to the Census (Amendment) Rules, 2022 issued, the phrase ―electronic form‖ shall have the same
meaning as assigned to it in clause (R) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Information Technology Act,
2000
A consultative meeting convened by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio-led government unanimously recommended that the pending elections to civic bodies in Nagaland should be conducted according to the _______ of the Constitution of India, which mandates 33% reservation for women in civic bodies.
The 33% reservation of seats for women in election to urban local bodies (ULB) became a controversial
issue in the state with various tribe organisations opposing it, saying ______, which grants special status.
A consultative meeting convened by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio-led government unanimously recommended
that the pending elections to civic bodies in Nagaland should be conducted according to the 74th
Amendment Act of the Constitution of India, which mandates 33% reservation for women in civic bodies.
The 33% reservation of seats for women in election to urban local bodies (ULB) became a controversial
issue in the state with various tribe organisations opposing it, saying Article 371(A), which grants special status.
Nagaland enacted its Municipal Act in ______, under which the first elections were conducted. The Act was later amended in September ______ to insert the_____ of reservation of seats for women in accordance with the requirements of the _______ Amendment Act.
Nagaland enacted its Municipal Act in 2001, under which the first elections were conducted. The Act was later amended in September 2006 to insert the 33% of reservation of seats for women in accordance with the
requirements of the 74th Amendment Act.
However, the general elections to municipal towns and councils, which were notified in March ______, could not be held on account of objections from tribal bodies and subsequently in September ______, the state assembly passed a resolution to exempt Nagaland from Article_____ of the Constitution relating to women reservation. Another resolution was passed by the state assembly in November______ revoking the earlier resolution of September______ and general elections with 33% women reservation to constitute the civic bodies were notified in December ______. elections were declared void in ______
However, the general elections to municipal towns and councils, which were notified in March 2012, could not
be held on account of objections from tribal bodies and subsequently in September 2012, the state assembly
passed a resolution to exempt Nagaland from Article 243T of the Constitution relating to women
reservation.
Another resolution was passed by the state assembly in November 2016 revoking the earlier resolution of
September 2012 and general elections with 33% women reservation to constitute the civic bodies were
notified in December 2016
2017