1) The Central government has launched a scheme that funds infertility treatment for couples of
a. Jain
b. Tibetan Buddhism
c. Buddhism
d. Parasi
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ANSWER: Parasi
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The ministry of minority affairs launched the “Jiyo Parasi” scheme in September 2013.The scheme was introduced to spread awareness among people in the Parasi community about medical processes like IVF. The objectives of the scheme are has the objective of reversing the declining trend of Parasi population by adopting scientific protocol and structured interventions, stabilize the Parasi population and increase the population of Parsis in India.
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2) PURA scheme is related to
a. Eliminating pollution from industrial clusters
b. Providing Urban amenities in Rural areas
c. PPP project utilization
d. None
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ANSWER: Providing Urban amenities in Rural areas
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Provision of Urban Amenities to Rural Areas (PURA) is a strategy for rural development in India. This concept was given by former president Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and discussed in his book Target 3 Billion which he co-authored with Srijan Pal Singh. The genesis of PURA concept can be traced to the work done by Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute in early 1990s on Taluka energy self-sufficiency.
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3) Which of the following statements is/are correct about Jnangarima Manad Alankaran award?
1. Jnangarima Manad Alankaran award recognizes the contribution of writers in Urdu language only.
2. Jnangarima Manad Alankaran is given by Bharatiya Jnanpith.
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 2
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Eminent Urdu litterateur Shamim Hanfi was conferred the Jnangarima Manad Alankaran 2015 by Bharatiya Jnanpith. The award recognizes the contribution of writers in Indian languages.
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4) Which of the following national park will get affected by Ken - Betwa river linking project?
a. Bandhavgarh National Park
b. Pench National Park
c. Satpura National Park
d. Panna National Park
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ANSWER: Panna National Park
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The Ken-Betwa river link will submerge 4,600 acres of the Panna National Park, which is also a tiger reserve.
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5) Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015?
1. Under the act, it is mandatory to set up District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in all districts in the country affected by mining related operations.
2. Contribution payable by miners to the DMFs is 30% of the royalty if mining leases executed before 12th January, 2015 or 10 % after 12th January, 2015
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Both
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Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) is a new program meant to provide for the welfare of areas and people affected by mining related operations, using the funds generated by District Mineral Foundations (DMFs).
The objective of PMKKKY scheme will be
- To implement various developmental and welfare projects/programs in mining affected areas that complement the existing ongoing schemes/projects of State and Central Government
- To minimize/mitigate the adverse impacts, during and after mining, on the environment, health and socio-economics of people in mining districts
- To ensure long-term sustainable livelihoods for the affected people in mining areas. Care has been taken to include all aspects of living, to ensure substantial improvement in the quality of life. High priority areas like drinking water supply, health care, sanitation, education, skill development, women and child care, welfare of aged and disabled people, skill development and environment conservation will get at least 60 % share of the funds.
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6) Pha That Luang is important national monument and a national symbol of
a. Vietnam
b. Cambodia
c. Indonesia
d. Laos
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ANSWER: Laos
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Pha That Luang or Great Stupa is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa in the centre of Vientiane, Laos. India and Laos signed two key Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) on air services and Quick Impact Projects (under the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation program) to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. The pacts were signed during the state visit of Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari to Laos.
The Vice President also visited That Luang, or the Great Stupa, in Vientiane. It is the national symbol and also the most sacred monument in the country.
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7) Which of the following statements is/ are correct about small finance bank?
1. They can lend to big corporates and groups
2. They Cannot open branches with prior RBI approval for first five years
a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
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ANSWER: Only 2
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Small finance banks are a type of niche banks in India. Banks with a small finance bank license can provide basic banking service of acceptance of deposits and lending. Small finance banks can not lend to big corporates and groups.
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8) India is to acquire “Heron TP” is an unmanned drone aircraft developed by
a. USA
b. France
c. Russia
d. Israel
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ANSWER: Israel
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The government has quietly approved the purchase of 10 missile-armed drones from Israel — a crucial acquisition that will enhance India's cross-border military strike capability.These drones will be operated by the Indian Air Force, which has a fleet of reconnaissance drones. IAF also has a fleet of Harpy UAVs from Israel, which are self--destructing systems primarily tasked with taking out enemy radar positions.
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9) Nuakhai is mainly observed by people of
a. Odisha
b. West Bengal
c. Bihar
d. Rajasthan
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ANSWER: Odisha
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Nuakhai or Nuankhai is an agricultural festival mainly observed by people of Western Odisha in India. Nuakhai is observed to welcome the new rice of the season. According to the Hindu calendar it is observed on panchami tithi (the fifth day) of the lunar fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada (August–September), the day after the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This is the most important social festival of Western Odisha.
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10) World Peace Day is observed annually on
a. 20 September
b. 21 September
c. 22 September
d. 19 September
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ANSWER: 21 September
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The International Day of Peace, sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day, is observed annually on 21 September. It is dedicated to world peace, and specifically the absence of war and violence, such as might be occasioned by a temporary ceasefire in a combat zone for humanitarian aid access. The day was first celebrated in 1982.
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