1.How many deaths were recorded due to manual scavenging in the last five years in India?
[A] 25
15
[C] 10
[D] 0
Correct Answer: D [0]
Notes:
Union government said that India had seen no deaths due to manual scavenging in the last five years, as per the data submitted by the Social Justice Ministry.
It also added that 330 people had died while being engaged in cleaning sewers and septic tanks. Social Justice Ministry says manual scavenging no longer practised in India; Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Bihar among States with all districts reporting free status.
[A] 25
15
[C] 10
[D] 0
Correct Answer: D [0]
Notes:
Union government said that India had seen no deaths due to manual scavenging in the last five years, as per the data submitted by the Social Justice Ministry.
It also added that 330 people had died while being engaged in cleaning sewers and septic tanks. Social Justice Ministry says manual scavenging no longer practised in India; Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Bihar among States with all districts reporting free status.
2.Who is the chairperson of the ‘Commission for Other Backward Classes’?
[A] Justice Sadasivan
Justice Rohini
[C] Justice Karnan
[D] Justice Ranjan Gogoi
Correct Answer: B [Justice Rohini]
Notes:
The Rohini Commission, constituted to examine the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), has submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu after 13 extensions.
The Commission for Other Backward Classes was appointed to examine the sub-categorisation in the Central List of OBCs. Justice G Rohini, a retired chief justice of the Delhi High Court is its chairperson.
3.Which Union Ministry has recently introduced a fresh visa category named ‘Ayush Visa’?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of External Affairs
[C] Ministry of Ayush
[D] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes:
The Ministry of Home Affairs has recently introduced a fresh visa category named “Ayush Visa” to cater to foreign nationals seeking medical treatment, including therapeutic care, wellness, and yoga in India.
The Ayush Visa has been introduced to address the requirement for a dedicated visa program for foreign visitors seeking treatment under Ayush systems or Indian medicine.
4.‘Article 117 of the Constitution’ pertains to which field?
[A] Financial Bill
Language to be used in Parliament
[C] Salaries of Judges
[D] Freedom of speech in Parliament
Correct Answer: A [Financial Bill]
Notes:
Article 117 of the Constitution pertains to the specific provisions concerning financial Bills. A Bill that addresses any of the matters mentioned in clauses of Article 110 (1) can only be introduced or proposed in the Lok Sabha based on the President’s recommendation and cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.
It was recently stated that the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill is categorized as a regular Bill and not a money bill, contrary to earlier reports.
5.Which Union Ministry is associated with ‘Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023’?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Electronics and IT
[C] Ministry of Science and Technology
[D] Ministry of External Affairs
Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Electronics and IT]
Notes:
After five years of negotiations, the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, was introduced in the Indian Parliament by the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
It recognizes both the rights of the individuals to protect their personal data and the need to process such personal data for lawful purposes.
6.Which Union Ministry formulated the ‘National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism’?
[A] Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[C] Ministry of External Affairs
[D] Ministry of Culture
Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Tourism]
Notes:
National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism was formulated by the Union Tourism Ministry to promote medical tourism.
It is undertaking various media campaigns under the ‘Incredible India’ brand-line, to promote various tourism destinations and products of the country.
7.Which state has announced plans to construct a 6,134-crore dam at Hathnikund?
[A] Uttarakhand
Uttar Pradesh
[C] Haryana
[D] Gujarat
Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
Notes:
The Haryana state government has intended to construct a dam costing Rs 6,134 crore, to avoid another flooding event caused by the Yamuna in Delhi and nearby Haryana regions.
This dam will feature a 14-km reservoir and will be situated 4.5 km ahead of the Hathnikund Barrage in the Yamunanagar district.
8.As per the Chief Election Commissioner and other EC Bill, who is the head of the committee to appoint CECs and ECs?
[A] Chief Justice of India
Prime Minister
[C] President
[D] Union Law and Justice Minister
Correct Answer: B [Prime Minister]
Notes:
Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill was introduced in Rajya Sabha.
It proposes the setting up of a 3-member committee led by the Prime Minister for appointing future chief election commissioners and election commissioners.
9.Which institution released the ‘Guidelines on Doctor’s Refusal to Treat Patients’?
[A] AIIMS
NMC
[C] IMA
[D] NIV
correct Answer: B [NMC]
Notes:
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued guidelines for registered modern medicine doctors, stating that they can reject treatment for aggressive patients, must prescribe generic drugs, and should use social media solely for educational purposes, not patient solicitation.
The comprehensive guidelines, spanning over 60 pages, cover aspects like prescription mentions, permissible advertisements, record-keeping, teleconsultation practices, and caution against receiving commissions or pharmaceutical-sponsored conference participation.
10.What is the name of India’s first long-range revolver?
[A] Tejas
Prabal
[C] Pheonix
[D] Ranger
Correct Answer: B [Prabal]
Notes:
India’s first long-range revolver, Prabal has been recently launched at the Small Arms Factory (SAF). It was manufactured by state-owned enterprise Advanced Weapons and Equipment India (AWEIL).
The revolver has a range of 50 metres, which is double the range of other revolvers in the market. It is the first in the country that has side wing cylinder, which makes trigger pull easy. ‘Prabal’ is made with metal injection mould technology.