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1 .

Who installed its India's first ground-mounted solar power plant of 3 megawatts (MW) at its Jalgaon manufacturing plant in Maharashtra?

A)

Aisin

B)

Calsonic Kansei

C)

Keihin Corporation

D)

Hitachi Astemo

Correct Answer : Hitachi Astemo

Hitachi Astemo has installed its India's first solar power plant at Jalgaon manufacturing plant in Maharashtra. The 3 megawatts (MW) solar power plant will be built in an area of 43301 sqm.

The ground-mounted solar power plant will consist of 7128 ground-mounted solar panels and 10 inverters. Hitachi Astemo is a known for the development, manufacture, sale, and service of automotive and transportation components. This solar power plant will embark on its new journey in the field of sustainable energy in India.

Hitachi is working to reduce its carbon emissions and become carbon neutral by 2050. With this plant, the company would be able to eliminate close to 4000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year. This will be equal to planting around 1,50,000 trees.

The installation of 3-megawatt solar power plant is just the beginning of the company's plan in which it will commission additional 1.5 megawatt solar power plant by March 2023.

At its Jalgaon plant, the company produces brake systems for 3-wheeler and 4-wheelers. They include manufacturing disc brakes and drum brakes. Along with this the plant is also indulged in foundry operations..

Source : Mint

Published On : September 29, 2022

2 .

When is 'World Heart Day' is Observed on every year?

A)

27th September

B)

28th September

C)

29th September

D)

30th September

Correct Answer : 29th September

World Heart Day Every year on the 29th of September, people all around the world observe World Heart Day as a means to draw attention to the causes of cardiovascular illnesses, their management and how to use the heart for humanity, nature and you.

World Heart Day 2022 Theme : The theme for World Heart Day 2022 is 'USE HEART FOR EVERY HEART'. With increasing global awareness about cardiovascular diseases and learning to manage the disease.

World Heart Day 2022 Date : World Heart Day will be observed on 29th September 2022 and is one occasion to raise awareness about the rising concerns of heart health, cardiovascular illnesses, the impact of overexercising on the heart and how heart care is of utmost importance.

World Heart Day 2022 History : The World Heart Federation and the World Health Organization collaborated to create this international event. Antoni Bayés de Luna, who served as the World Heart Federation's president from 1997 to 1999, had come up with this idea. World Heart Day was originally celebrated on September 24, 2000, and up until 2011, it was marked as the final Sunday in September. It was later decided upon as 29th September, the exact date when international World Heart Day will be observed with more than 90 countries coming together to participate in this world event.

World Heart Day 2022 Significance : The ultimate aim of World Heart Day is to direct the attention of the world to the behaviour that can deter individuals from becoming inclined to cardiovascular diseases and also skill people on how to manage the potential risks related to such an eminent organ of the body. The World Heart Federation established this day to raise awareness about the various cardiovascular issues and illnesses that affect the world population today.

Source : Zeenews

Published On : September 29, 2022

3 .

When is International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is observed on globally?

A)

September 30

B)

September 29

C)

September 28

D)

September 27

Correct Answer : September 29

The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) will be observed on September 29. This day assumes huge importance due to the rising food insecurity across the globe. Due to various reasons, domestic food price inflation remains high in several prominent countries. Moreover, the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have exponentially increased food insecurity in the most vulnerable regions of the world.

According to the World Food Programme, as many as 96 million additional people were pushed into acute food insecurity in 2020 across 54 International Development Association (IDA) countries. The International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste seeks to start the debate around cutting food loss and waste (FLW) to mitigate climate change. By minimizing food loss and waste, we can support food security.

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste 2022 Theme : The theme for this year’s International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will be, ‘Stop Food Loss and Waste! For People and Planet.’

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste History : On December 19 2019, the UN General Assembly designated September 29 as the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. The UNGA recognised that the observance of the International Day would contribute significantly in raising awareness about reducing food loss and waste. The Food and Nutrition Organization of the UN (FAO) and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) collaborate in order to facilitate the observance of this Day.

International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Significance : This day makes a clear call to action for public and private entities to work together in order to minimize food loss and waste. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, an estimated 14 percent of the world’s food is lost between harvest and retail. Moreover, an estimated 17 per cent is wasted in retail and at the consumption level.

This food loss and waste accounts for 8-10 per cent of the total global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). Governments across the world need to collaborate and find a solution to cut food loss and waste. It is worth noting that if greenhouse gas emissions are not controlled, extreme weather events such as droughts and flooding will become more prevalent..

Source : News18

Published On : September 29, 2022

4 .

Which state cabinet has given a green signal for the development of the first tiger reserve in the Bundelkhand region?

A)

Uttarakhand

B)

Uttar Pradesh

C)

Rajasthan

D)

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer : Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday(27th Sep 2022) gave a green signal for the development of the first tiger reserve in the Bundelkhand region.

In a meeting chaired by the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the cabinet approved to notify Ranipur Tiger Reserve under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

The tiger reserve will span across 52,989.863 hectare of land including 29,958.863 hectare of buffer area and 23,031.00 hectare of core area which was already notified as Ranipur wildlife sanctuary in Chitrakoot district of the state..

Source : NDTV

Published On : September 29, 2022

5 .

How many crore rupees projects will Prime Minister Modi launch during his visit to Gujarat on on Sep 2022?

A)

Rs 29,000 crore

B)

Rs 30,000 crore

C)

Rs 35,000 crore

D)

Rs 36,000 crore

Correct Answer : Rs 29,000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate or lay foundation stones for multiple infrastructure and development projects worth more than Rs 29,000 crore during his two-day visit to poll-bound Gujarat starting from Thursday(29th Sep 2022).

Some of these big-ticket projects slated for inauguration/foundation stone laying ceremonies include world's first CNG (compressed natural gas) terminal in Bhavnagar, Metro phase-1 in Ahmedabad and phase-1 of Diamond Research and Mercantile (DREAM) City at Surat, said an official release issued by the Gujarat government on Wednesday(28th Sep 2022).

During the tour, the PM will flag off the Gandhinagar-Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express train and also inaugurate the 36th National Games, which are being held for the first time in Gujarat.

Gujarat, the home state of Modi, faces Assembly elections by the year-end and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is making all out efforts to retain power in the state, which it has ruled for nearly three decades now.

Modi will begin his visit on Thursday (September 29, 2022) from Surat by addressing a gathering in the Limbayat area of the city after launching projects worth Rs 3,400 crore, including the phase-1 work of DREAM City, the release said..

Source : Business Today

Published On : September 29, 2022

6 .

Who inaugurates 13th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2022 on 27th Sep 2022?

A)

Amit Shah

B)

Piyush Goyal

C)

Mansukh Mandaviya

D)

Dharmendra Pradhan

Correct Answer : Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Shri "Dharmendra Pradhan" inaugurated and addressed the 13th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2022 on New Delhi, 27th Sep 2022.

13th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2022 theme : “Education to Employability - Making It Happen.”

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan shared his thoughts on leveraging skills to reap the demographic dividend and making India’s skills ecosystem more vibrant.

He said that our country is blessed with a demographic dividend. Education and skills have to play an important role in converting our demographic dividend into a transformative powerhouse.

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan also added that for our economy to be more productive and robust, we must make our workforce more productive. Simplification of labour laws and initiatives like apprenticeship will go a long way in making our workforce more vibrant..

Source : PIB

Published On : September 29, 2022

7 .

Which state wins Ayushmann Utkrishta award 2022?

A)

Gujarat

B)

Punjab

C)

Uttar Pradesh

D)

Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer : Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh has been awarded Ayushmann Utkrishta award 2022 26th Sep 2022 for adding various health facilities to health facility register.

Uttar Pradesh is the best performing state in the country with 28728 Health facilities added to National health facility register.

Also the state is the second best State in creating Ayushmann Bharat health account (ABHA) with almost 2 crores ABH Accounts. These are the first few milestones in the state..

Source : News on Air

Published On : September 29, 2022

8 .

Who has been appointed as the new Attorney General of India on 1 October 2022?

A)

Devang Girish Vyas

B)

R. Sankaranaryanan

C)

R Venkataramani

D)

Suryaprakash V. Raju

Correct Answer : R Venkataramani

The Centre on Wednesday(28th Sep 2022) notified the appointment of Senior Advocate R Venkataramani as the 16th Attorney General for India.

He will succeed K K Venugopal whose term comes to an end on September 30. Venkataramani appointment is for a period of three years.

Born in Pondicherry on April 13, 1950, Mr Venkataramani was registered as a lawyer with the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu in 1977. In 1979, he moved to the Supreme Court. In 1997, the Supreme Court designated him as Senior Advocate.

He had represented the Central government, several state governments, universities and public sector entities before his Supreme Court and High Court stints. Mr Venkataramani had also served as a member of the Law Commission of India in 2010 and 2013..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : September 29, 2022

9 .

Government of India has banned which Indian-Muslim Political Organisation?

A)

Punjab Muslim League

B)

Popular Front of India

C)

Democratic Secular Party

D)

Indian Union Muslim League

Correct Answer : Popular Front of India

India on Wednesday(28th Sep 2022) banned the Islamic group Popular Front of India (PFI) and eight of its affiliates for five years. The government called the PFI an "unlawful association" and accused the group of terror-related activities.

In the past month, dozens of PFI offices have been raided and at least 200 PFI members were detained across India.

PFI has rejected the accusations and said authorities are fabricating evidence and targeting the group.

Indian government: PFI had 'international linkages' to terror groups

According to the Indian government, PFI has been funding terrorist activities, providing arms training to its supporters and radicalizing people for anti-India activities.

"PFI and its associates operated openly as a socio-economic, educational and political organization but they have been pursuing a secret agenda to radicalize a particular section of the society,'' read the notification issued by the government.

The government said the group has multiple "international linkages" with "global terrorist groups." Members of the PFI have been accused of joining the Islamic State and participating in "terror activites" in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Source : DW

Published On : September 28, 2022

10 .

Which company has appointed 'Rajneet Singh Kohli' as executive director and Chief Executive Officer effective September 26, 2022?

A)

Britannia Industries

B)

Nestle India

C)

Hindustan Unilever

D)

Pidilite Industries

Correct Answer : Britannia Industries

Britannia Industries on Friday(23rd Sep 2022) said that its board has elevated "Varun Berry" as executive viceâ€chairman and managing director with immediate effect and also appointed Rajneet Singh Kohli as executive director and chief executive officer.

In an exchange filing, the company said that Kohli's appointment will be effective from 26 September 2022 for a perioid of five years and he will report to Varun Berry. He is not debarred from holding the office of director by virtue of any SEBI order or any other authority, the company added.

Rajneet Kohli previously was working with Jubilant Food Works (JFL) as the president & chief business officer for Domino's Pizza. He has more than 25 years of experience in numerous senior leadership roles in sectors like FMCG & retail.

Varun Berry, executive vice-chairman and managing director said, I am delighted to welcome Rajneet to Britannia. His experience of building high performance businesses and profitable brands is strongly aligned to our vision of becoming a responsible global total foods company.

Rajneet's proven track record of scaling up businesses and building highly engaged teams makes him a perfect fit for the Organization. I look forward to partnering with Rajneet to lead us to the next phase of growth.''

Rajneet Kohli said, As one of India's leading food companies with over a 100-year legacy, Britannia has an exceptional track record of innovation and serving consumers with exemplary standards. I feel privileged and am truly excited for what lies ahead of us at Britannia..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : September 28, 2022