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1 .

An evacuation alert has been issued for which country due to Cyclone 'Nanmadol'?

A)

Japan

B)

Taiwan

C)

South Korea

D)

Thailand

Correct Answer : Japan

In Japan, millions of people were under evacuation warnings as Typhoon Nanmodol’ brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Southwest of the country after making landfall overnight.

The powerful system weakened since Typhoon Nanmadol arrived around Kagoshima City in the Southwestern region of Kyushu..

Source : BBC

Published On : September 19, 2022

2 .

Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has decided to name the new secretariat of Telangana after whom?

A)

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

B)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

C)

Subhas Chandra Bose

D)

Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar

Correct Answer : Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday(15th Sep 2022) decided to name the State's new Secretariat, which is under construction, after Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkarr.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi, CPI and CPI(M) welcomed the decision while State BJP president Bandi Sanjay Kumar said Rao should also keep his promise made during the separate Telangana agitation that a Dalit leader would be made Chief Minister of the new State.

Following Rao's decision, Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar issued a government order (GO) naming the Secretariat after Ambedkar.

It is a matter of pride for Telangana people to name the new Secretariat building after Ambedkar, a CMO release quoted Rao as saying..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : September 19, 2022

3 .

Who launched the Ramkrishna Mission 'Awakening' Program for students of classes I to V?

A)

Piyush Goyal

B)

Dharmendra Pradhan

C)

Ashwini Vaishnaw

D)

Mansukh Mandaviya

Correct Answer : Dharmendra Pradhan

* Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship "Shri Dharmendra Pradhan" launched Ramakrishna Mission’s ‘Awakening’ Programme for students of classes I to V.

* Swami Shantatmanada, Secretary of the Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi; Smt Nidhi Chibber, Chairperson, CBSE and other officials of KVS, NVS and the Ministry were present on the occasion.

* Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pradhan said that the NEP 2020 is deeply inspired by the philosophy of Swami Vivekananda. From Swami Vivekananda to Sri Aurobindo and Mahatma Gandhi, many of our greats envisioned an education system that is progressive and rooted in our civilizational values to take the country forward. He stated that the social transformation is one of the key goals of education.

* Social transformation is one of the key goals of education, and values and wisdom are more important than material wealth.

* Ramkrishna Mission has a legacy of imparting applied education.

* NEP 2020 emphasizes on creating value-based educational programs for 9th and 12th in addition to creating programs for classes I to VIII.

* Shri Dharmendra Pradhan stressed on the point that our education system must be aligned to national priorities.

* CBSE will be an advisory framework for encouraging value-based education in schools from Balvatika to Class XII..

Source : PIB

Published On : September 19, 2022

4 .

Who signed signed an MoU with the Indian Navy to form a long-term relationship for Academic cooperation?

A)

Anna University, Tamil Nadu

B)

Amity University, Uttar Pradesh

C)

S V University, Andhra Pradesh

D)

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Correct Answer : Amity University Uttar Pradesh

Amity University Uttar Pradesh signed an MoU with The Indian Navy, to establish a long-term symbiotic relationship for Academic Cooperation.

This is a welfare measure for Naval Defence Forces to enhance their educational qualifications, thereby improving the prospects for ‘in service’ appropriate nautical assignments and better placements on superannuation from the Indian Navy.

The MoU was signed to establish an academic link between the Indian Navy and Amity University. As per the provisions of the MoU, Amity University will conduct customized courses for the Indian Navy in niche domains such as 5G Technology and IoT, Control System Integration, AI, Blockchain, Machine Learning, Cryptology, Data Science, Big Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Computer Networks, Anti Drone Warfare, Cyberwarfare Security, Automation, Surveillance, and Tracking etc.

These endeavours will also contribute towards grooming ‘Scholar Warriors’ who can think better and adapt to the future challenges of conflict in all domains.

Addressing the gathering during the MoU Signing Ceremony, Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM, Chief of Personnel (COP), Integrated HQ of MoD (Indian Navy), “The MoU is of great significance as it will mark the beginning of a strategic partnership with Amity, which is a leading educational institution of India, with a strong focus on research and innovation.

The MoU will be highly beneficial for the Navy personnel to enhance their skills and growth, both personally and professionally. This is an opportunity by which Naval Engagement with Amity will be fostered as learning is a continuous process and one should never stop learning and grab every opportunity to learn, at every stage of life.”.

Source : Telegraph India

Published On : September 19, 2022

5 .

Border Security Force (BSF) first female camel riding squad will be deployed along the India-Pakistan border in which states?

A)

Uttarakhand and Karnataka

B)

Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh

C)

Rajasthan and Gujarat

D)

Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir

Correct Answer : Rajasthan and Gujarat

BSF's first female camel riding squad is ready to be deployed along the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The squad will participate for the first time in the BSF Raising Day Parade on 1ST December.

This Squad will be the first of its kind in the world.

Pushpendra Singh Rathore DIG BSF Bikaner told that Intensive training was given to this squad at the Bikaner Regional Headquarters of BSF under the supervision of skilled trainers.

Source : News on Air

Published On : September 19, 2022

6 .

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh gave financial assistance to how many startups with INSPIRE Awards and 53,021 students?

A)

60 startups

B)

75 startups

C)

85 startups

D)

100 startups

Correct Answer : 60 startups

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has presented INSPIRE Awards to 60 startups along with financial support to 53,021 students, the Ministry of Science & Technology.

The award is instituted by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, and these innovators will be extended complete incubation support for their entrepreneurship journey.

The annual INSPIRE Awards MANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspiration and Knowledge) competition attracted an unprecedented 6.53 lakh ideas and innovations from all states and UTs of the country in 2020-21.

The scheme achieved an unprecedented level of inclusivity by representing ideas and innovations of 702 districts (96%), including 123 out of 124 aspirational districts, 51% representation from girls, 84% participation from schools located in rural areas of the country, and 71% of schools run by State/UT Governments.

Out of 6.53 lakh, a total of 53,021 students were identified for financial support of Rs 10,000 each so that they could develop prototypes of the ideas that they submitted for the scheme.

They competed in District-Level Exhibition and Project Competitions (DLEPCs) and State-Level Exhibition and Project Competitions (SLEPCs).

A total of 556 students advanced to the 9th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC).

The scheme aims to help build a critical human resource pool for strengthening, expanding, and increasing the science and technology R&D base..

Source : Mint

Published On : September 19, 2022

7 .

World Bamboo Day 2022 is observed on?

A)

September 15th

B)

September 16th

C)

September 17th

D)

September 18th

Correct Answer : September 18th

World Bamboo Day is observed on September 18 in order to raise awareness about the conservation of this extremely useful plant. Conceptualised by the World Bamboo Organisation (WBO), this day also promotes the bamboo industry by highlighting its concerns.

Bamboo is a fast-growing plant and has many traditional uses. One key advantage of bamboo is that it costs virtually nothing to grow, so even a small revenue stream translates into profit. The pulped fibres of various bamboo species, especially Dendrocalamus strictus and Bambusa bambos are used to make fine-quality paper. This makes it a commercially viable crop.

World Bamboo Day History : World Bamboo Organisation declared the day officially at the 8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok in 2009. WBO wants to bring the amazing properties of bamboo to the forefront by celebrating World Bamboo Day.

World Bamboo Day Significance : By observing World Bamboo Day, WBO aims to sensitise people about the potential uses of bamboo. Promoting the new cultivation of bamboo in developing regions across the world can yield tremendous economic development.

In fact, bamboo can be used as a substitute for numerous unsustainable resources. Found in South-East Asia, bamboo can be used in various ways including as food, and as a substitute for wood, building, and construction material.

The amazing thing about bamboo is that it does not require chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers to grow and thrive. Its fallen leaves also provide the necessary nutrients that get recycled back into the soil. These properties of bamboo make it very friendly to the environment. One of the main environmental benefits of bamboo is that it can be planted to reclaim severely degraded sites and wastelands..

Source : CNBC TV18

Published On : September 18, 2022

8 .

When is International Equal Pay Day celebrates on?

A)

September 18th

B)

September 17th

C)

September 16th

D)

September 15th

Correct Answer : September 18th

The International Equal Pay Day is observed annually on September 18 It is a United Nations-recognized event that falls on September 18. The symbolic day aims at highlighting issues related to gender pay gap and raising worldwide awareness. The main aim of the event is to end the history of gender discrimination that women are generally subjected to by getting paid less than their male counterparts.

International Equal Pay Day History : International Equal Pay Day was first observed back in 1996 by the National Committee on Pay Equity. It was a coalition of women’s and civil rights organisations that worked toward eliminating gender and race-based wage discrimination.

The goal was to achieve pay equity. It was not until 2019 that the Equal Pay International Coalition began officially marking it as a day to raise awareness. In 2020, the move was recognised by the United Nations and they observed the first International Equal Pay on September 18, 2020.

International Equal Pay Day Significance : The day holds great significance in modern times as it shows how pay inequality still remains a reality. The day provides a global platform for women to raise the issue through various campaigns. International Equal Pay Day also encourages people to join the social cause by identifying strategies for its implementation..

Source : News18

Published On : September 18, 2022

9 .

Who launched KRITAGYA 3.0, National level Hackathon on crop improvement?

A)

NITI Aayog

B)

ICAR

C)

ICMR

D)

NABARD

Correct Answer : ICAR

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) with its National Agricultural Higher Education Project and Crop Science Division is organizing a hackathon 'Kritgya 3.0' on promoting speed breeding for crop improvement.

In line with National Education Policy-2020, this program will provide an opportunity to students, faculties, entrepreneurs, innovators and others to showcase innovative approaches and technology solutions to promote innovation for crop improvement.

According to Dr. Rakesh Chandra Agrawal, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Education) and National Director, National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP), the definition of KRITAGYA is: KRI for Krishi meaning Agriculture, TA for Taknik meaning Technology and GYA for Gyan meaning Knowledge.

The registration for the event is open till 26 September 2022..

Source : Economic Times

Published On : September 18, 2022

10 .

With reference to the Colour revolutions, consider the following statements:

1. Orange Revolution refers to a series of protests that occurred in Ukraine between November 2004 and January 2005.

2. Jasmine Revolution is the popular uprising that occurred between December 2010 to January 2011 in Tunisia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A)

1 only

B)

2 only

C)

Both 1 and 2

D)

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer : Both 1 and 2

Chinese President Xi Jinping on 16 September 2022 appealed to Russia, India, and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to cooperate with each other in order to prevent foreign powers from destabilising their countries by inciting “colour revolutions”.

Colour revolutions refer to a series of uprisings that first began in former communist nations in Eastern Europe in the early 2000s, but are also used in reference to popular movements in the Middle East and Asia.

Most have involved large-scale mobilisation on the streets, with demands for free elections or regime change, and calls for removal of authoritarian leaders.

Orange Revolution : It refers to a series of protests that occurred in Ukraine between November 2004 and January 2005. The movement was in response to reports from international and domestic observers that claimed that the country’s 2004 Presidential election runoff between Viktor Yushchenko, an ally of the West, and then incumbent President Viktor Yanukovych, who was backed by Moscow, was rigged in favour of the latter.

Tulip Revolution : Also called the First Kyrgyz Revolution, the movement led to the ouster of Kyrgyzstan’s President Askar Akayev in early 2005. These protests were in response to the parliamentary elections in February, in which Akayev’s allies and family members won.

Foreign observers argued that the election process was deeply flawed, and the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) claimed that election fraud had occurred. According to a Wall Street Journal report from February 2005, the US government had provided aid to the Kyrgyz opposition before the election via non-governmental agencies.

Jasmine Revolution : The popular uprising that occurred between December 2010 to January 2011 in Tunisia was in response to the underlying corruption, unemployment, inflation and lack of political freedoms in the country.

The immediate catalyst for the movement was the self immolation of a young vegetable vendor in front of a government building in the town of Sid Bouzid after his wares were confiscated by the police.

Hence both statements are correct..

Source : Indian Express

Published On : September 18, 2022