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1 .
When was MoU signed between Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)?
A)
7th August 2022
B)
10th August 2022
C)
12th August 2022
D)
13th August 2022

Correct Answer :   12th August 2022

An Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed 12th August 2022 between Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for providing technical support to Ministry of Ayush for digitalisation of Ayush Sector under the Ayush Grid project for a period of 3 years. This MoU is continuation of the earlier MoU , which was signed in the year 2019. 
 
* Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ayush and Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary MeitY signed MoU on behalf of both the Ministries.  It was decided that both the Ministry’s will continue to work in collaboration and MeitY along with organizations under MeitY will extend all technical support required for the Ayush Grid project including  adoption of emerging technologies. 
 
* Ministry of Ayush has conceptualized ‘Ayush Grid’ Project, as part of the Digital India Program, which leverages ‘Information and Technology’ to transform operational efficiency, improve service delivery and enhance quality of services. 
 
* The Ayush Grid platform is envisaged to be the IT backbone; allowing integration of all stakeholders and functions/ services related to Ayush systems of health care. From a user’s perspective, Ayush Grid is the proposed central IT platform offering multiple IT services for all systems of medicines under Ayush viz. 
 
* Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homeopathy across functional areas, namely, healthcare delivery, education, research, capacity building, drug licensing and standardization along with media outreach..

Source : PIB

Published On : August 13, 2022
2 .
With reference to the Basmati crop survey, consider the following statements:
 
1. The survey is being executed under the Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF), which is an arm of APEDA.
 
2. India has exported Basmati to the tune of close to USD 12 billion in the last three years.
 
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

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has commenced Basmati crop survey to estimate acreage, assess crop health and expected yield of aromatic and long grain rice during 2022-2023 kharif crop season using climate-based yield modelling.
 
* The survey is being executed under the Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF), which is an arm of APEDA. The final survey report is to be finalized by December this year.

* India has exported Basmati to the tune of close to USD 12 billion in the last three years.

* Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Kuwait, United Kingdom, Qatar and Oman have a share of close to 80 per cent in total shipments of aromatic long grained rice from India in 2021-22..

Source : PIB

Published On : August 13, 2022
3 .
With reference to the National Conference of Rural Co-operative Banks, consider the following statements:
 
1. There are about 8.5 lakh cooperative societies in the country, out of which there are 1.78 lakh different types of credit societies.
 
2. In the field of agricultural credit, there are 34 state cooperative banks with more than 2,000 branches.
 
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

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed the National Conference of Rural Co-operative Banks in New Delhi.
 
Shri Amit Shah also presented awards to outstanding State Co-operative Banks, District Central Co-operative Banks and Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS).

The Union Home and Cooperation Minister said there are about 8.5 lakh cooperative societies in the country, out of which there are 1.78 lakh different types of credit societies.

In the field of agricultural credit, there are 34 state cooperative banks with more than 2,000 branches, 351 district cooperative banks with 14,000 branches and about 95,000 PACS.

Hence both statements are correct.

Source : PIB

Published On : August 13, 2022
4 .
Which govt has officially declared 12th Aug 2022 certain parts of southern, central, and eastern as drought areas after a prolonged period of hot and dry weather?
A)
Japan Government
B)
Spain Government
C)
Indian Government
D)
British Government

Correct Answer :   British Government

The British Government said on Friday(12th August 2022) that parts of southern, central and eastern England had officially moved into drought status after a prolonged period of hot and dry weather. 
 
England suffered its driest July since 1935, with only 35% of the average rainfall for the month, and parts of England and Wales are now in the middle of a four-day extreme heat alert.
 
All water companies have reassured us that essential supplies are still safe, Water Minister Steve Double said in a statement. The companies are better prepared than ever before for periods of dry weather, but will continue to closely monitor the situation, including impacts on farmers and the environment, and take further action as needed.
 
Water companies will now begin enacting pre-agreed drought plans to help protect supplies, and the government said members of the public and businesses in drought-affected areas were urged to use water wisely.
 
The last drought in England was in 2018..

Source : News on Air

Published On : August 13, 2022
5 .
Who has launched the 'SMILE: Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise' initiative in New Delhi?
A)
Virendra Kumar
B)
Pralhad Joshi
C)
S. Jaishankar
D)
Ramdas Athawale

Correct Answer :   Virendra Kumar

Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar 12th August 2022 launched the 'SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise' initiative in New Delhi.

The Initiative aims to make cities, towns and municipal areas begging-free and make a strategy for comprehensive rehabilitation of the persons engaged in the act of begging through the coordinated action of various stakeholders.
 
The Ministry has allocated a total budget of a hundred crore rupees for the project till 2025-26. Through the project, the Ministry envisions developing a support mechanism for holistic rehabilitation of those engaged in the act of begging and building an India where no person is forced to beg in order to survive and fulfill their basic needs.
 
The Ministry highlighted that under the initiative seventy-five Municipal Corporations in collaboration with Non-Government Organisations and other stakeholders will cover several comprehensive welfare measures for persons who are engaged in the act of begging.

It said that Municipal Corporations will also focus extensively on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counseling, awareness, education, skill development, economic linkages and convergence with other Government welfare programs..

Source : News on Air

Published On : August 13, 2022
6 .
India has added how many wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites to make total 75 Ramsar sites covering an area of 13,26,677 Hectare?
A)
10
B)
11
C)
12
D)
13

Correct Answer :   11

India adds 11 more wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites to make total 75 Ramsar sites covering an area of 13,26,677 ha in the country in the 75th year of Independence.  
 
The 11 new sites include :  Four (4) sites in Tamil Nadu, Three (3) in Odisha, Two (2) in Jammu & Kashmir and One (1) each in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Designation of these sites would help in conservation and management of wetlands and wise use of their resources.  
 
India is one of the Contracting Parties to Ramsar Convention, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971. India signed it on 1st Feb 1982. During 1982 to 2013, a total of 26 sites were added to the list of Ramsar sites, however, during 2014 to 2022, the country has added 49 new wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites.  
 
During this year itself (2022) a total of 28 sites have been declared as Ramsar sites. Based on the date of designation mentioned on Ramsar Certificate, the number is 19 for this year (2022) and 14 for previous year (2021). 
 
Tamil Nadu has maximum no. of Ramsar sites (14 nos), followed by UP which has 10 nos. of Ramsar sites.

S.No Name of wetland Area in Ha State
1. Tampara Lake 300 Odisha
2. Hirakud Reservoir 65400
3. Ansupa Lake 231
4. Yashwant Sagar 822.90 Madhya Pradesh
5. Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary 260.47 Tamil Nadu
6. Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex 94.23
7. Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary 112.64
8. Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary 96.89
9. Thane Creek 6521.08 Maharashtra
10. Hygam Wetland Conservation Reserve 801.82 Jammu and Kashmir
11. Shallbugh Wetland Conservation Reserve 1675
  Total area of 11 sites 76316  

Source : PIB

Published On : August 13, 2022
7 .
Who is unveiled India's first Saline Water Lantern which uses the sea water to power the specially designed LED lamps?
A)
Manoj Sinha
B)
Rajnath Singh
C)
Hardeep Singh Puri
D)
Dr. Jitendra Singh

Correct Answer :   Dr. Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh today unveiled India’s first Saline Water Lantern which uses the sea water to power the specially designed  LED lamps. The Minister visited the SAGAR ANVESHIKA, a Coastal Research Vessel, operated and used by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), Chennai to review the progress of the implementation of the Deep Ocean Mission of India.
 
The saline Water Lantern will bring “Ease of Living” to the fishing community living along the 7500 Kilometres long coastal line of India. Saline water-powered Roshini LED lamps will also boost and supplement Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s UJALA scheme.
 
Dr. Jitendra Singh hoisted tricolour on board the ship and extended the campaign of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’, to ‘Har Jahaj Tiranga’..

Source : News on Air

Published On : August 13, 2022
8 .
The State Bank of India (SBI) will manage the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in which country for two more years?
A)
Pakistan
B)
Sri Lanka
C)
Bangladesh
D)
Indonesia

Correct Answer :   Bangladesh

The State Bank of India (SBI) will manage the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangladesh for two more years.

The agreement to extend the operations for two more years was signed between the officials of the SBI and the High Commission of India in Dhaka on Wednesday(10th Aug 2022). 
 
SBI Bangladesh country head of operations Amit Kumar represented the SBI while the Deputy High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Dr. Binoy George represented the High Commission of India. Speaking on the occasion, High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami expressed satisfaction at the functioning of the IVAC centres in Bangladesh.
 
The IVAC will also be starting a few additional services soon which include facilitation for online form filling and submission of forms, slot booking and launching of a mobile app. A priority lounge was also inaugurated at the IVAC centre in Dhaka.
 
Currently, SBI runs a total of 15 IVACs across Bangladesh. The IVAC centre at the Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka was opened in 2018. It is the largest Indian visa application centre. The first IVAC was started by SBI in 2005 in Dhaka.
 
On average, the IVAC manages more than 5.5 thousand visa applications on a daily basis. In 2019, the Indian High Commission issued over 16 lakh visas in Bangladesh. After interruptions due to Covid 19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, Visa operations of the High Commission of India have been running at full capacity catering to the various categories of visa applicants including those in emergency situations on a priority basis. .

Source : News on Air

Published On : August 13, 2022
9 .
When the World Sanskrit Day 2022 is celebrated across the country?
A)
10th August
B)
11th August
C)
12th August
D)
13th August

Correct Answer :   12th August

आज 12 अगस्त, 2022 की तारीख काफी खास है। आज के दिन को विश्व संस्कृत दिवस के रूप में मनाया जा रहा है। हर साल श्रावण पूर्णिमा के अवसर पर इस दिवस का आयोजन किया जाता है। संस्कृत को दुनिया की सबसे पुरानी भाषाओं में से एक होने का गौरव प्राप्त है। इसे देवताओं की भाषा भी कहा जाता है। दुनिया की सबसे शुरुआती भाषाओं में से एक होने का गौरव प्राप्त करने वाली यह भाषा भारतीय इतिहास के लिए काफी महत्वपूर्ण है। इसके बारे में लोगों को और अधिक जागरूक करने के मकसद से हर साल विश्व संस्कृत दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है। 

क्या है दिवस का मकसद? : à¤¸à¤‚स्कृत भाषा के पुनरुत्थान और संरक्षण को बढ़ावा देने के लिए पूरे देश में विश्व संस्कृत दिवस मनाया जाता है। इस दिन संस्कृत भाषा पर ध्यान केंद्रित करते हुए के कार्यक्रमों का आयोजन किया जाता है। संस्कृत भाषा को बढ़ावा देने और उसकी सराहना करने के लिए और भाषा के महत्व के बारे में बात करने के लिए आमतौर पर पूरे दिन कई सेमिनार आयोजित किए जाते हैं।

क्या है इसका इतिहास? : à¤à¤¸à¤¾ माना जाता है कि संस्कृत भाषा की उत्पत्ति भारत में करीब 3500 वर्ष पहले हुई थी। साल 1969 में पहली बार संस्कृत दिवस का आयोजन किया गया था। इस दिवस का उद्देश्य संस्कृत के पुनरुद्धार के बारे में जागरूकता फैलाना और उसे बढ़ावा देना है। इस दिवस पर भारतीय इतिहास और संस्कृति में संस्कृत के स्थान को स्वीकार किया जाता है। 
 
क्या है भाषा की खासियत? : à¤¸à¤¾à¤¹à¤¿à¤¤à¥à¤¯à¤¿à¤• दृष्टिकोण से बात करें तो संस्कृत मुख्य रूप से दो अवधियों में विभाजित है। ये वैदिक और शास्त्रीय के नाम से जाने जाते हैं। वैदिक संस्कृत मुख्य रूप से ऋग्वेद, उपनिषद और पुराणों का एक हिस्सा है। वेदों की रचना 1,000 से 500 ईसा पूर्व के बीच हुई थी। आज भी हिंदू धार्मिक अनुष्ठानों और प्रथाओं में संस्कृत भाषा का प्रमुख स्थान है। घरों में पूजा-पाठ और मंत्रोच्चारण संस्कृत भाषा में ही किया जाता है। 


(Today the date of August 12, 2022 is very special. Today is being celebrated as World Sanskrit Day. This day is organized every year on the occasion of "Shravan Purnima". Sanskrit has the distinction of being one of the oldest languages ​​in the world. It is also called the language of the gods. This language, which has the distinction of being one of the earliest languages ​​of the world, is very important in Indian history. To make people more aware about this, every year is celebrated as World Sanskrit Day.
 
What is the purpose of the day? World Sanskrit Day is celebrated across the country to promote the revival and preservation of the Sanskrit language. On this day, programs focusing on the Sanskrit language are organized. In order to promote and appreciate the Sanskrit language and to talk about the importance of the language, several seminars are usually organized throughout the day.
 
What is its history? It is believed that Sanskrit language originated in India about 3500 years ago. Sanskrit Day was organized for the first time in the year 1969. The purpose of this day is to spread awareness and promote the revival of Sanskrit. On this day the place of Sanskrit in Indian history and culture is acknowledged.
 
What is the specialty of language? From the literary point of view, Sanskrit is mainly divided into two periods. These are known as Vedic and Classical. Vedic Sanskrit is mainly a part of Rigveda, Upanishads and Puranas. The Vedas were composed between 1,000 and 500 BC. Even today, Sanskrit language has a prominent place in Hindu religious rituals and practices. In homes, worship and chanting are done in Sanskrit language only.)

Source : Amarujala

Published On : August 13, 2022
10 .
5th elephant reserve in Agasthyamalai landscape announced by which state?
A)
Tamil Nadu
B)
Kerala
C)
Maharashtra
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu State government on Friday(12th Aug 2022) notified a new elephant reserve – Agasthiyamalai Elephant Reserve.
 
In a social media post, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said : “On World Elephant Day 2022, I’m glad that Tamil Nadu gets its 5th Elephant Reserve at Agathiyamalai in Tirunelveli district.” “Elephants play a critical role in balancing the forest ecosystems. The majestic mammals are nature’s assets that we must conserve at all costs,” he said in the post.
 
Supriya Sahu, additional chief secretary, Environment, Climate Change and Forests, tweeted that the notification came almost after 20 years when the existing four elephant reserves were notified in TN.
 
According to the notification, the forest areas of Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve and Kanniyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary in Agasthyamalai landscape constitute the most important habitats of Asian elephants in the southernmost part of the western ghats..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : August 13, 2022