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1 .

Who launched India's first National Electric Freight Platform- E-FAST India (Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport-India) on 8th Sep 2022?

A)

NITI Aayog and WRI

B)

NITI Aayog and WEF

C)

NITI Aayog and UNGC

D)

NITI Aayog and NRDC

Correct Answer : NITI Aayog and WRI

NITI Aayog, in collaboration with World Resources Institute (WRI), India, launched the country’s first national electric freight platform – E-FAST India (Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport – India) on Thursday(8th Sep 2022).Supported by the World Economic Forum, CALSTART and RMI India, the platform brings different stakeholders together, from across the freight ecosystem.

* The platform aims to raise awareness of freight electrification bolstered by an on-ground demonstration pilot and evidence-based research.

* It will support scalable pilots and inform policies aimed at accelerating freight electrification in India.

* The launch of E-Fast India has witnessed participation from major automobile industries, logistics companies, development banks, and fin-tech companies.

* It will help strengthen the partnership and identify freight solutions and support them.

* The launch of E-Fast India was followed by the launch of WRI India’s Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Evaluator.

* The TCO Evaluator is an intuitive excel-based application, which helps in analyzing cost components and performance parameters.

* The parameters included light, medium, and heavy-duty freight and compared electric variants with their diesel, petrol, and CNG counterparts to identify their impact on TCO per km..

Source : Mint

Published On : September 10, 2022

2 .

Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel inaugurated how many new districts in the state on 9th September 2022?

A)

5

B)

4

C)

3

D)

2

Correct Answer : 2

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday(9th Sep 2022) inaugurated Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur and Sakti as the 32nd and 33rd districts of the state, an official said.

Sakti is carved out from Janjgir-Champa while Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur has been demarcated from Koriya district, he said.

Addressing a public meeting at Manendragarh, the CM said the struggle to make it a district has been going on for long.

“Even before Baikunthpur became the district headquarters, people have been demanding the creation of Manendragarh district. Their dream is now reality,” he said.

He also performed ground-breaking of 309 development works worth Rs 153 crore..

Source : The Print

Published On : September 10, 2022

3 .

When is 'World Suicide Prevention Day' is observed on every year?

A)

8th September

B)

9th September

C)

10th September

D)

11th September

Correct Answer : 10th September

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), celebrated annually on 10 September, is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

The overall goal of this day is to raise awareness about suicide prevention worldwide. Objectives include promoting stakeholder collaboration and self-empowerment to address self-harm and suicide through preventative action.

World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 Theme : ‘Creating Hope through Action’ has been the triennial theme for World Suicide Prevention Day from 2021 to 2023.

World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 Significance : According to experts at WHO, the motive of World Suicide Prevention Day is to make people realise that committing suicide is not the only way to end their problems. Each and every one such as family members, friends, co-workers, community members, educators, religious leaders, healthcare professionals, political officials and governments should show their participation and prevent suicide in their region. Organizations like the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and World Health Organization (WHO) promote World Suicide Prevention Day worldwide.

World Suicide Prevention Day History : World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) was established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO). The 10th of September each year focuses attention on the issue, reduces stigma and raises awareness among organizations, government, and the public, giving a singular message that suicide can be prevented.

Published On : September 10, 2022

4 .

By what percentage did passenger vehicle dispatches increase in August 2022 due to improved chip supply and demand?

A)

17%

B)

21%

C)

26%

D)

32%

Correct Answer : 21%

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India witnessed a 21 percent(21%) annual growth in August 2022 riding on improved supplies of semiconductors and festive demand, according to Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers.

As per the latest data released by industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), passenger vehicle (PV) dispatches to dealers stood at 2,81,210 units August 2022, against 2,32,224 units in August 2021.

Similarly, total two-wheeler wholesales increased to 15,57,429 units last month, compared to 13,38,740 units in the year-ago period, a growth of 16 per cent.

Total three-wheeler sales rose to 38,369 units last August 2022 against 23,606 units in August 2021, up 63 per cent.

Sales across segments rose by 18 per cent to 18,77,072 units in August 2022, from 15,94,573 units in the same August 2021, SIAM said..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : September 10, 2022

5 .

Which government will provide a unique farm ID that is similar to Aadhar number to the farmers?

A)

Bihar Government

B)

Uttar Pradesh Government

C)

Madhya Pradesh Government

D)

Andhra Pradesh Government

Correct Answer : Uttar Pradesh Government

Uttar Pradesh government will provide an unique farm ID similar to Aadhar number to the farmers, which will be linked with Aadhar to provide them benefits of all government schemes. Aadhar verification will be used to implement this scheme in the coming days.

Speaking at a workshop regarding the recent initiatives taken to make the use of Aadhar more simple, Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra said that with the help of Aadhar, UP Government has given the benefit of the government schemes to maximum number of people.

He said the government has saved around 8400 crore rupees with the use of Aadhar verification. Around one crore 92 lakh school children are also getting the benefit of various schemes with the help of Aadhar card verification.

Mr Mishra also said that Uttar Pradesh government will start providing Family ID very soon as it is already working on the scheme. He said that Government will bring those families into the ambit of this scheme who are not getting any kind of benefits till now.

Chief Executive Officer of Unique Identification Authority of India, Saurabh Garg Said that the credibility of the Aadhar is being discussed worldwide and many African countries also want to implement Aadhar system...

Source : News on Air

Published On : September 10, 2022

6 .

Who has become the new King of the United Kingdom?

A)

Prince Charles III

B)

Prince William

C)

Prince Andrew

D)

Prince Edward

Correct Answer : Prince Charles III

* King Charles III has been proclaimed Britain’s new monarch in a ceremony followed by gun salutes and the reading of proclamations in London and across the four corners of the United Kingdom.

* The proclamation was read publicly in the other capital cities of the UK – Edinburgh in Scotland, Belfast in Northern Ireland, and Cardiff in Wales – and at other locations.

* Charles is king and head of state of the UK and 14 other realms, including Australia, Canada, Jamaica, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea..

Source : Aljazeera

Published On : September 10, 2022

7 .

Who has signed an agreement with SBI for providing unsecured financing for solar projects through Surya Shakti Solar Finance Scheme?

A)

JA Solar Holdings

B)

Luminous Power Technologies

C)

Vikram Solar

D)

WAAREE Energies

Correct Answer : WAAREE Energies

WAAREE, India's largest Solar Panel manufacturer, has entered into an Agreement with SBI for availing unsecured financing for solar projects through Surya Shakti Solar Finance Scheme and providing working capital for Channel Partners under EDFS (Electronic dealer finance scheme).

WAAREE intends to leverage over 500 Cr of a credit line through Surya Shakti Solar Finance Scheme and provide a digital platform for hassle-free journey to loan applicants for financing solar projects.

WAAREE has always led the change in the industry through the slew of Innovative products, and high-wattage Solar panels which is the need of today. WAAREE has a distinction by becoming the only manufacturer in India to get a 650Wp Solar panel listed in ALMM.

WAAREE's state-of-the-Art panel manufacturing facilities are equipped to manufacture panels above 540 Wp, thus catering to the demand for quality, high-efficiency solar panels.

WAAREE has also been recognized as 'India's Best Brand' in the Renewable energy industry by The Economic Times. PVEL, a globally recognized Lab in photovoltaic testing, has listed WAAREE as the Top Performers in its 2022 Scorecard which is published to highlight the performance of global manufacturers...

Source : Business Standard

Published On : September 10, 2022

8 .

According to the United Nations Development Program report, where does India rank among 191 countries and territories in the 2021 Human Development Index?

A)

121

B)

126

C)

132

D)

139

Correct Answer : 132

As per the United Nations Development Program report, India has ranked 132nd among 191 countries and territories on the 2021 Human Development Index.

* India had ranked 131st among 189 countries in 2020 report.

* Findings : The data show that the performance of the country has declined due to fall in life expectancy.

* Top five : Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Hong Kong, Australia

* Last four : Central African Republic (188), Niger (189), Chad (190), South Sudan (191)..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : September 10, 2022

9 .

Agribazaar has launched which card for agri financing?

A)

Kisan Credit Card

B)

Kisan Loan Card

C)

Kisan Safalta Card

D)

Kisan Forming Card

Correct Answer : Kisan Safalta Card

Agribazaar has introduced the 'Agribazaar Kisan Safalta Card' to help farmers to meet their pre and post-harvest farm requirements and allied expenses.

Farmers can use this card to obtain financing to purchase farm inputs.

The card's limit, the financing scale, and maintenance costs are determined by the crop yield of each farmer.

The card amount is adjustable for marginal farmers from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000.

Repayment period : 12-month.

Source : The Hindu Businessline

Published On : September 9, 2022

10 .

Which Parliament has passed government legislation to reduce carbon emissions by 43% by 2030 and further bring it to zero by 2050?

A)

Canada

B)

China

C)

France

D)

Australia

Correct Answer : Australia

Australia's parliament on Thursday(8th Sep 2022) passed government legislation enshrining a pledge to cut carbon emissions by 43% by 2030 and to net zero by 2050, with the support of the Greens party and independents.

The law marked a first step on climate action since the Labor Party won power in May, defeating a conservative government that was scorned as a global laggard in the battle against climate change.

But the government will face tougher fights in passing more environmental bills.

"The passage of the climate change legislation sends a message to the world that Australia is serious about driving down emissions, and serious about reaping the economic opportunities from affordable renewable energy," Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said in a statement..

Source : The Hindu

Published On : September 9, 2022