1. Market-Based Economic Dispatch (MBED) mechanism, which was seen in the news, is associated with which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Power
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of MSME
Answer: B [Ministry of Power]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Power has proposed for the Market-Based Economic Dispatch (MBED) mechanism.
The MBED mechanism seeks a centralized scheduling for dispatching the entire yearly consumption of electricity. However this system is expected to interfere in the autonomy of states in managing their electricity sector. Distribution companies, owned by the state governments will become dependent on the centralized mechanism.
2. As per the Cabinet approval, what percent of project cost is provided as uniform fiscal support to set up semiconductor fabs?
[A] 20 %
[B] 25 %
[C] 50 %
[D] 75 %
Answer: C [50 %]
Notes:
Union Cabinet approves modifications in “Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India”.
Under modified scheme, a uniform fiscal support of 50% of project cost shall be provided across all technology nodes for setting up of semiconductor fabs. This is in addition to incentives of over ₹76,000 crore, or about USD 10 billion, were announced by the government in December 2021.
3. The Union Cabinet approved a Plan to modernise which three Railway stations?
[A] New Delhi, Ahmedabad and CSMT Mumbai
[B] New Delhi, Chennai and CSMT Mumbai
[C] New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Varanasi
[D] New Delhi, Kochi and Chennai
Answer: A [New Delhi, Ahmedabad and CSMT Mumbai]
Notes:
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a proposal for the redevelopment of three major railway stations — New Delhi, Ahmedabad and CSMT Mumbai.
With an approximate total investment of nearly Rs 10,000 crore, the stations will be redeveloped using Green Building Techniques with solar energy, water conservation, and recycling and improved tree cover. They will be integrated with other modes of transportation like metro and bus. The total cost of redevelopment of 199 stations including these three major stations is Rs 60,000 crores.
4. Which state won the first prize under the Large States category under Swachh Survekshan Gramin (SSG) 2022?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Telangana
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Karnataka
Answer: B [Telangana]
Notes:
Telangana won the first prize under the Large States category under Swachh Survekshan Gramin (SSG) 2022.
Indian President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards which looked into the sanitation status of rural areas. Haryana was named the second and Tamil Nadu the third best state in the SSG Awards 2022. In the second phase of Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin, the aim is to make all six lakh villages in India free of open defecation.
5. Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is an initiative of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[B] Ministry of MSME
[C] Ministry of Labour and Employment
[D] Ministry of Skill and Employment
Answer: A [Ministry of Commerce and Industry]
Notes:
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) said it has acquired a 5.6 per cent stake in the Union Government’s Open Network for Digital Commerce for Rs 10 crore.
Leading depository NSDL invested an amount of Rs 10 crore under the private placement route. ONDC is an initiative of the Commerce Ministry to create an open public digital infrastructure.
6. What is the minimum capacity of data centres, above which they are accorded ‘Infrastructure statuses?
[A] 1 megawatt
[B] 5 megawatt
[C] 10 megawatt
[D] 50 megawatt
Answer: B [5 megawatt]
Notes:
The government has accorded infrastructure status to Data centers with more than 5 megawatt capacity of IT load.
The move helps data centre companies to get easier access to institutional credit at lower rates, and attract foreign investments. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made an announcement in the budget speech for 2022-23, that data centres will be granted infrastructure status.
7. HIMCAD scheme, which is implemented in Himachal Pradesh, is associated with which field?
[A] Nutrition
[B] Irrigation
[C] Skill Development
[D] Employment
Answer: B [Irrigation]
Notes:
The Himachal Pradesh State government has started a new scheme named HIMCAD to bridge the gap between the irrigation potential created and the irrigation potential to be utilized.
This will provide end-to-end connectivity of farmers’ fields for better water conservation, crop diversification and integrated farming. Under the scheme, an area of 15,242 hectares has been brought under Command Area Development (CAD) activities.
8. Which state launched ‘Ladli Laxmi 2.0 financial assistance scheme’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Odisha
Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the state government’s flagship ‘Ladli Laxmi 2.0’ financial assistance scheme.
The scheme aims to encourage girls to pursue higher education and make them independent. The state had launched the ‘Ladli Laxmi’ scheme in 2007, to provide monetary benefits to the eligible girl children to ensure they get good education.
9. Which state implemented the ‘Shri Dhanwantri Generic Medical Store Scheme’?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Assam
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Punjab
Answer: C [Chhattisgarh]
Notes:
The Chhattisgarh government launched the ‘Shri Dhanwantri Generic Medical Store Scheme’ in October 2021.
It provides medicines at affordable rates to people based on the below-the-poverty line card, and is being implemented by the urban development department. Discounts of 50-70 per cent are offered on medicines, life-saving and expensive drugs and medical equipment.
10. ‘Grama Vandi’ service, which won the ‘Commentation Award in Urban Transport’, is implemented in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Grama Vandi, the city circular service of the Kerala Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) won the national ‘Commentation Award in Urban Transport’ in the category of ‘City with the best Public Transport System’.
The ‘Grama Vandi’ was launched in association with local self-government institutions in the State. It also won the Award of Excellence in Urban Transport at the Urban Mobility India (UMI) conference, held in Kochi.
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