11. India’s multi-modal logistics park (MMLP) is set to be developed in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Gujarat
[C] Karnataka
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has been awarded the work to develop the first multi-modal logistics park (MMLP) at Mappedu, near Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
Under the ‘PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP)’, the road transport ministry is developing 35 multi-modal logistics parks. MMLP Chennai is being developed in an area of 184.27 acres.
12. Which state launched the ‘Amar Sarkar’ web portal?
[A] Assam
[B] Tripura
[C] West Bengal
[D] Odisha
Answer: B [Tripura]
Notes:
The Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha launched the ‘Amar Sarkar’ web portal in the capital city Agartala.
This portal will act as a bridge between the government and the people. It ensures implementation of central and state government welfare projects at village and village committee level. Various problems and grievances of the people can be raised from village level to block, district and state level through this portal.
13. Which is the first state in the country to implement an open-loop ticketing system using National Common Mobility Card?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Haryana
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: C [Haryana]
Notes:
Haryana has also become the first state in the country to implement an open-loop ticketing system, using the National Common Mobility Card.
The Indian President launched the scheme, which will help the roadways in route rationalisation according to the number of passengers and buses. It also aims to promote the use of open-loop ticketing. The President also launched Nirogi Haryana scheme, under which 24.75 lakh families would be given free intensive health check-up.
14. Which institution implements the ‘Community Innovator Fellowship’ programme?
[A] World Bank
[B] UNICEF
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] IMF
Answer: C [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog announced the launch of applications for Community Innovator Fellowship (CIF).
It is an initiative of Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog in collaboration with UNDP India to facilitate knowledge building and provide infrastructure support to aspiring community innovators. At present, there are 22 community innovator fellows, who are being incubated.
15. Which state has introduced a new startup policy (2022-27)?
[A] Odisha
[B] Karnataka
[C] Telangana
[D] Punjab
Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The Karnataka government has introduced a new startup policy (2022-27), which aims to add around 10000 startups more in the state in the next five years.
The new policy has been framed by the Department of Electronics and IT/BT. As a part of the policy, the state government will launch an INR 100 Cr venture capital fund to support deep-tech startups working in AI&ML, electric vehicle, med-tech, robotics and drones, among others.
16. Which state assembly has recently passed ‘Lokayukta Bill’?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Haryana
[D] Punjab
Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
The Maharashtra Assembly unanimously passed the Maharashtra Lokayukta Act, 2022, which will give additional powers to the Lokayukta to direct state agencies to probe public servants, including the chief minister and state ministers.
The government has accepted all the recommendations made by the committee led by social activist Anna Hazare. The Act will now be presented in the Legislative Council for approval.
17. Ksheer Bhagya scheme is implemented in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] West Bengal
Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Mega Dairy at Mandya, Karnataka. The mega dairy inaugurated at a cost of Rs 260 crore would process 10 lakh liters of milk per day and capacity to increase it upto 14 lakh liters per day.
To remove malnutrition among children through the Ksheer Bhagya scheme, milk is being provided to 65 lakh children in government schools and 39 lakh children in Anganwadis.
18. Which state launched the ‘shared school bus system’ and agriculture response vehicle scheme?
[A] Assam
[B] Meghalaya
[C] West Bengal
[D] Bihar
Answer: B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma launched the shared school bus system, part of Sustainable Transport and Efficient Mobility Society (STEMS) programme.
He also launched the Prime Agriculture Response Vehicles, to give financial assistance to farmers for procurement of the ‘Agriculture Response Vehicles’. Another scheme to provide financial assistance to tourism entrepreneurs to purchase premium tourist vehicles was also launched.
19. India’s first online gaming Centre of Excellence is to be set up in which state/UT?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Karnataka
[C] Meghalaya
[D] Gujarat
Answer: C [Meghalaya]
Notes:
The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced that India’s first Centre of Excellence (CoE) of online gaming will be set up in Shillong, Meghalaya by March 2023.
The CoE will be set up under Digital India Startup Hub through the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI). The STPI is an autonomous society in the field of Science and Technology under the MeitY.
20. Jal Jeevan Mission was announced on the Independence Day of which year?
[A] 2014
[B] 2016
[C] 2019
[D] 2021
Answer: C [2019]
Notes:
Jal Jeevan Mission was announced on 15th August, 2019 to provide every rural household with tap water connection by 2024.
As India celebrates its 74th Republic Day, over 11 Crore rural households of the country have access to tap water connection. Only 3.23 Crore (16.72%) had access to tap water, when the mission as launched in 2019.
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