21. Which delivery company has launched Ambulance Service for Delivery Partners and its dependants?
[A] Zomato
[B] Swiggy
[C] Uber Eats
[D] Dunzo
Answer
Answer: B [Swiggy]
Notes:
Swiggy has rolled out Ambulance Service for Delivery Partners and its dependants, to help its active delivery executives and their dependents in the case of emergencies.
To access the free ambulance service.The delivery executives can reach out on a toll-free number or tap the SOS button in case of an emergency before, during or after a delivery. As per a recent study in 2020-21, 77 lakh workers were engaged in India’s gig economy.
22. Operation AAHT was conducted recently by which institution?
[A] Indian Army
[B] Indian Coast Guard
[C] Railway Protection Force
[D] Central Reserve Police Force
Answer
Answer: C [Railway Protection Force]
Notes:
Operation AAHT was conducted recently by Railway Protection Force (RPF) to identify and rescue victims of human trafficking.
As part of this operation, the RPF makes use of its infrastructure and intelligence to gather analyse clues about victims, source, route, destination, popular trains used for human trafficking and other details. It collaborates with the local police to curb human trafficking.
23. The Union Cabinet approved the air services agreement between India and which country?
[A] Namibia
[B] Egypt
[C] Guyana
[D] South Africa
Answer
Answer: C [Guyana]
Notes:
The India-Guyana air services agreement has been approved by the Union Cabinet recently. The agreement will enable flight services between the two countries.
According to the 2012 census, Indians comprise about 40 per cent of the population in Guyana. Both India and Guyana are signatories to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. India has air services agreements with around 110 countries.
24. When was the Electronic Bill (e-Bill) processing system launched in India?
[A] 2016
[B] 2018
[C] 2020
[D] 2022
Answer
Answer: D [2022]
Notes:
The Electronic Bill (e-Bill) processing system was launched by the Central Government on the occasion of the 46th Civil Accounts Day in 2022.
All central ministries and departments will be brought on board of the paperless and faceless e-Bill system before March 2024 to eliminate corruption and ensure the timely clearance of bills submitted by their vendors and contractors.
25. Urban Extension Road-2 Project (UER-II) is associated with which state/UT?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] New Delhi
[C] Karnataka
[D] Rajasthan
Answer
Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
The Urban Extension Road-2 (UER II) is an on-going project that will connect Alipur in north Delhi with the Delhi Jaipur Highway.
The Union Road Transport Minister announced that the project will enable to transit from Delhi airport to Alipur in 20 mins It is expected to be inaugurated by the end of 2023.
26. Which institution has launched the liquid nano Di-Ammonia Phosphate (DAP) in India?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] NABARD
[C] IFFCO
[D] FCI
Answer
Answer: C [IFFCO]
Notes:
IFFCO’s liquid nano Di-Ammonia Phosphate (DAP) was launched recently by Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.
500 ml of nano liquid DAP (Di-ammonium phosphate) is equivalent to one bag (50kg) of conventional granular DAP. The commercial sale was launched at Rs 600 per 500 ml bottle while the bag is currently being sold at Rs 1,350. It is expected to increase foodgrain production and curb exports.
27. As per a Supreme Court bench ruling, it can use its powers under which Article to directly grant a divorce decree?
[A] Article 21
[B] Article 92
[C] Article 121
[D] Article 142
Answer
Answer: D [Article 142]
Notes:
Recently, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that it can use its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to grant a divorce decree directly to consenting parties in cases where there is an irretrievable breakdown of marriage.
This would eliminate the need for the parties to be referred to a family court, where they would have to wait for 6 to 18 months for a decree of divorce by mutual consent.
28. Which state/UT announced a ‘Summer Action Plan’, which involves the participation of 30 government departments?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] New Delhi
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Punjab
Answer
Answer: B [New Delhi]
Notes:
Delhi Chief Minister recently announced a ‘summer action plan’ to combat air pollution during summer months. It involves the participation of 30 government departments.
The primary focus of the action plan is on dust pollution, which has been a major contributor to the city’s worsening air quality.
29. Akashvani will be the permanent name of which institution?
[A] All India Radio
[B] TRAI
[C] IAMAI
[D] JMAGC
Answer
Answer: A [All India Radio]
Notes:
The Indian Government recently announced that the public broadcaster, All India Radio, will be exclusively referred to as the Akashvani.
Previously, these two names were used interchangeably. With a network of over 262 radio stations, All India Radio is available to 92 per cent of India’s area and nearly all its population.