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- Name the ministry that recently (in Aug ’22) issued Operational Guidelines for the implementation of “Saksham Anganwadi & POSHAN 2.0” scheme.
1) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
4) Ministry of Women and Child Development
5) Ministry of AYUSHAnswer-4) Ministry of Women and Child Development
Explanation:
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) has issued Operational Guidelines for the implementation of “Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0” (POSHAN 2.0) scheme.
i. The Scheme for Adolescent Girls has been revised under ‘POSHAN 2.0,’ and the targeted beneficiaries now include girls aged 14 to 18 years in aspirational districts of states such as Assam and the NER, rather than out-of-school girls aged 11-14 years previously.
ii. Under Poshan 2.0, AYUSH systems should be integrated for nourishment and wellness.
iii. According to the guidelines, the food items for “Hot Cooked Meals” (HCM) and “THR” are specific to the states and must include healthy fruits and vegetables that are locally grown or readily available. - Which company recently (in Aug ’22) signed an MoU with National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for transcontinental relocation of ‘Cheetah’ in its historical range in India?
1) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
2) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
3) Hindustan Petroleum
4) Bharat Petroleum
5) Oil India LimitedAnswer-1) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Explanation:
On August 2, 2022, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) signed an MoU with National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for transcontinental relocation of ‘Cheetah’ in its historical range in India.
i. This MoU is in continuation with the MoU signed on July 20, 2022 between India and Namibia on wildlife conservation and sustainable biodiversity utilization, for establishing the cheetah into the historical range in India.
ii. Under the project, 8-10 Cheetahs will be flown in from Namibia and South Africa and will be introduced at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh. It is a national project involving NTCA, Govt. of India and the State Government of Madhya Pradesh (MP).
iii. NTCA is the nodal agency authorized by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) for funding, supervision and hand holding. - In August 2022, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) restructured the Market Data Advisory Committee (MDAC).
The 20 members Market Data Advisory Committee was chaired by whom?
1) C. K. G. Nair
2) M. S. Sahoo
3) Prabhas Kumar Rath
4) Ashish Kumar Chauhan
5) Vikram LimayeAnswer-2) M. S. Sahoo
Explanation:
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has restructured the Market Data Advisory Committee (MDAC), which makes policy recommendations pertaining to securities market data access and privacy. The Advisory Committee on Market Data will now have 20 members. Previously, the committee consisted of 21 members.
i. Chairperson: Dr. M. S. Sahoo, Distinguished Professor, National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) and Former Chairperson, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).
Members of MDAC:
Ashish Kumar Chauhan, the newly appointed CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has replaced Vikram Limaye, NSE’s former MD and CEO. - Name the bank that recently (in Aug’ 22) partnered with Rupyy to offer paperless loans for used cars.
1) YES Bank
2) IndusInd Bank
3) ICICI Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) Axis BankAnswer-2) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
IndusInd Bank Limited has announced a strategic partnership with Rupyy, a digital lending platform, to offer 100% paperless loan processing for used cars.
i. Rupyy is a fintech arm of Girnarsoft Pvt Ltd, which houses brands like CarDekho, BikeDekho, Zigwheels, Powerdrift etc.
ii. This partnership will enable the users of Rupyy to avail of simplified documentation and instant processing of vehicle loans from IndusInd Bank.
- Name the ministry that recently (in Aug ’22) issued Operational Guidelines for the implementation of “Saksham Anganwadi & POSHAN 2.0” scheme.
- As per the data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), India’s fiscal deficit for April-June 2022 stood at ____________.
1) Rs 2,89,271 crore
2) Rs 5,08,156 crore
3) Rs 3,51,871 crore
4) Rs 4,81,981 crore
5) Rs 1,95,614 croreAnswer-3) Rs 3,51,871 crore
Explanation:
As per the revenue-expenditure data released by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), India’s fiscal deficit for April-June 2022 stood at Rs 3,51,871 crores , which is about 21.2% of its full financial year target.
i. The Central Government’s full-year target(FY23) for the fiscal deficit is Rs 16,61,196 crore, or 6.4 percent of GDP.
ii. For June 2022 alone, the fiscal deficit was Rs 1,47,950 crore, as the Government announced an excise duty cut on petrol and diesel on May 21, 2022.
iii. The Indian economy is expected to grow around 7.2% year-on-year (y-o-y) in FY23, down from earlier estimates of over 8%, and 8.7% in FY22. - Name the personality who was recently (in Aug ’22) appointed as the World Bank’s Country Director for India.
1) Karsanbhai Patel
2) Amika Anderson
3) Junaid Kamal Ahmad
4) Agha Tanveer
5) Auguste Tano KouameAnswer- 5) Auguste Tano Kouame
Explanation:
Auguste Tano Kouamé, a citizen of Côte d’Ivoire, took charge as the World Bank’s Country Director for India with effect from 1st August 2022. He replaces Junaid Kamal Ahmad who recently completed a 5-year term. He has served as the World Bank’s Country Director for Turkey.
i. He has also served as the director of the department of human development and economic management in the World Bank Group’s Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) from January 2017 to April 2019.
ii. As of July 2022, World Bank’s net commitments to India stood at USD 21.86 billion across 99 projects. - Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun 2022 held in Changwon, South Korea in July 2022?
A) India won 15 medals, (5 gold, 6 silver and 4 bronze medals) and South Korea tops the medals list with 19 medals in ISSF World Cup Changwon 2022.
B) The two-time Olympian Mairaj Ahmad Khan becomes the 1st Indian shooter to win the gold medal in the men’s skeet event at the ISSF World Cup.
C) Mehuli Ghosh & Shahu Tushar Mane, the shooting duo bagged India’s 2nd gold medal for India in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team & this is Shahu Tushar Mane’s first gold for India at the senior level.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & CAnswer- 1) Only A
Explanation:
India won 15 medals, (5 gold, 6 silver and 4 bronze medals) and topped the medals list in International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Changwon 2022 Rifle/ Pistol/ Shotgun held at South Korea from 9th July 2022 – 21st July 2022.
South Korea grabbed 12 medals (4 golds, 5 silver and 3 bronze medals) and secured 2nd Rank followed by Czech Republic.
i. The two-time Olympian Mairaj Ahmad Khan becomes the 1st Indian shooter to win the gold medal in the men’s skeet event at the ISSF World Cup in Changwon, South Korea.
ii. Mehuli Ghosh and Shahu Tushar Mane, the shooting duo bagged India’s 2nd gold medal for India in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team final. This is Shahu Tushar Mane first gold for India at the senior level while Mehuli Ghosh won her 2nd gold medal, having won her first at the 2019 South Asian Games in Kathmandu, Nepal. - Who recently (in Aug ’22) won the Swiss Open Tennis Tournament 2022 held at the Roy Emerson Arena in Gstaad, Switzerland?
1) Casper Ruud (Norway)
2) Daniil Medvedev (Russia)
3) Matteo Berrettini (Italy)
4) Holger Rune (Denmark)
5) Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)Answer-1) Casper Ruud (Norway)
Explanation:
Norway’s top seed and defending champion Casper Ruud has won the Swiss Open Tennis Tournament 2022 held at the Roy Emerson Arena in Gstaad, Switzerland, from 18th July 2022 to 24th July 2022 by defeating Matteo Berrettini (Italy).
i. This was Casper Ruud’s 9th in his career and 3rd in 2022 following the success in the Geneva and Buenos Aires Open.
About Swiss Open Gstaad:
The Swiss Open Gstaad is a men’s tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts.
The 2022 tournament was the 54th edition of the Swiss Open and part of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour 250 series of the 2022 ATP Tour. - Who co-authored the book, “Do Different: The Untold Dhoni’’ along with Amit Sinha?
1) Bharat Sundaresan
2) Sfurti Sahare
3) Gulu Ezekiel
4) Joy Bhattacharjya
5) Gaurav KapoorAnswer- 4) Joy Bhattacharjya
Explanation:
A book titled ‘’Do Different: The Untold Dhoni’’ authored by Amit Sinha & Joy Bhattacharjya and imprinted by India Viking launched.
i. It highlights the journey of famous Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MSD).
Prominent book about Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MSD):
The Dhoni Touch: Unraveling the Enigma That Is Mahendra Singh Dhoni by Bharat Sundaresan
Captain Cool: The M.S. Dhoni Story by Gulu Ezekiel
Think and Win Like Dhoni by Sfurti Sahare - The _______ Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Raising Day was celebrated on 27th July 2022 across India.
1) 82nd
2) 86th
3) 83rd
4) 80th
5) 84thAnswer-5) 84th
Explanation:
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) annually celebrated its Raising Day on 27th July to mark the establishment of the Force. The year 2022 marked the observance of 84th CRPF Raising Day.
i. The 84th Raising Day celebration was held at Shaurya Officer’s Institute, Vasant Kunj, Delhi.
ii. The CRPF came into existence on 27 July 1939 as the ‘Crown Representative Police’. After independence of India, it became the Central Reserve Police Force on the enactment of the ‘CRPF Act’ on 28 December 1949, which constituted the CRPF as the Armed Force of the Union.
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