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Q.1. Who has inaugurated a two-day National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference 2022 in New Delhi?
Exp. Centre launched Paalan 1000 campaign and a parenting app to focus on child health
Union Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar has virtually launched the Paalan 1000 National Campaign and Parenting App in Mumbai.
‘Paalan 1000 – Journey of the First 1000 Days’ focuses on the cognitive developments of children in the first two years of life, while the companion app will provide the caregiver with practical advice.
India has taken rapid strides in reducing child mortality since 2014 from 45 per 1000 live births to 35 per 1000 live births in 2019.
The first 1000 days establish a solid platform for a child’s physical, mental, emotional, cognitive, and social health.
About Maharashtra
Capital – Mumbai
Chief Minister– Eknath Sindhe
Governor – Bhagat Singh Koshyari
Q.3. Which of the following state has successfully launched the first flight of drone service ‘medicine from the sky?
Exp. Arunachal Pradesh launched drone-based health services
Arunachal Pradesh has successfully launched the first flight of drone service – ‘medicine from the sky’ from Seppa to ChayangTajo in East Kameng district.
The pilot project has been funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and executed by
Bengaluru-based startup Redwing Labs.
It was launched in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF).
About Arunachal Pradesh
Capital –Itanagar
Chief Minister – Pema Khandu
Governor – B. D. Mishra
Q.4. Which of the following state government has inaugurated the Rajiv Gandhi Centre of Advance Technology (R-CAT)?
(a) British Sky Broadcasting / ब्रिटिश स्काई ब्रॉडकास्टिंग
(b) Thai PBS / थाई पीबीएस
(c) Liberty Global / लिबर्टी ग्लोबल
(d) Walt Disney / वाल्ट डिज्नी
(e) Cameroon Radio Television / कैमरून रेडियो टेलीविजन
Answer & Explanation
Ans.5.(b)
Exp. Thai Public Broadcasting Service signed an MoU with Prasar Bharati
The Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) has signed an MoU with India’s public broadcaster Prasar Bharati.
An MoU was also signed on Health and Medical Research Cooperation between Indian Council of Medical Research and Department of Medical Sciences, Thailand.
They were signed during the 9th Meeting of India-Thailand Joint Commission.
Indian Ambassador to Thailand Suchitra Durai represented Prasar Bharati in signing the MoU, one of the two documents on Thai-Indian cooperation signed during the ceremony.
Recent Agreements
Odisha Government signed an MoU with NIOT for protecting coastline
Andhra Pradesh govt signed an MoU with NISG for integrated land management system
National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) partnered with Hindustan Unilever Limited to develop entrepreneurial skills
IOC signed an MoU with National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for Cheetah relocation from Africa to India
Airbus signed an agreement with GMR Group for aircraft maintenance engineering
Q.6. The 4th India-Philippines Strategic Dialogue was held in which city?
चौथीभारत–फिलीपींससामरिकवार्ताकिसशहरमेंआयोजितकीगई?
(a) Manila / मनीला
(b) New Delhi / नई दिल्ली
(c) Davao / दवाओ
(d) Ahmedabad / अहमदाबाद
(e) Mumbai / मुंबई
Answer & Explanation
Ans.6.(a)
Exp. 4th India-Philippines Strategic Dialogue held in Manila
The 4th India-Philippines Strategic Dialogue was held in Manila.
In this both the countries discussed Defence and Security Cooperation & also exchanged views on Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-related matters.
In February 2022, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the Philippines with the aim to strengthen bilateral ties.
About Philippines
Capital –Manila
Currency –Peso
President –Bongbong Marcos
Q.7. In which country, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced to open its first international marketing and sales office?
Exp. HAL to open first overseas marketing office in Malaysia
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed an MoU for opening its first international marketing & sales office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The office in Kuala Lumpur will enhance HAL’s ability to secure the deal while also enabling them to fulfill other requirements of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) like the upgradation and servicing of the Russian Su-30s and British Hawk trainer aircraft.
This office in Malaysia will help HAL in tapping the new business opportunities for Fighter Lead in Trainer (FLIT) LCA.
It will also help HAL expand its services in South East Asia.
About Malaysia
Capital – Kuala Lumpur
Currency – Ringgit
Prime Minister – Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Q.8. Which state has become the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified State in the country in August 2022?
अगस्त 2022 मेंकौनसाराज्यदेशकापहला ‘हरघरजल‘ प्रमाणितराज्यबनगयाहै?
(a) Gujarat / गुजरात
(b) Maharashtra / महाराष्ट्र
(c) Odisha / उड़ीसा
(d) Goa / गोवा
(e) Kerala / केरल
Answer & Explanation
Ans.8.(d)
Exp. Goa becomes the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified State in the country
Goa and ‘Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu’ have become respectively the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified State and UT in the country.
Over 10 crore rural households of the country have been connected to the facility of clean water through pipes, with 7 crore rural families getting connected in the last three years.
Jal Jeevan Mission is a flagship programme of the Government of India which was announced from the ramparts of Red Fort by the visionary Prime Minister on August 15, 2019.
The mission aims to make provision of potable tap water supply in adequate quantity, of prescribed quality and on regular and long-term basis to every rural household of the country by 2024. The program is implemented by the Government of India in partnership with States/UTs.
About Goa
Capital – Panaji
Chief Minister – Pramod Sawant
Governor – P.S. Sreedharan Pillai
Q.9. In a first, which bank has opened its all-women branch in Kozhikode, north Kerala?
Exp. RBI canceled license of Deccan Urban Co-operative Bank
RBI has canceled the license of Deccan Urban Co-operative Bank, Karnataka as the bank does not have adequate capital & earning prospects.
As per the data submitted by the bank, more than 99 percent of the depositors are entitled to receive the full amount of their deposits from Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).
In its present financial position, the bank would be unable to pay its depositors in full.
The Commissioner for Cooperation and Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Karnataka, is to issue an order for winding up and appointing a liquidator for the bank.
About Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Founded – 1 April 1935
RBI Nationalized– 1 January 1949
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
RBI set up –Hilton Young Commission
1st Governor –Sir Osborne Smith (Australia)
1st Indian Governor –CD Deshmukh
25th Governor– Shaktikanta Das
RBI Deputy Governor(4) – 1. Tavarna Rabi Sankar
Mukesh Kumar Jain
Michael D Patra
M Rajeshwar Rao
Banks whose license got cancelled by RBI recently
Karnala Nagari Sahakari Bank – Panvel in Maharashtra.
Madgaum Urban Cooperative Bank – Goa
Dr Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd – Nilanga, Latur.
Sarjeraodada Naik Shirala Sahakari Bank – Sangli, Maharashtra
People’s Co-operative Bank Ltd – Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The Mudhol Co-operative Bank Limited – Bagalkot, Karnataka
Q.12. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed whom to the 10-member Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Leadership Panel?
Exp. Alkesh Kumar Sharma appointed to high-level UN internet panel
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed India’s Electronics and Information Technology Secretary Alkesh Kumar Sharma to the 10-member Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Leadership Panel.
In addition, Guterres’ envoy on technology, Amandeep Singh Gill, was also appointed to the panel.
The panel’s role is to deal with “strategic and urgent issues” of the Internet and provide strategic advice to the IGF.
Recent Appointment
DCGI chief – VG Somani (for 3 months)
MD of NaBFID –Rajkiran Rai
Deputy President of FIDE – Viswanathan Anand
First woman Director General of CSIR – Nallathamby Kalaiselvi
MD & CEO of Unity SF Bank – Inderjit Camotra
Q.13. ISRO has received two space equipment built by which company, to be used in the first unmanned development launch of India’s manned space mission, Gaganyaan?
(d) Tata Advanced Systems / टाटा एडवांस्ड सिस्टम्स
(e) National Aerospace Laboratories / राष्ट्रीय एयरोस्पेस प्रयोगशालाएं
Answer & Explanation
Ans.13.(b)
Exp. HAL delivered Crew Module Fairing to ISRO for Gaganyaan
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has handed over the Crew Module Fairing (CMF) & High-altitude escape motor Thrust-transfer Structure (HTS) to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
The two big components of the Gaganyaan mission were handed over to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.
The Gaganyaan mission, which was set to conduct the maiden uncrewed mission this year, has been pushed to 2023 as Isro continues to perfect the systems and has said that it will not take any chances, since this is the first time it is attempting to send humans into space from India.
The Rs 10,000-crore mission aims to send a three-member Indian crew to space for a period of five to seven days and safely return them to Earth.
This is the second crew module fairing (CMF) that ISRO has taken delivery of, for Gaganyaan.
The CMF is a protective structure that surrounds the actual housing for India’s to-be space scientists
About Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Founded – 15 August 1969
Headquarters – Bangalore, Karnataka
Founder / 1st Chairman – Vikram Sarabhai
10th Chairman – S Somanath
Aryabhata India’s first satellites Launched on 19 April 1975
Q.14. Kevin O’Brien has announced his retirement from international cricket. From which of the following countries does he belong?