Gk Question answers for UPSC:- The purpose of the GK test's Current Affairs Quiz section is to make it simpler for each applicant to study the day's current events
1. Which company has partnered with technology giants such as Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Intel to roll out 5G services?
[A] Tata
[B] Reliance
[C] Bharti Airtel
[D] Vi
2. Which institution has released the report incidence, mortality, morbidity, and socioeconomic burden of snakebite in the country?
[A] AIIMS
[B] ICMR
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] IMA
3. As per the recent NSO Data, what was India’s GDP growth rate in the first quarter (April-June) of this fiscal year 2022-23?
[A] 12.3 %
[B] 13.5 %
[C] 14.7 %
[D] 15.2 %
4. Which two Union Ministries have signed MoU for the promotion of “One Herb, One Standard”?
[A] Union Health Ministry- Union AYUSH Ministry
[B] Union Women and Child Development Ministry- Union Health Ministry
[C] Union Health Ministry- Union Law and Justice Ministry
5.‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ is observed every year during which month?
[A] July
[B] August
[C] September
[D] December
6.‘WHO’ along with which institution released a report titled ‘Progress on WASH in health care facilities 2000-2021’?
[A] UNICEF
[B] UNESCO
[C] John Hopkins University
[D] NITI Aayog
7. As per the latest NCRB report, the highest number of sedition cases were registered in which state?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Gujarat
8.‘Nuakhai’ is a traditional festival celebrated in which Indian state/UT?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Punjab
9. Raavi Sastry, whose centenary birth anniversary was celebrated recently, was a noted writer of which language?
[A] Malayalam
[B] Telugu
[C] Hindi
[D] Kannada
10. Which Union Ministry presents Smart Solutions Challenge and Inclusive Cities Awards?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Science and Technology
Answers-
S1) Correct Answer: B [Reliance]
Notes-
Reliance Jio has teamed up with some of the biggest technology companies in the world, including Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Intel, to roll out 5G services in India's major metropolises.
Jio and Google worked together to create 5G smartphones that are incredibly affordable. For corporate applications and solutions that use the cloud, Jio has partnered with Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. Jio and Qualcomm worked together to provide 5G solutions for India.
S2) Correct Answer: B [ICMR]
Notes-
A study on the prevalence, mortality, morbidity and socioeconomic costs of snakebites in the nation was published by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
According to the report, more than 45,000 people are killed by snakes in India each year, yet only 30% of the victims seek medical attention in hospitals. In India, venomous snake bites account for 46,900 annual fatalities.
S3) Correct Answer: B [13.5 %]
Notes-
The National Statistical Office (NSO) recently revealed data showing that the Indian economy grew at its fastest rate in a year.
In the first quarter (April to June) of this fiscal year, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 13.5%. This is less than the 16.2% economic growth predicted by the RBI. GVA was 12.7% during the April through June period of FY23.
S4) Correct Answer: A [Union Health Ministry- Union AYUSH Ministry]
Notes-
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission and the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) (Ministry of Health).
The goal of the Memorandum of Understanding is to promote and facilitate "One Herb, One Standard" through interministerial cooperation. The main goal is to improve public health by creating standardised herbal medicine regulations.
S5) Correct Answer: C [September]
Notes-
Every year, from September 1 to September 7, India observes National Nutrition Week to promote awareness of the value of consuming nutrient-rich foods.
From September 1 to September 30, the nation will observe the fifth Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2022, which is sponsored by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The goal of the Poshan Maah this year is to commemorate it through Gram Panchayats as Poshan Panchayats, with a particular emphasis on "Mahila aur Swasthya" and "Bacha aur Shiksha."
S6) Correct Answer: A [UNICEF]
Notes-
A report titled "Progress on WASH in health care facilities 2000-2021: Special Focus on WASH and Infection Prevention and Control" was published by WHO and UNICEF.
The report has established the standard for hygienic services worldwide. According to the survey, basic hygienic amenities like water, soap, or hand sanitizer with alcohol are absent from half of all healthcare facilities globally. These facilities are used by 3.85 billion people, who are at higher risk for illness.
S7) Correct Answer: C [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes-
Andhra Pradesh registered the most sedition instances, according to the most recent NCRB (National Crime Records Bureau) statistics (29).
In 2021, 76 instances of sedition under IPC Section 124A were filed in the nation. In Andhra Pradesh, there were no sedition cases reported in 2020. Under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act [UAPA], 1,604 people were arrested.
S8) Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
Notes-
The Indian states of Odisha and Southern Chhattisgarh celebrate an agricultural celebration called "Nuakhai," which translates to "fresh food."
It is customary in Nuakhai to welcome the new rice harvest. It is also known as a "Harvest festival" and is observed between August and September.
S9) Correct Answer: B [Telugu]
Notes-
Popularly known as Raavi Sastry, Rachakonda Viswanadha Sastri was a renowned author, lawyer, and critic.
Justice N.V. Ramana, the Chief Justice of India, attended the centennial celebrations of the renowned author in Visakhapatnam as the event's chief guest.
S10) Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs]
Notes-
Smart Solutions Challenge & Inclusive Cities Awards 2022 were presented by Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs. They started operating in April 2022.
In order to address the accessibility and inclusion issues that people with disabilities (PwD), women, girls, and the elderly experience at the city level, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and the United Nations (UN) in India created these prizes.
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