To insulate farmers from the sharp increases in the prices, the Centre announced a ___________of fertilizer subsidy to Rs 2.15 trillion from the budgeted level for FY23.
1. Half the amount
2. Fifty percent hike
3. Trippling
4. Doubling
5. None of the above
Option “4” is correct. To insulate farmers from the sharp increases in the prices, the Centre announced a doubling of fertiliser subsidy to Rs 2.15 trillion from the budgeted level for FY23.“Despite rising fertiliser prices globally, we have protected our farmers from such price hikes. In addition to the fertiliser subsidy of Rs 1.05 trillion in the Budget, an additional amount of Rs 1.10 trillion is being provided to further cushion our farmers,” the Finance Minister said.
12.
India’s unemployment rate rose in October due to a sharp increase in the rural joblessness rate after the kharif harvest season, according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). How much percent increase has been seen in unemployment rate in October 2022?
1. 6.43%
2. 5.48%
3. 9.74%
4. 8.29%
5. 7.77%
Option “5” is correct. Unemployment Rate surges to 7.77% in October against 6.43% in September. The rural unemployment rate surged to 8.04% from 5.84% in September, while the urban jobless rate moderated to 7.21% compared with 7.7% in the previous month.
13.
Ranipur Tiger Reserve becomes fourth Tiger Reserve and 53rd tiger reserve in India which is spread across over 529.36 sq km. In which of the following Indian state Ranipur Tigher Reserve is located?
1. West Bengal
2. Karnataka
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Uttar Pradesh
5. Punjab
Option “4” is correct. Uttar Pradesh is set to have its fourth Tiger Reserve and 53rd tiger reserve in India. The tiger reserve is spread across over 529.36 sq km out of which the core area is 230.32 sq km and the buffer area is 299.05 sq km.
14.
Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced that an Electronics Manufacturing Cluster is to be developed with an investment of over ₹2,000 crores in the Ranjangaon area of which state?
1. Chhattisgarh
2. Delhi
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Maharashtra
5. Karnataka
Option “4” is correct. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar informed that the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters have been approved to make Maharashtra into an electronics hub. The Electronics Manufacturing Clusters will be developed for ₹500 crores. Electronics Manufacturing Clusters are expected to generate thousands of jobs in the coming years and will attract an investment of over ₹2,000 crores.
15.
Who authored a new bilingual book in both French and English titled “De la Nucléarisation de l’Asie “(Nuclearization of Asia) that discusses the nuclear emergency and threat posed by the nexus of Pakistan and China?
1. Edouard Louis
2. Rene Naba
3. Leila Slimani
4. Yasmina Reza
5. Eric Emmanuel Schmitt
Option “2” is correct. French Author Rene Naba has authored a new bilingual book in both French and English titled “De la Nucléarisation de l’Asie“(Nuclearization of Asia). The book discusses the nuclear emergency and threat posed by the nexus of Pakistan and China.
16.
Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has opened, the 41st edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) at the Expo Centre Sharjah. Under what theme the Sharjah International Book Fair was held?
1. Spread the World
2. Learn the Word
3. Popular the World
4. Spread the Word
5. Learn the World
Option “4” is correct. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, was also present at the inauguration of the event, which is organized by the Sharjah Book Authority, under the theme ‘Spread the Word.’The fair witnessed the launch of the first volumes of the ‘Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language.’
17.
In which Indian state three days of Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Conference was held from 1st to 3rd November 2022 where delegates and exhibitors from the Asia Pacific region and beyond discussed and collaborated on the key issues that will help shape the future of Asia’s aviation industry?
1. Goa
2. Delhi
3. Rajasthan
4. Telangana
5. Maharashtra
Option “1” is correct. Goa to host three days Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Conference from 1st to 3rd November 2022. In these three days, delegates and exhibitors from the Asia Pacific region and beyond will discuss and collaborate on the key issues that will help shape the future of Asia’s aviation industry.
18.
Who has addressed the inaugural function of Invest Karnataka, the Global Investors Meet via video conferencing to attract prospective investors and setting up development agenda for the next decade?
1. Piyush Goyal
2. Narendra Modi
3. Basavraj Bommai
4. Nirmala Sitharaman
5. Anurag Singh Thakur
Option “2” is correct. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the inaugural function of Invest Karnataka, the Global Investors Meet via video conferencing. “Invest Karnataka’ is going to grab the attention of the whole world. Global investment is coming here as Karnataka has a rich atmosphere.
19.
The 1st ASEAN-India Start-up Festival will further strengthen the ASEAN-India cooperation to accelerate the start-up economy. In which country 1st ASEAN-India Start-up Festival 2022 inaugurated?
1. Singapore
2. India
3. Cambodia
4. Indonesia
5. Thailand
Option “4” is correct. The 1st ASEAN-India Start-up Festival (AISF) was inaugurated by Dr. Srivari Chandrashekhar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology on 27th October 2022 in Bogor, Indonesia.The inaugural event was felicitated by Mr. Satvinder Singh, Deputy Secretary General for ASEAN Economic Community, and Ambassador, Mr. Jayant Khobragde, Indian Mission to ASEAN (IMA).
20.
Which of the following country assumes the rotating monthly Presidency of the United Nations Security Council during the month of November 2022?
1. England
2. India
3. New Zealand
4. Ghana
5. Saudi Arabia
Option “4” is correct. West African country, Ghana assumes the rotating monthly Presidency of the United Nations Security Council. During the month of November 2022, Ghana shall preside over the meetings of the Council (adoptions, debates and consultations) and, under its authority, shall represent the Security Council in its capacity as an organ of the United Nations.Ghana rejoined the UN Security Council on January 1, 2022. It is the third time Ghana is holding a nonpermanent seat on the Council.