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8 Q: Who among the following has been appointed to the post of Director of Enforcement Directorate (ED)?
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6509981356a7b2508c994cd2- 1Sanjay Kumar Mishrafalse
- 2Sonia Narangfalse
- 3Rahul Naveentrue
- 4Monica Sharmafalse
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Answer : 3. "Rahul Naveen"
Explanation :
1. The Central Government has appointed Rahul Naveen as the acting Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
2. Rahul Naveen will replace ED Chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra.
3. Rahul Naveen, resident of Bihar, is a 1993 batch IRS officer.
Q: Who has recently unveiled the state-of-the-art battle tank, 'Merkava Mark 5'?
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- 2Iranfalse
- 3Turkeyfalse
- 4Israeltrue
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Answer : 4. " Israel"
Explanation :
1. Israel unveiled its state-of-the-art main battle tank, the Merkava Mark 5, popularly known as “Barak”.
2. The Barak tank represents a remarkable achievement in the field of armoured warfare, demonstrating Israel's commitment to advancing its defence capabilities.
Q: What is the recently introduced 128 th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2023 related to?
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- 233% seats reserved for women in Lok Sabhafalse
- 333% seats reserved for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.true
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Answer : 3. "33% seats reserved for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies."
Explanation :
1. The Government of India introduced the Constitution (128th Constitutional Amendment) Bill, 2023, which proposes to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament of India) and state legislatures.
2. This reservation will also apply to seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Q: Which of the following states has launched the scheme named 'Kalaignar Magalir 'Urimai Thittam'?
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- 2Tamil Nadutrue
- 3West Bengalfalse
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Answer : 2. "Tamil Nadu"
Explanation :
1. Tamil Nadu Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam Scheme is the flagship socio-economic welfare scheme of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
2. It will launch on 15 September 2023.
3. The main objective behind starting this scheme is to empower women economically so that their livelihood and standard of living improves.
Q: Recently, the World Bank willgive funds to which state to increase social security?
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65083e23a910aab8f933b0c7- 1Punjabfalse
- 2Rajasthanfalse
- 3Odishatrue
- 4Maharashtrafalse
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Answer : 3. "Odisha"
Explanation :
World Bank will provide funds to the state of Odisha to increase social security.
Q: Which state government recently issued orders for the implementation of 'Adopt a School' scheme?
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- 2Maharashtratrue
- 3Karnatakafalse
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Answer : 2. "Maharashtra"
Explanation :
1. Recently, the Government of Maharashtra issued the order for the implementation of 'Adopt a School, Scheme.
2. Under this scheme, private institutions, industries, and other organizations will be encouraged to adopt government schools and contribute to their development.
Q: What has been done by changing the name of Udhampur railway station in Jammu and Kashmir?
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650af1f856a7b2508c9cbfc7- 1Shaheed Bhagat Singh Railway Stationfalse
- 2General Bipin Rawat Railway Stationfalse
- 3Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Stationtrue
- 4Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Railway Stationfalse
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Answer : 3. "Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station"
Explanation :
1. Udhampur Railway Station renamed Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station.
2. Northern Railway has issued a notification to change the name of 'Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan Railway Station' in honour of the brave army man.
3. Captain Tushar Mahajan was born on May 25, 1987 in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.
Q: How many artists have recently been awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Award?
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Answer : 2. "84"
Explanation :
1. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards.
2. This award has been given to a total of 84 artists.
3. Given to all the artistes of India above 75 years of age.
4. This award list includes 70 men and 14 women?