Q1. Which institution released a report titled ‘India Ageing Report 2023’?
[A] NITI Aayog
[B] NSO
[C] UNFPA
[D] World Bank
VIEW ANSWER Q2. How many Statements are Correct ? 1. Home Minister has unveiled the decision to fence the entire length of the India-Myanmar border to stop the free movement of people. VIEW ANSWER Q3. How many Statements are Correct about Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) ? 1. The UIDAI is a statutory authority established in 2016 by the Government of India under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology VIEW ANSWER Explanation:-The UIDAI is mandated to assign a 12-digit unique identification (UID) number (Aadhaar) to all the residents of India. VIEW ANSWER Explanation:- ⦿ Eravikulam National Park (ENP), in Kerala’s Idukki district, closing for the Nilgiri tahr’s calving season, hosts diverse flora and fauna. ⦿ Declared a National Park in 1978, it spans 97 sq.km, featuring Anamudi, the highest peak south of the Himalayas. Famous for the “Neelakurinji” flower blooming every twelve years, the park experiences heavy monsoons. ⦿ Rich in biodiversity, it houses species like Nilgiri Tahr, Gaur, Sloth Bear, and hosts rare butterflies and the world’s largest moth, the Atlas moth. VIEW ANSWER The first human patient has received an implant from brain-chip startup Neuralink. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration had given the company clearance last year to conduct its first trial to test its implant on humans, a critical milestone in the startup’s ambitions to help patients overcome paralysis and a host of neurological conditions. The study uses a robot to surgically place a brain-computer interface (BCI) implant in a region of the brain that controls the intention to move, Neuralink said previously, adding that its initial goal is to enable people to control a computer cursor or keyboard using their thoughts alone. VIEW ANSWER Explanation:- ⦿ Tamil Nadu’s Republic Day Parade 2024 featured the Kudavolai System, an ancient electoral method dating back to the 10th century Chola era. ⦿ Documented in Uthiramerur inscriptions, it was employed to elect village administration representatives. ⦿ The system involved dividing villages into wards, with residents choosing their representatives through a unique process: contestants’ names on palm leaf tickets (volai) placed in a pot (kuda), and a boy selecting tickets to declare elected leaders. ⦿ Tamil Nadu’s tableau showcasing this historical system earned the third-best award. ⦿ The Chola administration served as a model for all the other kingdoms of the South ⦿ This system was a very notable and unique feature of the village administration of the Cholas ⦿ There were 30 wards in each village. ⦿ A representative for each ward was elected through Kudavolai system. VIEW ANSWER Explanation:- The 2024-25 government budget is projected at Rs 47, 65,768 crore (47.66 lakh crore), indicating a 6% rise from the revised 2023-24 estimate. Anticipated growth includes a 3.2% increase in revenue expenditure and a significant 16.9% surge in capital expenditure, reflecting fiscal priorities and economic strategies for the upcoming year. VIEW ANSWER Explanation:- The Union Minister for Women and Child Development announced the establishment of One Stop Centres (OSCs) in over 700 districts nationwide, under a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The initiative aims to offer comprehensive support for women facing violence, providing immediate access to medical, legal, psychological, and counseling services. The target group includes all women, including girls under 18, without discrimination. The funding comes from the Nirbhaya Fund, with 100% financial assistance from the Central Government. District Collectors/Magistrates oversee day-to-day implementation.
Notes:
The ‘India Ageing Report 2023’ was released recently by the International Institute for Population Sciences and the United Nations Population Fund.
It revealed that India’s elderly population could constitute over 20% of the country’s total population by the year 2050. The decadal growth rate of the elderly population of India estimated at 41%.
2. Three Indian States share the boundary with Myanmar.
3. Free Movement Regime implement between Indian and Myanmar in 2018.
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) All are Wrong.
2. The UIDAI is mandated to assign a 12-digit unique identification (UID) number (Aadhaar) to all the citizen of India.
3. The Aadhaar number is a proof of Citizenship.
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) All are Correct
Q4. Eravikulam National Park, recently seen in the news, is located in which state?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] KarnatakaQ5.Recently, which neurotechnology company has embedded the first computer chip in a human brain?
[A] Neuralink
[B] Kernel
[C] Blackrock Neurotech
[D] NeurableQ6. What is ‘Kudavolai System’, recently mentioned in the news?
[A] Caste system
[B] Electoral system
[C] Irrigation system
[D] Tax systemQ7. What is the total estimated expenditure in the Budget for FY 2024-25?
[A] Rs 47.66 lakh crore
[B] Rs 33.56 lakh crore
[C] Rs 48.20 lakh crore
[D] Rs 45.15 lakh croreQ8. ‘One Stop Centre scheme’, recently seen in the news, is formulated by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[B] Ministry of Finance
[C] Ministry of Rural Development
[D] Ministry of Agriculture