Current Affairs Questions

Inter-State Declaration

Recently, an Inter-State Declaration of Intent to collaborate in the fight against human trafficking was signed by six States - Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha and Tamil Nadu. What is the name of the Declaration?

One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)

Recently, which of the following became the 36^th State/UT to implement One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) scheme?

Pattachitra Painting Of Odisha

With reference to the Pattachitra painting of Odisha, Consider the following statements:

1. The themes of these paintings are based on Hindu mythology. They are especially inspired by Jagannath and the Vaishnava sect.
2. All colors used in the Paintings are natural.
3. The style is a mix of both folk and classical elements but leaning more towards folk forms.
4. It got Geographical Indication (GI) tag in July, 2009.

Choose the correct statement(s) from the options given bellow:

​Urban Sustainability Assessment Framework

Urban Sustainability Assessment Framework (USAF) developed by UN-Habitat under the Sustainable Cities Integrated Approach Pilot project is being implemented in which of the following cities of India?

Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food

Consider the following statements with reference to the Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF):

1. RUTF is the gold standard for effectively treating severely wasted children in complex emergency settings.
2. RUTF is a past made using peanuts, sugar, oil, and milk powder, packaged in individual sachets.
3. It can be consumed without adding water, eliminating the risk of contamination.

Choose the correct answer from the options below:

Absolute And Relative Poverty

Consider the following statements with reference to the absolute and relative poverty:

1. Absolute Poverty is measured relative to a fixed standard of living; that is, an income threshold that is constant across time.
2. The International Poverty Line is the best known poverty line for measuring Absolute Poverty globally.
3. Relative Poverty is measured relative to living standards in a particular society, and varies both across time and between societies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Himachal Pradesh Government

Which of the following communities from Himachal Pradesh, the Central government is considering for inclusion in the list of Scheduled Tribes in the state?

International Poverty Line

Which of the statement(s) given below is/are correct regarding the International Poverty Line?

1. It is calculated by taking the poverty threshold from each country—given the value of the goods needed to sustain one adult—and converting it into dollars.
2. The current International Poverty Line is $1.90 per day.

Choose the correct answer from the options below:

National Minorities Commission Act (NCM)

Consider the following statements with reference to the minorities in India:

1. The expression “minorities” appears in some Articles of the Constitution, but is not defined anywhere.
2. Currently, only those communities notified under section 2(c) of the National Minorities Commission Act (NCM), 1992, by the central government are regarded as minority.
3. In the exercise of its powers under the Section 2(c) of the NCM Act, the Centre on October 23, 1993, notified five groups — Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis — as ‘minority’ communities.
4. Jains were added to the list in January 2013.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

Which of the following skilling projects has been launched by the government to upgrade the skill base of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) beneficiaries?