Current Affairs for UPSC: Pariksha Saarathi presents only need to know Current Affairs in Quiz format, for all dedicated students and readers preparing for various competitive exams such as UPSC, BANKS, SSC & Railways
Q.1) What is the aim of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA)’ scheme in India?
(a) To promote digital literacy in rural areas
(b) To provide rural employment opportunities
(c) To enhance digital integration of rural property of farmers
(d) To improve agriculture by digital means
Q.2) Where is the Major Port at Vadhavan being developed in India?
(a) Kerala
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Gujarat
(d) Tamil Nadu
Q.3) Who has been awarded the Olympic Order for his outstanding contributions to the Olympic Movement?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Abhinav Bindra
(c) Rajvardhan Singh Rathore
(d) Mary Kom
Q.4) What is the purpose of the ‘Cultural Property Agreement’ signed between India and the USA?
(a) To promote cultural exchange programs
(b) To prevent illicit trafficking of antiquities from India
(c) To enhance diplomatic relations
(d) To boost tourism
Q.5) Which historical culture does Charaideo Maidam (which was in news recently) in Assam represent?
(a) Ahom culture
(b) Mughal culture
(c) Rajput culture
(d) Bengali culture
Answers:
Ans.1(a), The Government of India implemented the scheme “Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA)” for digital literacy in rural India. Under the said scheme, around 7.35 crore candidates were enrolled and 6.39 crore were trained, out of which 4.78 crore candidates were certified.
Ans.2(b), Government of India has accorded approval for development of Major Port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra on landlord Port development model due to its natural advantages and growing requirement of Import export trade of country
Ans.3(b), Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has congratulated shooter Abhinav Bindra on being awarded the Olympic Order for outstanding contributions to the Olympic Movement
Ans.4(b), The Government of India and the Government of the United States of America signed the first ever ‘Cultural Property Agreement’ to prevent and curb the illicit trafficking of antiquities from India to the USA.
Ans.5(a), The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his happiness and pride as Assam’s Charaideo Maidam added to UNESCO World Heritage list. Shri Modi said that it is a matter of immense joy and pride for India. The Moidams at Charaideo showcase the glorious Ahom culture, which places utmost reverence to ancestors