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The Correct Answer is 351st.

In News

• Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis flags off Bharat Gaurav Yatra train to commemorate Shivaji Maharaj's 351st coronation anniversary.

Key Points

• Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis flagged off the Bharat Gaurav Special Tourist Train.

• The train is for the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj circuit and started from Mumbai.

• The event coincided with Shiv Rajyabhishek Day celebrations.

• The day marks the 351st anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s coronation.

• The Bharat Gaurav Yatra Train will take passengers to important places related to Shivaji Maharaj’s life for six days.

The correct answer is RS 10.

In News

•  Odisha Govt Hikes Daily Wages for Labourers

Key Points

•  In a significant move to support the welfare of workers, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Rs 10 increase in the minimum daily wages for labourers across various skill categories.
• The wage hike, approved by the Chief Minister’s Office, aims to provide financial relief to workers, particularly those in the unorganised sector, who are grappling with rising living costs.
• The revised minimum daily wages now stand at Rs 462 for unskilled workers, Rs 512 for semi-skilled workers, Rs 562 for skilled workers, and Rs 612 for highly skilled workers.
• This decision reflects the government’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of its workforce and ensuring that the livelihoods of the workers are uplifted.
• The Chief Minister emphasized that the decision was made with the interests of labourers at heart, demonstrating the state's dedication to improving the socio-economic conditions of its workers.
• The increase is effective immediately, reflecting the government’s prompt action to support the workforce.

The Correct Answer is Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC).

In News

• UP: 50 delegates from 5 ASEAN countries participated in six-day ‘Bodhi yatra’.

Key Points

• The Uttar Pradesh government organised a six-day "Bodhi Yatra".

• The goal was to promote UP's Buddhist heritage on the global stage.

• 50 delegates from five ASEAN countries participated in the yatra.

• The event was held under the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC) framework.

• It was jointly organised by the UP Tourism Department and the Union Ministry of External Affairs.

• The yatra focused on showcasing Buddhist circuit destinations within the state.

The correct answer is Statement 1 and Statement 3.

• Statement 1 is correct as the Rahveer Scheme was launched by the Madhya Pradesh government to promote road safety and encourage timely medical help for accident victims.
• Statement 2 is incorrect because the scheme rewards Good Samaritans who assist accident victims within the "golden hour" with ₹25,000, provided they inform the ambulance service and help transport the injured.
• Statement 3 is correct because the scheme instructs the police not to harass those who aid accident victims, removing a critical barrier for bystanders to act in emergencies.

In News

• Madhya Pradesh launched the Rahveer Scheme to reward Good Samaritans who assist road accident victims within the "golden hour".

Key Points

• Reward for Help: Individuals who help accident victims within the "golden hour" receive ₹25,000 as a reward for their timely medical assistance.
• Procedure for Helpers: The scheme ensures that helpers inform the 108 ambulance service and assist in transporting victims to a hospital or primary health center.
• No Harassment: The scheme also instructs the police not to harass those who aid accident victims, removing a critical barrier for bystanders to act in emergencies.

Additional Information

• Golden Hour: The "golden hour" refers to the first hour after a traumatic injury, where timely medical treatment can significantly reduce the risk of death.
• Importance of the Scheme: The Rahveer Scheme aims to motivate citizens to take immediate action during road accidents, saving lives by ensuring that victims receive prompt medical care.

The correct answer is Old Lipulekh Pass.

In News

• For the first time, Hindu pilgrims witnessed Mount Kailash from Indian territory at the Old Lipulekh Pass, located in Vyas Valley, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.

Key Points

• The first group of five pilgrims, who trekked to the viewpoint on 3 October 2024, had an emotionally overwhelming experience, as the peak is considered the abode of Lord Shiva.
• Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami praised the efforts to make this viewing possible, emphasizing that Shiva devotees can now pay respects without traveling to Tibet.
• The trip, part of a pilot project, was organized by the Uttarakhand Tourism Department, with the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The tour package includes views of Mount Kailash, Adi Kailash, and Om Parvat, costing ₹80,000 per person, with bookings available via KMVN.

The correct answer is Kerala.

Key Points 

• Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated a project of the Women and Child Development department to provide milk and eggs to children at all anganwadis in the state.
• Kerala government has set aside over Rs 61.5 crore to include milk and eggs in the anganwadi menu.
• Each child will be given 125 ml of milk two days a week for 44 weeks (10 months) and an egg twice a week.

Additional Information 

• Kerala:
  • Chief Minister - Pinarayi Vijayan.
  • Governor - Arif Mohammad Khan.
  • Number of Districts - 14.
  • Lok Sabha seats - 20.
  • Rajya Sabha seats - 9.
  • State Animal - Indian elephant.
  • State Bird - Great hornbill.

The correct answer is ​Himachal Pradesh.

Key Points

• Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur launched Apna Kangra App in January 2022.
• It will provide a unique experience for any tourist who plans to explore various destinations in the Kangra district.
• It would empower rural women and youth as they will get employment opportunities in the tourism sector.
• It provides an e-marketing platform for self-help group products of Kangra district to sell their products.

Important Points

•  The initiative will cost the exchequer INR 1.61 crore annually and will benefit over 750 retired employees.
• The Chief Minister also virtually inaugurated Radhe Krishna Cow Sanctuary at Luthan in the Jawalamukhi Vidhan Sabha area of Kangra.
• The sanctuary is constructed at a cost of Rs 3.96 crore and can accommodate 1,000 cattle.  

Additional Information

• Himachal Pradesh:
  • Number of Districts - 12
  • Lok Sabha seats - 4
  • Rajya Sabha seats - 3
  • National Parks - Great Himalayan National Park, Pin Valley National Park, Inderkilla National Park, Khirganga National Park and Simbalbara National Park.
  • Registered GI: Kangra Paintings, Kullu Shawl, Chamba Rumal.

The correct answer is 8.

Key Points

• There are 8 Police Zones, 18 Police Ranges, and 75 police districts in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
• The 8 Zones are:
  • Agra
  • Prayagraj
  • Bareilly
  • Gorakhpur
  • Kanpur
  • Lucknow
  • Meerut 
  • Varanasi
• The Director-General of UP Police commands a force of approx. 2.5 Lacs approx. personnel spread over 75 districts, 33 armed Battalions, and other specialized wings/ branches relating to Intelligence, Investigation, Anti-corruption, Technical, Training, Forensic Science, etc.
• The present police system in the country was created following the recommendation of the Police Commission headed by Mr. H.M. Court in 1860 which led to the enactment of the Police Act of 1861, which is in force even today. 

The correct answer is Chhattisgarh.

Key Points

• Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on 3 October 2021 launched an innovative project of electricity production by using cow dung.
• The machines installed in rural industrial parks of gauthans would be run on electricity produced from cow dung.
• In the first phase, units for power generation have been set up at Rakhi, Sikola in Durg, and Bancharoda in the Raipur district.

Important Points

• One unit will produce 85 cubic cubic meters of gas.
• One cubic meter produces 1.8 KW of electricity.
• 153 KW of electricity will be produced in one unit.
• In this way, about 460 KW of electricity will be generated from the biogas genset units installed in the above three Gauthans, which will power the lighting system in the Gauthans as well as the machines installed.
• The programme will see women and youth get opportunities and also will be a step towards realizing Mahatma Gandhi's dream of 'Gram Swaraj' (village self rule).
• Gauthans will produce electricity from cow dung, besides manufacturing organic manure, doubling the benefits and incomes of Gauthan Samitis and women self-help groups.

Additional Information

• ​Chhattisgarh:
  • Lok Sabha seats - 11.
  • Rajya Sabha seats - 5.
  • State Animal - Wild water buffalo.
  • State Bird - Common hill myna.
  • National Parks - Indravati (Kutru) National Park, Kanger Valley National Park, Guru Ghasi Das (Sanjay) National Park.
  • Dams - Gangrel Dam (Mahanadi River), Murrum Silli Dam (Sillari river), Dudhawa Dam (Mahanadi river), Hasdeo Bango Dam (Hasdeo river).

The correct answer is Arunachal Pradesh.

Key Points

• Arunachal Pradesh government has announced 'Kaiser-I-Hind' as the state butterfly.
• The name means the emperor of India.
• Kaiser-I-Hind, biologically named Teinopalpus Imperialis, has a wingspan ranging from 90 mm to 120 mm and can be found in six states in the eastern Himalayan region at the height of 6,000 to 10,000 feet in a well-wooded terrain.

Important Points

• The butterfly also flutters in Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and Southern China.
• Although the butterfly species is protected under Schedule 2 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, it is still a preferred choice for hunting for supply to butterfly collectors.

Additional Information

• ​Other States with their State butterflies are:

• Arunachal Pradesh:
  • Lok Sabha seats - 2.
  • Rajya Sabha seats - 1.
  • Number of Districts - 25.
  • Registered GI - Arunachal Orange, Idu Mishmi Textiles.
  • Dams - Dibang Dam (Dibang River), Ranganadi Dam (Ranganadi River), Subansiri Lower Dam (Subansiri River).

The correct answer is Delhi.

Key Points

• The Delhi government launched the 'Shramik Mitra' scheme on 8 November 2021.
• It will ensure that the benefits of various programs reach construction workers.
• As part of it, 800 'Shramik Mitras' will reach out to construction workers, inform them about the schemes launched by the Delhi govt, connect them with relevant government schemes, and ensure that no worker is left out of any programs.

Important Points

• The Delhi government provides assistance of Rs 3-5 lakh for house construction, Rs 30,000 maternity benefit, Rs 20,000 as loan, and Rs 5000 as a grant for the purchase of tools.
• Around six lakh construction workers in Delhi have registered themselves with the Construction Board through various registration campuses started by the Delhi government.

Additional Information

• About Delhi:
  • Number of Districts: 11
  • Number of Lok Sabha seats: 7
  • Number of Rajya Sabha seats: 3
  • State Animal: Nilgai
  • State Flower: Alfalfa Medicago
  • State Bird: House sparrow

The correct answer is West Bengal.

Key Points

• West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launched the ‘Duare Ration’ (ration at doorstep) scheme on 16 November 2021.
• It will benefit around 10 crore people of the state.
• She also inaugurated a WhatsApp chatbot for the Food and Supplies Department of the state government and a mobile application, ‘Khadya Sathi: Amar Ration Mobile App’ to help people apply for ration cards.

Important Points

• ​CM Banerjee said that the government has decided to increase the commission for ration dealers from Rs 75 to Rs 150 per quintal of foodgrain.
• The scheme was announced before the West Bengal Assembly Elections held in March-April 2021.
• She said that the government would provide around 21,000 ration dealers with the financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh each to purchase vehicles for delivering ration to people.
• Vehicles carrying foodgrain will be delivering ration at the doorsteps of the beneficiaries once the scheme is implemented.
• The government had started the project on a pilot basis with as many as 3,000 ration dealers in the state from September 2021.

Additional Information

• ​West Bengal:
  • Chief Minister - Mamata Banerjee.
  • Governor - La Ganesan
  • Lok Sabha seats - 42.
  • Rajya Sabha seats - 16.
  • State Animal - Fishing cat.
  • State Bird - White-throated kingfisher.
  • National Parks - Buxa Tiger Reserve, Gorumara National Park, Jaldapara National Park, Neora Valley National Park, Singalila National Park, Sundarbans National Park.

The correct answer is Chennai.

Key Points

• A three-day symposium on the theme 'Imagining India @2047 through Innovation', will be held in Chennai from 7-9 March 2022.
• It is being organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in collaboration with the IIT Madras.
• Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State of the Ministry of Science and Technology will Inaugurate it.

Additional Information

• ​Chennai Super Kings (CSK), has become the country’s first sports Unicorn with its market cap having touched a high of Rs 7,600 crores and its share in the grey market trading in the Rs 210-225 price band.
• The Chennai International Airport is one of the top 10 large international airports in the world that ensures ‘on-time’ departures. 
• The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will organise its flagship event ‘Connect 2021’ from November 26 to 27 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 
• The Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi Express has become the first train of Southern Railway to receive Integrated Management Systems (IMS) certification. 
• Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the finals to win the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) title.
• ICICI Bank has announced the launch of a Common Payment Card System (CPCS) in partnership with the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) and Chennai Smart City Limited (CSCL) to provide citizens with a one-stop solution for making various kind of payments.

Mizoram.
Key Points

• South Maubuang in Aibawk block of Aizawl district in Mizoram has been declared a model ODF (open defecation free) Plus village.
• It fulfilled all the criteria as per Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II guidelines.
• The village has a population of 649 individuals from 116 households.
• In 2021, the village was awarded the National Panchayat Award which entailed prize money of Rs. 5 lakhs.

Additional Information

• ​The Government of India, along with the Government of Mizoram and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $4.5 million project readiness financing (PRF) loan on October 26, 2021.
• The government of Mizoram has signed a $32 million loan agreement with World Bank for Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project.
  • World Bank Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States.
  • World Bank Formation: July 1944.
  • Chief Minister of Mizoram: Pu Zoramthanga (As of Jan 2022).
  • Governor: Kambhampati Hari Babu (As of Jan 2022).

​The correct answer is Gujarat.

• Gujarat government has announced the setting up of the world’s biggest Zinc Smelter project in Dosawada in Tapi district.
• An MoU for this project was signed with Vedanta Group.
• The proposed 300 KTPA production capacity project would provide big employment opportunities to the local youths in this tribal area.
• The first phase of the proposed plant will be operational in 36 months.
• Gujarat: 
  • Number of Districts - 33.
  • Lok Sabha seats - 26.
  • Rajya Sabha seats - 11.