National (Current Affairs) (Part-III)

Total Questions: 50

11. Who among the following launched E-Sampada, a web portal and mobile app on Good Governance day in December 2020? [S.S.C. JE Mechanical Exam 22.03.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Hardeep S. Puri
(b) Narendra Singh Tomar
(c) Prakash Javadekar
(d) Mahendra Nath Pandey

Correct Answer: (a) Hardeep S. Puri

Solution:On the occasion of Good Governance Day on August 25, 2020, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched the e-SAMPADA web portal and mobile application. The new app provides a single window for all services including allocation for over 1 lakh government houses. This portal provides an online facility for users in India to lodge complaints, submit documents, etc.

Note-Following 2021's Good Governance Day celebration, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the pilot District Good Governance Index (DGGI) a governance performance SOP for Jammu & Kashmir. Shah said in the coming years, the DGGI will be rolled out to every district across the subcontinent.

12. Which of the following watershed development projects is sponsored by the Central Government aims at enabling the rural population to conserve water? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 5.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Jal Kranti Abhiyan
(b) Arvary Pani Sansad
(c) Haryali
(d) Neeru-Meeru

Correct Answer: (c) Haryali

Solution:'Hariyali' is a watershed development project sponsored by the Central Government, which aims to enable the rural population to conserve water. The implementation of this project is being done by the Gram Panchayats with public participation.

13. In January 2021, the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) developed India's first indigenous machine pistol called 'Asmi' in collaboration with _______. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 5.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Central Ordnance Depot, Jabalpur
(b) Infantry School, Mhow
(c) Army War College, Mhow
(d) College of Military Engineering, Pune

Correct Answer: (b) Infantry School, Mhow

Solution:In January 2021, India's first indigenous 9 mm machine pistol 'Asmi' has been jointly developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Army. This pistol has been designed and developed by the Indian Army Infantry School Mhow (MP) and Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, DRDO using its own specifications.

14. Which of the following ministries launched the e-Sampada mobile app in December 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 6.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
(b) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(c) Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs

Correct Answer: (b) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Solution:The e-SAMPADA mobile app was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on December 25, 2020. This app is developed by NIC.

The top Five recent Mobile app launches by the Government of India are as follows:-

1. Aarogya Setu App

2. Aaykar Setu App

3. BHIM UPI App

4. DigiLocker App

5. ePathshala App

15. The National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 commits to raising the total expenditure by states and centre on education to ______ of GDP. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 06.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) 4%
(b) 6%
(c) 8%
(d) 2%

Correct Answer: (b) 6%

Solution:Under the National Policy on Education (NEP), 2020, a target of 6 percent of GDP has been set for public expenditure on the education sector in collaboration with the central and state governments. Also, under this education policy, a target has been set to bring the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) to 100 percent by the year 2030.

Note-The New Education Policy(2022) aims to provide quality and equitable education to all children in India. Some of the key highlights of the policy are as follows:

1. This policy introduces a new 5+3+3+4 education structure, which moves away from the current 10+2 system.

2. It aims to increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education to 50% by 2035.

3. The Government has announced that all higher education institutes (HEIs) will be governed by a single regulator, except the Medical and Law Colleges. HEIs now have to answer to a new body, the Office for Students.

4. The master's degree (MPhil) course will no longer be required.

16. Who became the Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court in December 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 9.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Pankaj Mithal
(b) Umesh Sinha
(c) Sanjib Banerjee
(d) Hemant Kumar Pandey

Correct Answer: (a) Pankaj Mithal

Solution:In December 2020, Pankaj Mittal has been made the Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. He is currently working in this position as well.

17. Who among the following was appointed as the Chairman of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in December 2019? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 9.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) Ashok Chawla
(b) Girish Chandra Chaturvedi
(c) Ashish Kumar Chauhan
(d) Vikramajit Sen

Correct Answer: (b) Girish Chandra Chaturvedi

Solution:In December 2019, Girish Chandra Chaturvedi was appointed as the chairman of the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Ashish Kumar Chauhan assumed charge as managing director and chief executive officer of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Jul-2022. He was part of the founding team of NSE but left it in 2000 for various roles at Reliance Industries group before returning to the stock exchange arena as deputy CEO of BSE in 2009 and then as CEO in 2012.

18. As of December 2020, under the Startup India Initiative, the monthly allowance for startups with women as founder/co-founder was ________ per month for a period of one year. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 9.09.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) ₹ 40,000
(b) ₹ 20,000
(c) ₹ 30,000
(d) ₹ 50,000

Correct Answer: (b) ₹ 20,000

Solution:As on December 2020 and it is currently ₹20,000 per month under the Startup India initiative, the monthly allowance for a startup with a female founder/co-founder for a period of 1 year.

19. Which of the following state governments approved the Freedom of Religion Bill 2020 in December 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 09.09.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Telangana
(d) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (a) Madhya Pradesh

Solution:In December 2020, the Madhya Pradesh State Government approved the Freedom of Religion Bill, 2020, this bill received the assent of the Governor on 26 March 2021. After the approval of the Governor, it took the form of 'The Madhya Pradesh Religious Freedom Act, 2021'. In this act, there is a provision for a maximum imprisonment of 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh in the case of marriage and any other fraudulent conversion.

20. Which of the following ships was launched on 14 December 2020 in Kolkata? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 09.09.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) INS Himgiri
(b) INS Kolkata
(c) INS Shardul
(d) INS Jalashwa

Correct Answer: (a) INS Himgiri

Solution:On 14 December 2020 INS Himgiri was launched in the Hooghly river in Kolkata. The ship has been built under Project 17A.

Note-Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched the fourth PI7A Stealth frigate 'Dunagiri' into the Hoogly River in Kolkata. The Project 17A frigate is built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders Limited.

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