National (Current Affairs)

Total Questions: 50

21. Which of the following environment events is observed by switching off all lights at homes, business establishments, landmarks and so on for an hour? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 12.04.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) World Environment Day
(b) Earth Hour
(c) Earth Charter
(d) Earth Day

Correct Answer: (b) Earth Hour

Solution:The environmental event that is observed by switching off all lights at homes, business establishments, landmarks, and so on for an hour is Earth Hour. Earth Hour is an annual event that takes place on the last Saturday in March, where people around the world turn off their non-essential lights for one hour as a symbol of their commitment to the planet.

22. Who among the following athletes was appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Police by the Assam Government in February 2021? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 12.04.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Deepika Kumari
(b) Ekta Bhyana
(c) Dutee Chand
(d) Hima Das

Correct Answer: (d) Hima Das

Solution:Indian Sprinter Hima Das was appointed by the Assam government as the Deputy Superintendent of Police. In 400 meters with a timing of 50.79 s, she holds the new Indian national record that she clocked at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. She is the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the IAAF World U20 Championships in a track meet.

23. As a part of Mission Sagar-IV, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa arrived at Port Anjouan, Comoros on 14 March 2021 to deliver 1,000 metric tonnes of: [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 12.04.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Rice
(b) Tea
(c) Sugar
(d) Wheat

Correct Answer: (a) Rice

Solution:As part of Mission Sagar-IV, Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa arrived at Port Anjouan, Comoros on 14 March 2021 to deliver 1,000 Metric Tonnes of rice. An official ceremony for handing over the food aid from the Government of India to the Government of Comoros was held on 15 March 2021. INS Jalashwa, the largest amphibious ship of the Indian Navy, has been specially sent to Comoros due to its large carrying capacity.

24. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which was passed in March 2021 amended the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, _______. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 12.04.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) 1998
(b) 1994
(c) 1996
(d) 1991

Correct Answer: (d) 1991

Solution:The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which was passed in March 2021, amended the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991. The bill sought to amend various provisions of the Act, including those related to the powers of the Lieutenant Governor and the Delhi Legislative Assembly. The Act provides a framework for the functioning of the government in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, which includes the capital city of New Delhi. The amendment has been a subject of controversy, with some critics arguing that it undermines the authority of the elected government of Delhi.

25. Who among the following science fiction/popular science writers wrote '2001: A Space Odyssey' and held the position of a Professor at the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 18.04.2022 (Shift-III)]

(a) Isaac Asimov
(b) Arthur C Clarke
(c) Jules Verne
(d) HG Wells

Correct Answer: (b) Arthur C Clarke

Solution:Arthur Charles Clarke was an author and inventor, most famous for his science fiction novel '2001: A Space Odyssey.' and held the position of a Professor at the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad. His work ranged from scientific discovery to science fiction, from technical application to entertainment. He was also a radar instructor in the Royal Air Force after World War II began in the year 1939.

26. Which of the following statements about 'Swachh Survekshan - Urban' is INCORRECT? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 20.04.2022 (Shift-III)]

(a) It was launched as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
(b) It is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India
(c) The first survey was undertaken in 2016
(d) It is conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Correct Answer: (d) It is conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Solution:Swach Survekshan - Urban is conducted by the ministry of housing and urban affairs. It was introduced by MOHUA is 2016 as competitive frame work to encourage cities to improve the status of urban sanitization while encouraging large scale citizen participation. It is the world's largest urban sanitization and clealiness survey.

Therefore, option (d) is incorrect.

27. Under the National Urban Sanitation Policy, a city that scores points between 34 and 66 and needs considerable improvement is colour-coded _______. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 21.04.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) Green
(b) Black
(c) Blue
(d) Red

Correct Answer: (b) Black

Solution:Cities are assigned a color-coded rating under the National Urban Sanitation Policy based on 19 sanitation indicators, with those scoring between 34 and 66 and requiring significant improvement being classified as black.

28. Adar Poonawalla launched the Clean City initiative in Pune in the year __________. [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 21.04.2022 (Shift-I)]

(a) 2018
(b) 2012
(c) 2010
(d) 2015

Correct Answer: (d) 2015

Solution:The Adar Poonawalla Clean City (APCC) initiative is an extraordinary, passionately-driven mission to improve solid waste management in Pune and make the city cleaner and greener. It was launched in January 2015 by Adar Poonawalla, chief executive officer and executive director of Serum Institute of India, with a pledge of~100 crore from his personal wealth.

29. In the Satbir Singh vs _______ case, in 2021, the Supreme Court laid down guidelines for dowry death trials. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 06.06.2022 (Shift-II)]

(a) State of Rajasthan
(b) State of Haryana
(c) State of Punjab
(d) State of Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: (b) State of Haryana

Solution:In the Satbir Singh vs State of Haryana case in 2021, the Supreme Court laid down guidelines for dowry death trials. The evil of dowry also gives rise to the more vicious evil of dowry death.

30. In February 2022, Government of India approved a new scheme "New India Literacy Programme for the period FYs _______ to cover all the aspects of Adult Education to align with National Education Policy 2020 and Budget Announcements 2021-22. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 07.06.2022 (Shift-II)]

(a) 2023-2028
(b) 2022-2027
(c) 2025-2030
(d) 2024-2029

Correct Answer: (b) 2022-2027

Solution:The Union of India has approved a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, namely, "New India Literacy Programme (NILP)". The NILP has been approved for the next five financial years (2022-27) to integrate all the aspects of adult education with the National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP)

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