National Events (Part-II) (Railway)

Total Questions: 50

41. Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha? (As of August 12, 2022)? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 30.08.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) Shri Harivansh
(2) Shri Rajnath Singh
(3) Shri Om Birla
(4) shri Jagdeep Dhankhar

Correct Answer: (4) shri Jagdeep Dhankhar

Solution:Articles 64 and 89 (1) of Indian constitution provide that the Vice-President of India shall be ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States i.e., Rajya Sabha.

• Jagdeep Dhankar, the current Vice President of India, is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, and presides over its sessions.

• The Deputy Chairman of Rajya sabha is Harivansh Narayan Singh.

42. What kind of anti-viral facemask was being developed under the 'Nano mission project' to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in February 2022? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 30.08.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) Copper-based nanoparticle coated anti-viral face mask
(2) Biodegradable but nonwashable anti-viral face mask
(3) Non-biodegradable anti-viral face mask
(4) Self-disinfecting, non-bio degradable face mask

Correct Answer: (1) Copper-based nanoparticle coated anti-viral face mask

Solution:A team of Indian Scientistsat International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI)in collaboration with Bengaluru-based Resil Chemicals, in February 2022, developed a self-disinfecting 'Copper-based Nano-particle-coated Antiviral Face Mask to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

• The mask is claimed to be bio-degradable, highly breathable, and washable.

43. As per Union Budget of India 2022-23, One Station One Product' is an initiative taken by the Indian__________. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 01.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) waterways
(2) roadways
(3) airways
(4) railways

Correct Answer: (4) railways

Solution:The Union budget 2022-23 announced the Innovative idea of 'one station, one product' for the country's extensive railway network, one of the longest in the world.

• It is an initiative of Indian Railways to better promote supply chain of local product using the railways and making each railway station a promotional hub and showcase destination for a local product.

44. The Stree Manoraksha' Project lanuched in Bengaluru by the Government of India in March 2022 aims at improving _________ health of women in India. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 01.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) mental
(2) physical
(3) social
(4) spiritualc

Correct Answer: (1) mental

Solution:The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) and NIMHANS Bengaluru launched the 'Stree Manoraksha Project' in March 2022 with the goal of improving women's mental health in India.

• The project would focus on building on capacity building of OSC (One-Stop Center) functionaries to handle the cases of women approaching them, particularly the women who have suffered violence and distress with due sensitivity and care.

45. Which of the following ministeries released the draf National Air Sports Policy, 2022, in the January 2022? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 01.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) Ministry of Defence
(2) Ministry of Culture
(3) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
(4) Ministry of Civil Aviation

Correct Answer: (4) Ministry of Civil Aviation

Solution:The Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, in June 2022. launched the National Air Sport policy 2022 (NASP 2022).

• The vision of NASP 2022 is to make India one of the top sports nations by 2023.

• The policy ensures to provide safe, affordable, accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable air sports in India.

46. In March 2022, Union cabinet of India approved the establishment of the World Health Organization Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Under which ministry will this centre be set up? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 01.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) Ministry of AYUSH
(2) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(3) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(4) Ministry of Cooperation

Correct Answer: (1) Ministry of AYUSH

Solution:The Union Cabinet, on 9 March 2022, approved the establishment of a WHO (World Health Organization) Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) at Jamnagar in Gujarat.

• The WHO GCTM, to be established under the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha. Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy), will be the first and only global outposted centre (office) for traditional medicines.

47. At which place ARTPARK, India's first Al and Robotics Technology Park was launched with a seed funding of Rs. 230 crore, in March 2022? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 01.09.2022 (Shift-III)]

(1) Chennai
(2) Lucknow
(3) Bengaluru
(4) Mumbai

Correct Answer: (3) Bengaluru

Solution:India's first Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Technology Park (ARTPARK) was launched in Bengaluru on 14 March 2022.

• It is promoted by a not-for-profit foundation set up by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru.

• It has a seed capital of Rs. 230 crores from the State and Central governments.

48. The Ministry of Civil Aviation released the Draft National Air Sports Policy, 2022 with a vision to make India one of the Air Sports nations by the year___________. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 01.09.2022 (Shift-III)]

(1) 2035
(2) 2032
(3) 2030
(4) 2027

Correct Answer: (3) 2030

Solution:The Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on 7 June 2022, launched National Air Sport Policy 2022 (NASP 2022).

• NASP 2022 lays out the vision of making India as one of the top sports nations by 2030, by providing a safe, affordable, accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable air sports ecosystem in India.

49. The 'SMILE' Scheme, which is a Central Sector Scheme, an acronym of 'Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise' was launched in February 2022 by the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, __________,in Delhi. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 01.09.2022 (Shift-III)]

(1) Amit Shah
(2) Smriti Zubin Irani
(3) Arjun Munda
(4) Virendra Kumar

Correct Answer: (4) Virendra Kumar

Solution:Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar, on 15 February 2022, launched the Central Sector scheme "SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise" in New Delhi.

• This umbrella scheme has been designed by Department of Social Justice & Empowerment.

• Aims: to provide welfare and rehabilitation to the Transgender community and the people engaged in the act of begging.

50. Who took oath as the Cabinat Minister of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs in 2019? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 09.09.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Sarbananda Sonowal
(2) Narayana Rane
(3) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
(4) Pralhad venkatesh Joshi

Correct Answer: (4) Pralhad venkatesh Joshi

Solution:Pralhad Joshi took oath as the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines on 30 May 2019.

• A member of the Bhartiya Janta Party, he represents the Dharwad Lok Sabha constituency.

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