National Events (Part-III) (Railway)

21. As of August 2022, the Maintenance and Welfare of parents and Senior Citizens Act of which year governs the financial security, welfare and protection of senior citizens? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 11.10.2022 (Shift-III)]

(1) 2014
(2) 2005
(3) 2002
(4) 2007

Correct Answer: (4) 2007

Solution:Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act was enacted in 2007.

• It is a legislation of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to provide more effective provision for maintenance and welfare of parents and senior citizens.

• It makes it a legal obligation for children and heirs to provide maintenance to senior citizens and parents, by monthly allowance.

22. Who among the following has recently taken oath as the Chief Justice of India? [RRC NWR Jaipur GDCE ALP Exam, 22.07.2023 (Shift-II)]

(1) Justice Dhananjay Y Chandrachud
(2) Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai
(3) Justice Altamas Kabir
(4) Justice P Sadasivam

Correct Answer: (1) Justice Dhananjay Y Chandrachud

Solution:Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud is the 50th and current Chief Justice of India serving since November 2022.

• He is due to retire on 10th November, 2024.

• The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court (SC) are appointed by the President under clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution.

23. Where did Cyclonic Storm Biparjoy originate? [RRC NWR Jaipur GDCE ALP Exam, 22.07.2023 (Shift-II)]

(1) Arabian Sea
(2) Bay of Bengal
(3) Mediterranean Sea
(4) Indian Ocean

Correct Answer: (1) Arabian Sea

Solution:Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Biparjoy formed over the east-central Arabian Sea.

• It originated from a depression on June 6, 2023.

• The cyclonic storm had a total life of 13 days and three hour more than double the average life of severe cyclonic strom.

• Named by Bangladesh, BiparJoy means 'calamity' in Bengali language.

24. Who is the present Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? [RRC NWR Jaipur GDCE ALP Exam, 22.07.2023 (Shift-II)]

(1) Madhbi Puri Butch
(2) Shaktikanta Das
(3) Raghuram Rajan
(4) Swaminathan Janakiraman

Correct Answer: (2) Shaktikanta Das

Solution:Shaktikanta Das is serving as the current and 25th governor of the Reserve Bank of India.

• He was earlier a member of the Fifteenth Finance Commission and India's Sherpa to the G20.

National Events (Part-III) (Railway)

21. As of August 2022, the Maintenance and Welfare of parents and Senior Citizens Act of which year governs the financial security, welfare and protection of senior citizens? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 11.10.2022 (Shift-III)]

22. Who among the following has recently taken oath as the Chief Justice of India? [RRC NWR Jaipur GDCE ALP Exam, 22.07.2023 (Shift-II)]

23. Where did Cyclonic Storm Biparjoy originate? [RRC NWR Jaipur GDCE ALP Exam, 22.07.2023 (Shift-II)]

24. Who is the present Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? [RRC NWR Jaipur GDCE ALP Exam, 22.07.2023 (Shift-II)]

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