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Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023 at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023 at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun on December 8, 2023.

  • The two-day summit is organized under the theme of “peace to prosperity” and has attracted thousands of investors and delegates from around the world.
  • Notable participants include Union Ministers, Ambassadors from various countries, and leading industrialists.
  • Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami highlighted the state government’s preparations for the summit, including the introduction of more than 27 new policies and amendments to existing policies.
  • The state government has created a land bank of seven thousand acres to facilitate the establishment of new industries in Uttarakhand.

Q: Where was the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023 held in December 2023?

a. New Delhi
b. Dehradun
c. Mumbai
d. Jaipur

Ans : b. Dehradun

Q. Where is the Forest Research Institute located?

A. Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
B. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
C. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
D. Guwahati, Assam.

Ans : B. Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Revanth Reddy will be the next chief minister of Telangana

Telangana Pradesh Congress President A Revanth Reddy announced as the next Chief Minister of Telangana. Swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Thursday, the 7th December 2023 at LB Stadium Hyderabad.

Fifty-four-year-old Revanth Reddy was credited for the Congress’ thumping victory in the recently-concluded Assembly elections, wherein it secured a clear majority of 64 seats. He was also the party’s poster boy for its campaign.

Q: Who has been announced as the next Chief Minister of Telangana by the Congress party?

a) K C Venugopal
b) Mallikarjun Kharge
c) A Revanth Reddy
d) D.K. Shivakumar

Answer: c) A Revanth Reddy

Home Ministry Declares Nine Meitei Extremist Organizations Unlawful

The Home Ministry has declared nine Meitei extremist organizations operating mainly in Manipur as unlawful associations for a five-year period. The organizations include the Peoples’ Liberation Army and its political wing, the Revolutionary Peoples’ Front (RPF), the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and its armed wing, the Manipur Peoples’ Army (MPA), People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and its armed wing, Kangleipak Communist Party and its armed wing, Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), the Coordination Committee (CorCom), and the Alliance for Socialist Unity Kangleipak (ASUK).

The Home Ministry stated in a notification dated 13 November 2023 that these Meitei extremist organizations have been involved in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India, including attacking and killing security forces, police, and civilians in Manipur. The Centre expressed the opinion that the activities of these organizations are detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of India, involving acts of intimidation, extortion, and looting of the civilian population for fundraising.

Q.: In which Indian state are these Meitei extremist organizations primarily operating, leading to their declaration as unlawful by the Ministry of Home Affairs?

a. Assam
b. Manipur
c. Nagaland
d. Kerala

Ans : b. Manipur

Guinness World Record by lighting 22.23 lakh diyas at 51 ghats of Ayodhya on Deepotsav

Uttar Pradesh government achieves sixth Guinness World Record by lighting 22.23 lakh diyas at 51 ghats of Ayodhya on Deepotsav on 11 November 2023.

  1. Notable attendees including Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Ministers, cabinet ministers, and ambassadors from 52 countries.
  2. The purpose of organizing the coronation and Deepotsav is to restore the glory of Ayodhya, with 178 development projects worth rupees 30 thousand 500 crores starting in the city, aiming to generate employment opportunities.
  3. The event featured a Shobha Yatra with 18 tableaux at Ram Katha Park showcasing India’s folk culture. Additionally, Chief Minister Adityanath inaugurated a 3D holographic show, projection mapping, and laser show based on Ramayana.

Q.: What achievement did the Uttar Pradesh government attain during Deepotsav in Ayodhya on November 11, 2023?

a) Fifth Guinness World Record
b) Sixth Guinness World Record
c) Tenth Guinness World Record
d) No Guinness World Record

Ans : b) Sixth Guinness World Record

Bihar Assembly passed a unanimous amendment bill to increase the reservation quota in state government jobs

The Bihar Assembly passed a unanimous amendment bill on November 9, 2023, to increase the reservation quota in state government jobs for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Extremely Backward Caste, and other Backward Castes from 50% to 65%.

  1. The decision to increase the reservation quota was prompted by the Caste Based Survey 2022, which revealed a need for adjustments in proportion to the population increase of SCs, STs, EBCs, and Backward Castes.
  2. The new reservation paradigm proposed by the bill allocates 18% for Backward Castes, 25% for Extremely Backward Castes, 20% for Scheduled Castes, and 2% for Scheduled Tribes.
  3. The 10% reservation quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) among the general category remains unchanged. The total reservation limit is now effectively 75%, leaving 25% unreserved.
  4. The Bihar Reservation Amendment Bill was introduced by State Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary, and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed gratitude to the BJP for supporting the bill. The government aims to implement the changes swiftly.
  5. Additionally, the Lower House passed a unanimous Amendment Bill to increase the reservation quota for admission in government educational institutions to 65% for SCs, STs, EBCs, and other BCs, aligning with the reservation pattern in government jobs for these castes.

Q.: What is the percentage increase in the reservation quota for government jobs proposed by the Bihar Assembly Amendment Bill passed on November 9, 2023?

a. 50% to 55%
b. 55% to 60%
c. 50% to 65%
d. 65% to 70%

Ans : c. 50% to 65%

Q.: What was the reason behind the decision to increase the reservation quota in Bihar government jobs ?

a. Economic growth
b. Caste Based Survey 2022
c. Political considerations
d. International pressure

Ans : b. Caste Based Survey 2022

Harjinder Singh Dhami has been re-elected as the President of the SGPC

Harjinder Singh Dhami has been re-elected as the President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) in Punjab on November 8, 2023.

  1. The SGPC is the topmost body representing Sikhs.
  2. Dhami won the election with 118 out of 137 votes cast, securing a third consecutive term.
  3. Sukhbir Singh Badal, the President of Shiromani Akali Dal, congratulated Harjinder Singh Dhami on his re-election as SGPC President.

Q.: Who has been re-elected as the President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) in Punjab in November 2023?

A) Sukhbir Singh Badal
B) Harjinder Singh Dhami
C) Manpreet Singh Badal
D) Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Ans : B) Harjinder Singh Dhami

Q.: What is the significance of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)?

A) It is the highest governing body for all religious organizations in Punjab.
B) It is the topmost body representing Sikhs.
C) It is responsible for Punjab’s political administration.
D) It is a cultural organization in Punjab.

Ans : B) It is the topmost body representing Sikhs.

Indian women’s hockey team won the Asian Champions Trophy, defeating Japan 4-0

The Indian women’s hockey team won the Asian Champions Trophy, defeating Japan 4-0 in the final on November 5, 2023, in Ranchi.

  1. The goals for India were scored by Sangita Kumari, Neha, Laremsiami, and Vandana Katariya.
  2. India previously won the Asian Champions Trophy in 2016, while Japan had won it in 2013 and 2021.
  3. China secured third place by defeating South Korea 2-1, with goals from Yi Chen and Tiantian Luo for China and Sujin An for South Korea.
  4. Hockey India awarded 3 lakh rupees to each player and 1.50 lakh rupees to support staff in recognition of their performance.
  5. Salima Tete from Jharkhand was named the Player of the Tournament.

MCQs

Q.: Who won the Asian Champions Trophy in women’s hockey in 2023?

a. Japan
b. China
c. India
d. South Korea

Ans : c. India

Q.: In the final, the Indian women’s hockey team defeated which team to win the Asian Champions Trophy 2023?

a. China
b. South Korea
c. Japan
d. Singapore

Ans : c. Japan

Anthurium Festival took place on October 21 and 22, 2023, in Reiek, Mamit District, Mizoram

A two-day-long Anthurium Festival took place on October 21 and 22, 2023, in Reiek, Mamit District, Mizoram. The festival was organized by the Department of Tourism of Mizoram.

The Anthurium Festival serves as a platform to showcase the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Mizo people. The Anthurium Festival is a successful tourism promotion venture of the Tourism Department.

Q.: In which Indian state did the Anthurium Festival occur on October 21 and 22, 2023?

a. Mizoram
b. Assam
c. Nagaland
d. Manipur

Ans : a. Mizoram

India’s first solar roof cycling track “Healthway” inaugurated in Hyderabad

India’s first solar roof cycling track, named “Healthway,” was inaugurated in Hyderabad on October 2, 2023. The 23-km long cycling track is located on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Hyderabad, situated between the main carriageway and the service road.

  1. The cycling track will be open 24×7, aiming to support and promote the bicycling community in the city.
  2. Track Specifications: The cycling track spans 23 kilometers and includes two stretches – a pink line of 8.5 kilometers and a blue line of 14.5 kilometers, with five different access points. It is a three-lane track, 4.5 meters wide, with one meter of green space on either side.
  3. Facilities: The track offers various amenities such as ample parking space, surveillance cameras, food courts, drinking water facilities, first aid stations, and restrooms.
  4. Solar Panels: A total of 16,000 solar panels were installed on the track to generate 16 megawatts (MW) of power. This power is used to illuminate the track at night and provide protection to cyclists from the sun, rain, and other weather conditions.

MCQ

Q.: What is the name of India’s first solar roof cycling track inaugurated in Hyderabad?

a) SunCycle
b) EcoPedal
c) SolarRide
d) Healthway

Correct Answer: d) Healthway

Bihar government released the findings of its Caste-based Survey

The Bihar government has released the findings of its Caste-based Survey, which was conducted in two phases this year.

  1. The survey report, spanning 101 pages, reveals that the population of Bihar is over 13 crore.
  2. The largest caste group in the state is the Extremely Backward Caste (EBCs), making up 36.01 percent of the state’s population, which is approximately 4.70 crore people.
  3. The Backward Caste (BC) population in Bihar is 27.12 percent, totaling around 3.54 crore individuals.
  4. The Yadavs are identified as the largest group in the state, comprising 14.26 percent of the population.
  5. Scheduled Castes (SC) constitute 19.65 percent of the state’s population, with a population of approximately 2.56 crore.
  6. The general category population accounts for 15.52 percent of the population, totaling 2.02 crore.
  7. The tribal population in Bihar is the smallest, representing 1.68 percent of the state’s population.
  8. The state government has also released data on religion-based population, with Hinduism being the major religion, making up around 82 percent of the state’s demography, equivalent to about 10.72 crore people.
  9. The Muslim population accounts for 17.7 percent, approximately 2.31 crore, and other religions like Christianity and Sikhism are also present in the state.

Q: What is the largest caste group in Bihar according to the Caste-based Survey findings?

a) Scheduled Caste (SC)
b) Backward Caste (BC)
c) Extremely Backward Caste (EBCs)
d) General Caste

Ans : c) Extremely Backward Caste (EBCs)

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