211. The Union Cabinet approved an increase in the dearness allowance and dearness relief by how much percent for benefiting 47.58 lakh central government employees and 69.76 lakh pensioners?
1. 6%
2. 5%
3. 2%
4. 4%
5. 3%
Option “4” is correct. The Union Cabinet approved an increase in the dearness allowance and dearness relief by 4 percent to 42 percent benefiting 47.58 lakh central government employees and 69.76 lakh pensioners.
212. Which of the General Insurance has introduced an industry-first feature for health insurance policyholders called ‘Anywhere Cashless,’?
1. Life Insurance Company
2. New India Assurance
3. SBI General
4. HDFC ERGO
5. ICICI Lombard
Option “5” is correct. ICICI Lombard General Insurance has introduced an industry-first feature for health insurance policyholders called ‘Anywhere Cashless,’ which allows them to receive cashless facilities at any hospital, regardless of whether or not it is currently part of ICICI Lombard’s hospital network.
213. Humza Yousaf, a Pakistani-origin politician, has won the country’s National Party leadership contest and is set to become which country’s First Minister recently.
1. Scotland
2. Myanmar
3. Kyrgyzstan
4. Pakistan
5. None of the above
Option “1” is correct. Humza Yousaf, a Pakistani-origin politician, has won the Scottish National Party (SNP) leadership contest and is set to become Scotland’s First Minister, replacing Nicola Sturgeon. Humza Yousaf won the Scottish National Party leadership contest with 52% of the final votes, and his campaign focused on achieving Scottish independence and addressing the cost-of-living crisis.
214. The government increased the maximum age for Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority’s (PFRDA) ombudsman from _______ to _______ years.
1. 70, 75
2. 65, 70
3. 55, 60
4. 60, 65
5. 60, 70
Option “2” is correct. The government increased the maximum age for Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority’s (PFRDA) ombudsman from 65 to 70 years. The ombudsman is responsible for receiving, evaluating, and helping to resolve complaints or grievances that come under PFRDA regulations.
215. The United Nations General Assembly acknowledged the significance of zero-waste programs and decided to celebrate the International Day of Zero Waste every year starting in 2023. On which day International Day of Zero Waste has been celebrated?
1. March 28
2. March 30
3. March 29
4. March 31
5. March 27
Option “2” is correct. The United Nations General Assembly acknowledged the significance of zero-waste programs and announced that March 30 would be celebrated as the International Day of Zero Waste every year starting from 2023.
216. The International Day of Drug Checking is observed to educate people about drugs and their effects and to promote harm reduction initiatives to reduce the risks associated with drug use. On which day the International Day of Drug Checking is observed?
1. March 30
2. March 28
3. March 29
4. April 1
5. March 31
Option “5” is correct. The International Day of Drug Checking is an annual event that has been observed since 2017 on March 31st. The main objective is to raise public awareness about the availability of drug-checking services and organizations worldwide.
217. Who has retained his Asian Billiards title in the 100-up format after defeating his compatriot Brijesh Damani 5-1 in the final held at Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation (QBSF) Academy?
1. Aditya Mehra
2. Sourav Kothari
3. Geet Sethi
4. Pankaj Advani
5. None of the above
Option “4” is correct. Pankaj Advani, the Indian cue sports champion, has retained his Asian Billiards title in the 100-up format after defeating his compatriot Brijesh Damani 5-1 in the final held at Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation (QBSF) Academy.
218. Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day is observed in India on which of the day every year to pay homage to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of India?
1. 25th March
2. 29th March
3. 23rd March
4. 26th March
5. 24th March
Option “3” is correct. Shaheed Diwas or Martyrs’ Day is observed in India on 23rd March every year to pay homage to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of India. This day marks the anniversary of the execution of three Indian freedom fighters- Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru in 1931.
219. Who has authored a new travel book titled “A Matter of the Heart: Education in India” that sheds light on the state of education in India beyond the major cities?
Option “1” is correct. Anurag Behar, the CEO of Azim Premji Foundation and founding vice-chancellor of Azim Premji University, has authored a new travel book titled “A Matter of the Heart: Education in India”.
220. During the One World TB Summit arranged by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on World Tuberculosis Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s powerful pharmaceutical industry. Where the One Word TB Summit was organized?
1. Varanasi
2. New Delhi
3. Pune
4. Gandhinagar
5. Ranchi
Option “1” is correct. PM Modi addressed the ‘One World TB Summit’ at Varanasi. During the One World TB Summit arranged by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on World Tuberculosis Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s powerful pharmaceutical industry as a significant advantage in the global battle against TB.
