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Which state chief minister lays the foundation stone of Ram Mandir ‘Garb Griha’?
Uttarakhand
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Haryana
Answer with explanation
Answer: Option BExplanation
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for Ram Mandir’s Garbhagriha in Ayodhya. The chief minister participated in a ‘Shila Pujan’ ceremony for the construction of the sanctum sanctorum. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya and the saints and Mahants of 90 maths and temples associated with the Ram Mandir movement were also present at the ceremony.
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Indian women’s shooting team of Elavenil Valarivan, Shreya Agarwal, and Ramita bags ____ medal in the 10m air rifle women’s team event
Bronze
Silver
Gold
None of the above
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Answer: Option CExplanation
Indian women’s shooting team of Elavenil Valarivan, Shreya Agarwal, and Ramita have bagged a gold medal for India in the 10m air rifle women’s team event at the ISSF World Cup 2022 in Baku. This was India’s first medal at the ongoing ISSF World Cup in Baku. The trio from India defeated Denmark 17-5 in the gold medal match. Tokyo Olympian Elavenil Valarivan shot above 10 in all the 11 series’ in the final.
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Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has developed an algorithm to protect air traffic control?
IIT Madras
IIT Delhi
IIT Mumbai
IIT Kanpur
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have devised a revolutionary algorithm-based technique to alleviate interruptions in vital networks like air traffic control and electricity distribution during a targeted attack.
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Which company has launched a savings life insurance plan called Bima Ratna in May 2022?
Life Insurance Corporation of India
DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance Co.
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co.
Aviva Life Insurance Co.
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Mumbai: Life Insurance Corporation of India introduced a new plan Bima Ratna with effect from May 27, 2022, which is Non-Linked, Non-participating, Individual, Savings Life Insurance Plan which offers a combination of protection and savings
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Who has been conferred with Dr. V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award at the 17th Mumbai International Film Festival of India 2022?
Sanjit Narwekar
Anurag Kashyap
Paresh Rawal
Anupam Kher
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Answer: Option AExplanation
On an inaugural day, veteran documentary filmmaker and author Sanjit Narwekar were conferred with Dr. V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award which carries a cash prize of Rs 10 lakhs (Rs 1 million), Golden Conch, and a citation. Sarkar is the author of 20 books on cinema.
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Commander level Border Coordination Conference between India and ____________ started in Sylhet on 30 May 2022.
Maldives
Bhutan
Myanmar
Bangladesh
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Border Coordination Conference between BSF-BGB begins in Bangladesh. The Inspector-General BSF- Regional Commander BGB level Border Coordination Conference between India and Bangladesh started in Sylhet on Monday.
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What is the current rank of the men’s hockey team in the FIH World Rankings 2022?
4th
7th
6th
5th
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Answer: Option AExplanation
The Indian Men’s Hockey team has slipped to the fourth spot in the FIH World Hockey Rankings 2022. Australia is ranked at the top, followed by Belgium in the second place and the Netherlands has replaced India in the third position on the basis of their impressive results in the FIH Pro League.
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Which nation has proposed to impose a ban on handgun sales after the Texas school shooting?
Mexico
Canada
Russia
UK
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau announced on May 30, 2022, a proposed freeze on handgun ownership in Canada following the recent mass shootings in the United States. The move will effectively ban the import and sale of handguns in Canada. However, the bill imposing a ban on handguns must be passed by the Canadian Parliament and the ruling Liberals hold only a minority of seats.
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When is the last date for submitting nominations for Padma Awards 2023?
September 15th
September 1st
August 1st
July 31st
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Answer: Option AExplanation
The online nominations and recommendations for the Padma Awards 2023 opened on May 1, 2022. The last date for filing nominations will be September 15, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Which is the second state to recognize Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights inside a National Park?
Madhya Pradesh
Karnataka
Rajasthan
Chhattisgarh
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Answer: Option DExplanation
Chhattisgarh state government approved the CFR claims of Gudiyapadar and Nagalsar villages in Kanger Ghati National Park in the state.
With this, Chhattisgarh is the second state after Odisha to have recognized Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights inside a National Park. The rights empower forest dwellers in decision-making and forest governance with access to funds available under various government programs.
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Bandhan Express and Maitree Express, which were seen in the news, run between India and which country?
Bangladesh
Myanmar
Sri Lanka
Nepal
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Answer: Option AExplanation
Bandhan Express, which runs between India and Bangladesh, recently resumed service after two years, which was earlier stopped due to the Covid pandemic.
Maitree Express also resumed services after a long gap of more than two years. Bandhan Express between Kolkata and Khulna runs two days a week, and Maitree Express connects Kolkata with Dhaka running five days a week.
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In which state, does the Department of Posts deliver mail using a drone for the first time?
Odisha
Gujarat
Telangana
Kerala
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Answer: Option BExplanation
The Department of Posts delivered mail using a drone as part of a pilot project in Gujarat’s Kutch district, for the first time. The project covered a distance of 46 km in 25 minutes, from Bhuj taluk to Bhachau taluk of Kutch district by the postal department under the guidance of the Union Ministry of Communications. The pilot project studied the cost of delivery by drones and geographical location between the two centres.
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