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1. What was the main focus of the Asia Economic Dialogue recently hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs?

A. Geopolitics

B. Geo-economics

C. Geostrategy

D. Geoculture

Ans: Geo-economics

Explanation: The Ministry of External Affairs hosted the Asia Economic Dialogue in which Geo-economics was the primary focus. The theme of the dialogue was Asia and the Emerging World Order

2. How much Waste water is dumped into the Ganges river every day?

A. One million liters

B. Two million liters

C. Three million liters

D. Four million liters

Ans: Three million liters

Explanation: Every day, three million liters of Waste water are dumped into the Ganges river, making it the fifth most polluted river in the world.

3. What is the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination?

A. A mechanism to hold military talks between India and China

B. A mechanism to hold diplomatic talks between India and China

C. A mechanism to hold virtual meetings between India and China

D. A mechanism to hold talks between India and Pakistan

Ans: A mechanism to hold diplomatic talks between India and China

Explanation: The Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination is a mechanism to hold diplomatic talks between India and China.

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4. What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi say about India’s approach to environment conservation?

A. It is a choice

B. It is a compulsion

C. It is a commitment

D. It is unnecessary

Ans: It is a commitment

Explanation: On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India is committed to environmental conservation and he believes that development and nature can be balanced. In a message read out at the World Sustainable Development Summit, he mentioned that India aims to increase the portion of its power demand met by renewable and alternative energy sources. The Prime Minister also highlighted that the country is actively finding innovative technological solutions to urban challenges, particularly those related to pollution and cleanliness.

5. What is YSR Law Nestham?

A. A scheme for senior advocates in India

B. A scheme for junior advocates in India

C. A scheme for law students in India

D. A scheme for legal aid services in India

Ans: A scheme for junior advocates in India

Explanation: YSR Law Nestham is a scheme for junior advocates in India. The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible junior advocates. The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, released Rs 1,00,55,000 under the scheme to benefit 2,011 eligible junior advocates. The amount will be directly credited to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. The Chief Minister also announced that the scheme will be implemented twice a year from now on, providing help to more junior advocates.

6. Which award did Dulquer Salmaan receive for his role in the Hindi film “Chup”?

A. National Film Award

B. Filmfare Award

C. Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award

D. Screen Award

Ans: Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award

Explanation: Dulquer Salmaan received the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for his performance in the Hindi film “Chup”. This was his first win for a Hindi film. The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards is an annual event that celebrates the contribution of Indian cinema to the world.

7. How many members of Parliament have been nominated for the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023?

A. 8 MPs

B. 5 MPs

C. 13 MPs

D. 17 MPs

Ans: 13 MPs

Explanation: Thirteen members of Parliament (MP) have been nominated for the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023. The nominations have been made by the Jury Committee, which is headed by Arjun Ram Meghwal, the State Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, and co-chaired by T S Krishnamurthy, the Former Chief Election Commissioner of India. The Committee has nominated eight MPs from Lok Sabha and five from Rajya Sabha for the awards, based on their cumulative performance in various aspects such as questions, private members’ bills, and members’ debates.

8. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?

A. President of India

B. Members of Parliament

C. Political Parties

D. General public

Ans: President of India

Explanation: Generally, The Prime Minister of India is appointed by the President of India. The President appoints the successful candidate who gets more votes in the general elections as the Prime Minister of India.