Daily Current Affairs Quiz-22 Sep 2023
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Question 1 of 4
1. Question
Recently central government launched AI Chatbot-the first of its kind to be
integrated with a major flagship scheme of the following below?Correct
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India launched AI Chatbot
for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN).
The AI Chatbot launch marks a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency and reach of
the PM-KISAN scheme, and also providing farmers prompt, clear, and accurate responses to
their queries.
In the first phase of the development, the AI Chatbot will assist farmers in seeking
information related to their application status, payment details, ineligibility status and other
scheme-related updates.
Background: The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a central sector
scheme launched in February 2019 to support the financial needs of land-holding farmers in
India. The scheme offers an annual financial benefit of Rs 6,000/- in three equal instalments
to eligible farmers’ families through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.Incorrect
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India launched AI Chatbot
for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN).
The AI Chatbot launch marks a significant step towards enhancing the efficiency and reach of
the PM-KISAN scheme, and also providing farmers prompt, clear, and accurate responses to
their queries.
In the first phase of the development, the AI Chatbot will assist farmers in seeking
information related to their application status, payment details, ineligibility status and other
scheme-related updates.
Background: The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a central sector
scheme launched in February 2019 to support the financial needs of land-holding farmers in
India. The scheme offers an annual financial benefit of Rs 6,000/- in three equal instalments
to eligible farmers’ families through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. -
Question 2 of 4
2. Question
Recently Madhya Pradesh CM unveiled 108 feet statue of Adi Shankaracharya,
who challenged prevailing philosophical traditions – including Buddhism and Jainism. Adi
Shankaracharya propounded the philosophy of the followingCorrect
Answer:(A)
Explanation:
The 'Statue of Oneness' depicts Adi Shankaracharya as a 12-year-old child, the age he was
when he is said to have visited Omkareshwar.
The government has invested Rs 2,200 crore to develop the temple town located on the
Mandhata island of Khandwa district, which will form an important tourism circuit, along
with Ujjain, Maheshwar and Mandu religious towns.
There are 12 jyotirlinga sites in India that are considered a manifestation of Shiva. Besides
Mahakal in Ujjain, these include Somnath and Nageshwar in Gujarat, Mallikarjuna in Andhra
Pradesh, Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh, Kedarnath in Uttarakhand, Bhimashankar,
Triyambakeshwar and Grishneshwar in Maharashtra, Viswanath at Varanasi, Baidyanath in
Jharkhand, and Rameshwar in Tamil Nadu.Incorrect
Answer:(A)
Explanation:
The 'Statue of Oneness' depicts Adi Shankaracharya as a 12-year-old child, the age he was
when he is said to have visited Omkareshwar.
The government has invested Rs 2,200 crore to develop the temple town located on the
Mandhata island of Khandwa district, which will form an important tourism circuit, along
with Ujjain, Maheshwar and Mandu religious towns.
There are 12 jyotirlinga sites in India that are considered a manifestation of Shiva. Besides
Mahakal in Ujjain, these include Somnath and Nageshwar in Gujarat, Mallikarjuna in Andhra
Pradesh, Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh, Kedarnath in Uttarakhand, Bhimashankar,
Triyambakeshwar and Grishneshwar in Maharashtra, Viswanath at Varanasi, Baidyanath in
Jharkhand, and Rameshwar in Tamil Nadu. -
Question 3 of 4
3. Question
As per a 1998 Supreme Court ruling, legal immunity granted to legislators under
Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitution protects them against criminal prosecution on
bribery charges for any speech or vote in Parliament. The Supreme Court has now decided to
reconsider this precedent, name the 1998 SC ruling case?Correct
Answer:(A)
Explanation:
The Supreme Court(in September 2023) referred to a seven-judge bench the question of
whether the legal immunity of legislators under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the
Constitution protects them from being prosecuted in a criminal court for the offence of
offering or accepting a bribe.
Observing the need to examine the “correctness” of its 1998 constitution bench ruling in PV
Narasimha Rao vs. State, a five-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud
referred the verdict to a larger bench for fresh consideration. In its 1998 ruling, the top court
had held that legislators have immunity against criminal prosecution on bribery charges for
any speech or vote in Parliament.Incorrect
Answer:(A)
Explanation:
The Supreme Court(in September 2023) referred to a seven-judge bench the question of
whether the legal immunity of legislators under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the
Constitution protects them from being prosecuted in a criminal court for the offence of
offering or accepting a bribe.
Observing the need to examine the “correctness” of its 1998 constitution bench ruling in PV
Narasimha Rao vs. State, a five-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud
referred the verdict to a larger bench for fresh consideration. In its 1998 ruling, the top court
had held that legislators have immunity against criminal prosecution on bribery charges for
any speech or vote in Parliament. -
Question 4 of 4
4. Question
The ‘State of Working India 2023’ report was released by which of the following
below?Correct
Answer:(A)
Explanation:
Report released by Azim Premji University’s Centre for Sustainable Employment.
* It uses data sources like the National Statistical Office, including Employment-
Unemployment Surveys and the Periodic Labour Force Surveys, and has revealed
major trends in India’s labour market.
Major findings of the report:
* Between 1983 and 2021, the proportion of regular wage workers belonging to the SC
category has increased even though it is significantly lower than the proportion of
regular wage workers belonging to the general caste category.
* Between 1983 and 2021, the degree of women’s representation in industries like
tobacco, education, health and social work, and textiles has increased whereas in
waste management & sewerage, it has decreased. Still, in all these sectors, women are
over-represented in comparison to men.
* Since the 1980s, the share of workers employed in non-agricultural sectors increased
significantly, with the figure standing at 19.8% in 2021.
* Graduates under 25 years in India have the highest unemployment rate among all
education levels for the same age group.Incorrect
Answer:(A)
Explanation:
Report released by Azim Premji University’s Centre for Sustainable Employment.
* It uses data sources like the National Statistical Office, including Employment-
Unemployment Surveys and the Periodic Labour Force Surveys, and has revealed
major trends in India’s labour market.
Major findings of the report:
* Between 1983 and 2021, the proportion of regular wage workers belonging to the SC
category has increased even though it is significantly lower than the proportion of
regular wage workers belonging to the general caste category.
* Between 1983 and 2021, the degree of women’s representation in industries like
tobacco, education, health and social work, and textiles has increased whereas in
waste management & sewerage, it has decreased. Still, in all these sectors, women are
over-represented in comparison to men.
* Since the 1980s, the share of workers employed in non-agricultural sectors increased
significantly, with the figure standing at 19.8% in 2021.
* Graduates under 25 years in India have the highest unemployment rate among all
education levels for the same age group.