The correct answer is Gross Domestic Product.

Key Points

• Gross domestic product (GDP) is a more helpful economic indicator than gross national product (GNP), which is primarily used to analyse a country's people's total income over a period of time.
• In addition to GDP, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which gauges pricing power and inflation, and the Monthly Unemployment Report, which includes weekly non-farm payrolls, are two additional important indicators of economic activity.
• The amount of money earned per person in a country or region is referred to as per capita income.

Important Points

• Per capita income can be used to calculate an area's average per-person income and to assess the population's level of living and quality of life. 
• GDP is a monetary measure of the monetary worth of final products and services (i.e., those purchased by the end user) produced in a country over a period of time.
• The infant mortality rate (IMR) is the number of deaths among children under the age of one per 1,000 live births. The rate for a specific region is calculated by dividing the number of children under the age of one by the number of live births during the year and multiplying by 1,000.

The correct answer is 01 November 1858.

Key Points

• Following the 1857 uprising, Queen Victoria issued a proclamation on November 1st, 1858.
• Lord Canning, who served as both the first Viceroy of India and the final Governor-General of that country, read the Queen's proclamation from 1858 at the magnificent darbar of Allahabad.
• It introduced a new British policy of non-interference in matters of religious belief or worship within British India and perpetual support for "local kings."
• It said that a Secretary of State would oversee Indian affairs on behalf of and in the name of the British Monarch.

Additional Information

• The Board of Control and the Court of Directors were eliminated.
• A Secretary of State position was established.
• He was to be assisted by a Council of India which was to consist of fifteen members.
• The office of the Governor-General was changed to that of Viceroy of India.

The correct answer is AI.

In News

• Collins Dictionary has declared "AI" as the word of the year for 2023.

Key Points

• The use of the term AI has quadrupled this year, reflecting its significant impact on discussions about its potential benefits and risks.
• The increase in conversations about whether AI will be a force for revolutionary good or apocalyptic destruction contributed to its selection.
• The word of the year often reflects the preoccupations of that time, and in 2023, AI has been the prominent talking point.
• This recognition aligns with the growing ubiquity of artificial intelligence in various aspects of our lives, emphasizing its rapid development and integration into everyday technology.

The correct  answer is Nor। Neither II.

Key Points

• Normal vision occurs when light is focused directly on the retina rather than in front or behind it.
• A person with normal vision can see objects clearly near and faraway.
• Nearsightedness results in blurred vision when the visual image is focused in front of the retina, rather than directly on it. It occurs when the physical length of the eye is greater than the optical length.
• For this reason, nearsightedness often develops in the rapidly growing school-aged child or teenager, and progresses during the growth years, requiring frequent changes in glasses or contact lenses.
• A nearsighted person sees near objects clearly, while objects in the distance are blurred.
• Farsightedness is the result of the visual image being focused behind the retina rather than directly on it. It may be caused by the eyeball being too small or the focusing power being too weak.
• Farsightedness is often present from birth, but children can often tolerate moderate amounts without difficulty and most outgrow the condition.
• A farsighted person sees faraway objects clearly, while objects that are near are blurred.

The correct answer is option 1.

In News

• In order to reduce the use of chemical fertilisers by incentivising states, the Union government plans to introduce a new scheme – PM PRANAM, which stands for PM Promotion of Alternate Nutrients for Agriculture Management Yojana.

Key Points

• To reduce the use of chemical fertilisers the Government is Planning to Launch the PM PRANAM (Promotion of Alternate Nutrients for Agriculture Management Yojana) Scheme. 
• To encourage the balanced use of fertilisers in conjunction with fertilisers and organic fertilisers.
• Aim:
  • To bring down the subsidy burden on chemical fertilisers, which is estimated to reach Rs 2.25 lakh crore in 2022-23 — 39% higher than the 2021 figure of Rs 1.62 lakh crore.
• Features of the Proposed Scheme:
  • The scheme will have no separate budget and will be financed through the “savings of existing fertiliser subsidy” under schemes run by the Department of Fertilizers.
  • 50% of subsidy savings will be passed on as a grant to the state that saves the money.
  • 70% of the grant provided under the scheme can be used for asset creation related to the technological adoption of alternate fertilisers and alternate fertiliser production units at the village, block and district levels.
  • The remaining 30% of grant money can be used for rewarding and encouraging farmers, panchayats, farmer producer organisations and self-help groups that are involved in the reduction of fertiliser use and awareness generation.
  • The calculation of reducing the chemical fertiliser use of urea in a year will be compared to the average consumption of urea during the last three years.
  • For this purpose, data available on a Fertilizer Ministry dashboard, IFMS (Integrated Fertilizers Management System) will be used.

The correct answer is 28.

In News

• PM to interact with and address the contingent of Indian athletes

Key Points

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with and address the contingent of Indian athletes who participated in the Asian Games 2022 at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, New Delhi.
• The program is an endeavour by the Prime Minister to congratulate the athletes for their outstanding achievement at the Asian Games 2022 and to motivate them for future competitions.
• India won a total of 107 medals, including 28 gold medals in Asian Games 2022.
• This is India's best performance in the Asian Games in terms of total number of medals won. 
• The program will be attended by the athletes of the Indian contingent for the Asian Games, their coaches, officials from the Indian Olympic Association, representatives of National Sports Federations, along officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.

The correct answer is Formic acid.

Key Points

• Formic acid (HCOOH) or methanoic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid. 
  • It is an important intermediate in chemical synthesis and occurs naturally, most notably in some ants.
  • In textile processing formic acid is mainly used for efficient pH regulation.
  • Formic acid is used in the leather industry for tanning, dyeing and sterilization of skins and hides.
  • It cleans and softens leather and creates superior finishes, such as suede.

Additional Information

• Acetic acid (CH₃COOH) is also known as ethanoic acid, vinegar acid is a byproduct of fermentation.
  • It is commonly used as a cleaning and disinfecting product in food processing plants. 
• Propionic acid (C₃H₆O₂) is a naturally occurring three-carbon carboxylic acid. 
  • It is used in the manufacture of herbicides, fine chemical intermediates, emulsions etc.
• Malic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid.
  • It is commonly used for dry mouth.
  • It is also used for acne, fibromyalgia, fatigue, wrinkled skin and many other conditions.

The correct answer is the Governor of the State.

Important Points

• The Governor can nominate one member from the Anglo-Indian Community if not adequately represented in the Legislative Assembly according to Article 333.
• According to Article 331, President can nominate 2 members of the Anglo Indian Community to the Lok Sabha.
• Two seats in the Lok Sabha were reserved for members of the Anglo-Indian minority between 1952 and 2020.
• The 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019, abolished the Anglo-Indian reserved seats in India's Parliament and State Legislatures in January 2020.
• The Anglo-Indian group was the only one in India to nominate representatives to the Lok Sabha.

Additional Information

• As per the provisions of Article 168 of the Constitution of India, every state has to establish a legislature consisting of one or two Houses.
• Article 170 states the composition of the Legislative Assembly.
• The two houses of state are the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council.
• The State Legislative Assembly is also called the Vidhan Sabha.
• Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh have bicameral legislatures, while the remaining states have a unicameral legislature.

The correct answer is Ahmedabad.

Key Points

• Hutheesing Jain temple located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat belongs to the 15th tirthankar Dharmanath.
• He was the son of King Bhanu Raja and his wife Suvarta Rani of Ratnapuri of the Ikshavaku dynasty.
• According to Jain beliefs, Dharmanath became sidda – a liberated soul which means doesn’t affect from karma deeds.
• Hutheesing Jain temple was constructed by the couple, Shet Hathisinh  Kesarisinh, followed by his death his wife Shetani Harkunavar continued the construction
• The temple was architected by Premchand Salat.
• The temple was double-storeyed and houses 11 deities, 6 deities located in basement, remaining 5 deities placed at three bay sanctuary.
• The temple was covered with a dome and 12 ornate pillars.
• The temple has a unique Manastamba, which was inspired by Kirti Manastamba  Chittor, Rajasthan. The Manastamba is six-storeyed and had an idol of Mahavira.

Additional Information

• Most important Temples in Gujarat:
  • Akshardham Temple, Gandhinagar
  • Ambaji Temple, Banaskantha
  • Dwarkadhish Temple, Dwarka 
  • Somnath Temple, Saurashtra 
  • Jalarambapa Temple, Rajkot 
  • Bahuchar Mata Temple, Becharaji 
  • Bala Hanuman Temple, Jamnagar 
  • Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Dwarka 
  • Hutheesing Jain Temple, Ahmedabad 
  • Navlakha Temple, Ghumli 
  • Sun Temple, Modhera 
  • Bileshwar Shiva Temple, Porbandar 
  • Mallinath Temple, Girnar 
  • Bhadreshwar Jain Temple, Kutch

The correct answer is Santhal.

Key Points

• Jhika Dasain is an Indian folk dance from Jharkhand.
• The Jhika Dasain is a form of worshiping dance practiced by the Santal tribe, to train young men of the community, the art of acquiring spiritual powers and dispelling the influence of evil spirits.
• The training lasts for several days, but the occasion when the spiritual powers are attained rejoices with a night-long 'Lagren' dance in which women also participate.
• The musical instruments played during the dance are Madar, a cylindrical drum, Nagade, a hemispherical single-face drum, and Jhal, the cymbals.
• This dance is performed a few days before Dussehra, it is prohibited to perform or sing any part of the song or dance after Dussehra.
• The dance is performed before every house and it is customary for the housewife to offer some grains to the dancers, which are finally sold for purchasing necessary materials for worshiping the goddess Manasa and the guru.

Additional Information

• Bhils, are considered one of the oldest tribes of India. Bhil is the largest tribal group in India, according to the 2011 Census living in Chhatisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
• Kuki people are ethnic group inhabiting the Nort-Eastern states of India such as Manipur, Mizoram, and Assam.
• Gaddi is an Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic tribe living mainly in the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.