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Questions & Answers for Octobor 2022's most recent general knowledge exams In English.
1.What is the growth forecast for India for 2022–2023 following the most recent Monetary Policy Committee meeting of the RBI (October 2022)?
1. 6.5 %
2.7.0 %
3. 7.5 %
4. 8.2 %
Ans: (2) 7.0 %
Notes:
Following the most recent meeting of the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee, the Central Bank revised its estimate of 2022–23 growth downward from 7.2% to 7%.
The Repo rate was increased by 50 basis points to 5.9% by RBI, marking the fourth rate increase this fiscal year. The bank rate, marginal standing facility, and standing deposit facility rates have all been adjusted to 6.15 percent and 5.65 percent, respectively.
2. Which organisation unveiled a list of 50 famous and rare Indian textile crafts?
1. UNESCO
2.NITI Aayog
3. Union Culture Ministry
4. FICCI
Ans:- (1) UNESCO
Notes:
In a report titled "Handmade for the 21st Century: Safeguarding Traditional Indian Textile," UNESCO published a list of 50 distinctive and iconic Indian heritage textile trades.
It outlines the production procedures, discusses the reasons for their waning appeal, and offers preservation tactics. Some of the crafts comprised are Toda embroidery and Sungadi from Tamil Nadu, Himroo weaves from Hyderabad, and Bandha tie-dye weaving from Odisha.
3. Which nation recently forged a partnership with the Pacific island countries?
1.China
2.USA
3.Russia
4.Germany
Ans:-(2)USA
Notes:
In addition to signing a partnership deal with more than a dozen Pacific island countries, including Fiji, the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Tonga among others, the United States also sponsored a historic summit.
In response to growing worries about China's expanding military and economic influence, US President Joe Biden declared that the nation was dedicated to extending its presence in the region. As observers, Australia and New Zealand also took part in the summit.
4.To which species does the recently found Pangasius Icaria in the Cauvery River belong?
1.Turtle
2.Catfish
3.Frog
4.Snake
Ans:- (2)Catfish
Notes:
The Cauvery River near Mettur Dam has a new edible catfish species called Pangasius icaria ( P. icaria).
It belongs to the Pangasius genus, according to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, which found the species. One species, known as Pangasius Pangasius, has represented Pangasius in South Asia and India for around 200 years.
5. According to a recent UNICEF research, what percentage of child marriages can be reduced if girls had access to higher education?
1.25 per cent
2.40 per cent
3.60 per cent
4.80 percent
Answer: (4) 80 percent
Notes:
A recent UNICEF analysis claims that if all girls have access to higher education, 80 percent of child marriages might be prevented.
Additionally, it was mentioned that, compared to elementary school education, secondary education offers a considerably stronger and more reliable defense against child marriage. In South Asia, where the likelihood of a girl marrying as a kid fell by more than a third to under 30%, the largest development over the past ten years was observed.
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