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As per NCRB report titled "Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India", which of the following segment of society recorded maximum number of suicides in 2021?

A. Daily Wage Earners B. Self-employed persons C. Farmers D. Housewives Solution: A NCRB released the report titled "Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India". As per the report, maximum deaths due to suicide were reported in daily wage earners. However, the highest increase in number of deaths by suicides has been reported in self-employed persons.  10,881 suicides were recorded in the "Persons engaged in the farming sector" group in 2021, including 5,318 under "farmer/cultivator" and 5,563 under "agricultural labourers". Hence, option (A) is correct. 
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In August 2022, the second phase of Grameen Udyami Project was launched by-

A. NSDC B. Seva Bharti C. Yuva Vikas Society D. All of the above Solution: D The second phase of the Grameen Udyami Project was launched by NSDC in partnership with Seva Bharti and Yuva Vikas Society. The programme aims to train 450 tribal students in Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. Central Government has sanctioned a budget of 85,000 crore rupees exclusively for tribal areas. Hence, option (D) is correct. 
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Who among the following launched NAFIS on 17 August 2022 in New Delhi?

A. Rajnath Singh B. Narendra Modi C. Amit Shah D. Piyush Goyal Solution: C Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) on August 17, 2022, at the National Securities Strategies (NSS) Conference 2022 in New Delhi. National Automated Fingerprints Identification System (NAFIS) project is a country-wide searchable database of crime- and criminal-related fingerprints.  It is conceptualized and managed by the NCRB at the Central Fingerprint Bureau (CFPB) in New Delhi. Hence, option (c) is correct. 
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Where was India's first indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus inaugurated?

A. Ahmedabad B. Navi Mumbai C. New Delhi D. Pune Solution: D Union Minister of State for Science and Tech inaugurated CSIR-URDIP's new building in Pune. He also unveiled India's first indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus in Pune that will give zero greenhouse gas emissions. The bus has been developed by KPIT-CSIR and supported by Ministry of Science and Technology.  The fuel cell makes use of hydrogen and air in order to produce electricity and power the bus. Hence, option (D) is correct. 
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When was Indian National Flag formally adopted?

A. 22 July 1947 B. 31 August 1931 C. 15 August 1947 D. 12 August 1935 Solution: A Indian National Flag in its present form designed by Pingali Venkayya was adopted on 22 July 1947 by the Constituent Assembly. Indian National Flag is governed by Flag Code of India 2002 .  Saffron color represents Courage and sacrifice White color represents  Truth, peace, and purity Green colour represents Prosperity Asoka Chakra in Navy Blue color represents the Laws of Dharma  The width to length ratio of the National Flag is 2:3. Bhikaji Rustom Cama was the first Indian who raised the flag on foreign soil. Hence, option (A) is correct. 
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The correct order of Indian states in terms of population size (2011 Census) is (from highest to lowest population)

A. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal B. Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Bihar C. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar D. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal Solution: D According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India. The second most populous state is Maharashtra in India. Bihar and West Bengal are the third and fourth most populous states in India, respectively. Hence, (d) is the correct answer. Know more about States and UTs in India .
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Which of the following methods is followed in electing the President of India?

A. Proportional Representation only B. First-past-the-Post System only C. Proportional Representation and Single Transfer Vote System D. Proportional Representation and First-past-the-Post System Solution: C The election of the President in India is described in Article 54 of the Constitution. The President of India is elected indirectly through Proportional Representation and Single Transfer Vote System. Recently, Draupadi Murmu became India's 15th President. Under Article 60, the President of India takes the oath before entering his office. The Chief Justice of India administers the oath of office to the President. The President's term of office is five years, starting from the day he takes office. Hence, (c) is the correct answer. Watch video explanation on election of President of India . 
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