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State Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by (MPPSC Prelims 2022 GS Paper)

A.  Governor B. President of India C. Chief Justice of High Court D. Home Minister Solution: A As per Article 243K(1), the State Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor who is entrusted with the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation  for electoral rolls for and the conduct of all elections to Panchayats  and Municipalities. The tenure and appointment of the State Chief Election Commissioner is directed as per the law made by the State legislature. Hence, option (A) is correct. Check out MPPCS 2022 Prelims Official Answer Key .

Who has launched Jan Samarth Portal on 6 June 2022? (June 2022 Current Affairs)

A. Amit Shah B. Narendra Modi C. Nirmala Sitharaman D. Piyush Goyal Solution: B On 6 June 2022, PM Narendra Modi launched the National Portal for Credit Linked Government schemes - Jan Samarth Portal . It provides a single-window facility for 13 Government Schemes application submissions. It directly connect beneficiaries to lenders. Its objective is to promote inclusive growth. Hence, option (B) is correct.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has identified following categories of poverty. Which one is correct? (UPPSC PCS Prelims 2022 Paper-1)

A. Income Poverty B. Human Poverty C. Both A and B D. None of the above Solution: C United Nations Development Programme identifies two types of poverty- Income Poverty and Human Poverty. In 1997, UNDP presented first multidimensional poverty measure- Human Poverty Index which was different from income poverty. Income poverty means lack of basic necessities and human poverty means lack of opportunity to have a decent standard of living. Hence, option (C) is correct. 

Which of the following rivers originates in our neighbouring country Nepal? (RRB NTPC CBT-2 9 May Shift 2)

A. Indus B. Ganga C. Brahmaputra D. Rapti Solution: D Indus originates from the Bokhar Chu glacier in northern slopes of Mt. Kailash. River Ganga originates in the Himalaya mountains at Gomukh which is the terminus of the Gangotri glacier. Brahmaputra river originates in the north from Kailash ranges of Himalayas. West Rapti river originates from the middle mountains of Nepal. Hence, option (D) is correct.

What is the name of the scheme launched by Ministry of Defence to recruit youths in armed forces? (June Current Affairs 2022)

A. Agnipath  B. Agrasar  C. Avsar  D. Deshseva Solution: A Union Cabinet has approved Ministry of Defence scheme to recruit youths in armed forces. The scheme is named "AGNIPATH" and the youths recruited will be called "Agniveers". Youths aged between 17.5 years and 21 years can apply under the scheme. The agniveers will be recruited for 4 years including training period.  Hence, option (A) is correct.  Read in detail about AGNIPATH Scheme .

On which date 'Uttar Pradesh Day' is celebrated? (UPPSC PCS Prelims 2022 Paper-1)

A. 26th January B. 25th January C. 24th January D. 23rd January Solution: C Uttar Pradesh Day or UP Diwas is observed on 24 January as on 24 January 1950, United Provinces was renamed as Uttar Pradesh. The former governor of UP Ram Naik proposed to celebrate 24 January as UP Day. In 2017, UP government declared that 24 January would be celebrated as UP Day every year.  In 2018, first UP Day was observed.  On 9 November 2000, Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh to form a separate state.  The current Chief Minister of UP is Yogi Adityanath and the governor is Anandiben Patel.  Check out UPPCS Prelims 2022 Answer Key .  Join UPPCS Mains Test Series 2022 .

Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both nitrous oxide and methane? (UPSC CSE Prelims 2022 GS Paper-1)

A. Cotton B. Rice C. Sugarcane D. Wheat Solution: B Some of the anthropogenic source of methane includes rice paddies, coal mining, biomass burning, domestic sewage treatment, animal wastes, landfills, etc. The anthropogenic sources of nitrous oxide includes cultivated soils, biomass burning, stationary combustion, human sewage, etc. Hence, option (B) is correct.

SN Ghormade took over which charge in July 2021? (RRB NTPC CBT 2 Level 4 Exam 10 May 2022 Shift 1)

A. Chief of the Air Staff B. Director General of Air Operations C. Vice Chief of Naval Staff D. Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Solution: C SN Ghormade took over charge as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff in New Delhi in July 2021. He replaced Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar.  SN Ghormade is an alumunus of NDA Khadakwasla. He was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 1 Jan 1984 and is a Navigation and Direction specialist.  Hence, option (C) is correct. Read Daily Current Affairs by PendulumEdu .

Consider the following pairs: (UPSC CSE 2022 GS Paper 1)

(Peak) - (Mountains) 1. Namcha Barwa - Garhwal Himalaya 2. Nanda Devi - Kumaon Himalaya 3. Nokrek - Sikkim Himalaya Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? A. 1 and 2 B. 2 only C. 1 and 3 D. 3 only Solution: D Namcha Barwa is a mountain peak lying in Tibet.  Nanda Devi is the second highest peak in India after Mt. Kanchenjunga. It is located in Garhwal Himalayas.  Nokrek is the highest peak of the Garo hills and is located in Meghalaya. Hence, option (D) is correct. Read about the Divisions of Himalayas .

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed in- (RRB NTPC CBT-2 9 May 2022 Shift 2 GK Question)

A. 1926 B. 1928 C. 1949 D. 1931 Solution: D Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed on 5 March 1931 between Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Irwin (Viceroy of India). The pact was signed before the Second Round Table Conference. The result of the pact was that the civil disobedience movement was stopped by INC and it agreed to participate in the Second Round Table Conference. Also, the prisoners arrested during the Civil disobedience movement were released and the people living near sea cost were allowed to collect and manufacture salt.  Hence, option (D) is correct.  Attempt RRB NTPC CBT 2 Free Mock Test .