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Q. National Pollution Control Day is observed every on? राष्ट्रीय प्रदूषण नियंत्रण दिवस हर दिन कब मनाया जाता है? (Environment MCQ)
(A) 2nd December
(B) 5th December
(C) 13th December
(D) 5th November
(A) 2nd December
National Pollution Control Day is honoured every year on December 2. It honours those who died in the Bhopal Gas catastrophe on December 2nd and 3rd in 1984. Thousand of people died in Bhopal on that day due to leakage of deadly gas MIC, Methyl Isocyanate. The Bhopal Gas Tragedy is one of the deadliest industrial pollution catastrophes in the history.
On this day in December, almost 45 tonnes of the hazardous gas methyl isocyanate (MIC) escaped from a chemical plant owned by the Indian unit of the American company Union Carbide Corporation. Within minutes, the poisonous gas killed thousands of people.
This day is celebrated to create awareness among people to prevent any industrial disasters. The day is dedicated to encourage people and industries to adopt pollution control measures to create awareness about environmental pollution.
The significance of celebrating the National Pollution Control Day is to avoid similar catastrophes like the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and save the earth from the damage caused by pollution.
Every year, around 7 million people die in India due to air pollution, with indoor air pollution killing 4 million. It is believed that nine out of 10 people on the planet do not have access to clean air.
Q. When is World Computer Literacy Day observed? विश्व कंप्यूटर साक्षरता दिवस कब मनाया जाता है? (Computer & ICT MCQ)
(A) 2nd December
(B) 5th December
(C) 13th December
(D) 5th November
(A) 2nd December
December 2 is observed as International Computer Literacy Day. It was started in 2001 by NIIT, a world-famous Indian computer firm. The aim is to highlight the importance of computer literacy, which is essential for the present times.
World Computer Literacy Day was launched in 2001 by an Indian company called N.I.I.T to celebrate its 22nd anniversary. Founded in 1981 by Rajendra Singh Pawar and Vijay K. Thadani, N.I.I.T, which stands for National Institute of Information Technology, is a skills and talent development company.
2022 marks the 22nd World Computer Literacy Day.
World Computer Literacy Day was established by an Indian computer company, the National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT), in 2001 to mark NIIT's 20th anniversary.
(The Digital Literacy in India) Digital India :- Digital India is a flagship programme of the Government of India with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
It was launched on 1st July 2015 by Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi.
Q. In January 2023, the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited launched India's first green hydrogen-blending operation in the piped natural gas (PNG) network in _______. जनवरी 2023 में, नेशनल थर्मल पावर कॉरपोरेशन (NTPC) लिमिटेड ने कहाँ पर पाइप्ड नेचुरल गैस (PNG) नेटवर्क में भारत का पहला ग्रीन हाइड्रोजन-ब्लेंडिंग ऑपरेशन शुरू किया? (Environmnt MCQ)
(A) Surat, Gujarat
(B) Ramagundam, Tamil Nadu
(C) Chandrapur, Maharashtra
(D) Chandigarh, India
(A) Surat, Gujarat
NTPC Ltd commissions India's first green hydrogen blending project. The green hydrogen blending has been started in the piped natural gas (PNG) network of NTPC Kawas township, Surat.
The project is a joint effort of NTPC and Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL).
Green hydrogen when blended with natural gas reduces CO2 emissions. This feat has been achieved only by few countries like UK, Germany, and Australia.
Q. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the investment for 382 MW Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project _______. माननीय प्रधान मंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी की अध्यक्षता में आर्थिक मामलों की मंत्रिमंडलीय समिति ने कहाँ पर 382 मेगावाट सुन्नी बांध जलविद्युत परियोजना के लिए निवेश को मंजूरी दे दी है? (Environmnt MCQ)
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Himachal Pradesh
(D) Himachal Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the investment for 382 MW Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project in Himachal Pradesh by SJVN Limited (formerly known as Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam) for an estimated cost of Rs. 2614.51 crore.
Q. Which of the following will be a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the development of more than 14500 schools across the country by strengthening select existing schools being managed by the Central Government / State / Union Territory Government / Local Bodies? इनमें से कौन सी एक नई केंद्र प्रायोजित योजना देश भर में 14500 से अधिक स्कूलों के विकास के लिए केंद्र सरकार / राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश सरकार / स्थानीय निकायों द्वारा प्रबंधित किए जा रहे चुनिंदा मौजूदा स्कूलों को मजबूत करके एक नई योजना होगी? (Education MCQ)
(A) Samriddhi Scheme
(B) Pragati Scheme
(C) PM SHRI Schools
(D) Samagra Shiksha
(C) PM SHRI Schools
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved a new centrally sponsored scheme - PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India). This will be a new scheme for development of more than 14500 schools across the country as PM SHRI Schools by strengthening select existing schools being managed by Central Government/ State/ UT Government/ local bodies. PM SHRI Schools will showcase all components of the National Education Policy 2020.
Scheme of PM SHRI schools (PM ScHools for Rising India) is to be implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a total project cost of Rs. 27360 crore which includes a central share of Rs. 18128 crore for the period of five years from year 2022-23 to 2026-27.
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