ALL EXAM QUIZ 28.10.2023

Explanation:

• Every year on 24 October, World Polio Day is celebrated.
• It is celebrated to highlight global efforts towards a polio-free world and to honor the contribution made by frontline health workers in the fight against polio.
• The theme of World Polio Day 2023 is “A healthier future for mothers and children.”

Explanation:

• Aadi Mahotsav - the National Tribal Festival- was inaugurated by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda.
• It is being organized by the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED).
• It will be organized from 25th October – 3rd November, 2023, at Ahmedabad Hat, Vastrapur.

Explanation:

• RBI has also asked wholly owned subsidiaries of foreign banks to ensure at least two Whole Time Directors, including the MD and CEO, on their boards.
• As per RBI, the Board of the bank should decide the number of Whole Time Directors (WTDs) by taking into account factors like the size of operations, and business complexity.
• The RBI circular said, "Banks that currently do not meet this minimum requirement are advised to submit their proposals for the appointment of WTD(s) within a period of four months from the date of issuance of the circular."

Explanation:

• PM Modi performed the Jal Pujan of Nilwande Dam
• He reached Shirdi in Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra.
• In Shirdi, he performed pooja and darshan at Shri Saibaba Samadhi Temple.
• He also inaugurated the new Darshan Queue Complex at the temple.
• PM Modi laid the foundation stone of this new Darshan Queue Complex in October 2018.
• He also performed the Jal Pujan of Nilwande Dam.
• He dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth about 7500 crore rupees in sectors like health, rail, road and oil and gas.
• He launched the ‘Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana’.

Explanation:

• Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi season have been approved by the cabinet for 2023-24.
• The subsidy will be Rs 47.2 per kg for nitrogen, Rs 20.82 per kg for phosphorus and the potash subsidy will be Rs 2.38 per kg. The subsidy for sulphur will be Rs 1.89 per kg.
• It shows a decline of 57% as compared to the previous year. Nutrient Based Subsidy was Rs 1.12 trillion for both the Kharif and Rabi seasons in 2022-23.
• The expenditure on subsidy is expected to cost Rs 22,303 crore.

Explanation:

• India’s first Nano DAP plant has been inaugurated by IFFCO near Kalol in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It has been set up in Rs 300 crore rupees.
• This plant will help in reducing the imports of DAP and will also bring down the logistics and warehousing costs.
• The plant will produce 5 crore bottles of Nano dap liquid equivalent to 25 tons of DAP.

Explanation:

• A Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between India and Japan for developing a semiconductor supply chain partnership has been approved by the Union Cabinet.
• This partnership will focus on research and development (R&D), manufacturing, design, and talent development for the industry.
• This Memorandum of Cooperation was signed in July 2023, and the main aim is to enhance cooperation between India and Japan in the semiconductor supply chain.

Explanation:

• India resumes visa services for some categories of Canadian citizens.
• The visa services have been resumed in categories like Entry Visa, Business Visa, Medical Visa and Conference Visa.
• The resumption of visa services has come into effect from 26 October 2023.
• Indian visa services for Canadians were suspended on September 21, 2023.
• Visa services were suspended after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he had "credible" allegations about the potential involvement of Indian government agents in the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
• Tourism and e-visa services have not yet resumed.

Explanation:

• India is grappling with serious air pollution problems, with Mumbai ranking as the second most polluted city according to leading air quality measurement company IQAir.
• The capital Delhi also faces significant air quality challenges, ranking sixth globally. The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures pollution levels, indicating the health risks associated with breathing the air.

Explanation:

• US President Joe Biden awarded the prestigious White House National Medal for Technology and Innovation and National Medal of Science to Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh, respectively.
• At an important event at the White House, US President Joe Biden recently honored Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh for their groundbreaking work (which has not only advanced scientific knowledge