ANSWER: C
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Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has questioned the methodology adopted by the government in fixing Rs. 8 lakh as the annual income limit to identify the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) for providing 10% quota in public jobs and educational institutions.
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ANSWER: C
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The Union Government is considering increasing the unit cost of deep-sea fishing vessels from Rs 80 L to Rs 1.3 Cr under the Palk Bay scheme to make it more attractive to fisherfolk.
About Palk Bay Scheme:
Marine Fisheries Bill:
The Bill proposes to only grant licenses to vessels registered under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, to fish in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
ANSWER: A
WHY IN NEWS?
Recently, the government approved the highest price bid of Talace Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd for sale (Disinvesting) of 100% equity shareholding of Government of India in Air India (AI).
Reasons for Disinvestment:
Significance:
ANSWER: A
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Ratings agency Moody’s has changed India’s sovereign rating outlook to “Stable” from “Negative” and affirmed the country’s rating at “Baa3″.
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Sovereign Credit Rating (SCR):
Economic Survey’s Stance on SCRs:
ANSWER: C
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Recently, the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.
Maria Ressa:
Dmitry Muratov:
ANSWER: A
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According to the Ministry of AYUSH, Giloy or Guduchi, a popularly known herb is safe to use.
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ANSWER: C
WHY IN NEWS?
Indonesia is taking steps to protect the habitat of Javan Gibbon (Hylobates moloch), which is endangered by climate change and human encroachment.
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