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You can verify that by matching the question papers and e-Dristi contents from yourselves. 1 http://www.edristi.in/ National State Startup Ranking 2019 Que. Which state has been named the best performer in State Startup Ranking 2019? (a) Kerala (b) Maharashtra (c) Karnataka (d) Gujarat Ans. (d) Related facts: On September 11, 2020, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal released the second edition of the State Startup Ranking, 2019. The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), Government of India has undertaken an exercise to assess States/UTs on key areas of interventions that are germane to a healthy Startup ecosystem. The 2019 Ranking Framework has seven broad reform areas consisting of 30 action points ranging from institutional support, easing compliances, relaxation in public procurement norms, incubation support, seed funding support, venture funding support, and awareness and outreach. A total of 22 states and 3 Union Territories participated in the exercise, including four states from North East India. To establish uniformity and ensure standardization in the ranking process, States and UTs were divided into Category-X and Category-Y. Category-X entails states and UTs with a well-established startup ecosystem. Category-Y includes all UTs, except Delhi, and all states in North East India, except Assam. The States and UTs were classified as: Best Performers, Top Performers, Leaders, Aspiring Leaders and Emerging Startup Ecosystems. Gujarat was the Best performer in Category X followed by Karnata and Kerala. Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu occupied the lowest positions. Andaman and Nicobar Islands was the Best performer in Category Y. Sikkim secured the bottom place. Reference: https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/dam/invest- india/compendium/National_Report_09092020-Final.pdf Economic Freedom of the World Report, 2019 Question: What is the rank of India in recently launched ‘Economic Freedom of the World, 2019’ report released by Indian think tank ‘Centre for Civil Society’ (CCS) in cooperation with Canada’s Fraser Institute? (a) 79th (b) 80th (c) 93rd (d) 97th Answer: (a) Related facts: 2 http://www.edristi.in/ On 12th September 2019, Economic Freedom of the World, 2019 annual report was released by the Indian think tank ‘Centre for Civil Society’ (CCS) in cooperation with Canada’s Fraser Institute. Under this report, 162 countries have been ranked for year 2017, the most recent year for which comprehensive data are available. The index published in Economic Freedom of the World measures the degree to which the policies and institutions of countries are supportive of economic freedom. This index is prepared on the basis of data collected in five broad areas; the size of government, legal system and property rights, sound money, and freedom to trade internationally and regulation of credit labour & business. Top five performers are Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Switzerland and United States respectively. The 10 lowest-rated countries are: Iraq, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Syria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Algeria, Sudan, Libya, and, lastly, Venezuela. India is ranked 79 in this index with 6.91 points. Among the neighboring countries of India, China is ranked 113th, Bhutan at 87th, Sri Lanka at 104th, Nepal at 110th, Bangladesh at 123rd and Pakistan at 136th. Links: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/files/economic-freedom-of-the-world- 2019.pdf SAMVEDNA Question:Which initiative has been launched by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights for providing counselling and psycho-social support to children during Covid 19? (a) SAMVEDNA (b) SANHARAK (c) RAKSHAK (d) ROSHNI Answer:(a) Related facts: The apex child rights body NCPCR(National Commission for Protection of Child Rights) has launched a toll-free tele-counselling helpline number 1800-121-2830 for children affected during COVID-19 for providing counselling and psycho-social support. Recognized as SAMVEDNA (Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance),the Toll Free Tele counseling will be in service from Monday to Saturday,10 am – 1 pm and 3 pm to 8 pm. The tele-counselling support will cater to children all over India in various regional languages also. Counsellors have been specially trained by the expert team of National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) to address the needs of children in these difficult times. Links: https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/ncpcr-launches-tollfree-telecounselling- number-for-children-affected-during-covid19/1940144 3 http://www.edristi.in/ President Ram Nath Kovind give assent to Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020 Question: Which has been not recognized as the official language of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir? (a) Dogri (b) Urdu (c) Kashmiri (d) Sindhi Answer: (d) Related facts: On 27 September 2020,President Ram Nath Kovind gave assent to the Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill, 2020, which was recently passed by the parliament. The Act makes Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, English and Urdu as the official language of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier only Urdu and English were the official language for the Union territory. According to the 2011 census, the present population of Jammu and Kashmir is over one crore 21 lakh. The number of people speaking Urdu in the Union Territory is very less. Links: http://www.newsonair.nic.in/News?title=President-Ram-Nath-Kovind-give-assent-to- Jammu-and-Kashmir-Official-Languages-Bill%2C-2020&id=400866 VAIBHAV Summit Question: Consider the following statements: (1) VAIBHAV stands for Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik Summit. (2) The VAIBHAV initiative aims to bring out the comprehensive roadmap to leverage the expertise and knowledge of global Indian researcher for solving emerging challenges. Of the above correct statement/s is/are: (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1&2 (d) None of the above Answer: (c) Related facts: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit scheduled to be held on 2nd of October 2020. VAIBHAV summit is a collaborative initiative by Science and Technology and Academic Organisations of the country to enable deliberations on thought process, practices and Research and development culture with a problem solving approach for well defined objectives. It aims to bring out the comprehensive roadmap to leverage the expertise and knowledge of global Indian researcher for solving emerging challenges. The platform will bring the Indian Overseas and resident academicians and scientists together to evolve a structure of association. The aim of summit is to reflect in-depth on the collaboration and cooperation instruments with academia and scientists in India. The inauguration will be followed by month-long deliberation sessions starting from 3rd October to 25th October 2020 among researchers through webinar mode. 4 http://www.edristi.in/ Links: http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=PM-Modi-to-virtually-inaugurate-VAIBHAV- Summit-scheduled-to-be-held-on-2nd-October&id=400688 President gives assent to three farm Bills Question: Consider the following statements: (1) The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 promotes barrier-free inter-state and intra-state trade and commerce outside the physical premises of markets notified under State Agricultural Produce Marketing legislations. (2) The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020 removes commodities like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, edible oils, onion and potatoes from the list of essential commodities. Of the above correct statement/s is/are: (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1&2 (d) None of the above Answer: