Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Sakibul Gani.

Key Points

• Sakibul Gani of Bihar has set a new world record in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2022.
• He has become the first batter in the history of first-class cricket to hit a century on debut, achieving the feat in Bihar’s opening round match of Ranji Trophy against Mizoram in Kolkata.
• His 341 is now the highest individual total by a debutant batter in the history of first-class cricket.

Important Points

• O ther Sports News:
  • Team Kharu won the 15th CEC Cup Women’s Ice Hockey Championship 2022 in Leh concluded on 15 February 2022.
  • The Ladakh women’s team has won the ninth national women’s ice hockey championship organized by the Ice Hockey Association of India in Himachal Pradesh.
  • Rohan Bopanna and R. Ramanathan won their second ATP World Tour title together after winning the final of the Tata Open Maharashtra in February 2022.
  • India's Hansini Mathan Rajan defeated Syria's Hend Zaza to win the girl's singles event at the 2021 ITTF Hopes and Challenge table tennis tournament in Amman, Jordan, in December 2021.
  • Indian badminton ace P V Sindhu settled for a silver medal at the BWF World Tour Finals after losing to South Korea's An Seyoung 16-21, 12-21.
  • The Tokyo Paralympian Kashish Lakra (F51) bagged a gold medal in the club throw at the 2021 Asia Youth Paralympic Games in Bahrain on 3 December 2021. 

The correct answer is 1999 - 2000.

• The Office of the Economics and Statistics Department has introduced the revised series of the Index of Wholesale Prices (base 1999 - 2000 = 100) in replacing of the earlier WPI series (Base 1952 - 53 = 100) with effect from 1st January 2005, in Rajasthan.

Key Points

• A wholesale price index (WPI) is an index that measures and monitors changes in the price of goods at stages prior to the retail level.
• The wholesale prices of selected agricultural, minerals, fuel, power, light & lubricants, and manufactured commodities are collected every Friday in 76 selected centres for 154 items
• This applies to goods sold in bulk and exchanged between companies or companies (instead of between consumers).
• The weighted index is broadly classified into the following 3 groups:-
  • Primary Articles,
  • Fuel, power, light & lubricants, and
  • Manufactured Products.

Additional Information

• An Advisory Committee was constituted by the Government of Rajasthan under the chairmanship of Dr S. S. Acharya, (Former Chairman, Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, Government of India) Director, Institute of Development Studies, Rajasthan, Jaipur, for revision of base year of Wholesale Prices Index in Rajasthan.
  • The advisory committee was entrusted with the task of examining the issues relating to the weighting diagram and several other aspects of the wholesale price index series.
  • Based on the recommendations of the committee, the Government of Rajasthan has decided to replace the existing series of Index Numbers of Wholesale Prices (Base: 1952 - 53) with a revised series having 1999 - 2000 as the base year. 

The correct answer is Germany.

Key Points

• The International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
  • It has recognized the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) led by Rao Inderjit Singh as the president.
  • The IPC is an international non-profit organization and the global governing body for the Paralympic Movement.
  • It organizes the Paralympic Games and functions as the international federation for 10 sports.
  • The IPC’s headquarters is located in Bonn, Germany. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
  • The Paralympic Games is a major international multi-sport event, involving athletes with a range of physical disabilities.
  • These games are organized in parallel with the Olympic Games. 

Additional Information

• • Vision: Make for an inclusive world through Para sport.
  • Mission: To lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games, and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence.
  • Founded on 22 September 1989 as an international non-profit organization, the IPC is an athlete-centered organization composed of an elected Governing Board, a management team, and various Standing Committees and Councils. 
  • The IPC’s primary responsibilities are to support our 200 plus members develop Para sport and advocate social inclusion, ensure the successful delivery and organization of the Paralympic Games, and acting as the international federation for 10 Para sports.

Wetland Area Development Programme is NOT correct.

Key Points

• There has been no significant or special allotment for Wetland Area Development Programme under Rajasthan Budget 2021-22.
• 3 sectors have received funds under Rs 65.42 crore fund of Special Area Programme head of the Budget:
  • Rs. 60.88 crores for Border Area Development Programme
  • Rs. 2.07 crores for Magra Area Development Programme
  • Rs. 2.47 crores for Mewat Area Development Programme

Additional Information

• Border Area
  • Districts of Barmer, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Ganganagar. 
  • Difficult terrain and weather conditions.
  • For better management of the Pakistan border and to counter any smuggling or infiltration, special allotment to the local police force has been done.
• Magra Area
  • Districts of Ajmer, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Pali and Rajsamand.
  • Considered backwards compared to other parts of Rajasthan.
  • Special economic impetus is required for the development.
• Mewat Area
  • Districts of Alwar, Bharatpur.
  • Socially and Economically Backward class.

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

Key Points

• Kalibai Bhil Meritorious Student Scooty Scheme 2021:
  • For the first time, CBSE girl students have also been included in this scheme. Now the share of CBSE girl students in this scheme will be 25%.
  • It is worth mentioning that earlier only girl students passed from Rajasthan Board were included in this scheme.
  • This time 10,050 scooters will be distributed.
  • This was announced by Chief Minister Gehlot in the budget for the year 2019-20.
  • In the Kalibai Bhil Meritorious Chhatra Scooty Scheme 2021, the government will give free scooty to 12^th pass meritorious girl students of all classes.

Additional Information

• Eligibility Criteria for Kali Bai Scooty Yojana: 
  • The beneficiaries of the scheme will be the local residents of Rajasthan only.
  • Only the girl child of the state can take the benefit of the scheme.
  • Girls who want to take advantage of the Kalibai Bhil Meritorious Student Scooty Scheme should be from SC / ST / OBC or other minority group.
  • Girls who are taking benefit of any other scheme or have applied for other schemes can also apply for this scheme.
  • Girls who have already taken advantage of any other scooty scheme will not be included in this scheme, however, if they have already taken the benefit of scooty on the basis of marks obtained in 10th class from TAD department or school department. She can get a cash amount of 40,000 on the basis of class 12^th marks.
  • The annual income of the parents of the girl child who is applying for the scheme should not exceed 2.5 lakhs.
  • The families who do not pay tax will get the benefit of this scheme of TAD department or school department.
  • Girls pursuing education from RBSE will have to pass with at least 65 percent marks and girls pursuing education from the CBSE board with at least 75 percent marks. (These examinations will not include the marks of supplementary examinations.)
  • The beneficiary will have to take admission in any graduation program after passing the 12^th class.
  • To take advantage of this scheme, there should be no gap between the applicant's admission in class 12^th and graduation.