Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Rafael Nadal.

Key Points

• Spain's Rafael Nadal defeated Russia's Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in the Australian Open Men's Singles final and clinched a record 21st Grand Slam title, on 30 Jan 2022.
• The match was held at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.
• With this victory, Rafael has become the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles.
• He overtook Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic by winning this title.

Additional Information

• In tennis, Aslan Karatsev won the men’s singles title at the Sydney Tennis Classic final, to claim his third ATP Tour title.
• World number six Rafael Nadal won the men’s singles tennis title at 2022 Melbourne Summer Set 1.
• French tennis player Gael Monfils has won the men’s singles event of the 2022 Adelaide International 1 to claim the 11th ATP title of his career.
• The Davis Cup 2021 was won by the Russian Tennis Federation by a 2-0 lead over Croatia in the Davis Cup final in Madrid.
• Alexander “Sascha” Zverev has won the fifth ATP title of the season (2021) and 18th overall at the Vienna Open 2021.

The correct answer is Bhilwara.

• Maize based product has been included in One District One Product in Bhilwara.

Key Points

• One District One Product Scheme:
  • This scheme was first started by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
  • The objective of this scheme is to give a big boost to the traditional industries synonymous with the respective districts of the state.
  • The objective of the scheme is to optimize production, productivity, income, conservation and development of local skills and crafts, promotion of arts, improvement of product quality and skill development.
• All 33 districts of Rajasthan are covered under this scheme.

Additional Information

• In January 2021, the Center selected two products from the state for manufacturing and exporting under the 'One District, One Product' (ODOP) scheme.
  • These are Blue Pottery from Jaipur and Makrana Marble from Nagaur.
  • It is to be noted that both these products have Geographical Indication tags in the state.
  • The 'One District One Product' (ODOP) approach of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme aims at providing financial, technical and commercial assistance for up-gradation of existing micro food processing enterprises in the district.

The correct answer is 22 February 2021.

• Under the vaccination program in Rajasthan, the first phase of Intensified Mission Indradhanush-3 started from 22 February 2021.

Key Points

• First phase of intensive mission Indradhanush-3:
  • Medical and Health Minister Dr. Raghu Sharma launched this special campaign of vaccination from Bhilwara district.
  • According to the instructions of the Union Health Ministry, this campaign will be conducted for 15 days in two phases and the related vaccines will be given free of cost to the children and pregnant women who are deprived of regular vaccination.
    • In the first phase, 24 districts of the state have been included. A total of 3,963 vaccination sessions will be conducted in these.
    • A target has been set to immunize 23,980 children from birth to 2 years of age and 6,268 pregnant women through the relevant vaccines.

The correct answer is 15 October 2020.

Key Points

• Every year 15 October will be celebrated as Revenue Day in the Rajasthan.
  • It is proposed to honour the officers and employees of the Revenue Department for doing excellent work on the revenue day.
  • The government opted for making 125 Tehsils online under the DILRMP Scheme under 1 year.
  • The remaining 146 tehsils will be made online soon.

Additional Information

• Historical Background:
  • Rajasthan tenancy act came into force on 15 October 1955 in Rajasthan.
• Revenue Minister Harish Chaudhary called upon all the members to give their suggestions to the Revenue Department, giving priority to the survey and re-survey work being done by the Revenue Department.
• An action plan will be prepared for the speedy disposal of pending revenue promises in the entire state and it was announced to constitute a high-level administrative committee to simplify and harmonize the provisions of the tenancy act.

 The correct answer is 2024.

Key Points

• The government has extended the term of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das by another three years upto December 2024.
• Das was appointed the RBI’s 25th governor on December 11, 2018, initially for a period of three years.
• Before his appointment at the central bank, he served as a member of the 15th finance commission and also as India’s G20 Sherpa.

Important Points

• He is the first RBI Governor to get extension after the BJP-led government came to power in 2014.
• Raghuram Rajan was denied extension in 2016, while Urjit Patel quit before the completion of his three-year term.

Additional Information

• The Reserve Bank of India Governor is appointed by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on the recommendation of the Union Finance Minister.
• Section 8(1)(a) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, provides that there shall be one Governor and not more than four Deputy Governors to be appointed by the central government on the central board of RBI.
• Some facts about RBI Governors:
  • Manmohan Singh is the only RBI Governor, who also served the country as the Indian Prime Minister
  • The first Indian Governor of RBI was Mr C.D. Deshmukh.
  • Ms KJ Udeshi was the first woman Deputy Governor of the Reserve bank of India. Her tenure started from June 10, 2003, and lasted for over 2 years, till October 12, 2005.
  • The person who served as the RBI Governor for the longest time period was Benegal Rama Rao. He worked for 7 years from 1st July 1949 to 14th January 1957.
  • Amitabh Ghosh served RBI as Governor for the shortest time, only for 20 days starting from January 15, 1985, to February 4, 1985. ​