Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Neither 1 nor 2.

Key Points

• Rs 100 crore provision in the Road Safety Fund to enhance the Road Safety.
• Rs 5000 Incentive amount for sending the injured person to the hospital in critical condition.
• Hence the correct answer is neither 1 nor 2.

Additional Information

• Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) is a public transport company that provides bus services in the Indian state Rajasthan.
• It is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
• Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation Moto is "Move On".
• The corporation was established by the Government of Rajasthan on 1 October 1964 under the Road Transport Act 1950 

Important Points

• Rajasthan ranks 5th in the deadliest states in Road accidents.
• Jaipur ranks 7th in India's deadliest cities.
• The fatal crash percent in Jaipur alone is 29.6%.
• Nearly 70 % of road accident deaths happened in the Rural belt of Rajasthan.
• Over speeding is the major cause of road accidents in Rajasthan.
• In India, Road accident happens every 1 minute & in every 4 minute, one person dies due to road crash.

The correct answer is Kota.

• Kota district of Rajasthan has been ranked first in the Rajasthan SDG Index 2.0.

Key Points

• SDG Rajasthan Index 2.0:
  • The SDG Index has been developed using 55 indicators across 13 goals.
  • The data is retrieved from publicly available sources for these identified indicators.
  • The SDG score ranges between 0 and 100, where 0 is the worst among the group and 100 signifying that all the targets for that goal/all goals have been achieved.
  • Kota topped the tally with a score of 59.30.
  • It was followed by Churu and Jhunjhunu with a score of 58.60 and 58.34 respectively.

Additional Information

• Sustainable Development Goals
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a universal agenda for all countries.
  • Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 global goals which were developed after intensive public consultation and engagement with the national government, civil societies and stakeholders around the world.
  • These 17 Goals include areas such as climate change, economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace and justice, among other priorities.
  • The 17 SDGs comprise 169 associated targets, which are interconnected in nature.

The correct answer is Odisha.

Key Points

• A new version of the Akash Missile, Akash Prime was successfully flight tested on 27 September 2021 from Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha.
• The missile intercepted and destroyed an unmanned aerial target mimicking enemy aircraft.
• Akash Prime is equipped with an indigenous active radio frequency seeker for improved accuracy.

Important Points 

• Other improvements also ensure more reliable performance under a low-temperature environment at higher altitudes.
• The Akash Prime is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by the DRDO and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
• The Akash SAM was developed to replace the Russian 2K12 Kub (SA-6 Gainful) missile system, currently in service.
• Akash is the cheapest SAM with a range of 27 km ever produced in the world with supersonic interception capability.
• The nuclear-capable missile can fly at a speed of up to Mach 2.5 (nearly 860 metre per second) at a maximum height of 18 km.

The correct answer is K.N. Bhandari.

• K.N. Bhandari is the author of the book Parliamentary Messenger in Rajasthan.

Key Points

• The book Parliamentary Messenger in Rajasthan is written by Dr. K.N. Bhandari.
  • It was released by the Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu.
  • The book focuses on the health and education initiatives undertaken through the MPLAD Scheme on the recommendation of Dr. Abhishek Singhvi in Rajasthan.

Additional Information

• Gulab Kothari is the author of the book 'Manas: Our Behavior' which was released at the Jaipur Literature Festival. 

The correct answer is Jodhpur.

• The first LCNG station has been started in Jodhpur.

Key Points

• Singapore-based AG&P Pratham launched Rajasthan's first LCNG station in Kalptaru Jodhpur.
  • LCNG is Liquid to Compressed Natural Gas.
  • The plant comprises two storage tanks with a capacity of 56 MT of LNG storage and gasification.
  • The aim is to bring home-safe Piped Natural Gas (PNG) from LPG to the doorsteps of the city.
  • The company will provide about 2.5 lakh connections in the next five years.
  • For this survey, the pipeline has been reached in Boranada, Sangaria, Basni and Shastrinagar areas adjoining the city.
  • Here, six pumps have been opened in the city for CNG as well.

Additional Information

• India's first LCNG hub station was opened in Vadodara, Gujarat.