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White Topping Technique
Consider the following statements with reference to “White Topping Technique”—
- India is proposing a new policy to repair and upgrade old national highways using this white topping technique.
- This policy is needed in India because many stretches of national highways in India have become old (about 1.46 lakh km) and need repair.
- White topping is a process in which a layer of Portland cement concrete (PCC) is placed over the existing bituminous (asphalt) roads.
- Whitetopping technique is especially useful for roads that have waterlogging problems.
Select the wrong answer using the code given below—
- (A) Only 1 and 2
- (B) Only 2 and 3
- (C) Only 1, 2 and 3
- (D) All of the above
Ans: (D) All of the above 1,2,3 and 4 are correct.
- Whitetopping has already been successfully used in various government projects such as Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and in cities such as Bengaluru.
- Whitetopping has several advantages over conventional asphalt overlays.
- (i) Road life can be extended by 20 to 25 years.
- (ii) Roads require fewer repairs.
- (iii) The initial cost is higher but the long-term cost is not offset by low maintenance, making it a smart investment.
- (iv) Lighter colours of concrete reflect more light, helping to keep urban areas cooler and reduce heat.
Sports
Who has won the Under-20 SAF (South Asian Football Federation) Football Championship title?
- (A) Nepal
- (B) Bangladesh
- (C) India
- (D) Sri Lanka
Ans: (B) Bangladesh has won the Under-20 SAF Football Championship title.
- Bangladesh has won the South Asian Football Federation Under-20 Championship Football Tournament title for the first time.
- Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and India participated in this competition.
- This tournament was played in Lalitpur, Nepal from 18-28 August 2024.
Paramilitary Forces
Consider the following information—
| Sl. No. | Name of Paramilitary Force | Director General |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DG of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) | Daljit Singh Chaudhary |
| 2 | DG of Assam Rifles | Vikas Lakhera |
| 3 | Director of Special Security Group (SPG) | Anish Dayal Singh |
| 4 | DG of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) | Alok Sharma |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- (A) Only one
- (B) Only two
- (C) Only three
- (D) All four
Ans: (B) Out of the above, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
- Indian Armed Forces is a military force providing equally professional services which include Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Coast Guard.
- (i) DG of Special Protection Group (SPG)— Alok Sharma
- (ii) DG of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)— Anish Dayal Singh
- (iii) DG of National Cadet Corps (NCC)—Gubirpal Singh
- (iv) DG of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)— Rahul Rasgotra
- (v) DG of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)—Rajvinder Singh Bhatti
- Director General of Border Security Force (BSF)—(Daljit Singh Chaudhary)
Ports, Shipping and Waterways
On 22 August 2024, Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated port projects and launched skilling program at which port?
- (A) Jawaharlal Nehru Port
- (B) Kolkata Port
- (C) Mumbai Port
- (D) Chennai Port
Ans: (A) On 22 August 2024, Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated port projects and launched skilling program at Jawaharlal Nehru Port.
- He inaugurated the beautification and restoration projects of three lakes around this port.
- On this occasion, the Mumbai Port Authority also signed several MoUs related to emission management, carbon reduction management and safety of port and shipping operations.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) is one of the major container handling ports in India.
- This port was established on 26 May 1989.
- Currently, the port operates 5 container terminals.
- The port is also developing an all-weather deep draft, green field port at Wadhwan in Maharashtra.
State Level Laws
Consider the following statements—
- The Assam State Government passed a bill to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act, 1833.
- The name of this bill is currently Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriage and Divorce Bill, 2024.
- After the abolition of the old law, it will be mandatory for the people of the Muslim community to register marriage and divorce.
- The purpose of this bill is to ban polygamy in Assam.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- (A) Only 1 and 2
- (B) Only 2, 3 and 4
- (C) Only 1 and 4
- (D) All of the above
Ans: (B) Out of the above, only statements 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
The Assam state government has passed a bill to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act, 1935.
Memorable Facts:
- Majuli is a large river island located in the middle of the Brahmaputra River in Assam.
- Majuli is the largest river island in the world.
- The famous temples of Assam are Kamakhya and Shukreshwar.
Defence Sector
Consider the following nuclear missile submarines:
- INS Arighat
- INS Arihant
- INS Shivalik
- INS Scorpio
What is the name of India's second nuclear missile submarine which has been recently commissioned into the Navy by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh?
- (A) INS Arighat
- (B) INS Arihant
- (C) INS Shivalik
- (D) INS Scorpio
Ans: (A) INS Arighat.