This is the current affairs of 7 to 9 November 2023. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. Bihar Cabinet approved the proposal to increase the existing 50% reservation for SC, ST, BC and EBC in the state to what percentage?
a. 55%
b. 58%
c. 65%
d. 71%
Answer: c. 65%
– On November 7, 2023, the Bihar Cabinet approved this proposal during the winter session of the State Legislative Assembly. The proposal suggests increasing the reservation quota to 75 percent by including EWS in it.
– Bihar’s CM, Nitish Kumar, presented this proposal to increase reservation in the Legislative Assembly. After presenting the caste survey report in the Assembly, he proposed an enhancement in reservation after a few hours.
– A bill to implement the increased reservation will be presented on November 9, 2023.
What did CM Nitish Kumar say about this 65% reservation?
– The CM said, “Considering the caste survey report, there is a need to increase the quota for other backward classes, extremely backward classes, scheduled castes, and scheduled tribes.”
– Reservation quotas for caste groups can be increased according to their population.
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2. How many people of different castes are in government jobs in Bihar?
– The Nitish government has also released data on the economic and educational status of various castes based on caste census in Bihar.
– This report also provides figures for government employment among people of different castes.
How many people from the Backward Class (BC) are in government jobs?
Note:
– Bihar’s caste survey has debunked the myth that Kurmi, Yadav, and Kushwaha consume the entire OBC share.
– Unsubstantiated rumors against these three castes were spread without facts and figures.
– Now, the caste survey has presented the facts.
– Although these three castes together constitute 21% of the total population in Bihar, only 6.7% of government employees belong to these castes.
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3. According to the caste-based Survey report presented in the Assembly by the Bihar government, how many people in the state do not have their own personal vehicle?
a. 94.11%
b. 95.49%
c. 96.64%
d. 97.88%
Answer: b. 95.49%
– These people rely on public transport or the assistance of others for their commutes.
– Often, these individuals have to travel on foot.
How many people have what types of vehicles?
– Two-wheelers: 3.80% of the population
– Three-wheelers: 0.11% of the population
– Four-wheelers: 0.44% of the population
– Tractors (mainly used by those involved in agriculture): 0.13%
– Vehicles with six wheels or more: 0.03% of the population
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4. According to the caste-based survey report presented in the Assembly by the Bihar government, what percentage of the people of the state work in the private sector?
a. 4.33%
b. 3.36%
c. 2.43%
d. 1.89%
Answer: b. 3.36%
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5. According to the caste-based survey report presented in the Assembly by the Bihar government, what percentage of families do not have a permanent house?
a. 70%
b. 60%
c. 50%
d. 40%
Answer: d. 40%
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6. According to the caste-based survey report presented in the Assembly by the Bihar government, what percentage of families in the state live on a monthly income of Rs 6,000 or less?
a. 34.13%
b. 46.23%
c. 57.54%
d. 68.43%
Answer: a. 34.13% (94 lakh families)
– In Bihar, there are approximately 2.97 crore families, of which more than 94 lakh (34.13%) are considered poor.
– These families are managing their expenses on a monthly income of ₹6,000 or less.
Income levels and the percentage of families:
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7. According to caste-based survey, which category has the highest percentage of poor families in Bihar?
a. General Class
b. Backward Class
c. Extremely Backward Class
d. Schedule Caste
Answer: d. Schedule Caste
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8. How many rupees has the Bihar government announced to give per poor family in the next five years?
a. 50 Thousand Rupees
b. One Lakh Rupees
c. Two Lakh Rupees
d. Three Lakh Rupees
Answer: c. Two Lakh Rupees
– Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced this in the Legislative Assembly on November 7, 2023. The plan is to spend 50-50 thousand crores annually.
– A sum of up to two lakhs will be given to 94 lakh poor families from all categories.
– Homeless families will receive an additional 40 thousand rupees to build houses on their land.
– In Bihar, 0.24% of the total population is homeless.
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9. According to caste-based survey, from which category are the maximum number of graduate people in Bihar?
a. General Class
b. Backward Class
c. Extremely Backward Class
d. Schedule Caste
Answer: a. General Class
– In the above figures, we only focus on degrees that have the potential for decent employment, such as Postgraduate/PG, or Ph.D., or CA, or Doctor/Engineer. Among the affluent castes, there are 387 individuals with such degrees per 10,000 population.
– For the backward castes, this number is only 125, for the extremely backward castes, it is only 63, and for the Dalit community, it is merely 39.
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10. When is National Cancer Awareness Day celebrated?
a. 07 November
b. 08 November
c. 09 November
d. 10 November
Answer: a. 07 November
– According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the second leading cause of death globally.
– On November 7, 2014, the then Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, announced that every year on November 7, National Cancer Awareness Day would be observed.
Who collects data on cancer incidents?
– In 1965, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) was established. It is an agency of the World Health Organization (WHO).
– This agency collects and publishes data on cancer incidents and causes worldwide.
– Note: World Cancer Day is observed on February 4.
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11. When is National Legal Services Day celebrated?
a. 1 November
b. 4 November
c. 7 November
d. 9 November
Answer: d. 9 November
– The purpose is to spread legal awareness among people and provide free legal aid and advice to the poor and vulnerable sections of society.
– The Supreme Court of India has been observing this day annually since 1995.
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12. When is World Radiography Day celebrated?
a. 6 November
b. 7 November
c. 8 November
d. 10 November
Answer: c. 8 November
Theme 2023
– Celebrating patient safety
– World Radiography Day is celebrated to honor the discovery of X-ray.
– In the year 1895, Professor Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discovered X-rays.
– For this discovery, he was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901.
– X-ray plays a crucial role in diagnosing diseases in the field of medical science.
– It assists doctors in identifying various types of health issues.
– X-ray has made the diagnosis of diseases easy and painless.
– The first World Radiography Day was celebrated in 2007.
– This day is observed in collaboration with the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists.
