HTET: Haryana G.K and Awareness (Current Affairs)- 2 - Software Development MCQ

The correct answer is Virat Singh.

Key Points

• Sh. Virat Singh is the current secretary of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC).
• Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)
  • It ​is constituted by Haryana Government for the recruitment of Group C and D Services.
  • The Commission has been constituted with the purpose of recruiting capable, competent and highly skilled individuals by conducting various examinations for different posts.
  • It consists of five Members including a Chairman appointed by the Haryana Govt. on the recommendation of a collegium consisting of-
    • a Minister of Cabinet Rank
    • Chief Secretary to Govt. of Haryana
    • Legal Remembrance and Secretary to Govt. Haryana, Law and Legislative Department.
  • The Chairman/Member shall cease to be Chairman or Member of the Commission on attaining the age of 68 & 65 years respectively.
• Chairman of HSSC- Shri Bhopal Singh.

The correct answer is Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Stadium.

Key Points

• Jahanara Stadium in Jhajjar has been renamed Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Stadium.
• The decision was announced by Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar during the annual function of Gurukul Mahavidyalaya in Jhajjar.
• Other announcements made by the CM-
  • Efforts are being made by the government to have an appropriate blend of the ayurvedic system and allopathy.
  • The state government has so far set up 138 model sanskriti schools while connecting them with Indian and modern culture.
  • 650 gyms have been established across the state and steps are afoot to set up 1,000 more.
  • Solar plant scheme to be implemented to solve the issues pertaining to electricity bills in gurukuls located across the state.
  • The annual financial assistance to the institutions would be doubled.
  • The financial assistance of ₹51 lakh from the discretionary funds for the repair of the gurukul building and the construction of new rooms.

The correct answer is Sudhir.

Key Points

• Sudhir won the gold in men's heavyweight para powerlifting at Commonwealth Games 2022.
  • ​He lifted 208kg in his first attempt before increasing it to 212kg in his second effort to gather 134.5 points and break the Games record.
  • Ikechukwu Christian Obichukwu won the silver with 133.6 points, while Micky Yule bagged the bronze with 130.9 points.
• Sudhir
  • He has an impairment due to the effects of polio.
  • He is a six-time Indian national champion in para powerlifting.
  • He was also a bronze medalist at the 2018 Asian Para Games.

Additional Information

•  2022 Commonwealth Games
  • It is commonly known as Birmingham 2022.
  • It was the first time that Birmingham hosted the games and also marked England's third time hosting the Commonwealth Games after London 1934 and Manchester 2002.
  • Australia won the most gold medals (67) and stood in the first position.
  • India gained the fourth position with 22 gold medals.
• The Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • The event was first held in Hamilton, in the province of Ontario in Canada from 16–23 August 1930.
  • The exception of 1942 and 1946, has taken place every four years since then.

The correct answer is 52.

Key Points

• In 2022, Bandaru Dattatraya conferred Bhim Awards to 52 players of Haryana.
  • Bandaru Dattatraya is the Governor of Haryana.
  • He conferred Bhim Award for their outstanding achievements in sports.
• The Bhim Award is the highest sports honour given by the government of Haryana, India, for "outstanding performance in national and international competitions".
  • It began in 2001.
  • It is to recognize the achievement of those sportspersons who have brought honours to the Haryana State in their games and sports at recognized international championships/cup/games and senior national championships/cups/games
• The Bhim Award Felicitation ceremony was organised on the occasion of International Olympic Day at Indradhanush Auditorium, Panchkula.
  • ​Each Awardee was given Rs. 5 lakh as a cash award along with Bhim Statue, tie, blazer and citations.
  • They will also be given Rs. 5000 per month as an honorarium. 

The correct answer is 71000.

Key Points

• Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana
  • ​This scheme is being implemented to honour the girl child.
  • It is to ensure that the girls from poor families and daughters of widows/destitute women, sportswomen and orphan girl child, are married gracefully.
  • For this purpose, the grant is given to the following persons for the celebration of the marriage of their daughters under this scheme.
  • Only online applications are accepted under this scheme. 
  • The applicant is to submit the application before the date of marriage.
• There are different amount/shagun given under this scheme-
  • Widow /Divorced/Destitute/ Orphan and Destitute children. (living below the poverty line or whose family income is less than one lac p.a.)- Rs. 51000
  • SC/DT/Tapriwas Communities living below the poverty line- Rs. 71,000
  • Sportswoman (Any caste/any income)- Rs. 31,000
  • All sections of BPL other than Scheduled Castes- Rs. 31,000
  • Mass marriage- Rs. 51,000

The correct answer is 1100.

Key Points

• 1100 sports nurseries have been planned to be established in Haryana under the new sports policy.
• The Haryana Government launched the 'Khel Nursery Scheme 2022-23' to promote sports in the state.
  • Under the scheme, sports nurseries will be established in government, private educational institutions, and private sports institutions.
  • Under the government's plan, athletic talents would get a chance to shine at the grassroots level.
  • Sports nurseries are being established under the aforementioned programme for sports featured in the Olympic, Asian, and Commonwealth Games.
  • Authorities, non-public educational establishments, and private sports activities facilities are asked to submit proposals to build sports nurseries around the state in order to promote sports.
  • The Haryana Government is providing the selected schools up to Rs 1 lakh per annum as reimbursement for expenses incurred on sports equipment and consumables.
  • Two levels of scholarships will be provided to all trainees:
    • Rs 1,500 per month for 8-14 years
    • Rs 2,000 for 15-19 year
  • In addition, one physiotherapist, one psychologist and one nutritionist will be deployed in nurseries for the holistic growth of the child.
  • This will further provide employment to over 1,000 coaches (Group A and B) as well as create opportunities for over 25,000 youngsters to use training and be the flag-bearer of the state of the Olympians, Haryana.

The correct answer is Hisar.

Key Points

• Reena Bhatti became the first mountaineer of Haryana to conquer two peaks simultaneously in 70 hours. She belongs to Hisar.
  • She conquered Mount Kang Yatse and Mount Jojango peak in 70 hours.
  • Mount Kang Ytse is 6250 meters high and Mount Jojango is 6240 meters high in Ladakh.
  • In the past, Reena has scaled various peaks including Mount Kilimanjaro and Nun.
  • Reema also hoisted the tricolour on the top of Mount Elbrus West located in Russia.
  • The height of the mountain is 5642 meters and there is a sheet of snow almost all the time.
  • The next goal is to summit Mount Everest in the year 2023.

The correct answer is Bandaru Dattatreya.

Key Points

• Bandaru Dattatreya inaugurated the Haryana State-level livestock exhibition in Bhiwani.
  • ​He is the Governor of Haryana.
  • Under the Chief Minister Antyodaya Parivar Utthan program, 25,000 units of animal husbandry, piggery and fisheries would be set up in Haryana during 2022-23.

Additional Information

•  Manohar Lal Khattar
  • ​He is an Indian politician serving as the 10th and current chief minister of Haryana.
  • He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
  • He represents the Karnal constituency in Haryana Legislative Assembly.
  • He was sworn in for the first time as Chief Minister of Haryana on 26 October 2014 after BJP's win in the 2014 Haryana Legislative Assembly election.
• Anil Vij
  • ​He is an Indian politician belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
  • He is a Cabinet Minister in the Government of Haryana.
  • Departments under him-
    • Home
    • Health
    • Medical
    • Education & Research
    • AYUSH 
    • Technical Education
    • Science and Technology
• Dushyant Chautala
  • ​He is a Jannayak Janta Party politician and the Current Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana.
  • He represents the Uchana Kalan constituency in Haryana Legislative Assembly.
  • He also served as the Member of Parliament in the 16th Lok Sabha representing the Hisar Lok Sabha constituency in Haryana.

The correct answer is 8.

Key Points

• In 2022, eight new sub-divisions were formed in Haryana.
• These new sub-divisions are-
  • Bawani Khera in Bhiwani
  • Manesar in Gurugram
  • Julana in Jind
  • Neela Kheri in Karnal
  • Nangal Chaudhary in Mahendergarh
  • Ishrana in Panipat
  • Kalanaur in Rohtak
  • Chachroli in Yamunanagar
• These new sub-divisions have been created for the benefit of people and for better administration.

Key Points

• Haryana has 6 administrative divisions -
  • Ambala
  • Rohtak
  • Gurgaon
  • Hisar
  • Karnal
  • Faridabad

The correct answer is 25 December.

Key Points

• Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam portal launched on 25 December, 2021.
• Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam 
  • ​Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam Limited was incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 on 13th October 2021.
  • It has been set up with the objective of providing contractual manpower to all Government entities in Haryana in a transparent, robust and equitable manner.
  • It acts as the authorized agency for providing contractual manpower in Haryana.
• The HKRN Portal hkrnl.itiharyana.gov.in will function under the administrative control of the Skill Development and Industrial Training Department, Haryana.
  • The web portal is for the recruitment of Contractual, DC Rate Staff in various government departments.
  • Eligible candidates can register from the HKRN Portal.
• The process of providing contractual manpower will focus on-
  • Uplifting socio-economically disadvantaged candidates
  • Facilitating timely payment of salary and benefits to deployed manpower
  • Ensuring adherence to the State Reservation policy