Jammu and Kashmir Current Affairs March 2023| J&K Current Affairs MCQs 

What award was conferred upon Alia Mir for her conservation efforts in Jammu and Kashmir?

A. Social Welfare Award

B. Wildlife Conservation Award

C. Forest Protection Award

D. Environmental Sustainability Award

Answer: B. Wildlife Conservation Award

 

Where was the tallest "Iconic National Banner" erected by the Indian Army?

a) Ladakh

b) Doda, Jammu & Kashmir

c) Srinagar

d) Kargil

Answer: b) Doda, Jammu & Kashmir

 

Who unveiled the budget for Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory for the financial year 2023-2024?

a) Prime Minister of India

b) Home Minister of India

c) Finance Minister of India

d) Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir

Answer: c) Finance Minister of India

 

According to the budget presented for J&K in Parliament what is the total budget estimates for the fiscal year?

a) Rs. 41,491 crore

b) Rs. 77,009 crore

c) Rs. 1,06,061 crore

d) Rs. 1,18,500 crore

Answer: d) Rs. 1,18,500 crore

 

According to the budget presented for J&K in Parliament what is the expected revenue surplus available for capital expenditure presented for J&K in Parliament of india?

a) Rs 29,052 crore

b) Rs 77,009 crore

c) Rs 1,06,061 crore

d) Rs 41,491 crore

Answer: a) Rs 29,052 crore

 

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Alia Mir, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, has been awarded the Wildlife Conservation Award by the administration in appreciation of her conservation efforts in the region. The award was presented to her by J-K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at a ceremony honoring her achievements in wildlife conservation. Alia is the first woman from Kashmir to be associated with the charitable organization Wildlife SOS, which is part of the Wildlife Rescue Team. As a distinguished sociologist, she was recognized for her significant contributions to wildlife conservation, including rescuing bears in Kashmir, releasing wild animals back into their habitats, providing care for injured animals, and preserving wildlife. The award was presented to her at the World Forestry Day festivities organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Collective Forests.

The Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman, has disclosed a budget of Rs. 1,18,500 crore for the Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory in the upcoming financial year. Out of the total budget estimates, which stands at Rs. 1,18,500 crore, Rs. 41,491 crore has been allocated for developmental expenditure, while the capital component of the budget has seen a significant rise.

The expected revenue receipts for the financial year are Rs. 1,06,061 crore, and the revenue expenditure is estimated to be Rs. 77,009 crore, leaving a revenue surplus of Rs. 29,052 crore for capital expenditure.