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- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the National Space Innovation Challenge 2023 (NSIC 2023) held in August 2023?
A)Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) partnered with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Navars Edutech Private Limited to launch the National Space Innovation Challenge 2023 (NSIC 2023).
B)NSIC 2023 is a national-level campaign designed to bridge the gap in the Indian space economy and the future space workforce and encourage future space entrepreneurs.
C) NSIC 2023 will be open from 11th August 2023 to 20th September 2023.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), the flagship initiative of NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), partnered with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Navars Edutech Private Limited to launch the National Space Innovation Challenge 2023 (NSIC 2023).
i.NSIC 2023 is a national-level campaign designed to bridge the gap in the Indian space economy and the future space workforce and encourage future space entrepreneurs.
ii.NSIC 2023 will be open from 11th August 2023 to 20th September 2023.
• For Category 1 (Grade 5-8) – Space Junk collection robot design and Reusable Rockets design
• For Category 2 (Grade 9-12) – Satellite design for Global warming studies and Indian Spaceship design for Planet Mars - Which of the following National developmental projects is/are “correct” regarding Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi’s visit to Sagar, Madhya Pradesh (MP) in August 2023?
A) PM laid the foundation stone of two road projects at a cost of more than Rs 1580 crores. These include a four-laning road project connecting Morikori – Vidisha – Hinotiya and a road project that will connect Hinotiya to Mehluwa.
B) PM laid the foundation stones for Sant Shiromani Gurudev Shri Ravidas ji Memorial in MP.
C) PM Dedicated the project, Kota-Bina rail route to the nation which has been built at an estimated cost of more than Rs 2475 crores. It passes through Kota and Baran districts in Rajasthan, and Guna, Ashoknagar and Sagar District in MP.
1) Only C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
On August 12, 2023, the Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation, the following development projects in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh (MP):
i.Foundation stones laid for Sant Shiromani Gurudev Shri Ravidas ji Memorial:
Sant Shiromani Gurudev Shri Ravidas ji Memorial will be constructed at a cost of more than Rs 100 crores in an area of more than 11.25 acres at Badtuma village of Sagar district in Madhya Pradesh. will be built in Nagar style
ii.The PM laid the foundation stone of two road projects at a cost of more than Rs 1580 crores. These include a four-laning road project connecting Morikori – Vidisha – Hinotiya and a road project that will connect Hinotiya to Mehluwa.
iii.The project, Kota-Bina rail route, has been built at an estimated cost of more than Rs 2475 crores. It passes through Kota and Baran districts in Rajasthan, and Guna, Ashoknagar and Sagar District in MP. The additional rail line will increase capacity for better mobility and will help improve train speed along the route. - The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has recently (in August ‘23) launched One District One Product (ODOP) Wall at Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans Society (SARAS) Aajeevika store in ____________.
1) Kolkata, West Bengal
2) New Delhi, Delhi
3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
4) Guwahati, Assam
5) Bengaluru, KarnatakaAnswer-2) New Delhi, Delhi
Explanation:
One District One Product (ODOP) program, an initiative under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, collaborated with Sale of Articles of Rural Artisans Society (SARAS) Aajeevika, an initiative by Deendayal Antyodaya (DAY-NRLM), Ministry of Rural Development in New Delhi, Delhi.
i.The initiative places particular emphasis on elevating women artisans and Self-Help Groups (SHGs), acting as a dedicated platform for their meticulously crafted goods.
ii.The ‘ODOP Wall’ signifies India’s remarkable heritage of craftsmanship, ready to enchant international spectators and function as a dynamic platform that exhibits the nation’s unparalleled artistic legacy on a global scale. - Chakr Innovation Pvt Ltd, Haryana- based technology start-up has recently (in Aug ‘23) secured substantial funding of Rs.18 crores from the ___________________ under its Ubharte Sitare Programme (USP)
1) Export-Import Bank of India
2) Canara Bank
3) Bank of India
4) Union Bank of India
5) Indian BankAnswer-1) Export-Import Bank of India
Explanation:
Chakr Innovation Pvt Ltd, a Gurugram (Haryana)- based technology start-up focused on environmental sustainability and pollution reduction solutions, secured substantial funding of Rs.18 crores from the Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) under its Ubharte Sitare Programme (USP), for developing the environmental sustainability and technology sector in India.
• The funds were sanctioned under EXIM Bank’s USP, reflecting the institution’s commitment to promoting domestic growth and addressing international demands. - Which of the following banks has recently (in Aug ‘23) signed an MoU with Amul, to finance Amul’s retailers?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) YES Bank
3) Punjab National Bank
4) ICICI Bank
5) HDFC BankAnswer-3) Punjab National Bank
Explanation:
Punjab National Bank (PNB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMFL) also known as Amul, to finance Amul’s retailers, wholesale dealers/area milk distributors and exclusive Amul preferred outlets-milk parlours.
• The financing is made through small ticket financing under Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency (MUDRA). - Who has recently (In August ‘23) been awarded the ‘Women Icon Award’ from the House of Lords of the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament?
1) Laxmi Agarwal
2) Kriti Bharti
3) Medha Patkar
4) Myra Grover
5) Sunitha KrishnanAnswer-4) Myra Grover
Explanation:
Myra Grover, a distinguished author and Secretary of the New Delhi Social Workers Association (NDSWA) has been awarded the Prestigious ‘Women Icon Award’, an international recognition and award from the House of Lords, the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament, for her contributions to the society in the domain of Mental Wellness.
• In 2022, she launched the cover of her book, ‘The Evolving Mindset – A Psychological Lens into 21st-Century Youth Culture’ at the biggest wellness event in New Delhi, Delhi.
• Also Dr. Gaurav Grover, Chairman of NDSWA, a Delhi based Non-Profit Organisation(NGO) has been honored with the Bharat Gaurav Samman by the House of Lords, UK Parliament. - Which country’s men’s hockey team has recently (In August ‘23) won the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 by Defeating Malaysia?
1) China
2) India
3) Pakistan
4) Japan
5) South KoreaAnswer-2) India
Explanation:
The 7th edition of the Asian Champions Trophy Chennai 2023 held from 3rd to 12th August 2023 in the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.The Indian Men’s hockey team won the Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023 Title defeating Malaysia (4-3) in the finals in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• The Indian men’s hockey team moved to 3rd position(2771.35 points) from 4th in Fédération Internationale de Hockey(FIH) ranking following the title winner of the tournament.
• This victory marks India’s 4th win in the tournament including 2011,2016,2018,2013 and becomes the Successful team in the tournament after Pakistan(2012,2013,2018).
Winners:
Position Team
1 India(Gold)
2 Malaysia(Silver)
3 Japan(Bronze) - What was the theme of International Youth Day 2023 that was observed across the globe by the United Nations (UN’s) on 12th August 2023?
1) Safe Spaces for Youth
2) Transforming education
3) Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World
4) Intergenerational solidarity: creating a world for all ages
5) Youth Engagement for Global ActionAnswer-3) Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World
Explanation:
United Nations (UN’s) International Youth Day is annually observed on 12th August across the globe to celebrate the potential and contributions of young individuals to society and to create awareness about the problems faced by them globally. The day also aimed to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth.
• The 2023 Theme of International Youth Day is “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World”.
• The first International Youth Day was observed on 12th August 2000. - When was World Elephant Day 2023 observed annually around the globe?
1) 15th August 2023
2) 12th August 2023
3) 10th August 2023
4) 13th August 2023
5) 11th August 2023Answer-2) 12th August 2023
Explanation:
i.World Elephant Day is annually celebrated on 12th August across the globe to increase public awareness of the preservation and protection of elephants, the ‘Gentle Giants’ worldwide.
• The theme of World Elephant Day 2023 observed on 12th August 2023 is “Ending the Illegal Wildlife Trade”.
ii.Project Elephant was launched in 1992, intended to preserve habitat and establish elephant corridors, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) provides technical and financial support for elephant conservation and welfare and the support.
iii.On April 2023, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the ‘Gaj Utsav 2023’ at the Kaziranga National Park (World Heritage Site (1985)) in Assam to mark 30 years of Project Elephant - Name the state that has recently (in August ‘23) launched India’s 1st Agricultural Data Exchange (ADeX) and Agriculture Data Management Framework (ADMF).
1) Punjab
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Telangana
4) Tamil Nadu
5) KarnatakaAnswer-3) Telangana
Explanation:
K Taraka Rama Rao, Cabinet Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (IT, E&C), Telangana, launched India’s first Agricultural Data Exchange (ADeX) and Agriculture Data Management Framework (ADMF) in Hyderabad, Telangana. The ADeX has been developed as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the agriculture sector.
i.ADeX is a collaboration between the Telangana Government, the World Economic Forum (WEF), and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Banglore(Bengaluru, Karnataka).
ii. Both ADeX and ADMF provide the right platform to ensure fair and efficient usage of agricultural data by the industry and start-ups and provide a big growth to the data economy specifically in the agriculture sector.
iii.These initiatives will create a comprehensive data economy for the future of agriculture and will enable large-scale innovation that will drive impact to the farmer community.
- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the National Space Innovation Challenge 2023 (NSIC 2023) held in August 2023?
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