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- In January 2023, ____________ became the first state in India to go fully digital in its banking service.
1) Gujarat
2) Maharashtra
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Delhi
5) Kerala
Answer & Explanation
Answer-5) Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala has become the first state in India to go fully digital in its banking service. It was declared by the Chief Minister (CM) of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan during an event.
i. Kerala also received three ‘Digital India’ awards for the advancement in the digital sector viz. silver medal for Ksheerashree portal, platinum award for Digital Workforce Management System, and gold medal for District Administration of Kottayam.
- According to the Nikkei Asia report released in January 2023, India surpassed ________ as the world’s third-largest auto market in 2022.
1) Russia
2) Germany
3) Japan
4) Australia
5) United Arab Emirates
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) Japan
Explanation:
According to the Nikkei Asia report, India surpassed Japan as the world’s third-largest auto market in 2022. According to preliminary results, India’s new vehicle sales were at 4.25 million units, surpassing Japan’s 4.2 million units.
i. China remained the global leader in automobile sales in 2021, with 26.27 million units, followed by the United States (US) in second place with 15.4 million vehicles and Japan in third place with 4.44 million units.
ii. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers estimated that 4.13 million new cars were delivered in India between January and November 2022.
iii. When the December 2022 sales volume reported by Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, is added, the total rises to almost 4.25 million vehicles.
- Which company has recently (in Jan ‘23) selected as primary IT partner of ODP Corporation?
1) Infosys Limited
2) HCL Technologies Limited
3) Tata Consultancy Services
4) Cognizant Technology Solutions
5) Wipro Limited
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) HCL Technologies Limited
Explanation:
ODP Corporation has selected HCL Technologies Limited as its primary IT partner for end-to-end Information technology (IT) operations and enterprise-wide digital transformation to support ODP’s business strategy in its Office Depot, ODP Business Solutions and Veyer business units.
i. As part of this agreement, HCL Tech will leverage its automation and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to enable efficient IT operations with personalised and intuitive IT services.
- Name the organisation that has recently (in Jan ‘23) developed an untethered multi-copter payload, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to carry out logistic operations in the Himalayan frontier.
1) Bharat Electronics Limited
2) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
3) Bharat Dynamics Limited
4) Defence Research and Development Organisation
5) Indian Space Research Organisation
Answer & Explanation
Answer-4) Defence Research and Development Organisation
Explanation:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an untethered multi-copter payload, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), that aims to carry out logistic operations in the Himalayan frontier.
i. The UAV is capable of flying with a 5 kg to 25 Kg payload and is also used to drop bombs in enemy territories and medicines for soldiers who are deployed at high altitudes or war zones.
ii. This was displayed by the DRDO at the 108th Indian Science Congress, which was held between 3rd January – 7th January 2023 in Nagpur, Maharashtra and will be ready for induction in the Armed Forces after the trials.
- What are the Mascots of 5th edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2022 that was unveiled by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan in January 2023?
1) Veera & Dhakad
2) Asha & Mowgli
3) Jaya & Vijay
4) Ammu & Rongmon
5) Saavaj & Panda
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) Asha & Mowgli
Explanation:
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh (MP) Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minister of State (MoS) Nisith Pramanik, Ministry for Youth Affairs and Sports (MoYAS) unveiled the Mascots, Smart Torch, Theme Song of the 5th edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2022 during an event in Bhopal, MP.
• KIYG 2022 will be hosted by MP from January 30 to February 11, 2023, in MP’s Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Mandla, Balaghat and Khargone (Maheshwar).
• Mascots: Asha (Female Cheetah) and Mowgli
• Torch: Amarkantak
• Theme Song: MP Shor Macha Do, Hindustan Ka DilDhadka Do. Well-known artist Shaan has rendered it.
- Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to 5th Tata Open Maharashtra 2023 held at Pune, Maharashtra in January 2023?
1) Dutch (Netherlands) Tennis player Aslan Karatsev won the men’s singles title at the Tata Open Maharashtra 2023 defeating Benjamin Bonzi of Germany.
2) India’s N Sriram Balaji and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan from Tamil Nadu, settled for runner-up at the Tata Open Maharashtra 2023 in Men’s Double championship.
3) Belgians Joran Vliegen and Sander Gille won the Men’s doubles championship title at Tata Open Maharashtra 2023.
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3
Answer & Explanation
Answer-5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Dutch (Netherlands) Tennis player Tallon Griekspoor won the men’s singles title at the Tata Open Maharashtra 2023 defeating Benjamin Bonzi (World No. 60) of France at the finals held in Balewadi Stadium in Pune, Maharashtra.
• This also marks his 1st Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tour title.
i. Tata Open Maharashtra 2023 marks the 5th edition of Tata Open Maharashtra organised by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in collaboration with the Government of Maharashtra.
ii. India’s N Sriram Balaji and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan from Tamil Nadu, settled for runner-up at the Tata Open Maharashtra 2023 in Men’s Double championship.
iii. Belgians Joran Vliegen and Sander Gille won the Men’s doubles championship title at Tata Open Maharashtra 2023. This marks their 6th ATP Tour Championship.
- Cricketer Dwaine Pretorius recently (in Jan ’23) announced his retirement from International Cricket. Which country did he represent in International Cricket?
1) New Zealand
2) South Africa
3) Zimbabwe
4) Australia
5) Sri Lanka
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) South Africa
Explanation:
South African cricketer and all-rounder, Dwaine Pretorius (33-year-old) has retired from international cricket with an immediate effect to focus on franchise cricket and shorter formats of the game.
i. Dwaine Pretorius has played for South Africa in 30 T20I, 27 One-Day Internationals (ODI), and 3 Tests (took 77 wickets across formats) since making his international debut in 2016.
ii. He now holds the record for South Africa’s best bowling performance in men’s T20Is (5 for 17 against Pakistan in 2021).
- Padma Awardee Dr Tehemton E Udwadia, “Father of laparoscopic surgery” passed away in January 2023.
In which year did he receive ‘Padma Bhushan Award’ in the field of Medicine?
1) 2015
2) 2019
3) 2018
4) 2017
5) 2016
Answer & Explanation
Answer-4) 2017
Explanation:
Padma Awardee Dr Tehemton Erach Udwadia, an Indian Surgeon and Gastroenterologist, who was known as the ‘father of laparoscopic surgery in India’ passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra, at the age of 88.
i. He was honoured with the Padma Shri, India’s 4th highest civilian award, in 2006 and Padma Bhushan, India’s 3rd-highest civilian award, in 2017, for Medicine.
- When was the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD), also known as the “Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day” celebrated across India?
1) 9th January 2023
2) 6th January 2023
3) 8th January 2023
4) 5th January 2023
5) 7th January 2023
Answer & Explanation
Answer-1) 9th January 2023
Explanation:
Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD), also known as the “Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day” was celebrated across India on 9th January 2023 to highlight the importance of the contribution of the Overseas Indian community to the development of India.
• The first ever Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was observed on 9th January 2003.
i. The day, 9th January, commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India in 1915.
ii. The 17th PBD Convention is a flagship event of the government of India with the theme of the “Diaspora: Reliable partners for India’s progress in Amrit Kaal”.
- Name the state government that has recently (in Jan ‘23) launched a 100-day ‘Global City’ campaign to transform the lifestyles of urban bodies on par with global standards.
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Maharashtra
5) Uttar Pradesh
Answer & Explanation
Answer-5) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government launched a statewide 100-day ‘UP Global City’ campaign to transform the lifestyles of urban bodies of UP on par with global standards.
i. The campaign was launched by Arvind Kumar Sharma, Minister of Urban Development, the government of UP.
ii. The 100-day ‘UP Global City’ campaign has been launched in all 762 urban bodies of UP.
iii. The UP Global City campaign was launched ahead of the Global Investor Summit which will begin on 10th February 2023 and conclude on 12th February 2023 in Lucknow, UP.
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