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- Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has recently (in Oct ‘23) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to set up a Digital Twin Center for Emerging Automotive Systems?
1) IIT Delhi
2) IIT Bombay
3) IIT Guwahati
4) IIT Madras
5) IIT KanpurAnswer- 3) IIT Guwahati
Explanation:
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati(Assam) for establishing a Common Engineering Facility Center (CEFC) titled “Digital Twin Center for Emerging Automotive Systems” in the Hub and Spoke model.
i. This CEFC was established under the Capital Goods Scheme Phase II of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) by ARAI in collaboration with industry partner Micelio Mobility Private Limited.
ii. The CEFC will enable “Smart Advanced Manufacturing and Rapid Transformation Hub (SAMARTH) Udyog Bharat 4.0,” to benefit the industry, particularly Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups, by creating digital twins for the different systems across industries.
Note- ARAI, the leading automotive R&D organization in India is an autonomous body under the aegis of the MHI. - Name the Ministry that has recently (in Oct ‘23) organised a curtain raiser event for the inaugural India Art Architecture Design Biennale (IAADB 2023) in New Delhi, Delhi.
1) Ministry of Tourism
2) Ministry of Culture
3) Ministry of Home Affairs
4) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
5) Ministry of Skill Development and EntrepreneurshipAnswer-2) Ministry of Culture
Explanation:
The Ministry of Culture organised a curtain raiser event for the inaugural India Art Architecture Design Biennale (IAADB 2023) at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, Delhi.
The logo of the biennale was also launched during the event.
i. The IAADB 2023 is set to be held from 9th to 15th December 2023, at Red Fort, with events scheduled in Delhi, Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Bengaluru (Karnataka).
ii. Aim of Biennale: To bring traditional grassroots artists and contemporary designers, curators, architects, and thought leaders to the forefront, transcending age, gender, and genre boundaries
iii. IAADB will serve as a precursor to India’s participation in the Venice Biennale 2024, promoting dialogue among art, architecture, and design professionals.
iv. The Biennale aligns with the vision of the Prime Minister and will mark the launch of the Development of Cultural Spaces project at the Red Fort, Delhi. - Who has been recently (in Oct ‘23) awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize 2023?
1) Abiy Ahmed (Ethiopia)
2) Dmitry Muratov (Russia)
3) Ales Bialiatski (Belorussia)
4) Narges Mohammadi (Iran)
5) Maria Ressa (Philippines)Answer-4) Narges Mohammadi (Iran)
Explanation:
On October 6, 2023, Nobel Peace Prize 2023 was awarded to 51-year-old Narges Mohammadi from Iran “for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all”.
i. With this win, she became the 2nd Iranian woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize after Shirin Ebadi (also the first Muslim woman) who won the award in 2003.
ii. Notably, Narges Mohammadi is currently serving a 10-year, 9-month jail sentence in Evin Prison in Tehran on various charges, including spreading propaganda against the state.
iii. The winner was announced by the chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee 2023, Berit Reiss-Andersen.
Note- From 1901 to 2023, the Peace Prize has been awarded 104 times to 141 laureates, including 111 individuals and 30 organisations. - Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approval to appoint the Executive Directors (EDs) of various Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in October 2023?
A) The ACC chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of 12 Chief General Managers (CGMs) and General Managers (GMs) as Executive Directors (EDs) of various Public Sector Banks (PSBs).
B) Lal Singh, CGM of Punjab National Bank has been appointed as the ED of Bank of India for a period of 3 years with effect from the date of assumption of office.
C) Brajesh Kumar Singh, CGM of BoB has been appointed as the ED of Indian Bank for a period of 3 years effective from March 2024.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-4) Only A & C
Explanation:
On October 7, 2023, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of 12 Chief General Managers (CGMs) and General Managers (GMs) as Executive Directors (EDs) of various Public Sector Banks (PSBs).
i. Lal Singh, CGM of Union Bank of India (UBI) has been appointed as the ED of Bank of Baroda (BoB) for a period of 3 years with effect from the date of assumption of office.
It is noted that he shall be eligible for an extension of the term of office, after a review of his performance, till attaining the age of superannuation (i.e., 31.01.2027), or until further orders.
ii. Brajesh Kumar Singh, CGM of BoB has been appointed as the ED of Indian Bank for a period of 3 years effective from March 2024.
iii. Rohit Rishi, CGM of Indian Bank has been appointed as ED of Bank of Maharashtra (BOM) for a period of 3 years effective from November 2023. List of officials promoted from CMG or GM to ED. - In October 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) constituted a 9 member external Working Group chaired by ____________ to suggest Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework for provisioning by banks.
1) Raghuram G. Rajan
2) R. Narayanaswamy
3) B. P. Kanungo
4) Muneesh Kapur
5) Urjit R. PatelAnswer-2) R. Narayanaswamy
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted a 9 member external Working Group chaired by Prof. R. Narayanaswamy to suggest Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework for provisioning by banks.
i. R Narayanaswamy is a retired Indian accountant and former Professor of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Note- RBI has appointed Muneesh Kapur as Executive Director (ED) with effect from October 3, 2023.
As executive director, Muneesh Kapur will monitor the Department of Economic and Policy Research. - Name the space agency/company that has recently (in Oct ‘23) launched the first two prototype satellites, KuiperSat-1 and KuiperSat-2, by United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Atlas V rocket to low Earth orbit (LEO) for Project Kuiper Satellite System.
1) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
2) Neuralink Corp
3) SpaceX
4) Amazon.com, Inc
5) Virgin GalacticAnswer-4) Amazon.com, Inc
Explanation:
Amazon.com, Inc.(AMZN.O) has launched the first two prototype satellites KuiperSat-1 and KuiperSat-2 to low Earth orbit (LEO) at the height of 500 kilometers (11 miles) as part of “Protoflight” mission of Project Kuiper.
i. The satellite was launched by United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, United States of America (USA).
ii. Project Kuiper satellite system is a network of satellites in LEO. The Kuiper System will operate at altitudes between 590 and 630 kilometers (roughly 367 to 391 miles).
To launch the satellite Amazon has signed contracts with three commercial space companies namely Arianespace, Blue Origin, and United Launch Alliance. - Name the Indian badminton player who has recently (in Oct ‘23) won the bronze medal in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Junior Championships 2023 held in Spokane, United States of America (USA).
1) Aditya Sharma
2) Gaurav Kumar Singh
3) Ayush Shetty
4) Sankar Muthusamy
5) Arpit PandaAnswer- 3) Ayush Shetty
Explanation:
India’s Ayush Shetty won the bronze medal in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Junior Championships 2023 held from 25th September to 8th October 2023 in Spokane, United States of America (USA).
i. Alwi Farhan of Indonesia won the gold medal by defeating Hu Zhe An of China (Silver) in the 23rd edition of the BWF World Junior Championships finals.
ii. The 18-year-old Ayush Shetty’s bronze medal was India’s 11th medal including 1 Gold, 4 Silver, and 6 Bronze at the junior badminton world championships since 1992.
iii. Saina Nehwal won the gold medal in 2008 (India’s best) and silver in 2006 while India’s Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian won silver in 2022in Spain. - When was the World Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day (H2FC Day) 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 8th October 2023
2) 6th October 2023
3) 9th October 2023
4) 5th October 2023
5) 7th October 2023Answer-1) 8th October 2023
Explanation:
World Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day (H2FC Day) 2023 was observed on 8th October 2023 to recognise the importance of the chemical element, Hydrogen, and its role in the transition towards a cleaner and more equitable energy future.
In June 2015, the Senate of the United States of America (USA) designated the 8th October of every year as ‘‘National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day’’. The first H2FC Day was observed on 8th October 2015.
October 8th written in mm/dd format (10/08) refers to the atomic weight of hydrogen (1.008) therefore 8th October was chosen to observe the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.
i. On October 7, 2023, the eve of World H2FC Day, the Government of India (GoI) organised an event in New Delhi, Delhi to explore the potential of hydrogen as a green and sustainable energy.
ii. The event was organised by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), in association with Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited, and gathered hydrogen experts from the industry, academia, and government. - What was the theme of Indian Air Force (IAF) Day 2023 that was observed across India on 8th October 2023?
1) IAF – Touch the Sky with Glory
2) IAF – Airpower Beyond Boundaries
3) IAF – Know your Air Force
4) IAF – Untiring efforts and supreme sacrifices of its personnel
5) IAF – Transforming for the FutureAnswer-2) IAF – Airpower Beyond Boundaries
Explanation:
The 91st Anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) Day 2023 observed across India on 8th October 2023 to commemorate the establishment of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1932.
i. The theme of Indian Air Force Day 2023 is ‘IAF – Airpower Beyond Boundaries’.
ii. The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated the day in Air Force Station Bamrauli in Prayagraj (formerly known as Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh.
Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari unveiled the new IAF Ensign.
The new ensign will feature the IAF crest in the top right corner(towards the fly side), which includes the national symbol of the Ashoka lion on top with the wordings – “सत्यमेव जयते” Satyameva Jayate – Truth alone Triumphs(in Devanagari) and a Himalayan eagle with its wings spread below it.
The legendary Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG)-21 fighter jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF) took its final air display flight on IAF day 2023. The IAF is replacing these Russian-made squadrons with the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark 1A by 2025.
Note- The Indian Air Force is also known as Bharatiya Vayu Sena. IAF was founded on October 8, 1932, with six Hawker Hart biplanes under the name Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF). - When was World Post Day 2023 observed across the globe by the United Nations (UN) with the theme of “Together for trust: Collaborating for a safe and connected future”?
1) 5th October 2023
2) 8th October 2023
3) 6th October 2023
4) 9th October 2023
5) 7th October 2023Answer-4) 9th October 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Post Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 9th October 2023 with the theme of “Together for trust: Collaborating for a safe and connected future”.
i. The day was observed to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland.
ii. The first World Post Day was celebrated in 1969 in Japan.
iii. National Postal Week is annually observed across India from October 09 to 13 to generate a broad awareness about the role of India Post and its activities among the public and media at a national level.
The observance of National Postal Week is led by the Department of Posts (DOP).
In 2023, the event focuses on the latest products and Mail and Parcel Services like Dak Niryat Kendra (DNK), collaboration with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), Amazon, Aadhaar, and other citizen-centric services available at postal counters.
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