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- In July 2023, ______________became the first airport in India to get four runways and dual Eastern Cross Taxiway (ECT) (elevated taxiways).
1) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
2) Sardar VallabhBhai Patel International Airport,
3) Indira Gandhi International Airport
4) Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport
5) Kempegowda International AirportAnswer-3) Indira Gandhi International Airport
Explanation:
On 14th July 2023, Delhi International Airport, also known as the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport became the first airport in India to get four runways and dual Eastern Cross Taxiway (ECT) (elevated taxiways).
• Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel inaugurated the new runway and ECT at IGIA, New Delhi, Delhi.
• The 4.4-km runway with 4,400 metres length and 45 metres width was constructed to handle Air Traffic Movements (ATM) and widebody aircraft is set to go up from 1,500 flights a day to 2,000.
• The ECT is 2.1 kilometres long and 44 metres wide, with a gap of 47 metres between the two lanes.
• The taxiways will connect northern and southern airfields and reduce taxi distance for aircraft by 7 km and taxiing time for planes from 8-9 minutes. - Which organisation/company, along with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has recently (in July ‘23) released the five guidelines to enhance mountainous road infrastructure in India?
1) Larsen & Toubro Ltd
2) Japan International Cooperation Agency
3) H.G. Infra Engineering Limited
4) Tata Projects
5) IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd.Answer-2) Japan International Cooperation Agency
Explanation:
On 7th July 2023, the Union Minister Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), released the five guidelines to enhance mountainous road infrastructure in India developed by MoRTH with the technical assistance of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
i. These guidelines were published by Indian Road Congress (IRC).
ii. The guidelines are designed to improve road networks, promote economic growth and to ensure high-quality sustainable road projects. - In July 2023, Minister of State (MoS) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrashekar inaugurates country’s first Public-Private Partnership(P3) model Atal Tinkering Lab(ATL) in partnership with ________ (company) in Thrissur, Kerala.
1) Motorola
2) Nokia
3) Lava
4) Oppo India
5) RealmeAnswer-4) Oppo India
Explanation:
On 10th July 2023, Minister of State (MoS) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrashekar inaugurates country’s first Public-Private Partnership(P3) model Atal Tinkering Lab(ATL) under NITI(National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in partnership with a leading smartphone manufacturing firm, Oppo India in Thrissur, Kerala.
i. Learning Links Foundation, New Delhi based ‘not for profit’ organisation will act as the implementation partner. The ATL has been set up to empower school children in classes 6th to 12th to develop innovative solutions.
ii. ‘Hub n Spoke’ strategy (a distribution network that resembles a bicycle wheel) to be followed to create an innovative learning environment. The ATL in the nodal school will act as a ‘Hub’ for students from neighbouring government schools to conduct experiments. - Which country has recently (in July ‘23) became the 51st nation to agree to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?
1) Türkiye
2) Saudi Arabia
3) Israel
4) United Arab Emirates
5) QatarAnswer-2) Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
On 12th July 2023, Saudi Arabia signed the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the 56th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) in Jakarta, Indonesia.
i. Saudi Arabia became the 51st nation to agree to the TAC and It was signed by Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister(FM) Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
ii. The TAC is a peace treaty signed by ASEAN nations in 1976 to establish a set of norms to manage regional inter-state interactions based on mutual respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national identity.
• It is a legally enforceable code for regional and global inter-state relations. - Name the Life Insurance company that has recently (in July ‘23) launched a Flexible and Rewarding Life Insurance Plan.
1) Max Life Insurance
2) Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance
3) HDFC Life Insurance
4) Bharti AXA General Insurance
5) Bajaj Allianz Life InsuranceAnswer-5) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance
Explanation:
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has launched a new life insurance plan called Bajaj Allianz Life ACE, a plan that is non-linked, participating, and offers early-income benefits, empowering customers to customise their cash flows. This is the first plan which allows such a customisation.
i. Unique feature is that the plan offers an early or deferred income option, allowing customers to start receiving income from the beginning of the policy or defer it for up to 5 years.
ii. The plan offers the Goal Protection Benefit, ensuring that even in the unfortunate event of the policyholder’s death, their family continues to receive the income throughout the policy term. - Which of the following companies/Institutes has/ have recently (in July ‘23) signed an MoU with International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) to support FinTech & TechFin entities?
1) Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society
2) Birla Institute of Technology and Science
3) Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3Answer- 4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
On 13th July 2023, the International Financial Services Centers Authority (IFSCA) and Pilani Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS), Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani (Rajasthan) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at BITS Pilani PIEDS Fin Xcelerator, Pilani Campus in Rajasthan.
i. The MoU aims to set up a framework for cooperation and understanding between IFSCA and BITS Pilani PIEDS Finxcelerator to collaborate in supporting and facilitating FinTech and TechFin entities.
ii. The MoU will enable cooperation and collaboration on diverse initiatives regarding FinTech. - Which company has recently (in July ‘23) introduced its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) LITE payment feature to allow users to make small payments without entering the UPI personal identification number (PIN)?
1) PhonePe
2) Google Pay
3) Freecharge
4) BharatPe
5) Razorpay SoftwareAnswer-2) Google Pay
Explanation:
On 13th July 2023, Google Pay introduced its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) LITE payment (on-device wallet) feature to allow users to make small payments without entering the UPI personal identification number (PIN).
i. Using Google Pay’s UPI Lite, users can make payments of up to Rs(INR) 200 without the use of a UPI PIN. Users maintain a balance of Rs 2000 (Maximum balance) in their UPI Lite wallet, which can be loaded up to twice in a day and can spend up to a total of Rs 4000 within 24 hours. - Name the company that has recently (in July ‘23) signed a Technical Assistance and Licence Agreement (TALA) with General Electric Technology GmbH Switzerland (GE) for gas turbines technology
1) Bharat Electronics Limited
2) Bharat Dynamics Limited
3) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
4) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
5) GAIL (India) LimitedAnswer- 3) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Explanation:
In July 2023, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) signed a Technical Assistance and Licence Agreement (TALA), an extension agreement of its Gas Turbines (GTs) technology, with General Electric Technology GmbH Switzerland (GE) at BHEL Corporate Office in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. Under this extension Agreement, BHEL gained better access and enhanced rights for existing/ uprated and new Gas Turbine models.
ii. As per the agreement, BHEL shall also be able to supply GTs with fuel blends viz. Hydrogen, Methanol, Syngas etc. and in hybrid configuration contributing towards accelerating the energy transition in India. - Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Chandrayaan-3, India’s 3rd lunar exploration mission launched from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (AP) in July 2023?
1) With successful landing, India will be the 2nd country to land a spacecraft near the Moon’s South Pole at 60 degrees latitude, and the 5th country to soft land on the moon.
2) It consists of indigenous Lander module (LM) called Vikram (Valour), Propulsion Module (PM) and Rover named Pragyaan (Wisdom) with an objective of developing and demonstrating new technologies required for Inter planetary missions.
3) The Objectives of Chandrayaan-3 is to demonstrate Safe and Soft Landing on Lunar Surface, to demonstrate Rover roving on the moon and to conduct in-situ scientific experiments.
4) Chandrayaan 3 mission is nearly identical to the Chandrayaan 2 mission, but the Orbiter component has been replaced with PM.
5) The data collected by the lander and rover is digitized and transmitted as electromagnetic waves to a receiver on the circulating PM around the moon.Answer- 1) With successful landing, India will be the 2nd country to land a spacecraft near the Moon’s South Pole at 60 degrees latitude, and the 5th country to soft land on the moon.
Explanation:
On July 14, 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched ‘Chandrayaan-3 (Moon Craft)’ spacecraft into orbit onboard Launch Vehicle Mark-3-LVM 3 rocket from SDSC SHAR (Satish Dhawan Space Centre- Sriharikota Range), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (AP).
• It is India’s third lunar exploration mission after Chandrayaan 1 in 2008, Chandrayaan 2 in 2019.
i. With successful landing, India will be the first country to land spacecraft near Moon’s South Pole at 70 degrees latitude, and the 4th country to soft land on the moon after the United States (US) with its surveyor 1 in 1966; Soviet Union/Russia’s Luna 9 in 1966, and China with Chang’s 3 in 2013.
ii. Developed by ISRO, it consists of indigenous Lander module (LM) called Vikram (Valour), Propulsion Module (PM) and Rover named Pragyaan (Wisdom) with an objective of developing and demonstrating new technologies required for Inter planetary missions.
iii. The spacecraft will take nearly 42 days to reach the moon & The Lander and rover are expected to land near the lunar south pole region on August 23 or 24, 2023.
iv. Objectives of Chandrayaan-3:
• To demonstrate Safe and Soft Landing on Lunar Surface
• To demonstrate Rover roving on the moon and
• To conduct in-situ scientific experiments
v. Chandrayaan 3 mission is nearly identical to the Chandrayaan 2 mission, but the Orbiter component has been replaced with PM.
Note- The Chandrayaan’s 3 mission directors are Mohan Kumar, the Vehicle/Rocket Director is Biju C. Thomas and the Spacecraft Director is Dr P. Veeramuthuvel. - When was the United Nations (UN) World Youth Skills Day 2023 observed across the globe with the theme of “Skilling teachers, trainers and youth for a transformative future”?
1) 11th July 2023
2) 14th July 2023
3) 12th July 2023
4) 15th July 2023
5) 13th July 2023Answer- 4) 15th July 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations(UN)’s World Youth Skills Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 15th July 2023 with the theme of “Skilling teachers, trainers and youth for a transformative future”.
i. The first ever World Youth Skills Day was observed on 15th July 2015.
ii. As a part of the World Youth Skills Day 2023, the Permanent Missions of Portugal and Sri Lanka to the United Nations, in collaboration with UNESCO, ILO, and the Office of the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth, organised a High Level Panel event at UN headquarters at New York, the United States of America(USA).
iii. YouthLead Innovation Spotlight hosted on 14th July 2023, ahead of the World Youth Skills Day, to convene a dialogue on the importance of multi stakeholder collaboration to enable future-proof skills for youth through trainers’ and teachers’ empowerment.
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