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- In August 2023, India’s first indigenously developed 700-Megawatt Electric (MWe) Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project Unit-3 (KAPP3) in __________ (state) commenced operations at full capacity.
1) Odisha
2) Gujarat
3) Madhya Pradesh
4) Kerala
5) MaharashtraAnswer-2) Gujarat
Explanation:
On August 31, 2023, India’s first indigenously developed 700-Megawatt Electric (MWe) Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project Unit-3 (KAPP3) in Gujarat has commenced operations at full capacity.
• It had started commercial operations on June 30, 2023 but had been operating at 90% of its capacity till now.
• KAPP-3 and KAPP-4 are India’s first pair of indigenously designed PHWRs of 700 MW unit size with enhanced safety features.
i. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), a Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is tasked with the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of nuclear power reactors.
ii. The Construction of 700 MW nuclear power plants is going on at Rawatbhata, Rajasthan (RAPS 7 and 8), and at Gorakhpur in Haryana (GHAVP 1 and 2). - Which company has recently (in August ‘23) signed an MoU with India Post to simplify cross-border logistics for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) exporters?
1) Meesho
2) Flipkart
3) Amazon
4) IndiaMART
5) JioMartAnswer-3) Amazon
Explanation:
Amazon, an American multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India Post to simplify cross-border logistics for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) exporters.
• The MoU was signed during the (Fourth) Amazon Smbhav Summit 2023 held on 31st August 2023 in New Delhi, Delhi.
i. During the event, Amazon introduced “Amazon सह-AI (Amazon Sah-AI)”, a generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) -based personal digital assistant.
ii. The fourth edition of Amazon Smbhav Summit took place in 2023, focused on innovation, financial inclusion and sustainability for small businesses and consumers.
iii. During the event, Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, unveiled the postal stamp to commemorate the 10-year partnership between India Post and Amazon. - Name the company that has recently (in August ‘23) entered the online stock broking business with Sharee.Market, a new trading app.
1) PayU
2) Freecharge
3) Razorpay
4) BharatPe
5) PhonePeAnswer-5) PhonePe
Explanation:
On 30th August 2023, PhonePe, an Indian digital payment platform, entered the online stock broking business with a new trading app, Share.Market under its subsidiary PhonePe Wealth Broking.
i. The app can be used to invest in stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds or Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).
ii. As per PhonePe, Share.Market offers a more discounted brokering price (24 cents or 0.05%, whichever is lower), and broader market intelligence and a quantitative research-based tech platform called WealthBaskets, which will be available to users as both a mobile app and on the web. - As per the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MOSPI) released in August 2023, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew one year high to ____________ in the April-June quarter of 2023-2024 (Q1FY24).
1) 7.8%
2) 5.9%
3) 6.4%
4) 7.0%
5) 7.2%Answer- 1) 7.8%
Explanation:
As per the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MOSPI), India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew one year high to 7.8% in the April-June quarter of 2023-2024 (Q1FY24), compared to a growth of 6.1% in the January-March quarter of FY23 (Q4FY23).
• This growth is driven by stronger consumption demand and higher activities in the services sector.
• India remains one of the fastest growing major economies, and is expected to grow at 6.5% in FY24.
• The data was briefed by Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India, Venkatramanan Anantha Nageswaran.
• Gross Value Added (GVA) at Basic Prices for Q1FY24 at 2011-12 Prices grew 7.8% as compared to 11.9% in Q1FY23 and 6.5% in Q4FY23. - Which of the following points is ‘Not’ a winner of the 65th edition of the Ramon Magsaysay Award(2023) announced in August 2023?
1) Ravi Kannan: “Hero for Holistic Healthcare” from India
2) Miriam Coronel–Ferrer: “Women in Peace-Building Pioneer” from the Philippines
3) Eugenio Lemos: “Food Sovereignty Visionary” from Timor-Leste
4) Korvi Rakshand: “Education-for-All Champion” from Bangladesh
5) Su Nan-cheng: “Health Care Available to the Poor” from ThailandAnswer-5) Su Nan-cheng: “Health Care Available to the Poor” from Thailand
Explanation:
Philippines based Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) announced the 65th edition of the Ramon Magsaysay Award(2023). The 2023 Ramon Magsaysay Award is set to be held in Manila, Philippines on 11th November 2023.
• Ravi Kannan: “Hero for Holistic Healthcare” from India.
• Miriam Coronel–Ferrer: “Women in Peace-Building Pioneer” from the Philippines.
• Eugenio Lemos: “Food Sovereignty Visionary” from Timor-Leste.
• Korvi Rakshand: “Education-for-All Champion” from Bangladesh.
Note: The Ramon Magsaysay Award is regarded as the ‘Nobel Prize of Asia’.India has received a total of 59 awards, while the Philippines has received 65 awards, making it the highest among all countries. - In August 2023, General Brice Oligui Nguema was appointed as the Transitional President of ____________ (country).
1) Ethiopia
2) Gabon
3) Nigeria
4) Tanzania
5) KenyaAnswer-2) Gabon
Explanation:
On August 30, 2023, General Brice Oligui Nguema, Chief of the Gabonese Republican Guard, was unanimously appointed as the Transitional President of Gabon and Chairman of the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions.
i. He will be sworn in as Transitional President before the Constitutional Court on Monday September 4, 2023.
ii. The African Union(AU)’s Peace and Security Council has decided to “immediately suspend” Gabon following the military coup. - Who has been recently (in August ‘23) appointed as the 1st Woman Chairperson & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Railway Board?
1) Jaya Varma Sinha
2) Madhabi Puri Buch
3) Rekha Sharma
4) Mamta Kumari
5) Meenakshi NegiAnswer-1) Jaya Varma Sinha
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Jaya Varma Sinha as the Chairperson & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Railway Board. She becomes the 1st woman to hold the post since the establishment of the Railway Board in 1905.
i. She succeeded Anil Kumar Lahoti whose tenure as chairman and CEO ended on 31st August 2023.
ii. Jaya Varma Sinha will hold the post till 31st August 2024. Previously was set to retire on 1st October 2023, but she will be re-employed until her tenure is over.
iii. Prior to this appointment, she was serving as the Member (Operations and Business Development), Railway Board. - Which company has recently (in August ‘23) launched the ‘DSC A 20’ (Yard 325), the 1st Diving Support Craft (DSC) for the Indian Navy?
1) Engineers India Limited
2) Titagarh Rail Systems Limited
3) Container Corporation of India Limited
4) Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
5) Bharat Heavy Electricals LimitedAnswer-2) Titagarh Rail Systems Limited
Explanation:
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), formerly known as Titagarh Wagons Limited (TWL), launched the ‘DSC A 20’ (Yard 325), a Diving Support Craft (DSC) for the Indian Navy at Titagarh shipyard, West Bengal.
• This is the first of the five DSC vessels to be delivered to the Indian Navy by TRSL, with a total contract value of about Rs 175 crore.
• The Launch Ceremony was attended by Vice Admiral Sanjay Mahindru of the Indian Navy.
i. The DSC is a state-of-the-art watercraft outfitted with extensive technology capabilities to assist diving operations in every potential underwater environment.
ii. These ships are designed and built in India in accordance with the appropriate Naval Rules and Regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS). - Name the company that has recently (in August ‘23) introduced a high-resolution Aerial drone-based Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) System.
1) Dhruva Space
2) Skyroot Aerospace
3) Aadyah Aerospace
4) AgniKul Cosmos
5) GalaxEyeAnswer-5) GalaxEye
Explanation:
GalaxEye, a SpaceTech start-up company, has introduced a high-resolution Aerial drone-based Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) System. This cutting-edge technology enables exceptionally detailed and high-resolution all-weather imaging, even in rainy or cloudy conditions.
i. The drone-based SAR system is said to be the first such technology developed by a private company in India.
ii. GalaxEye’s in-house developed ‘data fusion technology’ will deliver detailed insights and data from space, empowering satellite constellations to conduct all-weather imaging without facing atmospheric hindrances that “plague” current single-sensor satellites. - When was National Nutrition Week (NNW) 2023 observed across India?
1) 22nd to 28th September 2023
2) 24th to 30th September 2023
3) 1st to 7th September 2023
4) 25th to 31st September 2023
5) 23rd to 29th September 2023Answer-3) 1st to 7th September 2023
Explanation:
National Nutrition Week (NNW) 2023 was observed across India from September 1st to 7th, 2023 to raise awareness among people about the vital role of nutrition and health in human lives, and to promote healthy and hygienic eating habits.
i. The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) is celebrating the 6th Rashtriya Poshan Maah throughout September 2023 across India.
ii. This aims to foster nutritional understanding across India through a theme centered on “Suposhit Bharat, Sakshar Bharat, Sashakt Bharat” (Nutrition-rich India, Educated India, Empowered India).
iii. The first NWW was observed from 1st to 7th September 1982.
- In August 2023, India’s first indigenously developed 700-Megawatt Electric (MWe) Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project Unit-3 (KAPP3) in __________ (state) commenced operations at full capacity.
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