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- In April 2023, Government of India (GoI) advanced its target to achieve 20% ethanol blending in petrol from 2030 to ________.
1) 2028-29
2) 2025-26
3) 2027-28
4) 2024-25
5) 2026-27Answer-2) 2025-26
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI) advanced its target to achieve 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol from 2030 to 2025-26.
i. While addressing the Global CBG (Compressed BioGas) Conference of the Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE) – CBG Producers Forum, Union Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG) stated regarding GoI’s initiative to increase the usage of biofuels in the energy and transportation sectors via National Policy on Biofuels, 2018.
ii. The GoI has set a target to increase the share of gas in the energy mix up to 15 per cent in 2030 to make India a Gas based economy. - According to the World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2023’ released by Henley & Partners in April 2023, _________ (city) tops the list with 340,000 millionaires in 2022, while Mumbai (Maharashtra) India at _______ rank with 59,400 millionaires in 2022.
1) Tokyo, Japan; 21st
2) New York, United States of America; 25th
3) Tokyo, Japan; 23rd
4) New York, United States of America; 21st
5) London, United Kingdom; 25thAnswer-4) New York, United States of America; 21st
Explanation:
The investment migration firm Henley & Partners released its annual ‘World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2023’ which is again topped by New York, United States of America (USA) with 340,000 millionaires, 724 centi-millionaires, and 58 billionaires in 2022.
• New York followed by Tokyo (Japan), California’s Bay Area (USA), London (United Kingdom) and Singapore.
• The annual survey looked at 97 cities in 9 regions around the world viz. Africa, Australasia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), East Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The data is supplied by wealth intelligence firm, New World Wealth.
i. The list also featured Mumbai (Maharashtra) India at 21st rank with 59,400 millionaires, 238 Centi-millionaires, and 29 Billionaires. It has shown 65% 10-year growth (from 2012 to 2022).
ii. The other Indian cities in the list include Delhi at 36th place with 16 billionaires, Bengaluru (Karnataka) with 8 billionaires, Kolkata (West Bengal) 7 billionaires, and Hyderabad (Telangana) with 5 billionaires. - According to the State of World Population (SOWP)2023 report published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in April 2023, India overtakes China to become the most populous nation in the world with __________ population.
1) 142.86 crore
2) 139.24 crore
3) 142.57 crore
4) 136.20 crore
5) 125.34 croreAnswer-1) 142.86 crore
Explanation:
According to the State of World Population (SOWP) 2023 titled “8 billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities: the case for Rights and Choices” published by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), India overtakes China to become the most populous nation in the world, the population of India has grown by 1.56% in the past year and it is estimated to be 142.86 crore.
• The population of China is estimated to be 142.57 crore.
i. The report states that India’s total fertility rate (births per woman in the reproductive age) is estimated to be at 2.0 and the average life expectancy for an Indian male is 71 and Indian female is 74.
ii. India also has the largest youth cohort with 254 million youths – aged between 15-24 years. - Name the bank that has recently (in April ‘23) launched a new Digital Fixed Deposit (FD) Scheme for new-to-bank customers.
1) Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
2) South Indian Bank
3) RBL Bank
4) Karnataka Bank
5) YES BankAnswer-3) RBL Bank
Explanation:
RBL Bank launched an innovative Digital Fixed Deposit (FD) Scheme available to new-to-bank customers. Customers can book the Digital FD within minutes without having to visit a branch or opening a savings account with the Bank.
i. It has an interest rate of up to 7.8 percent and a term of 15 months to 725 days.
ii. It will offer several additional benefits, such as embedded insurance cover, seamless savings account opening process, ability to track and manage FD digitally, etc - Name the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) that has recently (in April ‘23) signed an MoU with the National Science and Technology Centre for Disaster Reduction (NCDR), Taiwan to develop technology solutions to natural hazards.
1) IIT Madras
2) IIT Roorkee
3) IIT Bombay
4) IIT Guwahati
5) IIT KanpurAnswer-2) IIT Roorkee
Explanation:
The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), Uttarakhand, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Science and Technology Centre for Disaster Reduction (NCDR), Taiwan, to develop technology solutions to natural hazards, including earthquakes, landslides, floods, debris flow, and compound disasters.
i. The agreement was signed during a visit by NCDR scientists and faculty members, as well as NCDR director Dr Hongey Chen.
ii. The MoU aims to develop scientific and academic cooperation and scientific research to promote relations and mutual understanding between NCDR and the Centre of Excellence in Disaster Mitigation and Management (CoEDMM) of IIT Roorkee. - Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Global Unicorn Index 2023 released by the Hurun Research Institute in April 2023?
A) According to the Global Unicorn Index 2023, India is ranked 4th on the index with 58 unicorns.
B) Online educator BYJU’S, worth USD 22 billion, topped the list of Indian Unicorns followed by Swiggy and Dream11 (USD 8 billion each).
C) The United States of America (USA) topped the index with 666 unicorns, followed by China in 2nd spot with 316 unicorns.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & CAnswer-1) Only A
Explanation:
According to the Global Unicorn Index 2023 published by Hurun Research Institute, India is ranked 3rd on the index with 68 unicorns (up 14 compared to 2022). Online educator BYJU’S worth USD 22 billion topped the list of Indian Unicorns, followed by on-demand delivery start-up Swiggy and fantasy sports platform travel-stay finder Dream11 (USD 8 billion each).
i. The United States of America (USA) topped the index with 666 unicorns, up 179 compared to 2022, followed by China in 2nd spot with 316 unicorns (up 15).
ii. BYJU’S is the only Indian Unicorn among the list of the top 10 biggest rises in valuation since pre-Covid. - In April 2023, Tata Steel was recognised as the 2023 Steel Sustainability Champions by the World Steel Association for the __________ consecutive year.
1) 8th
2) 4th
3) 9th
4) 6th
5) 3rdAnswer-4) 6th
Explanation:
Tata Steel has been recognised as one of the 2023 Steel Sustainability Champions by the World Steel Association (worldsteel) and the announcement was made at the Worldsteel Special General Meeting of the Board of Members held in Vienna, Austria.
i. Recognised for the sixth consecutive year this year, Tata Steel has been a champion every year since the programme’s launch in 2018.
ii. HBIS Group Co., Ltd. in China and HYUNDAI Steel Company in South Korea are recognised for the first time in 2023.
Note- JSW Steel Limited, an Indian multinational steel producer based in Mumbai, Maharashtra was also named as one of the 2023 Steel Sustainability Champions. - Name the company that has recently (in April ‘23) unveiled the world’s 1st smart gun using fingerprints & facial recognition technology to protect against misuse.
1) Barrett Firearms
2) Sig Sauer
3) Biofire Technologies
4) Springfield Armory, Inc
5) Savage ArmsAnswer-3) Biofire Technologies
Explanation:
Colorado (United States of America-USA)-based Biofire Technologies, a gun-making company, has unveiled the world’s 1st smart gun “Biofire Smart Gun”, a 9mm handgun secured by fingerprint and facial recognition biometrics. The smart gun can only be fired after verifying the shooter’s identity with fingerprint/biometric and facial recognition technology.
i. A 9mm handgun is designed to prevent unauthorized access and usage by individuals such as children and criminals.
ii. It makes use of advanced technology that limits access to only the owner and individuals who have been properly authorised by the owner. - When was World Liver Day 2023 observed across the globe with the theme of “Be Vigilant, Do Regular Liver Check-Up, Fatty Liver Can Affect Anyone”?
1) 19th April 2023
2) 16th April 2023
3) 18th April 2023
4) 15th April 2023
5) 17th April 2023Answer-1) 19th April 2023
Explanation:
World Liver Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 19th April 2023 with the theme of “Be Vigilant, Do Regular Liver Check-Up, Fatty Liver Can Affect Anyone”.
i. The day was observed to raise awareness about the importance of liver health and educate people on how to maintain a healthy liver.
• The liver is the 2nd largest and the most complex organ in the body, after the brain.
ii. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), liver ailments amount to the 10th most common reason for death in India.
• The most common causes of liver-related deaths in India are Alcohol, and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)/cryptogenic cirrhosis. - Which state government’s e-Governance Agency has recently (in April ‘23) signed an MoU with the Indian Bank to offer payment aggregator services?
1) Telangana
2) Kerala
3) Andhra Pradesh
4) Karnataka
5) Tamil NaduAnswer-5) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (TNeGA), a State Nodal Agency under the Information Technology and Digital Service (IT&DS) Department, Government of Tamil Nadu (TN), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the public sector Indian Bank for integrating Payment Aggregator for e-Governance Application of various department in Tamil Nadu (TN).
i. With this MoU, all government departments now have access to a plug-and-play platform for their payment-related needs.
ii. The Indian Bank Payment Aggregator platform services will offer timely and cost-effective solutions to departments as well as provide citizens and businesses with a seamless payment experience.
- In April 2023, Government of India (GoI) advanced its target to achieve 20% ethanol blending in petrol from 2030 to ________.
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