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- Which company’s flight ‘i5-767’ has recently (in May ‘23) become India’s first commercial passenger flight to take off using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blended Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from Pune to New Delhi?
1) SpiceJet
2) Go First
3) Akasa Air
4) IndiGo
5) AirAsia IndiaAnswer-5) AirAsia India
Explanation:
AirAsia India flight i5-767 became India’s first commercial passenger flight to successfully take off using an indigenously produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blended Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from Pune (Maharashtra) to New Delhi (Delhi).
• It is a significant development towards the decarbonization of the aviation sector.
• SAF was supplied by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) in partnership with Praj Industries Ltd. (Praj). - As of May 2023, India’s defence production in the FY 2022-2023 was increased by more than 12% & crossed the mark of USD ________ for the first time.
1) 20 billion
2) 10 billion
3) 25 billion
4) 12 billion
5) 15 billionAnswer-4) 12 billion
Explanation:
India’s defence production increased by more than 12% in FY 2022-2023 and crossed the USD 12 billion(Rs 1 lakh crore) mark for the first time.
i. At present, the value of defence products stands at Rs 1,06,800 crore and it is expected to increase once the data is received from the remaining private defence industries.
ii. The total value of defence production of India in FY 2021-22 was over Rs 95,000 crore.
iii. Goal of Ministry of Defence: To achieve a turnover of USD 25 billion (~Rs 1.75 lakh crore) in defence manufacturing by 2024-25. This also includes an export target of USD 5 billion (~Rs 35,000 crore) worth of military hardware. - As per “The Wealth Report 2023” published by Knight Frank in May 2023, India’s Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWI) are estimated to increase 58.4% to 19,119 individuals in _____________ (year).
1) 2025
2) 2027
3) 2029
4) 2026
5) 2028Answer-2) 2027
Explanation:
According to the report titled “The Wealth Report 2023” published by Knight Frank, India’s Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWI) are estimated to increase 58.4% in the next 5 years from 12,069 in 2022 to 19,119 individuals in 2027.
• UHNWI is someone with a net worth of USD 30 million or more, including their primary residence.
• The report stated that India’s billionaire population is expected to increase from 161 individuals in 2022 to 195 individuals in 2027.
• The report also stated that the high-net-worth individual (HNWI) population will also rise by around 107% in a five-year period. The HNWI population is expected to increase from 797,714 persons in 2022 to 1.65 million in 2027. - In May 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) notified the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation and directed banks to stop issuing it.
The public needs to deposit and/or exchange the Rs 2,000 note in banks on or before ___________ 2023.
1) 30th November
2) 31st July
3) 30th September
4) 31st August
5) 31st OctoberAnswer-3) 30th September
Explanation:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) notified the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation and directed banks to stop issuing this banknote with immediate effect.
• As a result of this notification, the public needs to deposit and/or exchange Rs 2000 banknotes with bank branches or 19 Regional Offices (ROs) of RBI within 4 months i.e. from May 23, 2023, to, on or before September 30, 2023.
• For transactions, the individuals can continue to use the Rs 2000 banknotes upto September 30, 2023, but are encouraged to exchange/deposit within the given time frame.
• The limit for the exchange facility is Rs 20,000 at a time to ensure operational convenience and prevent any disruption to the regular activities of bank branches. - Who has recently (in May ‘23) taken oath as the 24th Chief Minister (CM) of Karnataka?
1) Dharam Singh
2) H. D. Kumaraswamy
3) Siddaramaiah
4) Jagadish Shettar
5) Sadananda GowdaAnswer-3) Siddaramaiah
Explanation:
Congress Legislative Party Leader Siddaramaiah took oath as the Chief Minister (CM) of Karnataka at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This marks Siddaramaiah’s 2nd term as the CM of Karnataka. He previously served as the CM from 2013 to 2018. He became the 24th CM of Karnataka.
• During the event, Karnataka’s Congress President DK Shivakumar took oath as the Deputy CM (Dy CM) of Karnataka.
• Thaawarchand Gehlot, Governor of Karnataka, administered the oath of office and secrecy to both CM and Dy CM.
i. Siddaramaiah has secured a 9th term in the state assembly, by winning the 2023 Karnataka election from the Varuna constituency.
ii. Congress has won the 2023 Karnataka assembly elections by winning 135 of the total 224 seats, this is the biggest victory for “any party in Karnataka” after 1989. In 1989 Congress won 178 seats with a vote share of 43.76%. - S P Singh Baghel, Union Minister of State (MoS), took over as MoS of the __________ from the Ministry of Law and Justice in May 2023.
1) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2) Ministry of Culture
3) Ministry of Power
4) Ministry of Railways
5) Ministry of Commerce and IndustryAnswer-1) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Explanation:
On 18th May 2023, S P Singh Baghel was moved to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare as Union Minister of State (MoS).
i. This decision was made after the recent cabinet reshuffle of Arjun Ram Meghwal who was allotted as independent charge of the Ministry of Law & Justice, while the Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju was moved to Minister of Earth Sciences.
ii. Previously,S P Singh Baghel was working under the Ministry of Law and Justice as MoS. - Name the Indian Navy’s Kalvari class, 6th Scorpene Submarine of Project-75 that has recently (in May ‘23) commenced its sea trials.
1) INS Karanj
2) INS Vaghsheer
3) INS Vela
4) INS Vagir
5) INS KhanderiAnswer-2) INS Vaghsheer
Explanation:
The 6th Scorpene Submarine of Project-75, Yard 11880, Indian Navy’s Kalvari class “Vaghsheer” commenced its sea trials. The submarine was launched on 20 April 2022 from the Kanhoji Angre Wet Basin of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), formerly known as Mazagon Dock Limited.
i. MDL has delivered 3 submarines of Project-75 in 2 years and the commencement of sea trials of the 6th submarine is a significant milestone.
ii. Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vaghsheer will now undergo intense trials of all its systems at sea, which includes propulsion systems, weapons and sensors.
iii. Vagsheer is scheduled for delivery to the Indian Navy in early 2024 after the completion of these trials. - When was the United Nations (UN) World Bee Day 2023 observed across the globe with the theme of “Bee engaged in pollinator-friendly agricultural production”?
1) 20th May 2023
2) 17th May 2023
3) 19th May 2023
4) 16th May 2023
5) 18th May 2023Answer-1) 20th May 2023
Explanation:
United Nations (UN)’s World Bee Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 20th May 2023 with the theme of “Bee engaged in pollinator-friendly agricultural production”.
i. As part of the celebration of World Bee Day 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has organised a hybrid event under this year’s theme.
ii. The 1st ever World Bee Day was observed on 20th May 2018. - What was the theme of the 7th United Nations (UN) Global Road Safety Week (UNGRSW) 2023 that was observed across the globe on 15th to 21st May 2023?
1) Saves Lives #SlowDown
2) StreetsforLife #Love30
3) Saves Lives #SpeakUp
4) #SaveKidsLives
5) StreetsforLife #RethinkMobilityAnswer-5) StreetsforLife #RethinkMobility
Explanation:
United Nations (UN)’s Global Road Safety Week (UNGRSW) is a biennial global road safety campaign hosted by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
i. UN Global Road Safety Week 2023 was observed from 15th to 21st May 2023 and it marks the 7th UNGRSW with the theme for UNGRSW 2023 is “StreetsforLife #RethinkMobility”.
ii. The 1st ever UNGRSW was observed from 23rd to 29th April 2007. The week has been observed every two years since 2013.
iii. The Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 reflects an ambitious target to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by 50% by 2030. - Which state government has recently (in May’23) inaugurated the “SAHAS” initiative to make workplaces safer for Women?
1) Tamil Nadu
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Kerala
5) Andhra PradeshAnswer-3) Telangana
Explanation:
Mohammed Mahmood Ali, Minister of Home, Prisons, and Fire Services of Telangana, inaugurated the “SAHAS” initiative, which means ‘Courage’, aimed at enhancing support systems for women facing workplace sexual harassment.
i. SAHAS is the first of its kind State Police- Industry Body collaborative initiative to strengthen the ecosystem of support for women employees in workplaces across Telangana.
ii. The SAHAS project was developed by Shikha Goel, DGP (Director General of Police) Women Safety Wing.
iii. The Sahas initiative is sponsored and supported by Ixoreal Biomed, the manufacturer of “KSM-66 Ashwagandha”.
- Which company’s flight ‘i5-767’ has recently (in May ‘23) become India’s first commercial passenger flight to take off using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blended Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from Pune to New Delhi?
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