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- Which of the following points is ‘Incorrect’ with respect to the 14th edition of Asia’s biggest aero show “Aero India 2023”, launched by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in February 2023?
1) The Aero India 2023 was held in Bengaluru, Karnataka with the theme of “The runway to a billion opportunities”.
2) The latest fifth-generation fighters from the United States Air Force (USAF), the multirole F-35A Lightning II and F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, made their debut at Aero India 2023.
3) The Argentine Air Force (AAF) has inked a deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for the supply of spares and engine repair of legacy two-ton class helicopters.
4) An MoU was signed between Bharat Electronics and BEML Limited (formerly Bharat Earth Movers Limited) for missile development.
5) Garuda Aerospace (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) and Russia based HENSOLDT have signed MoU to jointly explore new business opportunities & promote newer technological advancements.Answer-5) Garuda Aerospace (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) and Russia based HENSOLDT have signed MoU to jointly explore new business opportunities & promote newer technological advancements.
Explanation:
The 14th edition of Asia’s biggest aero show,“Aero India 2023,” a biennial event highlighting India’s indigenous defence capabilities, was launched by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, who also released a commemorative stamp on the occasion.
• The five-day event took place at Air Force Station Yehlanka in Bengaluru, Karnataka, from February 13 – 17, 2023. The theme of the event was “The runway to a billion opportunities.”
• The latest fifth-generation fighters from the United States Air Force (USAF), the multirole F-35A Lightning II and F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, made their debut at Aero India 2023.
• At Aero India 2023, it was revealed that the more powerful indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk2 is anticipated to be ready for production by 2027 and the Cabinet Committee on Security is yet to approve the fifth generation of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), and development will take 10 years after that.
• The Argentine Air Force (AAF) has inked a deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), India’s leading public-sector aerospace and defence firm, for the supply of spares and engine repair of legacy two-ton class helicopters.
• At Aero India 2023, an MoU was signed between Bharat Electronics, a defence and aerospace company, and BEML Limited (formerly Bharat Earth Movers Limited), a state-owned heavy equipment manufacturer for missile development. In total, BEML inked 11 agreements at the Aero India 2023 event.
• Rangsons Aerospace, India’s premier aerospace product technology company, and HENSOLDT -The Sensor Solution House, based in Germany, have signed MoU to jointly explore new business opportunities and promote newer technological advancements. - In February 2023, 12 cheetahs from __________ were released into the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh.
1) South Africa
2) Namibia
3) Botswana
4) Zimbabwe
5) ZambiaAnswer-1) South Africa
Explanation:
On February 18, 2023, Madhya Pradesh (MP) Chief Minister (CM) Shivraj Singh Chouhan released 12 cheetahs into the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Sheopur, MP. The cheetahs include 7 males and 5 females from South Africa (SA).
i. While 8 cheetahs were put up in separate quarantine enclosures, 4 others were kept in two bomas in pairs.
ii. Now, the total number of Cheetahs in KNP has increased to 20.
iii. This is a continuation of ‘Project Cheetah’ under which eight cheetahs from Namibia were reintroduced in KNP on September 17 2022. - In Which state, the ‘North India’s first nuclear power plant’ is set to be installed?
1) Punjab
2) Gujarat
3) West Bengal
4) Haryana
5) OdishaAnswer-4) Haryana
Explanation:
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology and the Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh mentioned about the upcoming installation of North India’s 1st Nuclear Plant ‘Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana’ (GHAVP) near Gorakhpur village in Fatehabad, Haryana.
i. GHAVP’s two units of 700 MWe capacity each of Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) indigenous design are under implementation.
ii. Out of the total allocated funds of Rs 20,594 Crore an amount of Rs 4,906 Crore has been spent so far. Thus as of the date, the financial progress is 23.8%. - Who was appointed by the Central Government (in Feb ’23) to head the 12-member Cabinet Secretariat Coordination Unit (CSCU) panel to monitor the implementation of the Mission Karmayogi?
1) Rajiv Mehrishi
2) Amit Khare
3) Pradeep Kumar Sinha
4) Nripendra Misra
5) Rajiv GaubaAnswer-5) Rajiv Gauba
Explanation:
Central Government (Govt) has formed a 12-member Cabinet Secretariat Coordination Unit (CSCU) panel headed by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba to monitor the implementation of the government’s National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) or Mission Karmayogi for training government employees.
i. The CSCU will monitor the implementation of NPCSCB, oversee the formulation of the National Capacity Building Plan (NCBP) and place it for approval of the Prime Minister’s Human Resource Council (PMHRC), and periodically monitor the implementation of Annual Capacity Building Plans.
ii. As per the latest update, a total of 3,13,367 learners have been onboarded with 5 million learning minutes on the iGOT (Integrated Government Online Training) Karmayogi platform. - Which bank recently (in Feb ‘23) topped the list of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in terms of loan growth percentage for the third quarter of Financial Year 2023 (Q3 FY23)?
1) Bank of Baroda
2) Canara Bank
3) Bank of Maharashtra
4) State Bank of India
5) Union Bank of IndiaAnswer-3) Bank of Maharashtra
Explanation:
As per an analysis of the latest financial results of Public Sector Banks (PSBs), Pune (Maharashtra) based Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) tops the list of PSBs in terms of loan growth percentage for the third quarter of Financial Year 2023 (Q3 FY23).
i.It shows a growth of 21.67% in gross advances year-on-year (y-o-y) in Q3FY23. BoM is followed by Union Bank of India with a growth rate of 19.80% in advances.
ii.PSBs had a robust profit growth of 65% at Rs 29,175 crore during Q3FY23, with BoM in terms of percentage growth in profit recorded a 139% jump in profit at Rs 775 crore.
iii.BoM was followed by UCO Bank which posted a profit of Rs 653 crore, 110% higher than its earnings in Q3FY22. - With which country, India recently (in Feb ‘23) signed an agreement for the launch of the Business council to boost Bilateral Trade and Investment between the countries?
1) United States of America
2) Indonesia
3) Saudi Arabia
4) United Arab Emirates
5) United KingdomAnswer-4) United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
In February 2023, UAE-India Business Council-UAE Chapter (UIBC-UC) was launched to boost Bilateral Trade and Investment between India and United Arab Emirates (UAE), commemorating the 1st anniversary of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to strengthen economic ties and to make it easier to achieve the shared goal of enhancing bilateral trade and investment.
i. India is the UAE’s second-largest trading partner, and by 2030, the two nations aim to increase their trade to USD 100 billion and attract USD 75 billion in investment from the UAE to India.
ii. The UIBC-UC has been registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce as a legal and financial body and will operate under the direction of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
iii. Chairman of UIBC-UC- Faizal Edavalath Kottikollon (Chairman of KEF Holdings) - Who has recently (in Feb ‘23) appointed as the National Ambassador of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) India?
1) Amitabh Bachchan
2) Ayushmann Khurrana
3) Ranveer Singh
4) Akshay Kumar
5) Deepika PadukoneAnswer-2) Ayushmann Khurrana
Explanation:
On 18th February 2023, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) India announced the appointment of Ayushmann Khurrana, a National Award-winning Bollywood Actor, as a National Ambassador.
i. He joined hands with UNICEF to support ensuring the rights of every child to survive, thrive, and be protected as well as promoting their voice and agency in decisions that concern them.
ii. In 2020, he was appointed UNICEF India’s Celebrity Advocate to advocate for ending violence against children and the broader child rights agenda. - Balipa Narayana Bhagawatha, a legendary____________ playback singer passed away in February 2023.
1) Villu Paatu
2) Kathakali
3) Yakshagana
4) Lavani
5) KattaikkuttuAnswer-3) Yakshagana
Explanation:
In February 2023, Balipa Narayana Bhagawatha, a legendary Yakshagana playback singer, passed away in Moodbidri, Karnataka. He was born on 13 March 1938 in Kasaragod, Kerala.
i. Balipa Narayana Bhagawatha was known as the “Bheeshma” of Tenku Thittu school of Yakshagana.
ii. He was known for the “Balipa style” of singing with his rich voice.
iii. Balipa Narayana Bhagawatha was the recipient of the State-level Kannada Rajyotsava Award in 2010 and the prestigious Parthi Subba Award instituted by Karnataka Yakshagana Academy. - Which Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s Mission has recently (in Feb ‘23) underwent the Electro-Magnetic Interference/Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) test at the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka?
1) Aditya L1
2) Shukrayaan 1
3) Mangalyaan 2
4) Chandrayaan 3
5) Gaganyaan 3Answer-4) Chandrayaan 3
Explanation:
As per the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), between January 31 and February 2, 2023, the ‘Chandrayaan-3’ lander successfully underwent the Electro-Magnetic Interference/Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) test at the U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
i. Chandrayaan-3 is India’s 3rd moon mission and a follow-on mission to Chandrayaan-2 to demonstrate end-to-end capability in safe landing and roving on the lunar surface.
ii. It will be launched by GSLV MkIII from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, tentatively in June 2023. - When was the United Nations (UN) World Day of Social Justice 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 19th February 2023
2) 17th February 2023
3) 20th February 2023
4) 16th February 2023
5) 18th February 2023Answer-3) 20th February 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) World Day of Social Justice is annually observed across the globe on February 20 to raise a voice against social injustice.
i. World Day of Social Justice 2023 was observed on 20th February 2023 under the theme “Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice”.
ii. The 1st ever World Day of Social Justice was observed on 20th February 2009.
iii. World Social Report 2023: Leaving No One Behind In An Ageing World.
• The report is prepared by the Division for Inclusive Social Development of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA).
• A key global trend is the ageing of the population. People are living longer and more are older than ever before.
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