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- Which organisation, along with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, has recently (in April ‘23) launched a whitepaper to make India a global agri-tech leader?
1) United Nations Development Programme
2) International Monetary Fund
3) World Bank
4) Food and Agriculture Organization
5) United Nations Capital Development FundAnswer-5) United Nations Capital Development Fund
Explanation:
On April 20, 2023, a whitepaper has been jointly launched by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) which is aimed at making India a global leader in Agri-Tech innovation and expanding these innovations to the least developed countries in Asia and Africa.
• It is prepared by experts from AIM, NITI Aayog, and UNCDF.
i. The whitepaper provides practical solutions to support the growth of Agri-Tech start-ups at both national and international levels, by addressing the challenges they face.
ii. It contains important insights and recommendations aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices and addressing issues such as food security, supply chain inefficiencies, and climate change concerns, particularly in developing economies. - Which state has recently (in April ‘23) signed an MoU with the Government of Assam to settle the long-pending border dispute?
1) Sikkim
2) Meghalaya
3) Arunachal Pradesh
4) Nagaland
5) ManipurAnswer-3) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation:
On 20th April 2023, the Government of Assam and Govt of Arunachal Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understating (MoU) to settle the long-pending border dispute of the 804-km shared boundary between the two states.
i. The MoU was signed by the Chief Minister (CM) of Assam Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, and CM of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu in the presence of Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi, Delhi.
ii. The MoU involved state governments have agreed that the MoU regarding the 123 disputed villages is “full and final,” and no new encroachment will be allowed in the border areas.
• One village from Arunachal Pradesh will become part of Assam, while 60 villages from Assam will become part of Arunachal Pradesh, and 10 villages will remain in Assam.
• The boundary for 49 of the remaining 52 villages will be determined by the regional committees within six months, and three villages in the Indian Air Force (IAF) bombing range will require rehabilitation. - Name the company that has recently (in April ‘23) signed an MoU with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to facilitate research in advanced technologies for energy security.
1) Oil India Limited
2) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
3) Coal India Limited
4) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
5) NLC India LimitedAnswer-1) Oil India Limited
Explanation:
According to a statement from the Ministry of Science & Technology, The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, Delhi and Oil India Limited (OIL), have signed an umbrella Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate research in advanced technologies for energy security.
• The MoU between CSIR and OIL will enable collaboration with all the labs of CSIR.
i. Under the MoU, Both organizations will accelerate the development of new technologies and solutions that will enhance energy security and drive sustainable growth and also work towards capacity building through training and skill development. - Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the “Water Bodies – 1st Census Report” released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in April 2023?
A) According to the report, West Bengal tops the list of States with most ponds and reservoirs.
B) Tamil Nadu has the highest number of lakes, while Andhra Pradesh (AP) has the highest number of tanks.
C) India has 24.24 lakh water bodies such as ponds, tanks and lakes with West Bengal accounting for the most (7.47 lakh) and Arunachal Pradesh is the least state in respective category.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-2) Only A & B
Explanation:
According to the “Water Bodies – 1st Census Report” released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, West Bengal (WB) has topped the list of states with the most number of ponds and reservoirs. Tamil Nadu has the highest number of lakes, Andhra Pradesh (AP) has the highest number of tanks and Maharashtra is the leading state with water conservation schemes.
• The water bodies census was conducted along with the 6th Minor Irrigation Census for 2017-18 under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme “Irrigation Census”.
i. India has 24.24 lakh water bodies such as ponds, tanks and lakes with West Bengal accounting for the most (7.47 lakh) and Sikkim the least (134).
ii. With 3.55 lakh water bodies, South 24 Parganas of West Bengal is ranked as the top district with the highest number of water bodies across India.
• The top 5 states (in number of water bodies) are, West Bengal (30.8% i.e., 747480) followed by Uttar Pradesh(10.1% i.e., 245087), Andhra Pradesh(7.9% i.e., 190777), Odisha 7.5% i.e., 181837) and Assam (7.1% i.e., 172492). - Which company has recently (in April ‘23) received a Certificate of Registration (COR) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)?
1) InPrime Finserv
2) MoneyTap
3) Volopay
4) ZestMoney
5) Capital FloatAnswer-1) InPrime Finserv
Explanation:
InPrime Finserv (a brand owned by STK Credit Private Limited), a financial services start-up catering to the informal economy, has obtained a Certificate of Registration (COR) from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC).
i. InPrime is on a mission to ‘Redefine the way informal customers access formal finance’.
ii. It is focused on providing financial services to the ‘Prime’ segment of India’s informal economy, which consists of around 50 million households with an annual credit need of Rs. 5 Lakh Crores. - Name the company that has recently (in April ‘23) collaborated with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to launch the 1st phase of conversational AI chatbot LIC Mitra (virtual assistant).
1) Builder.ai
2) NineHertz
3) CoRover
4) Tata Elxsi
5) Persistent SystemsAnswer-3) CoRover
Explanation:
CoRover, a Bengaluru-based startup, has collaborated with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to launch the 1st phase of conversational AI (Artificial Intelligence)-powered chatbot LIC Mitra (virtual assistant) to enhance LIC’s customer support services by automating real-time responses to customers’ queries.
i. The chatbot developed by CoRover.ai will be available on LIC’s website and mobile app. To understand and respond to users’ queries in multiple languages, the chatbot was powered by technologies such as AI, Machine Learning(ML), and Natural Language Processing (NLP).
• The technology under LIC Mitra enables users to search even with their voice. - As of April 2023, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is set to establish its first overseas office in ___________.
1) Manila, Philippines
2) Tokyo, Japan
3) Shanghai, China
4) Gujarat, India
5) Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesAnswer-5) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Explanation:
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed a host member agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to establish its first overseas office, an Interim Operational Hub, at Abu Dhabi Global Market, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
i. The agreement was signed by Jin Liqun, President and Chair of the Board of Directors of AIIB, and His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and UAE Governor of AIIB, during the signing ceremony in Abu Dhabi.
ii. The agreement is in line with UAE’s commitment towards enhancing cooperation with international organizations and institutions focused on sustainable economic development for developing countries. - Which bank has secured 1st rank in the Enhanced Access & Service Excellence (EASE) Reforms Index for Q3 FY23 released by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) in April 2023?
1) Punjab National Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) Bank of India
4) Union Bank of India
5) Bank of BarodaAnswer-4) Union Bank of India
Explanation:
On April 20, 2023, As per the report on Enhanced Access & Service Excellence (EASE) Reforms Index for Q3 FY23 published by Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), the Union Bank of India, for the first time, secures 1st rank among all PSB (Public Sector Banks) for adopting various reforms prescribed for PSBs.
i. EASE is an initiative by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, as part of the PSB Reforms Agenda and is currently under its 5th iteration which focuses on Enhanced Digital experience, Data – driven, Integrated and Inclusive Banking. - Name the personality who has recently (in April ‘23) became the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) to receive the Vayu Sena Medal (VM) for Gallantry.
1) Vijayalakshmi Ramanan
2) Surbhi Jakhmola
3) Deepika Misra
4) Avani Chaturvedi
5) Shaliza DhamiAnswer-3) Deepika Misra
Explanation:
Wing Commander (Wg Cdr) Deepika Misra became the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) to be presented with the Vayu Sena Medal (VM) for Gallantry.
i. The award was presented by Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari at an Investiture Ceremony 2023 held at the Air Force Auditorium in Subroto Park, New Delhi, Delhi.
• CAS presented Presidential Awards to a total of 58 persons, 57 from the IAF and one from the Army received the awards.
• CAS presented Two Yudh Seva Medals, 13 Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry), 13 Vayu Sena Medals (devotion to Duty) and 30 Vishisht Seva Medals.
Note- The Vayu Sena Medal(VM) instituted on January 26, 1960, recognises exceptional devotion to duty or acts of courage by Air Force personnel. - Which state has recently (in April ‘23) received the national award for the best implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the year 2022-23?
1) Karnataka
2) Andhra Pradesh
3) Chhattisgarh
4) Madhya Pradesh
5) GujaratAnswer-1) Karnataka
Explanation:
In a first, Karnataka has bagged the national award for the best implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), a crop subsidy insurance scheme, for the year 2022-23.
i. The award was received by the Secretary to the government, Department of Agriculture, Karnataka, Shivayogi C Kalasad, at the national conference at Chhattisgarh on April 14 2023.
ii. Under the scheme (between the kharif season 2021 and 2022), the state recorded a 47.74% increase in the enrolment of farmers and the area covered under the scheme increased by 41.80%.
iii. Increase in Farmers’ Enrollment: The number of farmers enrolled for the PMFBY scheme in Karnataka in 2022 increased by 47.74% to 23.86 lakh from 16.15 lakh in 2021.
- Which organisation, along with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, has recently (in April ‘23) launched a whitepaper to make India a global agri-tech leader?
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