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- Which country has recently (in June ‘23) signed a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with India to carry search warrants issued by Indian courts and summon a person under investigation by an Indian agency?
1) Austria
2) Belgium
3) Netherlands
4) Romania
5) PortugalAnswer-2) Belgium
Explanation:
India and the Government of Kingdom of Belgium have signed a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT), which allows Belgian authorities to carry search warrants issued by Indian courts and summon a person under investigation by an Indian agency.
i. It will help investigators in getting evidence from fugitives like Neeshal Modi, brother of Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam mastermind Nirav Modi.
ii. In Belgium, The Federal Public Service Justice will serve such summons or execute warrants on the person. - According to the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2023, released in June 2023, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru (Karnataka) ranked ______ on the overall list and emerged as the highest ranked Indian Institute, while __________ topped the list.
1) 36th; Tsinghua University (China)
2) 48th; Peking University (China)
3) 36th; University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
4) 48th; Tsinghua University (China)
5) 50th; Peking University (China)Answer-4) 48th; Tsinghua University (China)
Explanation:
According to Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2023, released on 22nd June 2023, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru (Karnataka) has emerged as the highest ranked Indian Institute. IISc is ranked 48th on the overall list.
• The list is topped by China’s Tsinghua University, followed by the Peking University of China in the 2nd position and Singapore’s National University of Singapore(NUS) in the 3rd position for the 4th year in a row.
• The 2023 ranking, the 11th edition of THE Asia University Rankings, ranks 669 Universities (up from 616 in 2022) from 31 countries or regions.
• Most universities in the overall rankings are from Japan (117), followed by China (95), India (75), Iran (65) and Turkey (61) at 2nd, 3rd , 4th and 5th respectively.
• The top 200 list also includes two institutions from Bangladesh for the first time: the University of Dhaka at 186th place; and North South University at 192nd. - According to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index 2023 released in June 2023, New Delhi (Delhi) & Mumbai (Maharashtra), India secured a ______ rank in the list, while _______ top the list as World’s Most Liveable City for the second consecutive year.
1) 100th; Copenhagen, Denmark
2) 141st; Vienna, Austria
3) 96th; Copenhagen, Denmark
4) 141st; Melbourne, Australia
5) 100th; Vienna, AustriaAnswer-2) 141st; Vienna, Austria
Explanation:
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index 2023 released on June 21, 2023, Vienna, the capital of Austria, has topped the index as the world’s most liveable city. Vienna has secured the top spot for the second consecutive year excelling in all the categories of the index.
i. Copenhagen (Denmark) ranked second while Melbourne and Sydney of Australia ranked 3rd and 4th in the index.
ii. Living conditions remain the worst in Damascus (the capital of Syria) and it ranks 173 as the least liveable city in the world for the second consecutive year due to social unrest, terrorism and conflict.
iii. 5 cities from India have been featured on the EIU’s Global liveability index 2023.
• New Delhi (Delhi) 141st rank.
• Mumbai (Maharashtra) 141st rank.
• Chennai (Tamil Nadu) 144th rank.
• Ahmedabad (Gujarat) 147th rank.
• Bengaluru (Karnataka) 148th rank.
iv. EIU’s index ranks 173 cities across five categories: stability, healthcare, education, culture and the environment, and infrastructure. - Name the organisation that has recently (in June ‘23) approved a USD 295 million loan to improve transport connectivity in Bihar.
1) World Bank
2) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
3) Asian Development Bank
4) International Monetary Fund
5) United Nations Development ProgrammeAnswer-3) Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 295 million loan to improve transport connectivity in Bihar.
• The loan amount will be utilized towards the widening and upgradation of around 265 kilometres of state highways, improving transport connectivity and safety in Bihar.
• The Government is contributing USD 156.6 million for the same.
i. The highways will be upgraded with climate- and disaster-resilient design, road safety elements, and other features that will respond to the needs of the elderly, women, children, and people with disabilities. - Which of the following Indian companies has/have been recently (in June ‘23) featured on the “TIME 100 Most Influential Companies of 2023“, the TIME Magazine’s annual list under the ‘pioneer’ category?
1) National Payments Corporation of India
2) Meesho
3) Nykaa
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 1 & 3Answer-4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Meesho and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), two Indian companies have been featured on the “TIME 100 Most Influential Companies of 2023“, the TIME Magazine’s annual list under the ‘pioneer’ category
i. The TIME 100 Most Influential Companies List described Meesho as an “Innovative Retailer” and NPCI as “Connecting Commerce“.
ii. This list is an expansion of TIME’s iconic TIME100 franchise, and will be curated by an expansive network of editors and correspondents of TIME. - Who was recently (in June ‘23) honoured with the Olympic Order by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)?
1) David Malpass
2) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
3) Kristalina Georgieva
4) Tedros Ghebreyesus
5) Sergey LebedevAnswer-4) Tedros Ghebreyesus
Explanation:
On 20th June 2023, The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach presented the Olympic Order to the World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus in an award ceremony held at Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland.
i. During the event, IOC also honoured The World Health Organisation (WHO) with the Olympic Cup for 2021 in recognition of its exceptional contribution to the success of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. - Name the union minister who has recently (in June ‘23) launched the PM-Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature.
1) Jitendra Singh (MoS of Science and Technology)
2) Narendra Singh Tomar (Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare)
3) Nirmala Sitharaman (Union Minister of Finance)
4) Giriraj Singh (Union Minister of Rural Development)
5) Narayan Tatu Rane (Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises)Answer- 2) Narendra Singh Tomar (Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare)
Explanation:
On June 22, 2023, Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW) launched the PM-Kisan Mobile App with Face Authentication Feature during an event organised by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), MoAFW at Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi (Delhi).
• It was launched under the scheme for income support to farmers i.e. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN).
i. With this app, farmers can complete e-KYC (Know your customer) remotely by scanning their face without OTP (One Time Password) or fingerprint.
ii. The department has also roped in India Post Payment Bank (IPPB) to open Aadhaar-linked bank accounts for beneficiaries and urged Common Service Centers (CSCs) to organise village-level e-KYC camps with the help of States and Union Territories (UTs). - Which company has recently (in June ‘23) conducted the Flight Qualification Test of the Raman-I Engine, intended for roll attitude control in the Vikram-I rocket in Bengaluru, Karnataka?
1) Garuda Aerospace
2) Tata Elxsi
3) Agnikul Cosmos
4) Dhruva Space
5) Skyroot AerospaceAnswer-5) Skyroot Aerospace
Explanation:
Skyroot Aerospace, Hyderabad (Telangana) based private Indian Space company, successfully conducted the Flight Qualification Test of the Raman-I Engine at the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
i. ‘Raman’ is a series of engines or thrusters which uses the Earth storable hypergolic (MMH/N2O4) propellants for upper stage engine and attitude or reaction control in Skyroot’s Vikram-1 launch vehicle (rocket).
ii. The Raman-I engine underwent a test firing at the LPSC of ISRO, marking Skyroot as the first Indian private company to launch a rocket with Vikram-S - When was the United Nations Public Service Day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 18th June 2023
2) 21st June 2023
3) 23rd June 2023
4) 22nd June 2023
5) 19th June 2023Answer-3) 23rd June 2023
Explanation:
United Nations Public Service Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 23rd June 2023 to highlight the contribution of public officials in development and progress. The day aims to acknowledge the work of public servants outstanding efforts and encourages young people to pursue careers in the public sector.
• A special event took place at UN Headquarters in New York on June 23rd, in celebration of UN Public Service Day with the theme of “Innovative Public Service Delivery: Ensuring No One Is Left Behind.”
i. UNPSA programme was established by the United Nations (UN) in 2003 to recognise UN public service day.
Note: The UNPSA programme marks its 20th anniversary in 2023. - What was the theme of International Olympic Day 2023 that was observed across the globe on 23rd June 2023?
1) Together, For a Peaceful World
2) Stay Healthy, Stay Strong
3) Stay Safe to make Healthy World
4) Citius, Altius, Fortius
5) Let’s MoveAnswer-5) Let’s Move
Explanation:
International Olympic Day 2023 was celebrated across the world on 23rd June 2023 for the celebration of sport, health, and being together. This day marks the founding day of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the Sorbonne, Paris on June 23, 1894, when ancient Greek Olympics were revived by the efforts of French historian Baron Pierre de Coubertin.
• The theme for International Olympic Day 2023 is ‘Let’s Move’ which emphasises daily physical activity to people around the world. #Letsmove and #OlympicDay are the hashtags for this year’s celebration.
• In 2023, around 130 NOCs are hosting Olympic Day Celebrations in their respective territories.
• On the occasion of International Olympic Day 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) and IOC Jointly launched the Let’s Move campaign on 23rd June 2023.
- Which country has recently (in June ‘23) signed a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with India to carry search warrants issued by Indian courts and summon a person under investigation by an Indian agency?
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