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- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s recent (in April ‘23) inaugurations in Kerala?
A) PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various development projects worth more than Rs 3200 crores at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
B) The development projects include India’s 1st Water Metro in Kochi (Kerala) developed by the Cochin Shipyard and Kerala’s 1st Vande Bharat Express between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod.
C) The PM also laid the foundation stone for India’s first Digital Science Park in Thiruvananthapuram which will give a boost to Digital India.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only AAnswer-1) All A, B & C
Explanation:
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various development projects worth more than Rs 3200 crores at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
i. The development projects include India’s 1st Water Metro in Kochi (Kerala) and Kerala’s 1st Vande Bharat Express between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod, which were inaugurated by PM.
• Kochi Water Metro is a Made in India project and the ports for the project were developed by the Cochin Shipyard. It is a one-of-its-kind project that connects 10 islands around Kochi through battery-operated electric hybrid boats for seamless connectivity with Kochi city.
• Kerala’s Vande Bharat Express between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod will link North Kerala with South Kerala. The train will ease the travel to pilgrimage places like Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Kannur.
ii. The PM laid the foundation stone for India’s first Digital Science Park in Thiruvananthapuram which will give a boost to Digital India.
iii. Vishu is a cultural festival celebrating one of the two harvest seasons in Kerala of India. Vishu falls on the first day of the month of Medam in the Malayalam Calendar (April 14 or 15 in the Gregorian calendar). - According to the Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) data (as of April ‘23), how many states /UTs have adopted the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) for Land Records?
1) 20
2) 18
3) 22
4) 19
5) 28Answer-5) 28
Explanation:
The National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) for Land Records has been adopted by a total of 28 States and Union Territories (UT). According to the Department of Land Resources (DoLR), under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), eRegistration is taking place in these States/UTs, or they have started sharing data with the national portal of NGDRS via User Interface /Application Programming Interface (API).
i. According to the latest data from the DoLR’s Land Resources Division, the (14- digit alpha-numeric unique ID) Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) or Bhu-Aadhar has been adopted by 26 States/UTs and pilot testing done in 7 more States /UTs.
ii. ULPIN is also used by some states in the SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) portal. - Which bank has recently (in April ‘23) collaborated with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to launch ‘Digitalised Submission of Form 15G/15H’?
1) Canara Bank
2) State Bank of India
3) Union Bank of India
4) Punjab National Bank
5) Bank of BarodaAnswer-1) Canara Bank
Explanation:
Canara Bank, in collaboration with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), announced the launch of a new customer-friendly service termed ‘Digitalised Submission of Form 15G/15H’.
i. Form 15G (Individual and HUF (Hindu Undivided Family)) and Form 15H (Individual-Senior Citizen) are self-declaration forms that an individual submits to the bank requesting not to deduct TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) on interest income as their income is below the basic exemption limit.
ii. Submission of PAN (Permanent Account Number) is necessary for the form submission. - Name the Insurance company that has recently (in April ‘23) partnered with actyv.ai to offer insurance products through their technology platform to MSME enterprises.
1) HDFC ERGO General Insurance
2) Future Generali India Insurance
3) ICICI Lombard General Insurance
4) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
5) Go Digit General InsuranceAnswer-4) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Explanation:
actyv.ai, a Singapore-headquartered licensed corporate agency under IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India), has announced a partnership with Bajaj Allianz General Insurance to offer insurance products through their technology platform to MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) enterprises and the business partner ecosystem.
i. SaaS (Software as a service) platform of actyv.ai with embedded B2B (Business to Business) BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) and insurance will be used under the collaboration for providing affordable insurance products. - How many personalities were recently (in April ‘23) awarded with the Goldman Environmental Prize 2023?
1) Eight
2) Ten
3) Six
4) Nine
5) SevenAnswer-3) Six
Explanation:
On April 24, 2023, winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize 2023 were announced at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco, California, the United States of America (USA).
• 6 winners of the 2023 prize are Alessandra Korap Munduruku, leader of the Munduruku Indigenous peoples from the Brazilian Amazon (awarded for Drilling & Mining), Chilekwa Mumba from Zambia (for Environmental Justice), Delima Silalahi from Indonesia (for Forests), Diane Wilson from the USA (for Pollution & Waste), Tero Mustonen from Finland (for Climate & Energy), and Zafer Kızılkaya from Türkiye (for Oceans & Coasts).
i. 2023 marks the 34th anniversary of the Goldman Environmental Prize which honors one grassroots activist from each of the six inhabited continents. The award is also known as the “Green Nobel Prize”.
ii. The ceremony for the same was hosted by Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro, an organization dedicated to celebrating Black connections and leadership in nature. - Who was recently (in April ‘23) appointed as the Chairman of the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)?
1) Arun Kumar Sinha
2) Deepak Chauhan
3) Anil Dhasmana
4) Vikram Singh Rana
5) Anurag JainAnswer-1) Arun Kumar Sinha
Explanation:
The Government has appointed Arun Kumar Sinha, a 1984 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Kerala cadre, as the appointed Chairman of the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO). Arun Sinha has been an advisor in NTRO for 2 years.
i. Prior to the appointment as Chairman of NTRO, he was serving as an Acting Chairman of NTRO. He has been working as the chief of the Special Protection Group (SPG) since March 2016. - In which bank, Hinduja Group, recently (in April ‘23) increased its stake by receiving in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
1) ICICI Bank
2) HDFC Bank
3) Axis Bank
4) YES Bank
5) IndusInd BankAnswer-5) IndusInd Bank
Explanation:
Hinduja Group, the promoters of IndusInd Bank have received the in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) to increase their stake in IndusInd Bank.
• The promoters filled out the form to increase the stake and as per the RBI norms, the due diligence process takes about 90-180 days.
i. At present, IndusInd’s promoters currently hold 16.5% stake in IndusInd Bank.
ii. In 2021, the RBI raised the cap on the stake promoters can hold in a bank to 26% from 15%.
Note- IndusInd International Holdings Ltd, an entity belonging to promoters Hinduja Group, has a 12.57% stake in the IndusInd Bank, while IndusInd Ltd has a 3.93% stake. - In April 2023, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completed the post-mission disposal (PMD) operation of _____________ (Communication Satellite).
1) GSAT-12
2) INSAT-1B
3) GSAT-31
4) INSAT-4E
5) GSAT-30Answer-1) GSAT-12
Explanation:
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completed the post-mission disposal (PMD) operation of the communication satellite GSAT-12.
i. After the launch of its replacement satellite CMS-01 (Communication satellite) in 2020, it was later relocated to 47.96° E longitude from 83° E longitude where it was located till March 2021.
• For GSAT-12, the required minimum raise in perigee altitude was estimated to be 261 km. As a result of meticulous operations management by the Master Control Facility (MCF) in Hassan, Karnataka, the available fuel of GSAT-12 was more than sufficient to meet this goal. - What was the theme of World Malaria Day 2023 that was observed across the globe on 25th April 2023?
1) Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives
2) Zero Malaria – Draw the Line Against Malaria
3) Ready to beat malaria
4) Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement
5) Zero Malaria Starts with MeAnswer-4) Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement
Explanation:
World Malaria Day 2023 was observed across the world on 25th April 2023 with the theme of “Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement”.
• The annual observance of World Malaria Day is led by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
• The first-ever World Malaria Day was observed on 25th April 2008.
i. According to the World malaria report 2022 (published in December 2022), around 619000 people died due to malaria in 2021. Around 247 new cases of malaria were reported in 2021.
• WHO African Region is the most affected region, accounting for an estimated 95% of all malaria cases (~234 million) and 96% of all deaths(593000). - When was the United Nations (UN) Spanish Language Day 2023 observed across the globe?
1) 23rd April 2023
2) 21st April 2023
3) 24th April 2023
4) 22nd April 2023
5) 25th April 2023Answer-1) 23rd April 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN) Spanish Language Day 2023 was observed on 23 April 2023, to promote and appreciate multi-linguism and the significance of Spanish culture in the world, as well as to promote the use of Spanish language, one of the six official languages among the staff of the UN.
i. The Spanish Language day on 23rd April also marks the death anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, a renowned Spanish writer who is widely regarded as one of the world’s preeminent novelists.
- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s recent (in April ‘23) inaugurations in Kerala?
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