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- In June 2023, the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag was granted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) to 7 Handicrafts products of Uttar Pradesh (UP).
With the addition of products, the total number of GI certified products of UP has increased to ______.
1) 50
2) 45
3) 52
4) 42
5) 49Answer-3) 52
Explanation:
Geographical Indication Registry(Chennai, Tamil Nadu-TN) under the Department of Industry Promotion and Internal Trade(DIPIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoCI), has recognised 7 Handicrafts products from Uttar Pradesh with Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.
• Baghpat home furnishing, Amroha dholak, Kalpi handmade paper and Barabanki handloom received the GI certification on 14th June 2023 while Mahoba Gaura Patthar Hastashlip, Mainpuri Tarkashi, and Sambhal Horn Craft received the certification on 1st May 2023.
i. With the addition of these 7 new products, the total number of GI certified products of UP has increased to 52.
ii. UP tops the list of states with the highest number of GI-tagged handicrafts. - Name the bank that has recently (in June ‘23) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Culture to streamline the process and disbursal of financial assistance to veteran artists on a monthly basis.
1) Canara Bank
2) Punjab National Bank
3) State Bank of India
4) Bank of India
5) Bank of BarodaAnswer-1) Canara Bank
Explanation:
On 28th June 2023, the Ministry of Culture signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Canara Bank to streamline the process and disbursal of financial assistance to veteran artists on a monthly basis under the Scheme – Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists.
i. Purpose of MoU: In an effort to streamline the process and ensure timely support to veteran artists, the Culture Ministry has now partnered with Canara Bank. - Which company has recently (in June ‘23) received the first Automotive PLI certificate from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI)?
1) Kinetic Green
2) Euler Motors
3) Mahindra Last Mile Mobility
4) Piaggio Vehicles
5) Atul AutoAnswer-3) Mahindra Last Mile Mobility
Explanation:
Mahindra Last Mile Mobility (LMM), a division of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M), becomes first firm to receive the eligibility certificate under the Rs. 25,938-crore production-linked incentive scheme for automobiles (PLI-AUTO)
i. The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), a testing agency under the Ministry of Heavy Industry (MHI), awarded the eligibility certificate to LMM forits flagship electric 3-wheeler.
Note- The Ministry of Heavy Industries notified the PLI Scheme for PLI-AUTO Scheme on September 23, 2021, with a budgetary outlay of INR 25,938 crore. - According to the “Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2023” report published by World Economic Forum (WEF) & Accenture in June 2023, India is ranked _______ on the Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2023, while Sweden topped the Index with an ETI score 78.5.
1) 60th
2) 67th
3) 59th
4) 74th
5) 56thAnswer-2) 67th
Explanation:
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF) report titled “Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2023”, published in collaboration with Accenture, India is ranked 67th on the Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2023.
• The report also stated that India is the only major economy with energy transition momentum accelerating across the ETI’s equitable, secure and sustainable dimensions.
i. ETI 2023, the list of 120 counties, is topped by Sweden with an ETI score 78.5 followed by Denmark (76.1) and Norway (73.7) in 2nd and 3rd rank respectively.
ii. India and China, the emerging and developing countries in Asia with high populations have improved their ETI score by 12% in the past 10 years. - According to the 35th edition of the World Competitiveness Index 2023 published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in June 2023, India ranked at __________ position, while __________ (country) secured 1st rank in the Index.
1) 39th; Ireland
2) 43rd; Denmark
3) 40th; Ireland
4) 43rd; Switzerland
5) 40th; DenmarkAnswer-5) 40th; Denmark
Explanation:
On 20th June 2023, The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) published the 35th edition of the World Competitiveness Index 2023 which ranks India at 40th position. The top 3 positions in the ranking were claimed by Denmark, Ireland, and Switzerland.
• The data published explores multiple factors that affect the prosperity of 64 economies.
• India dropped 3 places to rank 40 which is an improvement from the 43rd position secured in 2019-2021
i. The IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY), first published in 1989, is a comprehensive annual report and worldwide reference point on the competitiveness of countries. - Which country has been recently (in June ‘23) removed from an annual report on the impact of armed conflict on children, by United Nation Secretary General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres?
1) India
2) Egypt
3) Peru
4) Kenya
5) UgandaAnswer-1) India
Explanation:
India has been removed from an annual report on the impact of armed conflict on children, by United Nation Secretary General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres on the impact of conflict in view of the measures taken by the government to better protect children.
i. India had been included in the report since 2010, including Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Lake Chad Basin, Nigeria, Pakistan and the Philippines. - Name the bank that has recently (in June ‘23) inaugurated Centralised Pool Buy-Out and Co-Lending Cell’.
1) Canara Bank
2) Union Bank of India
3) Bank of India
4) Bank of Baroda
5) Bank of MaharashtraAnswer-3) Bank of India
Explanation:
Rajneesh Karnatak managing Director (MD) and chief Executive officer (CEO) of Bank of India (BOI) inaugurated BOI’s Centralised Pool Buy-Out and Co-Lending Cell’ housed in its headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
i. This cell is equipped with an end-to-end digital underwriting system onboard pool buy-outs and co-lending of loans in partnership with NBFCs to boost priority sector lending.
ii. This will provide seamless integration between BOI and NBFCs.
iii. Pool Buy-Out is a practice in the banking sector to buy out the retail portfolios of NBFCs in return for immediate payment. - Name the personality who has been recently (in June ‘23) honoured with the UK Points of Lights Award at India Global Forum’s (IGF) annual UK-India Week 2023 by Rishi Sunak, PM of the United Kingdom (UK).
1) Jagjit Singh Aurora
2) Arjan Singh
3) Brigadier Kuldip Singh
4) Harbaksh Singh
5) Rajindar Singh DhattAnswer-5) Rajindar Singh Dhatt
Explanation:
Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister (PM) of the United Kingdom (UK) honoured Retired British Indian Shikh Soldier Rajindar Singh Dhatt (aged 101) with UK Points of Light award at India Global Forum’s (IGF) annual UK-India Week 2023 reception at 10 Downing Street, London, United Kingdom.
i. He was awarded for his service in the British Indian Army and coordinating”Undivided Indian Ex-Servicemen’s Association” to help bring together British Indian war veterans.
ii. The 5th edition IGF’s UK-India Week 2023 held from 26th June to 30th June 2023 in London and Windsor, United Kingdom. - Which country has recently (in June ‘23) conducted its 1st test firing of a V–MaX a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) to develop new missile technology?
1) United Kingdom
2) United States of America
3) Russia
4) France
5) ChinaAnswer-4) France
Explanation:
Direction générale de l’armement (DGA– Directorate General of Armaments), the French Government Defense procurement and technology agency, successfully conducted its first test firing of a V–MaX (Véhicule Manoeuvrant Expérimental or experimental manoeuvring vehicle), a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) to develop new missile technology capable of evading the most sophisticated air defences.
i. The French V-MaX program is being developed by Ariane Groupe, a defence company specializing in space launches and best known for Ariane rockets.
ii. A sounding rocket carrying the V-MaX HGV was launched from the Biscarosse missile test site on the Bay of Biscay, southwestern France.
iii. Hypersonic gliders, a type of warhead for ballistic missiles that can operate freely and glide at hypersonic speed, designed to carry a nuclear or conventional warhead. - When was the 17th National Statistics Day 2023 observed across India?
1) 25th June 2023
2) 27th June 2023
3) 29th June 2023
4) 26th June 2023
5) 28th June 2023Answer-3) 29th June 2023
Explanation:
The 17th National Statistics Day (Statistics Day) 2023 was observed across India on 29th June 2023 with the theme of “Alignment of State Indicator Framework with National Indicator Framework for Monitoring Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”.
i. The first-ever National Statistics Day was celebrated on 29th June 2007.
Note- The day marks the celebration of the birth anniversary of Professor (late) Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis (PC Mahalanobis), known as the “Father of Indian Statistics” and recognises his notable contributions in the fields of statistics and economic planning.
• In 1968, he was honoured with the ‘Padma Vibhushan’ for his contributions to Literature, science and education services to India.
- In June 2023, the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag was granted by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I) to 7 Handicrafts products of Uttar Pradesh (UP).
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