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- Which bank has recently (in May ‘23) emerged as the Top Performer in net Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) Management during Financial Year 23?
1) Kotak Mahindra Bank
2) Bank of Baroda
3) Bank of Maharashtra
4) HDFC Bank
5) State Bank of IndiaAnswer-3) Bank of Maharashtra
Explanation:
As per the data of banks, Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has emerged as the best bank as far as management of bad loans is concerned with its net Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) decreased to 0.25% during FY23.
• This is the lowest ratio among all banks having total business above Rs 3 lakh crore including both Private Sectors Banks and Public Sector Banks (PSBs).
• With respect to NPAs, BoM is followed by HDFC Bank with net NPA falling to 0.27% at 2nd spot and Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB) at 3rd spot with 0.37% of net advances.
• On the PSB side, BoM was followed by the State Bank of India (SBI) with net NPAs falling to 0.67% and Bank of Baroda (BoB) at 0.89% at the end of March 2023. - In May 2023, Goldman Sachs increased the Indian economic growth forecast by 30 basis points to ___________ year-on-year (y-o-y) for calendar year 2023.
1) 5.9%
2) 6.3%
3) 6.0%
4) 6.5%
5) 6.8%Answer-2) 6.3%
Explanation:
Goldman Sachs increased the Indian economic growth forecast by 30 basis points to 6.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) for calendar year 2023 from its earlier forecast of 6%, citing a boost in net exports.
i. It has pegged GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth for the Jan-March 2023 quarter at 4.9%, 6.5% for April-June 2023, 5.9% for July-September 2023 and 8.1% for October-December 2023.
ii. There will be pick-up in government expenditure in the second half of FY24 before the general elections in 2024. - Name the company that has recently (in May ‘23) partnered with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal to offer taxi services to Govt offices, Govt agencies, and Public Sector Units (PSUs) on a pilot basis.
1) Rapido
2) Ola Cabs
3) BlaBlaCar
4) Zoomcar
5) UberAnswer-5) Uber
Explanation:
Uber has joined hands with public procurement portal Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to provide taxi services to Govt offices, Govt agencies, and Public Sector Units (PSUs) on a pilot basis.
• Under this, Uber will provide thecab service at a fixed price with zero cancellation charges and no surge pricing.
i. An authorised person in each ministry or department can add riders/officials, who will be allowed to book the service through the Uber app from their mobiles. After availing the service, the bill will directly go to the department
• Authorised officials can add or delete the name of riders as per the requirements.
ii. It will be a cashless/cardless ride of the officials; additional vehicle categories for government riders have been added — GeM Yatraa Hatch, GeM Yatraa Sedan; and there will be hourly rental for multiple-stops. - In the 23rd edition of NEXA International Indian Film Academy (IIFA 2023) Awards released in May 2023, __________won Best Actor in a Leading Role (male) for his performance in Vikram Vedha and Alia Bhatt won Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for her role in ___________.
1) R. Madhavan; Gangubai Kathiawadi
2) Hrithik Roshan; Brahmastra
3) Saif Ali Khan; RRR
4) Hrithik Roshan; Gangubai Kathiawadi
5) Saif Ali Khan; BrahmastraAnswer-4) Hrithik Roshan; Gangubai Kathiawadi
Explanation:
The 23rd edition of NEXA International Indian Film Academy (IIFA 2023) Awards was held on 26th & 27th May 2023 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan won Best Actor in a Leading Role (male) for his performance in Vikram Vedha and Alia Bhatt won Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female) for her role in Gangubai Kathiawadi.
i. Veteran actor and Padma Shri Awardee Kamal Haasan was conferred the Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema award.
ii. The hosts of Nexa IIFA Awards 2023 are the Bollywood actors Abishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal. - Name the personality who has recently (in May ‘23) appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner.
1) Arvinda Kumar
2) Bimaljit Kaur
3) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
4) Sanjeev Kumar
5) Gaurav Kumar SharmaAnswer-3) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
Explanation:
Vigilance Commissioner Praveen Kumar Srivastava (PK Srivastava) was appointed as the Central Vigilance Commissioner, chief of the anti-corruption watchdog Central Vigilance Commission(CVC).
i. On 29th May,2023, President of India, Droupadi Murmu, administered the oath of office to PK Srivastava as Central Vigilance Commissioner at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Delhi.
ii. He has been serving as the Acting Central Vigilance Commissioner after Suresh N. Patel completed his term as chief of CVC on 24th December 2022.
iii. The tenure of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and the vigilance commissioner is of 4 years or till the incumbent attains the age of 65 years. - In May 2023, a new species of ________ named “Miniopetrus Srinii” was discovered in Kodagu district of Karnataka.
1) Frog
2) Fish
3) Lizard
4) Butterfly
5) BatAnswer-5) Bat
Explanation:
Dr Bhargavi Srinivasulu, zoologist from Osmania University(OU)(Hyderabad, Telangana), along with her son, Aditya Srinivasulu, discovered a new species of bat named “Miniopetrus Srinii” or Srini’s Bent-winged Bat, from a subterranean cave(in Western Ghats) at Makuta in Kodagu district of Karnataka.
i. The new species is named in honour of Dr Bhargavi’s husband, Prof C Srinivasulu, a bat biologist at OU.
ii. The discovery is published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal “Zootaxa”. - Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 14th edition of Malaysia Masters 2023 held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in May 2023?
A) Indian Shutler Lakshya Sen won his 1st Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Title by winning the Men’s Singles Title at the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2023.
B) Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) defeated Gregoria Mariska Tungjung (Indonesia) to win the Women’s Singles title at Malaysia Masters 2023.
C) Seung Jae and Kang Min Hyuk (South Korea) claimed the men’s doubles title by defeating Man Wei Chong and Kai Wun Tee (Malaysia)
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-3) Only B & C
Explanation:
Indian Shutler Prannoy Haseena Sunil Kumar (HS Prannoy) (World no 9) won the Men’s Singles Title at the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2023 by defeating China’s Weng Hong Yang.
• This mark’s his maiden Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Title.
i. Malaysia Masters 2023, 14th edition of the tournament, was held from 23rd to 28th May 2023 in Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Championship Winner Runner Men’s Singles Prannoy HS (India) Weng Hong Yang (China) Women’s Singles Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) Gregoria Mariska Tunjung (Indonesia) Men’s Doubles Seo Seung-jae & Kang Min-hyuk (South Korea) Man Wei Chong & Kai Wun Tee (Malaysia) Women’s Doubles Baek Ha Na & Lee So Hee (South Korea) Tan Pearly & Thinaah Muralitharan (Malaysia) Mixed Doubles Dechapol Puavaranukroh & Sapsiree Taerattanachai (Thailand) Huang Dong Ping & Feng Yan Zhe (China) - Name the personality who has recently (in May ‘23) won the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix (GP).
1) Esteban Ocon
2) Fernando Alonso
3) Lewis Hamilton
4) Max Verstappen
5) Charles LeclercAnswer-4) Max Verstappen
Explanation:
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, a Dutch-Belgian racer, won the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix (GP) held at Circuit de Monaco in Monaco. This mark’s his 2nd ever Monaco GP title, he previously won the title in 2021.
i. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso (Spain) finished 2nd and Alpine’s Esteban Ocon (France) finished 3rd in Monaco GP 2023.
ii. 2023 Monaco GP is Max Verstappen’s fourth victory of 2023 season
iii. Max Verstappen also became the 2nd Red Bull driver to become a multiple Monaco GP winner after Mark Webber, who won the title twice in 2010 and 2012. - In May 2023, Former Indian Cricketer ___________ who plays for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), announced his retirement from IPL.
1) Ambati Rayudu
2) Ruturaj Gaikwad
3) Shivam Dube
4) Ajinkya Rahane
5) Mukesh ChoudharyAnswer-1) Ambati Rayudu
Explanation:
On 28th May 2023, Former Indian Cricketer Ambati Rayudu who plays for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), announced his retirement from IPL. The final of the 2023 IPL against Gujarat Titans will be his last match in IPL.
i. Ambati Rayudu, hailing from Andhra Pradesh (AP), has been part of the CSK since 2018. He represented Mumbai Indians in IPL from 2010 to 2017.
ii. He was a part of the MI team that won the IPL title in 2013, 2015 and 2017 and was part of the CSK team that won the title in 2018,2021 and 2023. He retired from International cricket in 2019. - What was the theme of World Hunger Day 2023 that was observed across the globe on 28th May 2023?
1) Safe food now for a healthy tomorrow
2) Leave NO ONE behind
3) Grow, nourish, sustain. Together. Our actions are our future
4) Celebrating sustainable solutions to hunger and poverty
5) Healthy diets for a zero hunger worldAnswer-4) Celebrating sustainable solutions to hunger and poverty
Explanation:
World Hunger Day 2023 was observed across the globe on 28th May 2023 with the theme of “Celebrating sustainable solutions to hunger and poverty”.
• The day highlights the significance of the Global Food Crisis, towards finding a sustainable solution towards a hunger-free planet.
i. World Hunger Day is an international initiative, established in 2011 by ‘The Hunger Project’, A Global, Non-Profit, Strategic Organisation which runs programmes across 12 countries in Africa, Latin America and South Asia.
ii. The first-ever World Hunger Day was observed on 28th May 2011.
- Which bank has recently (in May ‘23) emerged as the Top Performer in net Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) Management during Financial Year 23?
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