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- In which state, the Ministry of Electronics & Information technology (MeitY) has recently (in March ‘23) approved to set up Rs 180 crore worth Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC)?
1) Madhya Pradesh
2) Karnataka
3) Telangana
4) Maharashtra
5) GujaratAnswer-2) Karnataka
Explanation:
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State, Ministry of Electronics & Information technology (MeitY), announced that MeitY has approved to set up Rs 180 crore worth Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) at Kotur-Balur Industrial Area in Dharwad, Karnataka, which is expected to create over 18,000 jobs.
i. The project, which is being set up under the Modified Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) scheme, is expected to catalyse more than Rs 1,500 crore worth of investments very soon.
ii. With the potential to employ 2,500 people, 9 businesses, including start-ups, have already committed to investing Rs 340 crore. - In March 2023, PM Narendra Modi, inaugurated the 13.7 kilometres (Km) metro stretch for the commercial operations from Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Krishnarajapuram in ___________.
1) Hyderabad, Telangana
2) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3) Pune, Maharashtra
4) Bengaluru, Karnataka
5) Ahmedabad, GujaratAnswer-4) Bengaluru, Karnataka
Explanation:
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister (PM) of India, inaugurated the 13.7 kilometres (Km) commercial operations of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) from Whitefield (Kadugodi) to Krishnarajapuram Metro stretch in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The operations started on 26th March 2023.
i. This is the 2nd largest Metro network in India after Delhi Metro and Whitefield is the first tech corridor connected by Metro in Bengaluru.
• BMRCL is yet to connect the KR Puram- Byappasahalli section (2 km). At present, the Whitefield Metro section is a standalone line.
• The 13.7 Km segment will reduce journey times by 40% and benefit 5 lakhs to 6 lakh people who work in IT parks, export promotion industrial areas, malls, and hospitals. - Which of the following points is “Incorrect” with respect to the Arton Capital’s Passport Index 2023 released in March 2023?
A) In the Individual Passport Power Rank 2023, India fell by six places to 122 (out of 200 countries) from 128 in 2022 with Mobility Score 80.
B) India ranks 71 in the Global Passport Power Rank 2023 with the Mobility score (MS) of 70.
C) United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranks 1st in both the Global Passport Power Rank 2023 & Individual Passport Power Rank 2023 with a Mobility Score of 181.
1) Only A
2) Only B
3) Only C
4) Only A & B
5) Only B & CAnswer-1) Only A
Explanation:
According to Arton Capital’s latest update of ‘Passport Index 2023’(as of March 2023), India’s Mobility score (MS) has reduced by three places to 70 from 73 in 2022. India’s Individual Passport Power Rank also fell by six places to 144 (out of 199 countries) from 138 in 2022.
i. India, Zimbabwe & Tajikistan ranks 71 in the Global Passport Power Rank 2023 due to the MS of 70
ii. United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranks 1st in both the Global Passport Power Rank 2023 & Individual Passport Power Rank 2023 with a Mobility Score of 181.
• Afghanistan is ranked last (Global Passport Power Rank 2023 – 97 and Individual Passport Power Rank 2023 – 199) with a Mobility Score of 38. - Which of the following countries were recently (in March ‘23) certified as “malaria-free” by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
1) Azerbaijan
2) Tajikistan
3) Kyrgyzstan
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3Answer-4) Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Azerbaijan and Tajikistan have been certified as “malaria-free” by the World Health Organization (WHO) for having eradicated malaria in their territories after making a consistent, century-long effort to eliminate it.
i. Azerbaijan reported its last case of locally transmitted Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria in 2012, and Tajikistan in 2014.
ii. With this declaration, the WHO has certified 41 countries and 1 territory as malaria-free, including 21 countries in the European Region.
iii. The Malaria Elimination Certification is the official acknowledgement of a country’s malaria-free status, awarded by the WHO. - Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) report released in March 2023?
A) India’s merchandise imports to exceed USD 710 billion from USD 613 billion in the fiscal year 2023 (FY23).
B) In FY23, imports related to the agricultural sector are projected to be USD 33.3 billion.
C) The estimated value of petroleum imports is USD 327.3 billion and the value of India’s diamond imports was estimated at USD USD 210 billion.
1) All A, B & C
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) Only AAnswer-2) Only A & B
Explanation:
According to a report by the economic think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), India’s merchandise imports for the fiscal year ending March 2023 (FY23) are projected to exceed USD 710 billion, up from USD 613 billion in FY22 (2021-2022), a 15.8% increase over last year.
• Six product categories such as Crude oil, coal, diamonds, chemicals, electronics, and machinery—accounted for 82% of India’s total FY23 merchandise imports, which is primarily responsible for the increase in inbound shipments of merchandise.
• Imports increased from USD 549.96 billion in April–February 2021–22 to USD 653.47 billion in April–February 2022–23.
i. Petroleum crude and products – The estimated value of petroleum imports is USD 210 billion, The value of India’s diamond imports was estimated at USD 27.3 billion in FY23, the agricultural sector is projected to be USD 33.3 billion.
• India has the largest deficit, with China surpassing USD 87.5 billion. - Name the Indian company that has recently (in March ‘23) entered into an agreement with Ceylon Electricity Board of Sri Lanka to build a 135-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Sri Lanka’s eastern port district of Trincomalee.
1) Power Grid Corporation of India
2) Adani Power Limited
3) NTPC Limited
4) Reliance Power Limited
5) JSW Energy LimitedAnswer-3) NTPC Limited
Explanation:
NTPC Limited, (formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation Limited) of India and the Ceylon Electricity Board of Sri Lanka jointly entered into an agreement to build a 135-megawatt(MW) solar power plant in Sri Lanka’s eastern port district of Trincomalee in two stages to promote renewable energy.
i. At the first stage of the project, it is expected to implement a solar power project of 50 MW with a total estimated investment of USD 42.5 million and to construct a 220 kilowatts(KW) transmission line with 40-km length from Sampoor to Kappalthure spending USD 23.6 million.
ii. The second stage of the project will include the construction of a solar power generation plant with an additional 85 MW under a total investment of USD 72 million. - Which city has recently (in March ‘23) recognised in the ‘2022 Tree Cities of the World’ for the second consecutive year?
1) Hyderabad, Telangana
2) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
5) Amaravati, Andhra PradeshAnswer-4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
In March 2023, the Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations(UN) recognised Mumbai (Maharashtra) in the ‘2022 Tree Cities of the World’ for its contributions and commitment towards growing and maintaining the urban forest.
• Mumbai is being recognised in the international program, Tree cities of the World, for the second consecutive year. In 2021, it shared the honour with Hyderabad. - Who was recently (in March ‘23) awarded with the Chameli Devi Jain Award for ‘Outstanding Woman Mediaperson 2022’ at the India International Centre in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) Neetu Singh
2) Dhanya Rajendran
3) Aarefa Johari
4) Arfa Khanum Sherwani
5) Rohini MohanAnswer-2) Dhanya Rajendran
Explanation:
On 21st March 2023, Dhanya Rajendran, Co-founder and editor of the news website “The News Minute”, was awarded the Chameli Devi Jain Award for ‘Outstanding Woman Mediaperson 2022’ at the event at the India International Centre in New Delhi, Delhi.
• The award citation took noted her work on subjects like women’s rights, climate, child abuse and state of prisons in India.
• Chameli Devi Jain Award, instituted in 1982 and administered by the Media Foundation, is the annual award named after Chameli Devi Jain, a freedom fighter and a community reformer who went to jail during the freedom movement. - Name the personality who has recently (in March ‘23) taken over as President of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)?
1) Sanjay Nayar
2) Sumant Sinha
3) Ajay Singh
4) Vineet Agarwal
5) Aravindan SelvarajAnswer-3) Ajay Singh
Explanation:
Ajay Singh, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of SpiceJet has taken over as President of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), India’s oldest apex chamber.
• Ajay Singh succeeds Sumant Sinha, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ReNew, whose tenure as Chairman of ASSOCHAM ended on 28th March 2023.
i. Sanjay Nayar, Founder and Chairman of Sorin Investment Fund, is the new Senior Vice-President of ASSOCHAM. - When was the United Nations (UN) first ever International Day of Zero Waste observed in 2023?
1) 27th March 2023
2) 28th March 2023
3) 29th March 2023
4) 30th March 2023
5) 26th March 2023Answer-4) 30th March 2023
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s first ever International Day of Zero Waste was observed on 30th March 2023 to create awareness about the importance of zero waste and encourage everyone to prevent and minimize waste and promote a societal shift towards a circular economy.
• The day also recognises the contribution of responsible consumption and production practices and urban waste management in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs).
i. The day is jointly facilitated by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).
- In which state, the Ministry of Electronics & Information technology (MeitY) has recently (in March ‘23) approved to set up Rs 180 crore worth Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC)?
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