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- Shiv Nadar has retained the title of India’s Most Generous for the ________ consecutive year in the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023, released in November 2023.
1) 5th
2) 3rd
3) 2nd
4) 4th
5) 6th
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) 3rd
Explanation:
On November 2, 2023, Hurun Research Institute and EdelGive Foundation released the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023 in which Shiv Nadar (78) of HCL Technologies retained the title of ‘India’s Most Generous‘ for the 3rd consecutive year as he donated Rs 2,042 crore during the FY2022-23.
Out of his total donation, Rs 1,774 crore for Arts and Culture and Education.
Azim Premji, founder chairman of Wipro, is ranked 2nd, as he donated Rs 1,774 crore and Mukesh Ambani, Chairman & Managing Director of Reliance Industries limited(RIL), is ranked 3rd with a donation of Rs 376 crore.
Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, became the youngest philanthropist on the list as he donated Rs 110 crore during FY22-23.
There are 7 women in the list led by Rohini Nilekani, founder of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, is the most generous woman philanthropist as she donated Rs 170 crore during the year.
With a donation of Rs 47 crore, K Dinesh 69, co-founder of Infosys, was the most generous new entrant in the list.
- In November 2023, ____________became the first country in the world to completely sterilize and vaccinate its entire stray dog population.
1) Bhutan
2) Nepal
3) France
4) Bangladesh
5) Thailand
Answer & Explanation
Answer-1) Bhutan
Explanation:
Bhutan became the first country in the world to completely sterilize and vaccinate its entire stray dog population across Bhutan.
i. ‘National Dog Population Management and Rabies Control Project’ is a 14-year-long project that was launched in 2009 and completed in 2023.
ii. Under the project, over 150,000 stray dogs were sterilized and 32,000 pet dogs were microchipped.
iii. The program was implemented by a global animal charity called Humane Society International (HSI).
- Which bank has recently (in Nov ‘23) enabled its customers to pay with any merchant QR(Quick Response) code using the Digital Rupee (e₹) app?
1) IndusInd Bank
2) Axis Bank
3) YES Bank
4) HDFC Bank
5) ICICI Bank
Answer & Explanation
Answer-5) ICICI Bank
Explanation:
ICICI Bank Limited has enabled its customers to pay with any merchant QR(Quick Response) code using the “Digital Rupee by ICICI Bank”, the digital rupee (e₹) app of ICICI Bank.
ICICI bank achieved this by making its digital rupee app UPI (Unified Payments Interface) interoperable.
i. The move eliminates the need for mandatory on-boarding procedure for the merchants.
The merchants can now accept digital rupee payments on their existing UPI QR code.
ii. This also provides flexibility & convenience to customers and exponentially expands the avenues for payments.
iii. The new feature also expands the usage of digital rupee.
- Name the personality who has recently (in Nov ‘23) won the second edition of Rohini Nayyar prize 2023 for an outstanding contribution to Rural Development.
1) Prakash Amte
2) Deenanath Rajput
3) Munishwar Chander Dawar
4) Dilip Mahalanabis
5) Appukuttan Poduval
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) Deenanath Rajput
Explanation:
The Software engineer-turned-social worker Deenanath Rajput (33) from Jagdalpur, Bastar, Chhattisgarh has won the second edition of Rohini Nayyar prize 2023 for an Outstanding Contribution to Rural Development. The award was presented by Nand Kishore(NK) Singh who is the Chairman of the Fifteenth Finance Commission.
i. The prize was announced at the function which was held at India International Centre(IIC) in New Delhi, Delhi.
Deenanath Rajput worked for the upliftment of over 6,000 tribal women in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, a region known for its challenges, including Naxalite activities.
For that purpose, he founded Bhumgadi Mahila Krushak Producer Company Limited in 2018.
Note- The award was instituted by Nayyar Foundation in 2022, in the memory of former bureaucrat Dr Rohini Nayyar IAS.
- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the 2023 Champions of the Earth announced by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in November 2023?
A) Josefina Belmonte Mayor of Quezon City (Philippines) won the 2023 Champions of the Earth under Policy Leadership Category & Ellen MacArthur Foundation (United Kingdom) won under Inspiration and Action Category.
B) Blue Circle (China) & José Manuel Moller (Chile) won the 2023 Champions of the Earth under Entrepreneurial Vision Category.
C) Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (South Africa) won the 2023 Champions of the Earth under Science and Innovation Category.
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & C
Answer & Explanation
Answer-5) All A, B & C
Explanation:
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced its 2023 Champions of the Earth, the United Nations(UN)’s highest environmental honour to recognise individuals, groups, and organizations whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment.
i. The 2023 laureates – a city mayor, a non-profit foundation, a social enterprise, a government initiative and a research council- are implementing solutions and policies to eliminate plastic pollution.
2023 Laureates:2023 Laureates Category Josefina Belmonte Mayor of Quezon City (Philippines) Policy Leadership Ellen MacArthur Foundation (United Kingdom) Inspiration and Action Blue Circle (China) Entrepreneurial Vision José Manuel Moller (Chile) Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (South Africa) Science and Innovation - Which statutory body/ Government office has recently (in Nov ‘23) re-appointed Rajendra Menon as Chairman for four years?
1) Armed Forces Tribunal
2) National Human Rights Commission of India
3) National Green Tribunal
4) Army Ordnance Corps
5) Army Medical Corps
Answer & Explanation
Answer-1) Armed Forces Tribunal
Explanation:
Former Chief Justice(CJ) of Delhi High Court (HC), Rajendra Menon has been re-appointed as Chairman of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) for four years.
He will be serving as the Chairman of the Tribunal till 6th June, 2027.
He was initially appointed to the post in 2019 succeeding Justice Virender Singh.
i. Rajendra Menon was appointed as additional judge of Madhya Pradesh (MP) HC in 2002 and was confirmed as a permanent judge of MP HC in 2003
ii. He was promoted as CJ of the Patna High Court in 2017 and served as CJ of Delhi High Court from 2018 to 2019.
- In November 2023, Zurich Insurance Company acquired a _________ stake in Kotak General Insurance for Rs 4,051 crore.
1) 60%
2) 35%
3) 51%
4) 64%
5) 49%
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) 51%
Explanation:
Kotak Mahindra Bank and Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company have entered into definitive agreements with Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, whereby Zurich will invest approximately Rs 4,051 crore to acquire a 51% stake in Kotak General Insurance.
i. Kotak General Insurance is valued at approximately Rs 8000 crore on a post money valuation. The transaction is expected to be completed by June 30, 2024.
ii. It is the single largest investment by a global strategic insurer in an Indian non-life insurer.
- In November 2023, the Indian Army conducted the inaugural test firing of 70 mm rockets and 20 mm turret guns of its Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) _________ in both day and night conditions.
1) Chinook
2) Prachand
3) Tejas
4) Rudra
5) Dhruv
Answer & Explanation
Answer-2) Prachand
Explanation:
The Indian Army conducted the inaugural test firing of 70 mm rockets and 20 mm turret guns of its Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand in both day and night conditions.
It was carried out by the 1st LCH squadron from the Air Force station in Likabali in Arunachal Pradesh.
i. The Prachand is India’s first indigenous multi-role class combat helicopter, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It received operational clearance in 2017.
The Army inducted its first LCH Prachand in October 2022.
ii. Features:The 5.8-tonne twin-engine prachand can fly at a maximum speed of 268Kilometer per hour (kmph) and has a combat radius of 550 km, which can go up to a service ceiling of 6.5 kilometers (km).
It is fitted with Shakti Engine, which is co-developed by HAL and France’s engine-maker Safran.
iii. Capabilities: It can carry out activities such as Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Destruction of Enemy Air Defence (DEAD), operations against slow-moving aircraft, and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs).
- Which company has recently (in Nov ‘23) set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) to provide training in railway signalling and telecommunication systems in New Delhi, Delhi?
1) THDC India Limited
2) Telecommunications Consultants India Limited
3) Indian Telephone Industries Limited
4) RailTel Corporation of India Ltd
5) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
Answer & Explanation
Answer-4) RailTel Corporation of India Ltd
Explanation:
RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Miniratna (Category-I) Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways, has set up a Centre of Excellence (CoE) to provide training in railway signalling and telecommunication systems in New Delhi, Delhi.
The CoE aims to ensure the availability of competent and skilled manpower in the field of Railway Signalling and Telecommunications Training.
i. The CoE will offer a range of certification and diploma courses in collaboration with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
ii. Rail Edutech Private Limited is the resource partner for the CoE for providing comprehensive railway training.
It is an All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved entity.
- Which state government has recently (in Nov ‘23) approved the ‘Abua Awas Yojna’ (AAY), a housing scheme?
1) Maharashtra
2) Madhya Pradesh
3) Odisha
4) West Bengal
5) Jharkhand
Answer & Explanation
Answer-5) Jharkhand
Explanation:
The Jharkhand Cabinet led by Chief Minister (CM) Hemant Soren approved the ‘Abua Awas Yojna’ (AAY), a state-supported housing scheme for the poor to build 8 lakhs pucca houses for the homeless in Jharkhand in 3 phases at a total budget of Rs 16,320 crore.
i. Objective: To provide three-room and 1 kitchen houses with a total area of 31 square meters to underprivileged individuals within the next two-year timeline.
ii. Phases:
2 lakh houses will be constructed in the 1st phase (FY 2023-24);
3.5 lakh houses in the 2nd phase (FY 2024-25); and
2.5 lakh houses in the 3rd phase (FY 2025-26).
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