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- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Arogya Manthan 2023 event hosted by the National Health Authority (NHA) in September 2023?
A) During the event, the anniversary celebrations of 5 Years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and 2 Years of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
B) During the event, Assam tops in the Best Performing State (Large) in the “Highest Ayushman Card Creation ”category in AB PM-JAY.
C) For ABDM, Uttar Pradesh was awarded as the Top State in the Digital health records linked with ABHA per lakh population (State).
1) Only A
2) Only A & B
3) Only B & C
4) Only A & C
5) All A, B & CAnswer-2) Only A & B
Explanation:
The National Health Authority (NHA) hosted the two-day Arogya Manthan event on September 25th and 26th, 2023, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The event saw the anniversary celebrations of 5 Years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and 2 Years of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
i. Awards were presented to states & Union Territories (UTs) for effective implementation of AB PM-JAY and ABDM under various categories, including gender equity, service delivery, grievance redressal, and treatments.
Among the various award categories of AB-PMJAY, the award for “Highest Ayushman Card Creation” was earned by Assam [Best Performing State (Large)], Nagaland [Best Performing State (Small)], and Jammu & Kashmir [Best Performing State (UT)].
For ABDM, Andhra Pradesh was awarded as the Top State in the Digital health records linked with ABHA per lakh population (State), followed by Karnataka. - In which city, India’s first solar roof cycling track was inaugurated in September 2023?
1) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2) Bengaluru, Karnataka
3) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4) Hyderabad, Telangana
5) Noida, Uttar PradeshAnswer-4) Hyderabad, Telangana
Explanation:
The 23 kilometer long Healthway Cycling Track, India’s first solar-roofed cycling track, was inaugurated in Hyderabad, Telangana, by the state municipal administration and Urban Development Minister K. T. Rama Rao.
i. The cycling track along the Outer Ring Road is divided into two unique stretches: an 8.5-kilometer pink line from Nanakramguda to the Telangana State Police Academy and a 14.5-kilometer blue line from Kollur to Narsingi, which includes five different entry points.
ii. Around 16,000 solar panels have been installed to generate 16 megawatts (MW) of power, which can power 32,000 streetlights or illuminate 800 kilometers of city streets. - As per the Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index (August 2023 edition) released in October 2023, India has jumped 72 places and attained _________ rank in ‘median mobile network speeds’ in the index.
1) 59th
2) 62nd
3) 50th
4) 42nd
5) 47thAnswer-5) 47th
Explanation:
According to Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index (August 2023 edition), India has jumped 72 places and attained 47th rank (among 145 countries) with median download speed of 50.21 Mbps in ‘median mobile network speeds’ in the index.
i. The list is topped by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the median download speeds of 210.89 Mbps. Qatar and Kuwait stand at second and third rank with the download speed of 192.71Mbps and 153.86Mbps respectively.
India was ranked 119 in Speedtest Global Index 2022.
India’s massive growth in the ranking is due to the roll out of 5th Generation (5G) internet led by telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel across India in October 2022.
In the ‘fixed broadband speeds’ category of the index India attained 86th rank with the download speed of 54.17Mbps.
With the download speed of 254.65 Mbps Singapore tops the category followed by Hong Kong (243.59 Mbps) and Chile (240.43 Mbps). - In September 2023, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) raised Rs ___________ by issuing India’s first ‘AAA’ rated Indian Rupee-denominated Social Bonds at a coupon rate of 7.63%.
1) 3,103.20 crore
2) 5,971.10 crore
3) 1,040.50 crore
4) 4,023.25 crore
5) 2,567.20 croreAnswer-3) 1,040.50 crore
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) raised Rs 1,040.50 crore by issuing India’s first ‘AAA’ rated Indian Rupee-denominated Social Bonds at a coupon rate of 7.63%.
i. NABARD issued bonds privately to eligible institutional investors, which were listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on September 29, 2023. The redemption date for the bonds is September 27, 2028 with coupon payments taking place yearly.
ii. A social bond is a type of financial instrument issued by governments, international organisations, or corporations to raise funds for projects and initiatives that have a positive social impact on society. - Name the company that has been recently (in Oct ‘23) approved to form joint ventures with EverEnviro Resource Management Pvt Ltd and GPS Renewables Pvt Ltd for setting up compressed biogas (CBG) plants.
1) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
2) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
3) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
4) Oil India Limited
5) Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals LimitedAnswer-2) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Explanation:
The board of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a public sector Enterprise under the Maharatna category approved joint ventures with EverEnviro Resource Management Pvt Ltd and GPS Renewables Pvt Ltd for setting up compressed biogas (CBG) plants.
i. The two joint ventures will be formed with IOCL or one of its subsidiaries and the two partner companies will have an equal stake of 50 % each in the newly formed joint ventures.
ii. This aligns with the government’s plans to establish 5,000 commercial CBG plants by 2024-25 under the Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transport (SATAT) scheme which was launched in 2018. - Which of the following personalities has/have been recently (in Oct ‘23) awarded with the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023 by the Royal Swedish Academy of Science?
1) Svante Pääbo (Sweden)
2) Katalin Karikó (Hungary)
3) Drew Weissman (United States of America)
4) Both 1 & 2
5) Both 2 & 3Answer- 5) Both 2 & 3
Explanation:
Katalin Karikó of Hungary and Drew Weissman of the United States of America(USA) were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023 by the Royal Swedish Academy of Science.
i. The Nobel Prize is awarded for their discovery concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded at the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Biochemist Katalin Karikó is currently working as a professor at the University of Szeged in Hungary as well as an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania (USA).
Katalin Karikó is the 13th woman to win the Nobel Prize in medicine or physiology.
Immunologist Drew Weissman is currently working as a professor at the University of Pennsylvania (USA).
Presently,Weissman’s team is working on using RNA to develop a single-injection gene therapy to overcome the defect that causes sickle cell anemia.
Note- The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded 114 times to 227 Medicine laureates including 13 women laureates, 32 Youngest laureates, and 87 Oldest laureates. - Name the Indian Personality who has recently (in Oct ‘23) became the first woman to be honoured the Global Indian Award by the Canada India Foundation (CIF).
1) Falguni Nayar
2) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
3) Sudha Murty
4) Aditi Gupta
5) Divya GokulnathAnswer-3) Sudha Murty
Explanation:
The renowned author and philanthropist Sudha Murty, chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, became the first woman to be honoured the Global Indian Award by the Canada India Foundation (CIF) at an Indo-Canadian gala event held in Toronto, Canada.
The award is presented to her by Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma.
About CIF Global Indian Award:
i. The CIF Global Indian Award is the most prestigious Indo-Canadian event.
ii. Given to an outstanding individual who has helped India become a global economic and political power.
iii. The award winner receives USD 50,000 to donate to a charity of their choice. - The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the re-appointment of Nitin Gupta as the chairman of the _____________ (statutory authority) for a tenure of 9-months.
1) Central Bureau of Narcotics
2) Central Board of Direct Taxes
3) Central Board of Excise and Customs
4) Central Bureau of Investigation
5) National Investigation AgencyAnswer-2) Central Board of Direct Taxes
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the re-appointment of Nitin Gupta as the chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for a tenure of 9-month with effect from 1st October 2023.
He was re-appointment on a contract basis till 30th June 2024, or until further orders, whichever is earlier, in relaxation of the recruitment rules, on usual terms and conditions applicable to re-employed central government officers.
In June 2022, he was appointed as the Chairperson of CBDT following the superannuation of Sangeeta Singh, a 1986-batch IRS officer.
His 1st tenure as Chairperson of CBDT was from 27th June 2022 to 30th September 2023. - The ___________ International Day of Non-Violence was observed across the globe on 2nd October 2023.
1) 15th
2) 12th
3) 16th
4) 13th
5) 17thAnswer-5) 17th
Explanation:
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Non-Violence is annually observed across the globe on 2nd October to celebrate the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian Independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.
In India, the day is observed as Gandhi Jayanthi.
2nd October 2023 is the 154th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and 17th International Day of Non-Violence.
The idea of International Day of Non-Violence was initially proposed by Iranian Noble Laureate Shirin Ebadi in 2004.
The day was first observed on 2nd October 2007.
The day aims to spread the message of ‘Say No to Violence’ through education and public awareness. - What is the theme of 69th Wildlife Week 2023 being observed across India from 2nd to 8th October 2023?
1) Safeguarding key species for ecosystem restoration
2) Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet
3) Partnerships for wildlife conservation
4) Life below water: for people and planet
5) Big cats – predators under threatAnswer-3) Partnerships for wildlife conservation
Explanation:
Wildlife Week is annually observed across India in the month of October from 2 to 8 October to spread awareness of the importance of wildlife and its conservation in India.
The annual observanance coincides with the birth anniversary (2 October) of Mahatma Gandhi, who championed the principles of Ahinsa (non-violence) and compassion toward all living beings.
The 69th Wildlife Week is being observed from 2nd to 8th October 2023.
The theme of Wildlife Week 2023 is “Partnerships for wildlife conservation“.
The first Wildlife Week was observed in 1957.
The National Zoological Park in Delhi has been celebrating “Wildlife Week – 2023” from October 2 to 8 2023. Awareness activities were organized like Nukkad Natak, an expert talk on Biodiversity, a video on the mission Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE), and a pledge.
Note: The UN World Wildlife Day (WWD) is annually observed across the globe on 3 March.
- Which of the following points is/are “correct” with respect to the Arogya Manthan 2023 event hosted by the National Health Authority (NHA) in September 2023?
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