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- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission (SSC) has recently (in August ‘23) signed an MoU with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) to set up the first-ever regional Center for Species Survival (CSS) in India.
This will be the __________ CSS in the world and the first in South Asia.
1) 10th
2) 12th
3) 5th
4) 4th
5) 7th
Answer & Explanation
Answer-1) 10th
Explanation:
On 2nd August 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission (SSC) and the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) to set up the first-ever regional Center for Species Survival (CSS) in India.
i. The MoU aims to enhance conservation efforts by wildlife experts and specialist groups and safeguard the rich biodiversity of India.
ii. This will be the 10th CSS in the world and the first of its kind in South Asia.
iii. The MoU was signed by Prof. Jon Paul Rodríguez, Chair of IUCN SSC and Vivek Menon, Executive Director and CEO, WTI.
- In August 2023, the National Health Authority (NHA) extended its Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) till ____________.
1) 31st October 2023
2) 30th November 2023
3) 31st January 2024
4) 30th September 2023
5) 31st December 2023
Answer & Explanation
Answer-5) 31st December 2023
Explanation:
On August 5, 2023, the National Health Authority (NHA) extended its Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) till the 31st of December, 2023.
About DHIS:
Launched w.e.f. January 1, 2023, DHIS offers incentives of upto Rs 4 crores to hospitals and diagnostic labs and Digital Solution Companies (DSCs) such as Hospital/ Health Management Information System (HMIS) and Laboratory Management Information System (LMIS) for adopting and enabling transformative digitization under ABDM.
- As of August 2023, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) All Rice Price Index increased by ________ in July 2023 to 129.7 points, which is a nearly 12-year high.
1) 1.9%
2) 2.5%
3) 2.8%
4) 3.2%
5) 1.5%
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) 2.8%
Explanation:
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) All Rice Price Index increased by 2.8% in July 2023 to 129.7 points as compared to 126.2 points in June 2023.
• This is the highest level in nearly 12 years as prices in key exporting countries raised on increased demand and India’s move to curb the rice exports.
• The FAO’s July 2023 rice index is almost 19.7% higher than 108.4 points in July 2022, and the highest nominal value since September 2011.
• India is a big exporter of rice, sending 40% of the world’s rice exports, followed by Thailand (13% share) and Vietnam (9% share), among others. But in July 2023, the Indian government decided to stop exporting non-basmati white rice to boost domestic supply and to keep prices stable during the upcoming festive season.
• Additionally, they also put a ban on exporting de-oiled rice bran (DORB) until November 30, 2023 which was previously allowed for export.
- Which state has recently (in August ‘23) received Rs 1,974.07 crore funding from the National Bank for Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for 2023-24?
1) Bihar
2) Uttar Pradesh
3) Rajasthan
4) Gujarat
5) Odisha
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) Rajasthan
Explanation:
National Bank for Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rs 1,974.07 crore to the Government of Rajasthan under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) for 2023-24. A budget of Rs.930.44 crore has been sanctioned for 3 rural drinking water supply projects in the districts of Rajasthan namely Ajmer, Jalore, and Kota.
i. Further, Rs.926.48 crore was sanctioned for the construction of 676 rural roads in the desert and tribal areas of Rajasthan. Earlier, Rs.117.15 was allocated for the establishment of 104 veterinary hospitals and 431 sub-centres in all the districts of Rajasthan.
ii. The drinking water supply projects are expected to provide clean and potable water to 2.87 lakh households in 2,500 villages, whereas rural road projects will improve connectivity in 1,229 villages across 12 districts.
iii. NABARD is also supporting the Rajasthan government to bring 4.28 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation with support of Rs.740 crore from the Micro Irrigation Fund.
- Name the company that has recently (in August ‘23) signed a contract with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for the sale of crude oil from the Mumbai region in Maharashtra.
1) Oil India Limited
2) GAIL (India) Limited
3) Indian Oil Corporation Limited
4) National Mineral Development Corporation
5) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
Answer & Explanation
Answer-5) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
Explanation:
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), has entered into a term contract with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Maharatna PSU under MoPNG, for the sale of crude oil from the Mumbai region in Maharashtra.
i. This agreement represents the first-ever term contract under the Marketing Freedom system of government.
ii. The contract comes after the Government of India’s (GoI) decision to grant marketing and pricing freedom for domestic crude oil replacing the previous allocation mechanism.
- In July 2023, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension for ___________ as Union Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs up to August 22, 2024.
1) Rajiv Kumar
2) Anshuli Arya
3) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
4) Jagannatha Rao
5) Saket Kumar
Answer & Explanation
Answer-3) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
Explanation:
On 4th August 2023, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved a further one-year extension for Ajay Kumar Bhalla as Union Home Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs beyond August 22, 2023, up to August 22, 2024. This is his 4th extension in the post.
i. This has been done in relaxation of FR 56(d) and Rule 16(1A) of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 19.
ii. Home Secretary is the administrative head of the Ministry of Home Affairs, and is the principal adviser to the Home Minister on all matters of policy and administration within the Home Ministry.
- Which company has recently (in August’ 23) acquired a 56.74 % stake in Gujarat-based Sanghi Industries (SIL) at an enterprise value of around Rs 5,000 crore?
1) Ambuja Cements Limited
2) India Cements Limited
3) UltraTech Cement Limited
4) Dalmia Cement Limited
5) JK Cement Limited
Answer & Explanation
Answer-1) Ambuja Cements
Explanation:
On 3rd August 2023, Adani Group-owned Ambuja Cements Ltd (ACL), acquired a 56.74 % stake in Gujarat-based Sanghi Industries(SIL) at an enterprise value of around Rs 5,000 crore.The acquisition will be fully funded through internal accruals.
i. The deal will boost Ambuja Cements’ capacity to 73.6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and help it reach its goal of 140 MTPA by 2028 .
ii. The deal marks the first major acquisition for the Gautam Adani-led conglomerate for 2023.
- Name the company that has recently (in August ‘23) won a project to provide a comprehensive Key Management System to Satish Dhawan Space Centre-Sriharikota Range (SDSC-SHAR).
1) AgniKul Cosmos Private Limited
2) Rocket Lab
3) NewSpace India Limited
4) Dhruva Space Private Limited
5) Godrej Security Solutions
Answer & Explanation
Answer-5) Godrej Security Solutions
Explanation:
Godrej Security Solutions a division of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd and the flagship company of the Godrej Group has won a project to provide a comprehensive Key Management System to Satish Dhawan Space Centre-Sriharikota Range (SDSC-SHAR), the Spaceport of India.
i. The project undertaken by Godrej Security Solutions entails the implementation of sophisticated encryption protocols and the safeguarding of critical keys and the bolstering of the overall institutional security framework of SDSC-SHAR.
ii. SDSC SHAR is one of the lead centres of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space (DOS), Government of India,located at Sriharikota in Andhrapradesh.It became operational on October 9, 1971 with the flight of ‘Rohini-125’, a small sounding rocket.
- In August 2023, England’s Twenty20 International(T20I) World Cup 2022 winner _____________ announced his retirement from International Cricket.
1) David Willey
2) Alexander Daniel Hales
3) Chris Woakes
4) Harry Brook
5) Chris Jordan
Answer & Explanation
Answer- 2) Alexander Daniel Hales
Explanation:
England’s Twenty20 International (T20I) World Cup 2022 winner Alexander Daniel Hales (Right-Handed Batsman) announced his retirement from international cricket on 4th August 2023. However he continues to play in domestic and franchise cricket.
• Hales scored an unbeaten 86 runs, which led England to win over India in the T20I World Cup2022 semi-finals in Australia.
i. Career: Hales represented England for 156 matches across all formats (T20I, ODI & Tests) and scored 5066 Runs.
• He played 75 T20Is and scored 2074 runs with a century and 12 half-centuries.
• He also played 70 One Day Internationals(ODI), and scored 2419 runs with 6 centuries and 14 half-centuries.
• He scored 573 runs in 11 test matches with 5 half-centuries.
ii. Records: He was the second highest individual ODI scorer for England by scoring 171 runs against Pakistan at Nottingham, UK in 2016.
- When was the National Bone and Joint Day 2023 observed across India?
1) 5th August 2023
2) 3rd August 2023
3) 1st August 2023
4) 4th August 2023
5) 2nd August 2023
Answer & Explanation
Answer-4) 4th August 2023
Explanation:
National Bone and Joint Day 2023 was observed on 4th August 2023 across India to increase awareness about the importance of bone and joint health and to educate people about preventive measures and early detection of various musculoskeletal disorders and conditions.
i. The Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) had launched the 2023 campaign under the theme ‘Each One Train One Save One’.
ii. The first-ever National bone and joint day was observed on 4th August 2012
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